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Transferring Money to Child, Protecting Credit
Asked by J.P. from Houston
on August 13, 2009
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My college-aged child lost his wallet, credit card, debit card, drivers license
when at a gas station while travelling. He called me to track down the telephone
n...
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- We went through this recently. The others are right about Western Union for the immediate cash. Regarding the drivers license, the DMV told us to come in and get a...
- Hi J., Western Union is probably your best bet for getting money to him quickly. As a victim of identity theft (and believe me, I have been through it all), here...
- You can transfer money from a Wal-Mart to a Wal-mart. They are everywhere so it's very convenient. It's also very simple. Good luck!!
Seeking Therapist in SF to Help Talk Through New Mom Issues
Asked by E.M. from San Francisco
on May 28, 2009
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Does anyone have a therapist to recommend in San Francisco? Can you also share why you think they are great (what about their approach worked for you), because there ...
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- Hi E., I'm not a life coach, therapist or even a student of psychology. But I have been depressed half my life (dead mother), have been to my share of support groups ...
- A friend of mine is a personal life coach and is a great listener and gives spot on advice. Her name is Jennifer Marek and her number is ###-###-####. Evenings and wee...
- New mom identity crisis.... been there. Elizabeth Gayner helped me a lot - she specializes in working with new moms. Her office is in Potrero Hill. http://www.potreroh...
Skin Color and Biracial Identity
Asked by A.J. from Boston
on June 4, 2009
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I'm biracial, half black, half white. My husband is white and our 9-month old son has very light skin--he looks white. There have been several occasions when I've be...
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- That is awful that people say those things to you. Someone once said (maybe Ann Landers..) to answer such inappropriate questions with a question like, "Why do you wa...
- Hi A., Personally, I think it is rude and an indication of ignorance to question anyone because they don't think a child looks like the parent. That being said i...
- as far as the comments go i would say proudly no i am his mother and leave it at that.some people just don'tget that we are all human and shouldn;t look at the color o...
Should Baby (Of a Single Mom) Take Surname of Mother/father?
Asked by M.S. from Dallas
on May 20, 2009
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Mamas,
I have a dilemma and I honestly can't decide what to do. I need your opinions and/or advice. My ex-fiance and I are expecting a baby in October. We have at...
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- Personally, unless your ex is going to be highly involved in this child's life I would give yours only, or yours as last. Remember this child will be with you for the...
- Hello M., what would you do if you two were married? Personally, having 2 lastnames is not the end of the world... over 1 billion people in the world have 2 lastna...
- As someone who has worked in the private school sector for 23 years, I have noticed it is much easier on the child to have the same name as the rest of the family. I ...
Where to Do File Your Taxes
Asked by B.V. from Chicago
on January 25, 2008
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I have been filing my taxes myself for a couple of years now. I have been usines TurboTax. I hate having to spend money buying it every year. Has anyone tried that ...
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- I have always filed our own taxes, last year, first time on line. TaxAct was GREAT! Completely free, super easy, and safe! The only way to go from now on!
- You have to pay a fee, $20 to actually file it online, but we have used it before with no problems!
- I have used Turbo Tax online for the past few years. Depending on your income, it is free to file. If your income is too high, it's free to prepare, but costs 29.95(...
4Year Old with Gender Issues
Asked by K.P. from San Diego
on April 7, 2007
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This may sound strange...and I am not sure how to react but my 4 year old son likes to pretend he is a girl. I'm not talking about your every now and then pretend pla...
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- Dear K., For one thing, stop listening to family and friends, "where did they get their medical degrees?". Sorry, I do sound mean, but really, this is a very serio...
- I would not make an issue of the behavior at all, just ignore it as much as possible for now, and let him do his thing. So if he is doing it for attention, he should...
- Hi! My son used to pretend to shave his legs and put on make up too. He will grow out of it. Just every once in a while say, oh that's for girls. I am assuming he does...
When Do You Tell a Child Her Biological Father Isn't Who She Thinks He Is?
Asked by J.E. from Oklahoma City
on January 23, 2007
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A friend of mine has 3 chilren. The first and last child have the same biological father, who the friend is married to. The middle child's biological father is a man...
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- Sounds like a lot is going on in their world right now. If there is a possible divorce coming, then not only will the 8 yr old lose the only father she has ever known...
- Well, depending on the adults involved I would seriously think about NOT telling her. It might cause some really hard feelings between the child and her Mom and Dad. ...
- I wouldn't wait to tell her. It will come out in the divorce when the husband doesn't want to pay child support on a child that isn't his. Jan can equate her hus...
Should I Change My Girls' Last Names?
Asked by J.R. from Cleveland
on April 14, 2008
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A little background: My girls (ages 8 and 5) haven't seen or heard from their real dad in over two years. We are still close to his side of the family, but they don'...
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- My brother was in a similar situation. My oldest niece is not biologically his, but he raised her from the time she was 1. Her biological father was not in her life ...
- Would your current fiance be adopting your girls? If i were in the situation I wouldn't change their last name unless he adopted them. If he's not going to, I woul...
- Someone I work with went through something similar, and she was told that if the biological parent does not sign away their parental rights, then they have to be out o...
Getting the Opportunity to Stay Home
Asked by D.S. from Chicago
on November 15, 2008
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Hi to all mommies! I'm currently a full time teacher with a one year old little boy. I'm expecting again in June. With 2 under 2, my husband had a little chat with me...
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- You'll never get these years back but teaching will always be there. Yes, it might be harder to get back into it but IMO it's so worth it being at home with the kids....
- Is it a possibility that your husband could stay home with the kids? If that is not something your family is capable of doing or is comfortable with doing, then I am ...
- I'm currently a high school teacher with 12 years of experience. If I were to leave my job to be a SAHM until an infant were of school age (roughly 4-5 years, dependi...
Daughter Wants 'Boy' Haircut/gender Issues
Asked by B.T. from Washington DC
on July 8, 2008
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Hi - my mature 6 yr old daughter has been very much the tom boy since she was about 2 1/2 (about the time her little brother was born). In my opinion, it is almost to...
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- i can understand your ambivalence about this. it sounds like you're great, involved, tuned-in parents and have offered her both freedom to express herself, and opportu...
- I agree. Let her cut hair however she wants... hair always grows back. Of course, you could always show her pictures of hip, Japanese men in the entertainment busine...
- It's weird to read your message. I also have a six year old daughter who will have nothing to do with anything "girly". It also started when she was about 2 1/2 to 3...
