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Seeking Advise on Supporting a Second Family
Asked by C.J. from Chicago
on May 13, 2008
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Please share your thoughts on this b/c I need to put this to rest. A good friend for over 24 years divorced her husband just about 1 year ago. She has 3 beautiful gi...
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- NONONONONONONONO. I realize you feel guilty, but leave it up to her family to help. Your lives will be drastically changed You have enough challenges already. Give ...
- Do you have a basement or area that they could call there own for short term, maybr 1 month to get on her feet. Her teens should be sitting the younger one and she nee...
- Whatever you do , DO NOT let her move in with you. Your friend needs to grow up and take some responsibility for herself and her family.She will take all you give her ...
Should I Still Try to Help??
Asked by K.K. from Killeen
on April 21, 2009
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I have a friend we will call Carrie*. When our husbands deployed, hers asked me to keep an eye on her and help her out when I could. I told him I would do my best.
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- which number/s is she racking up minutes talking to?? her husband??
- Get out while you can. Cut your losses and move on. She obviosly does not care whom she hurts. I am sure her husband will be understanding. He asked you to help he...
- Hi K., Wow...you sound like a Good Samaritan to the nth degree! I guess I'd go by the Golden Rule (Do unto others as you would have them do unto you) when dealing w...
How to Get Husband to Help
Asked by A.K. from Pocatello
on June 8, 2009
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Maybe this is the age-old question but I really need some advice on getting my husband to help more. He goes to school part-time and works part-time but besides that ...
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- Hi A.! You need to sit down with your hubby and let him know you do realize and appreciate his busy schedule and that you need more help around the house and with you...
- I guess I am on the middle of this one, I have a great husband who is great about helping with the laundry, and with our son. My husband goes to college full time and...
- I'm kind of in the opposite boat, as I work while my husband stays home with our 18-month-old son (he goes to school at night and on the weekends). My husband does a l...
Nice Ways to Help a New Mother to Twins
Asked by M.C. from Nashville
on May 14, 2008
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My neighbor just had identical twin girls. She has two older boys also. We aren't very close at all....we'll speak when we see eachother outside, but that's about it. ...
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- Hi, I think there are several ways to do something for someone that you really don't know that doesn't make you seem creepy. A nice gift basket with something to pampe...
- Hello M., Being that you said you were not close I would probably recommend A nice gift card and maybe some flowers. I would not recommend you make any food for the...
- prepare a nice caserole or 2...so all she has to do is pop em in the oven for dinner. if you're going to the store ask, if she needs anything...milk, eggs, juice, HEAD...
A Little Neighborly Advice?
Asked by K.S. from Fort Collins
on April 17, 2009
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Hi ladies..I am seeking some advice on a little different situation other than motherhood or children...my neighbor of the last 7 months was diagnosed with 4th stage l...
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- Wow! Having been through a rough time with our family recently, thank you, on their behalf! You must be such a blessing to all of them. I would invite the kids to h...
- I would for sure...go over there and take them outside and go for a walk....And tell them that you care about them and their mom and theres only so much that you can d...
- I think that the kids can help out. I know that it is probably hard on them dealing with their mother's health condition. Offer them support to be an ear for them as...
Teens Not Doing Their Share
Asked by A.B. from Chicago
on October 17, 2008
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Hi all,
I am writing this for my sister because I don't feel 'qualified' to give an answer. She has 3 kids: 17, 14, and almost 11. The two teenagers are VERY lazy a...
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- Might sound harsh but she can do what my mother would do....one hold back the allowance if she gives one (they are good for getting kids to do chores) and all other fu...
- I have 3 children at home 22, 19 & 17. It can be challenging going from doing everything for them when they are little to making them responsible for some of the house...
- I have worked with kids between the ages of 2 and 19 for the last 15 years, and have a couple suggestions that have often worked... People, no matter their age, see...
