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Seeking Routines
Asked by M.D. from Chicago
on March 26, 2009
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Hi, This may sound silly, but I am looking for anyone to share their daily routines with me. I have a 9 year old and one year old twins. I just can't seem to get an...
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- Well, my 18-month old weaned herself at 8 months...but she had already been taking a bottle at daycare, so maybe ONLY offering the bottle at certain times of days woul...
- I have 3 kids to but not a set of twins. My kids are 6, 4, and 1. I thought I would respond because I have a 1 year old. My daughter has been down to 1 nap now for ...
- Hello, I have twin boys who are almost 16 months.. I have been big on the routine since birth. First of all GREAT job on the breastfeeding! The one nap a day thing, I ...
Financially Freaking Out!!
Asked by A.B. from Kansas City
on June 15, 2008
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Long story short,I have many issues right now. Here's what I need help on.
1. MIL just informed me that she will not be able to watch my son while I work part time...
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- Re #2: Look up Cottonwood Park in Shawnee. I know they have income restrictions, and it's a pretty nice complex...my son's father lives there. Good luck!
- Dear A. My girls said their friend gets $30 dollars for watching someones child for 8hrs a day. Could you go to the office 2 days a week and work instead of one da...
- 13 years ago, I was in your shoes, only I lived in a more expensive city. I was determined to be a SAHM. I had no marketable skills, my husband and I were high schoo...
Do You Ever Take Time for Yourself?
Asked by T.C. from Phoenix
on July 26, 2008
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Okay, so it is one o' clock in the afternoon and I have not accomplished anything, I have just been relaxing, so why do I always feel so guilty when I do this. Even b...
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- Hi I am a young mom to 4 children I know how it feels to get burnt out don't get me wrong I love my kids but sometimes you just need me time after my third was born I ...
- You should always take time for yourself. That is something that I figured out about 2 years ago. It is hard to get it once you have not taken it. After 7 years my hus...
- I am a mom to a 16 month old and a 3 1/2 year old and take my advice, you HAVE to take time for yourself. You will go insane if you don't. Take a night out with friend...
HELP! I Need Advice from ALL Moms
Asked by T.R. from Austin
on August 10, 2009
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I can't make up my mind on this dilemma! My son is in Band camp this week for 1 hour a day. I didn't put him in his karate summer camp this week, because the field t...
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- As a parent I know what you are going through, first thing I think of is try to talk with the teachers and see if they can help in any way. Sometimes they understand a...
- I would have him practice at home. its more important for you to be there with him espically if you can than for him to pass his karate test. but teaching him to pract...
- I say stick with your plan and go with scenario #2.
How Does Being a SAHM Change When Children Go to School???
Asked by L.K. from Springfield
on February 27, 2008
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I plan on going back to work full time by time my children are preschool and/or school age. They are 20 months apart and will be one or two years apart in school.
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- Along with the other ladies, I agree that the time does fly! I am a sahm, too. I, now have time to create and develop some of my jillion projects, one that surely is m...
- Have you considered volunteering? There are TONS of organizations who would welcome extra help. And you could volunteer where your interests are-- animal shelter, wome...
- Get a part-time job that will allow you to be home when they leave for school (or you bring them) and home when they come home. Two or three days a week and off on we...
Do I Need to Lighten Up?
Asked by J.B. from Houston
on August 6, 2009
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Hey Moms,
I just want to throw this out and see what others think. I was talking to my husband tonight about possibly signing my two year old up for a mother's day o...
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- I have to agree with you. I am in a similar situation (I gave up the extra cash for 2 days of MDO while I still have my youngest with me). It was great for everyone, i...
- Tell your husband how much you appreciate his input and then do what you think you need. He is trying to be helpful but you are more of an expert on what you need tha...
- When I was in your boat I and my friends (in same leaky boat) banded together and had a playgroup at each other's houses. The kids knew all the moms (about 5 or 6 of ...
Quitting My Job Soon and Need Help with Schedule
Asked by A.C. from Lubbock
on August 3, 2009
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I have a 2 year old daughter and a 3 month old son. I'm taking a leap of faith at the end of this month and quitting my job to stay home with the kids. This is a decis...
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- Hello! Good luck with staying home! I felt like I was reading a post from myself ... I also have a 2 year old and a 3 month old, and 2 weeks ago I made the decision ...
- There is a website. It is www.titus2.com, they have a book that can help you make a schedule. The book is called Managers of Their Homes. You can make the schedule ...
- Have you added BSF (Bible Study Fellowship) to your agenda this fall? If you are not aware, along with the Bible study for moms, there is a childrens program. You ma...
Opinions on Returning to Work After a Long Stay at Home
Asked by T.R. from Stockton
on October 31, 2006
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I just am interested in moms that have stayed at home for a long period of time and then decided to return to work. It seems like the balance would be way to much to h...
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- I think first and foremost, if you're not already, seek medical help with the anxiety disorder. I have that as well, and it does affect your ability to get out there ...
- Hello T., How about a stay at employment you make your hour's, you make your rules. I just wanted to introduce myself real quick. My name is C. and I'm a mom of two ...
- I have recently returned back to work after staying home for two years with my daughter. My husband was not a big help at first with any of the household things that n...
Managing Time with Kids and Work.
Asked by T.W. from Denver
on July 17, 2009
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Ok moms, you all have never lead me astray before so I thought I would through this one on you and see what you all think. I stay at home with my kids and also do work...
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- I do not know how you do it all. I am sorry your husband is gone so much. I only have one son who is almost two. I work part time, but I get to take my son with...
- T., first of all, please let your husband know that women all over the world do not raise three kids, work full-time in home, and keep up the house without help. I do...
- I COMPLETELY understand what you are going through! I have 4 children, work from home & have a husband that works out of the house. I do not have any help with my kids...
Frustrated!
Asked by J.H. from Minneapolis
on August 6, 2008
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I'm so frustrated and I'm looking for support and advice....I can't seem to get anything done and I'm tired of having my husband think I'm lazy! I'm currently 28 week...
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- good gosh you are pregnant!!!! If you can afford a cleaning service to come in once a week your husband should understand. Once the baby is born you will feel better,...
- I'm sorry I'm in the same boat almost. I'm a SAHM and can't get anything done so I have no idea how you work on top of things. I too am due end of October. I'm exhaust...
- J., I'm a SAHM of 3 young boys, I work part time in the evenings, and volunteer for a womens' organization. I understand being busy and stressed. I also hate having a...
