40+ parents of small children - RaisingThem Group RSS Feed http://www.raisingthem.com/groups/ Wed, 8 Oct 2008 03:24:17 -0400 Wed, 8 Oct 2008 03:24:17 -0400 RaisingThem RSS Feeds http://www.raisingthem.com/images/logo.gif http://www.raisingthem.com/ http://www.raisingthem.com/posts/view/59003/ Try the local "Mom's Club" or "Mommy and Me". This has been a Godsend for me. They have activities almost every day and know a lot more about what is available in the community to. ... Sun, 31 Aug 2008 17:25:38 -0400 http://www.raisingthem.com/posts/view/66850/ Trying to find a pre-school for my soon to be 4yr old. I live in Boonton and would like something in the area. If you have no actual names of schools, I would appreciate info on how to look and questions to ask. Any advice would be great. Thanks. Sun, 31 Aug 2008 13:27:14 -0400 http://www.raisingthem.com/posts/view/59003/ Just keep going to the same park with him and eventually you'll meet some nice folks and/or he 'll end up playing inevitably w/ their children and make his own friends. ... Tue, 26 Aug 2008 15:50:37 -0400 http://www.raisingthem.com/posts/view/64305/ Well it's certainly not easy working and being there fully for you kids but what do you mean by 2nd shift? Do you work late nights? It's hard work sometimes to do both and I understand the need and desire to just want to perhaps put them in ... Tue, 26 Aug 2008 15:25:54 -0400 http://www.raisingthem.com/posts/view/65589/ I don't have any magic words but I'm here for support. I just enjoy every single day with mine and remember how much I will miss this time when she grows and how quickly it passes. We waited so long for ours that it's hard to forget that. ... Mon, 25 Aug 2008 19:55:56 -0400 http://www.raisingthem.com/posts/view/65589/ My name is Angela and I am 44 yrs. old. I have a 5 yr. old boy and a 3 yr. old girl. They are very "Spirited" and a hand full. ... Sun, 24 Aug 2008 20:24:16 -0400 http://www.raisingthem.com/posts/view/64305/ how do you find quality time if you work 2nd shift and you are over 40? and exhausted on your days off!!!!! Sat, 16 Aug 2008 19:29:47 -0400 http://www.raisingthem.com/posts/view/59003/ Thanks Melissa! I'll look into it Thu, 17 Jul 2008 23:02:59 -0400 http://www.raisingthem.com/posts/view/59003/ My son really has a great time, even though it's only 45 minutes. He was a little scared at first, but adjusted nicely after about 2 classes. I googled playgroups in my area and all that kept coming up were moms' groups. ... Thu, 17 Jul 2008 21:11:49 -0400 http://www.raisingthem.com/posts/view/59003/ Well I'm glad to see I'm not the only one! I did see the Gymboree just today but it's only 45 minute classes. Is it worth it for that short time? I wish there were people in my neighborhood that held playgroups. ... Wed, 16 Jul 2008 21:54:58 -0400 http://www.raisingthem.com/posts/view/59003/ I have the same problem. All my friends' kids are older and our 9 month old has 1 cousin and one on the way who we won't see very often. I wanted him to be around kids his age, so we joined Gymboree play and learn. ... Wed, 16 Jul 2008 21:25:50 -0400 http://www.raisingthem.com/posts/view/55174/ I am 52 and my wife is 40. We have a 2 year old son so you can do the math on how old I was when he entered my life. Yes, both of our lives chagned dramatically and we feel drained more often than not BUT I would not trade it for the world. ... Wed, 16 Jul 2008 16:43:29 -0400 http://www.raisingthem.com/posts/view/59003/ Hi everyone - I am a mom to a 2 1/2 yr old only child. Both my husband and I are 40. It's not easy finding older couples our age with young children. Most of them are children themselves. My child really needs interaction with other children. ... Wed, 16 Jul 2008 15:50:38 -0400 http://www.raisingthem.com/posts/view/56192/ Hi Beth Glad to meet you!I am a 46 YO mom to 2 boys ages 7 and 4..and a Stp mom to a 30 year old boy ( whose wife is pregnant) and a 25 yo old girl whose has a daughter of her own-OLDER than my oldest!! SO I know aall about non traditional- Lets ... Mon, 30 Jun 2008 17:06:13 -0400 http://www.raisingthem.com/posts/view/56192/ My name is Beth. I'll be 44 this year. I'm Mom to 2 1/2 year old Sarah, and (step)Mom to 29, 27, and 21 year-old Kim, Karen, and Kate. (step)Grandma to Audrey (6), Noah (i9 mo), Leo (3 mo), and a player to be named later (September). ... Mon, 30 Jun 2008 11:17:51 -0400