trenea7

@trenea7 (86)

United States • Age 49

Joined myLot 18 years ago

Discussions (9)

trenea7's Discussions

Intermittent Fasting

trenea7 @trenea7 (86) • United States 16 Jun 11

I've been reading a lot about intermittent fasting recently. For those who don't know this is a system where you fast for a certain number of hours and then eat a normal day's calories within a certain window of hours. There are a...

intermittent fasting

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Does any Stay-at Home Mom's ever get tired of their kids?!

trenea7 @trenea7 (86) • United States 13 Dec 06

I sometimes wish I could go back to work. I want to use my brain. I just want to use a pencil and have adult conversation. Sometimes I get so tired of cleaning, doing laundry, coloring and playing make believe (I always get...

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Pregnant employee in men's prison

trenea7 @trenea7 (86) • United States 13 Dec 06

Do you think it's safe for a pregnant woman to work as a civilian staff member in a maximum security men's correctional facility?

correctional facility

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What have you had the hardest time teaching your child, behavior-wise?

trenea7 @trenea7 (86) • United States 13 Dec 06

I have one child that I can't seem to teach not to interrupt no matter what I try. The other one I'm having trouble teaching how to be angry with out screaming and stomping away (she does this even over minor frustrations). I'm...

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What's the biggest mistake you've made when parenting?

trenea7 @trenea7 (86) • United States 13 Dec 06

There have been so many times that I feel like I should earn a "Bad Parent Award". I'd like to hear about other people's screw-ups. I don't want to be the only "Bad Parent" in the world. **I'm not asking for times you've...

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Fighting with my kids to get them to sleep

trenea7 @trenea7 (86) • United States 13 Dec 06

I have two girls, ages 3 1/2 and 6 1/2. They share a room together because they want to. However, every night bedtime is a battle. Getting them into bed is not a problem. It's getting them to go to sleep. My 6 yoa takes a...

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More month than money?

trenea7 @trenea7 (86) • United States 7 Dec 06

I keep close track of my spending and we manage to raise our family on one teacher's income. However, there are many months when unexpected expenses come up and suddenly we're in a "more month than money" situation. What do you...

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Raising family on One Income

trenea7 @trenea7 (86) • United States 7 Dec 06

In today's world, everyone talks about how it is practically necessary for both parents to work in order to afford to raise a family. I think that's hogwash. It is difficult--sometimes very difficult. But it is definitely...

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Volunteering with Children

trenea7 @trenea7 (86) • United States 7 Dec 06

I'm looking for ideas on ways to teach to my two young daughters, ages 6 1/2 and 3 1/2, volunteerism and the importance of helping those in need. The oldest one has ADHD and, while very outgoing, can get a little loud and overly...

community service

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