Parenting-N-Families

I just saw a short news segment on adoption, with many people saying that single adults should not be put high on the list when it comes to adoption…wouldn’t it be better for a child to be adopted into a loving home with either one or two parents, rather than staying in foster care for their adolescent life? What do you think?

I read that after childbirth a woman vagina may not be able to lubricate itself.

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I didn’t start looking into the cost of child care until I became pregnant. Oh my GOD…its freakin’ expensive. I have a good job and all that, but I don’t see any possible way for me to live normally and pay for child care. I checked the dept. of social services in my state and I don’t qualify for assistance. I’m really starting to freak out. I have no family in the area to help me with child care. Are there any single moms out there that can tell me how its possible to afford child care?

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I was adopted from staten island new york and now relocated with my adoption mother in vero beach florida. She collects a check for me till im 21 and still in school. I just turned 18 and moved out cause me and her didnt get along. Im trying to get on my feet but it would really help if i could collect that check. I was told that it is supposed to go to me anyway im just trying to figure out how? If anyone could help me it would be very helpful..

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i would like to get custody of my son and was wondering how it works in court when the child gets to choose which parent to live with if they are mutual on the dicision? i need to know the legal process of it. thank you.

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I love children and would like to start baby sitting but I know it’s a lot to take on. I was also wondering how old you must be to be able to baby sit. I know 16 is the average age to be able to work for somebody but does this same principle apply to baby sitting? Thanks!

My daughter will be in kindergarten next fall. I was wondering about some of the things she should be expected to do. She cannot read yet, but she knows her alphabet and the sounds letters make. She is starting to sight read (recognize words). She is very verbal, and she has terrific fine motor skills. I guess I am most concerned whether or not she needs to be able to read by day one.

My son will be starting kindergarten in the fall. I think he’s ready, but what are some kindergarten readiness skills they should have prior to starting? Any helpful websites are welcome. I want his first year to be as successful as possible! Thanks.