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My Daughter Is Getting Her Driver's License, Help!!
Asked by D.B. from Philadelphia
on September 25, 2008
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My daughter is getting her driver's license on Saturday. First of all, I'm a nervous wreck. Not because she's testing, but because I know she will pass and want to d...
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- I live in nj and when kids first get their driver's licenses here there are a lot of rules. I think its for the first 6 months. They can only have one passenger at a t...
- Hi D., I would be nervous too! I understand completely. I agree with the ideas you already have. Don't forget though that you are still the parent and she needs to...
- In New Jersey the first year after getting a license it is a probational license, which means that you can't drive with more than 1 person that is not a member of the ...
Going from Mommy's Boyfriend to Daddy
Asked by N.C. from Dallas
on July 15, 2009
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I'm a single mom of an almost three year old little boy. His biological father is not in the picture at all. I haven't heard from him in two years. A few months bac...
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- N., My husband and I have a blended family and we moved in together when I knew he was the one. We only lived together for about 4 months prior to getting married ...
- Hi N., My husband and I started off with a long distance relationship which is probably a little different than your situation. He has two boys from a previous marr...
- I am not against living with someone before marriage. I did it myself 25 yrs ago with my hubby of almost 21 yrs. However, with a child involved.....I personally ...
When Did You Switch from Car Seat to Booster Seat?
Asked by M.T. from Kansas City
on August 5, 2009
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Hello Ladies!
My son will be 4 in two months. I was just wondering when everyone switched to booster seats. I know there are guidelines, but forgot to ask his ped...
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- New research now shows the importance and safety of extending 5 point harnessing. Even though the law states you can switch to a seal-belt booster, it isn't the safes...
- I agree... keep him in a 5pt harness as long as he is within your car seat's limits (which are usually pretty high). My 5 year old is still in a 5pt harness (but she ...
- Hi M., It just depends on the size of your child. I would be concerned if your child is small. I have a 5 almost 6. She is 4' tall and weighs 75lbs. She is in a booste...
Grandparent's Sabotage of Our Parenting & Discipline
Asked by C.B. from Detroit
on June 18, 2008
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I am a mother to a 14-year-old son, 13-year-old step-daughter (that lives with us, her mother is deceased), 12-year-old daughter, and 16-month-old daughter. This is t...
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- C., So sorry to read about your struggles - and your guilt! I have two strategies for you to consider that I hope will decrease your guilt. 1. You have not to...
- This is all coming only from my heart... so please do not be offended as it is not intended to be meanhearted in any way. I am only sharing from my previous hurts and...
- C.: Stay strong! Consistency is critical, and it soundslike your disciplinary actions fit the situation. Communication and discussion with your daughters about the p...
Cutting My Hair for Locks of Love
Asked by A.B. from Phoenix
on June 27, 2008
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Hi mamas. I have been growing my hair out for the last year and a half for Locks of Love. It is finally down to my butt and I am getting really sick of it. It is ge...
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- Hi A.. When I grew my hair out for locks of love, I went to Dolce Salon and Spa in Chandler (right by the Chandler Mall) and they cut my hair for free! They send the...
- most places wont charge you a hair cut fee, i went to a kids hair cutting place and chopped off 16 inches, in october... but since it has been so hot... i am thinking ...
- I used to work at Ulta (the one in Ahwatukee) all the stylist are great. If you go on a week day Mon.-thur. Your cut will be free if you donate to locks of Love. Ther...
Retroactive Child Support
Asked by L.J. from Seattle
on March 12, 2008
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I am wondering if anybody has experienced a similar situation to mine in regards to adjustment/modification of child support: 10 years ago I did not have the money to ...
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- Hello L., Don't waste your time, energy, or money. Just let it go. I have been in a similar situation, and I did not want to risk looking like the bitter, scorned, ...
- It's not just negligence on his part. I'm sorry to say that this is the result of negligence on your part as well. You acknowledge that you "both signed off on" the ...
- Hi L., If he paid an amount & you accepted it as payment in full, then consider yourself lucky. Many of us have waited months or years for support, & have had to ...
Advice on Leaving a Tween Home Alone
Asked by S.B. from Grand Rapids
on October 7, 2008
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I'd just like to hear a little about when other Mom's started leaving kids home alone. We have been leaving our 11 year old home while my husband picks his sister up ...
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- I start my kids at age 10 for short periods--now and then (not every day, I would not agree with that), then at 12 for longer times. My kids are both VERY trust worth...
- I have been leaving my 11 year old home alone when I pick up his brother from school. So this is a first for him to be alone in the house for about 30 minutes. I hav...
- I think 11 is old enough to be left for up to 30 minutes during the day and alone-- i.e. not responsible for the 7 and 2 year old. I definately would not leave and 11...
Starting Foods Later than Usual
Asked by S.U. from Los Angeles
on April 23, 2008
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Hello. I would like to hear from people who started feeding their babies later than the usual 4-6 months old. My son is a healthy 8 month old and we just started fee...
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- i started my daughter on rice cereal a little early (3 1/2mo) we were going on a 20 hour drive and she needed something to sustain her better also she was demonstraiti...
- Hello. At my pediatrician's direction I didn't start my son on cereal until he was 6-1/2 months old and then moved to 1st foods at 7 months. For breakfast he would h...
- My first didn't get in to food until after 1 and my second was ready the day he was born, OK, kidding but he did take a bite of my pizza around 5mos and handled it lik...
Son Invited to Bar Mitzvah
Asked by J.W. from Chicago
on October 28, 2008
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Hi Moms, My son has been invited to a friends' Bar and Bat Mitzvah and is looking forward to going. The family was kind to enclose a small cheat sheet of what will be ...
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- Cash or check gifts are the best for this. Go in multiples of 18 as it is good luck in Jewish mysticism. I would give $18 or $36. If you write a check, his mom will ...
- My daughter wento to a Bat Mitzvah last year and we gave $25.00, however we were told that $18.00 is what peopel give . I know it sounds weird but there must be a reas...
- My mom always told me a good rule of thumb is to give at least enough to cover the cost of being a guest at the party. It sounds like this will be a big affair so I w...
