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Best Time to Raise Puppy
Asked by S.K. from Madison
on April 9, 2008
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Hello! I have a new puppy question. My husband and I live on a 3 acre farm and have two boys ages 6 and 4 and an 8 month old daughter. I was raised having a large farm...
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- We got our 9 mo old boxer a month before our daughter was born and I wouldn't have done it any other way! It was a bit hard at first as both needed attention however ...
- Dear S., looking back on the puppies and kids raised on my farm, I hate to say it, but the only well-behaved dogs were when the kids were teenagers. Puppies need one-...
- Golden Retrievers and Labs are GREAT with children. They are both known to have a great family friendly demeanor. Weimeraners are great too, especially with children...
Need Support from Moms with Big Families
Asked by S.P. from Los Angeles
on February 26, 2009
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I have 1 stepchild, and 2 kids of my own. I just found out that I am pregnant again. I'm terrified about raising 4 children. I am concerned about going through a thi...
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- S.! Congratulations on baby number 3, child number 4! You will love it. You're just like me! I had one step-son then launched into serial pregnancy. I freaked ...
- Congratulations! I was 38 when I had my son. I worry a lot about various things, but I have found that praying helps with worries like you are having. Best of luck....
- I unexpectedly became pregnant with my third and gave birth at 35. I was definitely more tired with this pregnancy than my previous 2 - but it all went fine. The oth...
How Do I Do This?
Asked by T.B. from Austin
on March 30, 2009
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My ex and have been split up for nearly a year, but it's been a trial as he did not want to divorce. We have two kids (7 and 2 years old) and share custody of them. ...
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- There seems to be no greater past time in this country then telling moms they are doing everything wrong. Everyone has an axe to grind with regards to how other peopl...
- Move on and have fun! I dated without my children ever seeing him. Once things got serious, we met at the park. We sat and talked while the kids played. Afterward, I t...
- My suggestion would be start off with any thing that is fun and neutral or semi neutral territory - - park, zoo, picnic, swimming pool, etc. . . let your kids guide on...
Putting Career on Hold Temporarily or Permanently?
Asked by E.J. from Chicago
on February 2, 2009
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Looking for opinions/insights from all of you mamas that have put your careers on hold either for a couple years or completely to raise your kids. I am wondering if yo...
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- Look at things long term. What do you want to do when your kids are in school and you're not being super full-time mommy all the time? Do you want to return to the s...
- I am going to give you the best advice I ever got when my son was born. The mom had older children than I did and had quit her career when her children were born. She ...
- Hey there Mommy!!! I think you know in your heart what you want to do...what all of us moms want to do...have it all. I like you went back and forth many years ago. ...
Need Some Advise on My Mother in Law
Asked by E.K. from Atlanta
on July 11, 2008
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I just returned to work on a part time basis and I was able to do this because my mother in law owns her own in-home daycare. We decided that our son will go stay with...
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- I agree with amber I thought you were talking about an 18 month old at first. NEVER EVER let an infant under a year old CRY it out. their only way to comnuicate with u...
- I hope by the time I write this post you have made the decision to either have your mom take your son while you work, or to use a daycare that specifically cares for y...
- I have to agree with everyone else. How dare she say a 6 week old is rotten and let him cry?! It seems to me like he is not getting the attention he needs or deserve...
Thinking About Moving
Asked by C.A. from Miami
on August 11, 2009
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My husband and i are thinking about moving from South Florida.We are thinking about moving to Colorado,South Florida is too expensive and over populated.Anyone has inp...
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- go for it! here's a little quiz that might be fun to find out where to move: http://www.bestplaces.net/fybp/ and here's http://moving.about.com/od/whymove/a/best_p...
- Hi C., Not to put Florida down but i'am from here and want to leave myself.I grew up here but it so different from those days! Iam raising a son down here.The school s...
- I agree with Sylvia, if you are not used to the cold it will be a big shock for you and your kids. I remember growing up in Toronto Canada and our winters were very co...
Seeking Other Grandparents Raising Young Children
Asked by D.S. from Dallas
on October 15, 2008
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My husband and I are raising 2 Granddaughters 1 is 5 and 1 is 9. Although this wasn't in our retirement plan, we love having them and enjoy them very much. Our problem...
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- Call the Methodist Church located on Spring Creek Parkway in East Plano. They use to have really good support groups. Good luck.
- Aw thats sweet of you! I was raised by my Grandparents and would be nothing without them. Join parents groups reguardless of age. You have more in common than you t...
- I'm standing up and applauding you and your husband!
Grandmother Needing Advice on How to Handle 22 Month Old Emotional Outburst
Asked by R.R. from Cumberland
on August 10, 2009
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Hi, I am a Grandmother who has been given custody of my 22 month old Grandson, due to parents drug usage. This child has not had any structure what-so-ever, it's obvio...
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- First I just have to say, I am sorry to hear you were put in this unplanned situation. But I also know when we are put in the most unplanned situations, they a lot of ...
- hi R., what a lucky little guy to have you there for him at this difficult confusing time of his life! you are exactly right that he needs structure and boundaries, a...
- God Bless you Ricki for taking part in raising your grandchild. I totally feel for you, having a toddler that age is tough on anyone! Please be sure that at 22 months ...
Help Keeping My Sanity
Asked by A.L. from Boston
on October 12, 2006
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I have 7 children that are here every other weekend, due to boyfriend and I combining families.
Recently we have started a new buisness from home. That requires my b...
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- God bless you! My mother gave birth to seven children, and she had the oldest help out because my father was out working several jobs (my mother was a SAHM). Since you...
- hi A., sounds like your pretty stressed out hon. thats not good for any of you. my advice is to have a family member or friend look out for your kids for a few hours a...
- Hi A. - I know a little about what you are going through. I have seven stepchildren (13-21) and we have a daughter together (2 1/2). We have been married over 5 y...
Fundraising Ideas for School Class
Asked by J.M. from Denver
on August 8, 2009
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Hello Creative and Resourceful Mom’s,
My question is: Do you know of any ingenious fundraisers for a high school class to do? My daughter is a sophomore at a ver...
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- As a teacher, I know that it is very difficult for kids to do fundraisers, esp. in a small town. I agree that selling things is really not that great. Some things th...
- Dear J., The easiest, simplest & most profitable fundraiser is the Awaken Fundraiser. It can be applied to Schools, Dance Studios, Animal Adoption, Breast cancer Awar...
- My sister teaches family and consumer studies and to raise funds for their annual FCCLA conference trip they made burritoes to sell. I know you said you didn't want to...
