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Teaching Children Gratitude/serving
Asked by T.A. from Minneapolis
on April 14, 2007
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There was a recent post about excessive presents/stuff that got me thinking. Because everyone has different means, there really isn't an acceptable number of how many...
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- I think your article was great. It had really made me open my eyes to do more. At our house before christmas and birthdays we do box up toys that we no longer play wit...
- I received a bookmark from the agency I volunteer with this week with a quote on it from G. Donald Gale, "A pessimist, they say, sees a glass of water as being half em...
- T.: Thank you for your article. I live in a fairly affluent area where it seems to be a given that fancy electronics are given in preschool and it just keeps movin...
I Want Another Child, Hubby Doesn't
Asked by H.L. from Philadelphia
on August 1, 2009
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Hi Moms, This is tearing me up. For the last year or two I've wanted another baby. I have a wonderful son and daughter, the youngest is 4. I would be happy to get preg...
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- I highly recommend marriage couseling (with a professional) before you make any decision. It sounds like you both are not having all your emotional needs met. And it s...
- Well first thing first, why does he seem so unhappy and distant. Why does he not seem to enjoy parenting? Etc..etc... And yes if he doesnt want another but would do fo...
- The way I've often gotten "my way" was to put my husband first. He's sort of a different case, as a musician, trapped in early adolescence in many ways along with "I'...
Need an Answer
Asked by G.S. from Oklahoma City
on May 28, 2009
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Tell me whats this....i have a sister that she has an illness since she was 3rd college until she graduate she sacrifice this illness maybe for 7yrs now here the story...
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- Your sister can always go to her regular doctor and he can refer her elsewhere. My cousin had similiar saymptoms growing up, and we later found out she was having sei...
- It sounds like epilepsy. Usually we think of epilepsy involving seizures, but I don't think that is the only kind. For any kind of illness, all you do is go to a b...
- I would go to her primary doctor with her and talk to the dr. They can point you to the right doctor and help you research whats going on. S. Helping others work ...
Struggling with a Stepmother/stepdaughter Relantionship
Asked by P.B. from Houston
on February 26, 2008
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Hi, there
Let me start with how this relantionship started. My husband's ex cheated on him and left him for another man. She was pregnant at the time. She assured tha...
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- Paty B, I admire your courage to ask for help in this situation. I was a step mother of 4 for 12 years, have since divorced but still have a relationship with them...
- You are dealing with two different issues here- first off your stepdaughter is a preteen, what this means is that one day you walk down to the breakfast table and find...
- First and foremost, I am sure alot of the pulling away you are feeling is normal teenage girl stuff. Gaining her independance and such. I often feel like I have to m...
In Financial Crisis While Fighting for Support from Dead Beat Dad!
Asked by P.L. from Chicago
on September 28, 2006
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Does anyone have any suggestions or any experience with trying to get financial assistance while dealing with a dead beat dad who is 5 months behind in child support? ...
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- Hi...U also need to streamline your finances..my husband can help you at doing that. And you can also talk about possibility of getting involved with him on part time ...
- about the only thing i could think of was tutoring - is there anything you can teach from your home? piano, software, cooking? maybe you could babysit? i hope you get ...
- Depending on what your qualifications and schooling background are, some community colleges will hire professionals to teach their online classes. Be careful of som...
My Fiance Thinks I'm on Vacation
Asked by N.W. from Philadelphia
on September 26, 2006
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My son was a surprise. We had been engaged for one month when we found out. But we were ecstatic and even now I am thrilled with the way things have happened. I wou...
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- N., Your husband needs to see what you go thru on a daily basis. And YES YOU ARE WORKING TWO JOBS> And to work from home is not as easy as many people think. Which ...
- Hi N., I can empathize with you. I have been a work-at-home (part-time) mom for the past 1.5 years, and I am still having trouble adjusting to my new role. Before I...
- Ok....I am having a really hard time reading your request...How dare he talk to you that way....You are working more and even harder than he will ever!!!!!You deserve ...
Dad's Deploying
Asked by L.C. from Dayton
on April 8, 2008
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My husband will be deploying to a dangerous part of the world for about six months. We still have a little bit of time, but the day is approaching far faster than I w...
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- Hi L., We are in the same boat, the last time my husband deployed, our youngest was too young to get it, but now she will. My husband leaves in June. Just last...
- Okay, I've been trying to think of some wise, sage advice for you, L.. Since you always have some marvelous suggestions for all the other moms on here. But I have ...
- Hi, I am an Army wife with a 7month old girl. My Hubby is TDY and has only been home for a total of about 2 months of her life( a week here and a week there). I was w...
Help!!!!!
Asked by A. from Dallas
on February 26, 2007
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Here is the question of the day......
I want to ask people outside my life so I get honest answers. My husband works full time, I work a very part time job and I also...
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- If you ever want to buy another car in your name, with a decent interest rate, do not let it get repo'd. You need to ask yourself some questions: 1. Can you live w...
- A., You have a need for credit and transportation of your own so that you can maintain that sense of independance necessary for your self worth. You are working to ea...
- Ok, please listen to me when I say these words!!! "Do not let your car go back as a Repossesion" My husband and I got behind on our car payment back in 1999 and when...
Tired of People Making You Feel Guilty About Your Choices ???
Asked by A.G. from Boston
on August 15, 2008
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Can someone please tell me I have a right to be upset about this..Today was my first day back at work and it was so hard leaving my one year old. In discussing my cho...
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- I think you have every right to respond. Every choice comes with consequences and those consequences are different for each family. For me, I am very fortunate that ...
- Boy, do I remember the first day I had to leave my daughter in daycare! So hard! Try not to let her comments get to you. Everyone's situation is different and you shou...
- Yikes. I am about to go back to work and am tortured by it. If someone said this to me, it would just feel like they stabbed me. My baby is just 3 months. I will have ...
