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Can You Recommend a Good Small Gift for Someone Starting College?
Asked by C.K. from Chicago
on August 20, 2007
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Hi Moms! My fantastic babysitter is starting college next week, and I would like to buy her a little gift. Do you have any suggestions of something that would be usef...
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- Here are a few ideas: Itty Bitty Book Light and a bookmark, along with a Borders or Barnes and Nobles gift certificate. Fill a basket with snacks like chips, coo...
- A "girl" tool set (hammer, screwdrivers, plyers, wrench) - they come in pink if you even want. But they are smaller than men's tool and very useful. My mom gives the...
- Hello -- I have a 22-yr old and a 19-yr old -- one college graduate and one college sophomore... Gift cards are the best -- a gasoline card is key if the person is ...
Need Advice on Preparing for College
Asked by D.H. from Dallas
on April 24, 2007
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Hi Moms and Teachers. I need some advice on preparing for College for my Nephew. He is finishing 9th grade. He takes all AP classes and make all A's. What should he b...
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- Many scholarships focus solely on community service or membership in a specific organization. You may want to register at http://fastweb.com/ to see the range of schol...
- I can't believe no one has mentioned this yet...so that is why I have to comment. I've heard this from a number of different families/relatives that are going through ...
- Become close friends with the counselors at his school.. they'll be able to help a lot! Be sure he starts applying for scholarships at the beginning of his senior yea...
60 Year Old Seeking Work
Asked by H.N. from Dallas
on August 16, 2009
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My mom is approaching 60 and having a hard time finding work...even an interview. She has a college degree in Fashion and has owned her own business for 20 years. She ...
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- How about applying to a school district as a teacher's assistant?
- As I read your request and your mom's interest, the first thing that came to my mind was a place like Hancock Fabrics, Hobby Lobby, Walmart...something in the craft/fa...
- H., What about something like JoAnn's (the fabric store) or something like that? Or a Hobby Lobby? just a few suggestions. Good luck to your mom!
Am I Doing the Right Thing.
Asked by G.H. from Lawton
on June 25, 2008
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I'm retired military. I stayed in the town where my last assignment was located. We moved here in 2002 when my daughter began 7th grade. I didn't plan on staying he...
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- G., Once upon a time, I was the same way your daughter is (for the most part.) I didn't handle my money well and was irresponsible with my time (when it came to...
- I support your decision, G., and will keep you both in my prayers. My daughter is also 18 & it is very hard to let them go. I was a lot like your daughter at her age. ...
- G., I'm writing as a daughter and a mother. I believe you are doing the right thing. I only truly became a responsible adult when I was forced to become one. As a pa...
Seeking Help in Nky
Asked by J.F. from Cincinnati
on June 5, 2007
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need help figuring out how to apply for collage and grants and loans
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- Go to the website of the college in which you are interested and search for 'admissions' and 'financial aid'. If that doesn't give you the information you need, you s...
- It's actually pretty easy. Contact the college you are interested in to ask about their application process. As far as funding, you can apply online at: www.fafsa.g...
- If you know what school you are applying to they have a financial aide department that will help you. Basically you start by filling out a FASFA. You can apply online....
Son's New Girlfriend Causing Chaos. Sarrow and Sleepless Nights
Asked by M.P. from Detroit
on September 27, 2006
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my son has always been great even during those so called "teen-rebellion" years. during his senior year he had to be home by 10 week day and one on the weekend ... whi...
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- I've been through this with my own parents, not to mention all four of my brothers have too. I'm now 28, married with a two year old. My brothers are 30, 25, 22, and...
- Hey, if she wants to be insecure...get HER EMAIL AND I will have MY daughters friends email HER saying their dating HIM!!!Okay, sounds bad...but it is so deserved by t...
- Just from my personal experience from my younger years is that the more you try to keep them apart, the more they are going to want to be together. In turn, you are g...
Seeking Advise on How to Deal with a 16-Year Old
Asked by A.M. from Minneapolis
on April 11, 2008
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I have a 16 yr old daughter who has been an A+ student until she started high school. She has always taken advanced level classes and is now taking IB-Prep classes so...
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- Hi A. - I have a 15 yr old daughter who is an A student and taking IB prep classes/honor classes as a freshman and still getting straight A's. I have a 13yr old so...
- I want to commend you for doing such a great job as a single mother and putting her needs before your own. That is great of you. When I was 16 I was having sex w...
- For the most part, it sounds like you have a normal teenage girl. For what it's worth, from reading you post, it seems like she has way too much on her plate. I ...
Graduation Gift Ideas
Asked by S.R. from San Francisco
on May 20, 2009
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This isn't exactly a parenting question, but often you all have such great ideas, I'm hoping someone out there can help.
My brother is 35 and completing his master's ...
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- Hi S., I am a Creative Memories Consultant and we have a wonderful paper album called Wishes and Dreams. It is a 16-page album that comes with an envelope and you ca...
- Social workers usually have a pretty big case load and often times have cases in court. I would get him a nice briefcase to carry his files around in.
- When I graduated from college my sister bought me a great suit to wear to the ceremony and I wore to every interview I had afterwards. It is still my go to for suits....
Considering Going to College and Impact on Family
Asked by C.C. from Indianapolis
on October 11, 2006
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I am wanting to change careers and would really like to go to school to get into the nursing field. I know this will put alot of strain on things at home until i get m...
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- C. I think that if this is something that you want to do you should do it! You don't want to regret it in the future. Nursing is hard but if you want to do it in the...
- I can't talk much about nursing - but I can talk about going back to school. I got my bachelor's degree as a single mom - after my first daughter was born. She was 0...
- Candace, Education is so important. I am currently a practicing nurse anesthetist and LOVE my job. There is such flexibility in the entire nursing profession. I ...
"I'm Ready to Do Something Different with My Life"
Asked by S.H. from Shreveport
on May 21, 2009
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I am a 26 yr. old single mom of 3 boyes,I don't like my job anymore and I really want to attend college. Well I know that I put this off for a long time but this is wh...
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- Do not let this opportunit get away. I am sure you have some one in the family that cares enough to assist you in this matter. The president, I understand wants ...
- Hi, I just got done taking online classes through Career Step and got my Medical Transcription certificate. I am super excited because I am able to still stay at home...
- You're gonna need a support system in place to help with the boys, chores, etc. Is the ex still a big part of their lives? Do you have local family willing to help you...
