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hi yall from mom of teens

newbie — Tue, 01 May 2007 05:39:01 GMT

hello everyone! i'm a mom of teens and one college age kid who's about to graduate. i have loved being a single mom even though it's been tough at times.

i'm from the south and just moved to sf last year. i'm loving it!

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anyone looking for housing?

eli — Fri, 12 Jan 2007 06:21:22 GMT

There's a house with two separate 3 bedroom flats in Berkeley, both of which are up for rent.

I was thinking it'd be fabulous if some kind of shared housing that was kid-friendly and had other single parents in it could be set up there... It's got two yards and is in a decent neighborhood.

And even if that house didn't get secured, maybe we could still keep looking as a group?

Anyone interested?

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Please see this important documentary!!

Leslee — Fri, 16 Mar 2007 20:19:52 GMT

http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-3609599239524875493&q=The+Drugging+Of+Our+Children&hl=en

http://www.ostrowandcompany.com/film_detail.php?film=The%20Drugging%20Of%20Our%20Children

The Drugging Of Our Children

OVERVIEW

Genre: Feature Documentary
Language: English
Country of Origin: USA
Running Time: 102 minutes

CAST & CREW

Director: Gary Null
Co-Directed by: Producer: Manette Loudon, David Chmura
Associate Producer & Legal Affairs: David Slater
Editor: David Chmura
Cinematographer: Derek Ramsey, David Chmura
Writer: Gary Null
Producer's Representative: Ostrow and Company

SYNOPSIS

How are large drug companies benefiting from the latest trend of selling powerful psychoactive drugs to America's children? Do these drugs really help our children cure symptoms of supposed mental illness, or do they tend to increase depression, violence, and suicide? Are we really treating the root causes of mental illness, or are we just eliminating annoying symptoms?

This feature-length documentary examines the alarming growth in the prescription of powerful psychotropic drugs for adolescents and children. Leading experts, as well as Neil Bush, Michael Moore and Gary Null, provide insightful commentary about the growing trend to pathologize the behavior of children, and then require them to take mind-altering pharmaceutical drugs as a "cure." The documentary recounts the national tragedy of Columbine and focuses on the largely unknown fact that teenage shooter Eric Harris was on the psychotropic drug Luvox at the time he and Dylan Klebold took the lives of 13 other students at their high school. Violence and aggression, precipitated by prescribed drug use, is also explored in an unprecedented discussion between Mark Taylor, the first shooting victim in the Columbine tragedy, and Cory Baadsgard, a teenager on Paxil and Effexor who, in another violent incident, took his teacher and 23 students hostage at gunpoint in his Washington high school. The film proceeds to show the dangerous links between psychotropic drugs like Paxil, Luvox, Effexor and Prozac – commonly prescribed to adolescents for anxiety, depression and Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) - and the increased incidents of violence, suicide and psychotic behavior often observed in those children and adolescents who are taking the drugs. The film also provides compelling personal accounts, including a mother going to prison and losing her son to government authorities because she refused to give her son psychiatric drugs. Leading medical authorities and mental health professionals speak the unvarnished truth about current increased diagnoses of recently devised mental illnesses and the unprecedented prescription of a host of very powerful psychoactive drugs to "treat" them. Finally, this documentary explores safer, alternative methods for treating childhood mental illness.

TO SEE THE ACTUAL NEWS STORIES (over a thousand)
http://www.ssristories.com

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Saturdays?!

cooldawn — Sat, 03 Feb 2007 22:03:30 GMT

Something came up that has filled my next five Saturdays. The lady I usually use has training on Saturdays through April and Bananas (childcare referrals) doesn't have anyone in my area who does Saturdays. I suppose I could try craigslist again, but I wasn't terribly impressed when I tried that route last summer. Any suggestions? Know any Oakland or Berkeley rec centers with Saturday programs? My daughter is a 2nd grader this year.

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Needing some advice

Thu, 04 Jan 2007 23:27:33 GMT

My ex husband is fighting me on the custody of my daughter after 4 years of seperation and divorce. He has been pretty stable for the last 6 months now and has decided behind my back to enroll my daughter is school near his home (which is in Oregon) while she was on visitation with him. He claims that he can handle it, and is telling me that its not fair to her and him that he lives for far away. At 4:00 we are going to be discussing if she stays or comes home (which of course I would prefer). She's a mess over it and I just don't know why he is pulling this at the last minute, when she was suppose to come home by the end of this week.
I have contacted an attorney to handle the matter but I was wondering if anyone else out there has some referrals or advice to help me through this.

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Looking for Breast Milk for a 3 months year old

Wed, 01 Nov 2006 18:11:22 GMT

Hi there
I am looking for a breast milk
WE live in Santa Cruze area
the babies mama is not around due to a meth addiction
so the we are in need of breast milk for the little one
if you are interested please tribe me personaly

the brest milk giver must be a vegetarian

thank you

blessings

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Kid's Day - Night

jmcdonald — Wed, 27 Sep 2006 22:51:28 GMT

http://tribes.tribe.net/kidsday

A while back Melissa & I made some half-assed attempts to get some meeting of the parents at some fun place for the kids to chum around, but we're all too f&^*^*&% busy, so I just converted "Tribe Heckler Tribe" to the closely related "Kid's Day - Night" tribe so maybe we'll start posting all the places that have kid's days or nights or specials for kids or reading times or musicians for kids or whatever - then we don't have to plan something but maybe will find a bunch of places that are fun for our kids (& us) and maybe even easy on the wallets - then you tell two friends, who tell two friends, and so on, and so on, and so on (was that a Breck commercial? is that stuff still on the market? if not, hope this works better than that).

For ease, I'm going to cut and paste this same thing on the other parent's tribes I'm on so if you already read it, then there's nothing new here...just being lazy (efficient?)

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hello to all and looking for support

Lisa — Sun, 11 Jun 2006 18:52:28 GMT

Hi Everyone,

I'm a mom of a 3 yo boy and I'm starting to go through a separation with his father. This has been coming for some time but now that we are actually moving forward with the process, I'm finding it very hard and lonely and isolating. I also work full time so it has been hard to make connections with other parents for playdates, coffee, trips to the zoo, and just general hanging out and craziness. I would love to build a community of other moms and kids for my son and myself. We're in San Francisco, by the way.

Please drop a me a line and say 'hi'. And if any of you have been through what I'm starting to go through now, then I would love to hear about your experience, frustrations, etc.

Kisses,
Lisa
sweet1pisces@yahoo.com

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Daycare

xtinemac — Sun, 12 Feb 2006 16:57:28 GMT

I am wondering what the going rate is for your daycare. Do any of you ladies do childcare swaps or belong to any co-ops?

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Single Moms group

xtinemac — Mon, 14 Aug 2006 04:04:49 GMT

When my daughter was an infant, I was very interested in joining a Moms group. I went to a few meetings and loved what I heard. The moms met for play dates, had a babysitting co-op, some kids in the same age groups had sleepovers, when a mom had a baby they brought her a dinner for a week. Problem for me was, all these moms were married. Every last one of them. They were very nice but being a mom by choice, I felt a little out of place.

Why on earth is there no group like this for single moms? Are we just too busy to network?

And, just to say it.....I am getting so sick of the term "single mom". What does that mean, exactly? I am interested in a group of MOMS without partners or extended family to help them out.

Thoughts? Advice? Feedback? Please leave your two cents here!

Thanks!

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roll call, mamas!

xtinemac — Wed, 17 May 2006 06:19:17 GMT

Tell us who you are, who you're a mama to, and what you might be interested in finding on this tribe............

Christine
Mom of Leilani, almost 3
Here for playdates, adult conversation & support

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Gooooooooooood Morning. With love to all the mamas.........

xtinemac — Sun, 14 May 2006 15:03:58 GMT

Happy Mothers Day!
I just love, LOVE being a mother. Hello to all of you. Enjoy today. It's YOUR day!

With love,
Christine

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offering a creative space to a single mom SF- Live work

halwombat — Fri, 10 Mar 2006 02:33:50 GMT

It is a live work black box theater with some sound proofed rooms.
I'd like to share child care with another single mom here.
4000 sq ft
washer dryer
big open space to dance, act perform what ever
small art space
you get 2 rooms for around 1000 (depends on the rooms you pick)
creative artsy comunity

call 408 956-8643

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hey y'all

cooldawn — Wed, 08 Mar 2006 05:04:51 GMT

I'm not there yet, but I'm hoping to move out there over the summer (I've got job interviews in sf next week). Since I don't know the area well, housing has me a bit concerned. Any areas you would be for or against? My kids are 7 and 12...I know there'd be aftercare at school for my youngest, but my son would more than likely beat me home most afternoons.

Dawn

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Single Mom house?

JAHnina — Thu, 23 Feb 2006 04:11:08 GMT

Hey to all you mamas!

I'm trying to manifest a perfect situation for me and my 3 month old daughter.
Her dad and I tried to do the co-parenting/live-in situation. It's not working. So I'm looking to move out. I can't imagine me living alone with Ariya and no support at home.
My ideal situation would be to hook up with some other conscious hip single mamas and have a house together so we could all create community and support for each other and our children. I want to stay near SF so my baby and her dad can have a good relationship. So Oakland..Berkeley?
This is SF. I'm sure this kind of situation is out there..or there are mamas who might be interested?
Let me know if you've heard of anything or if you yourself might be interested!

Thanks!
Nina

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Work from Home, BBB Company with Benefits

melly j. — Thu, 16 Feb 2006 03:19:45 GMT

Seeking people to work at home immediately.

Please see direct link to the Better Business Bureau below.
We provide training thru the internet or thru telephone conferences.
We help you start making money at home immediately.
We also have training centers all over the United States that are there to serve our team mates.

We invest time and money in you so please, only people that are willing to work 10 hours a week or more need to inquire.

About our company:
AmeriPlan, based in Plano, TX is with the BBB
Here is the link to the company BBB report : http://www.bbbonline.org/cks.asp?ID=875000584

Morley Shaffer of 60 minutes did a big special on our home-based company:
http://www.ameriplanusa.com/video/AMR300K.asx

WE OFFER:
* Daily Pay
* FREE LIVE Support
* FREE Dental, Vision, Prescription and Chiropractic Plan (for entire household)

WHAT WE DON'T DO:
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* NO Cold Calling

HOW DO YOU GET PAID?
There are two ways to be paid:
#1 opportunity:
We help people work for AmeriPlan (all we need is our computer and phone to work). Training is provided.
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* Must be comfortable giving people information over the phone.

BEFORE you call or email me (see phone# and email address below) please learn a little about our company at http://www.newbrokers.com/audios2.html

For an interview, please call me or visit my sites at:
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For interview call:
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View our homeworkers:
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Contact:
Melissa Johnson
Manassas, VA 20110
Phone: (703) 627-7862
I'm looking forward to helping you find Freedom at Home!

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my 2 1/2 year old

xtinemac — Fri, 20 Jan 2006 07:50:03 GMT

So, I am gonna pull my hair out or loose my mind. I have encouraged my daughter to use her brain and now I kinda regret it! She says NO! to me a lot, is in that stage where she wants to do everything by herself ESPECIALLY when we don't have time for her to do everything by herself and seems to space out when I remind her for the 10th time NOT to throw the ball in the house. She will then throw the ball in the house yet again. ARGH! These are just a few of the things happening lately. Shit, there's a ton of em! I found myself at Barnes & Noble today looking at the Sears Discipline book. Not sure what I need here. More patience? Time outs? Ignore it and it will go away? How much attention should I give to this behavior? She is obviously pushing boundaries and I don't know how far to let her go. I don't want to be the grumpy mama!
Thanks, ladies!

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Anything fun...

Mon, 16 Jan 2006 00:26:14 GMT

happening this evening?!! I'm actually free... that NEVER happens... :)
thnx, everyone. :)

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how can I make a ton of money? and still be home for my kid??

xtinemac — Mon, 19 Dec 2005 08:27:12 GMT

Okay so I struggle to make ends meet. Lots of people do and I certainly do not think I will ever have that extra million collecting dust in some bank account someday. BUT, my rent and bills and childcare costs are out of control. How can I make extra money (or just get a sweet full time job that actually pays me what I'm worth! with benefits!) so I can afford the finer things in life...like a new pair of jeans! Or a luxury pair of shoes!
And, please, do not send me emails with network marketing ideas or tupperware parties. Sorry, I have done all that and it is just not for me!

I am more interested in inspiring stories from the magical ladies of Tribe!

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Anti-pedophile petition circulating.

jolieca1978 — Sat, 22 Oct 2005 16:43:12 GMT

http://jessicaslaw.com/

You can order petitions from this site to help get the law enacted. It will bring stiffer consequences to sex offenders.

I think the new law proposal is slightly too harsh, but I'd rather have laws that are too harsh on sex offenders than too soft. Which is what they are right now in my opinion- way too soft.

Jolie

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transitions

megaredfish — Wed, 19 Oct 2005 16:47:19 GMT

hi. i was just wondering if any you have any insights or just want to share some thoughts on the ways yours kids respond to the transition between being at home with you to spending time with dad and then coming home again. for me after a weekend with dad i get a day of wonder and fun with a grumpy and iritable little guy, and apperently he has been a perfect little guy all weekend...

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looking to connect with other single mommas

leona — Tue, 05 Oct 2004 07:44:36 GMT

Giving a call out to other single moms or dads in
the bay area.
I am in the process of slowly separating and sometimes
just feel like I am going to loose my sanity. I get panic
attacks and just do not know where I will get the strength
to finally leave.
Looking to hang out and do coffee or chat with other
single parents who may understand where I am coming
from.
Help!!!!!!!!!

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x-posted: Children's Museum for the North Bay?

Tue, 19 Jul 2005 21:22:40 GMT

http://www.childrensmuseumnb.org

please distribute to anyone who might be interested...

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what did you do for father's day?

amadas — Mon, 20 Jun 2005 04:48:19 GMT

I thought I would do something extra fatherly and really celebrate being both a mother and a father to my kid. So we went kayaking and hiking and I carried him for half the hike, which made me feel pretty damn fatherly, and I really glowed for all the people having father's day picnics, made sure to really shine on this somewhat depressing day for those of us who really needed the lift. How did your day go?

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boo~

Thu, 24 Mar 2005 21:39:33 GMT

hey beauties!!! im Wendy. im moving to SF in MAy with my 8 yr old girl, Faith. (note main frame of chica folding origami paper) :) wassap?! and SHannon... wow! you have the treo 600! cool! tell me ... are you in love? isnt there a 650 coming out?

*POUNCE*

warning im a ball of light and energy... im not frenetic physically but im always glowing.... now you.....

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NEW YEAR's EXCITEMENT ANYONE?

Holly — Wed, 29 Dec 2004 15:38:01 GMT

So, curious....what are you single young mamas doing this New Years. Was resigned to staying in (New Years is usually overrated anyhow) but then got invited to a friends' party and am considering going with my son provided there might be other children there or it will be a decent environment for him while fun for me.

So, anyone else? What do you do on New Year's? Have a bash with your other parent friends? Pay outrageous money for a babysitter? Let your child sleep on the bed with the coats?

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Merry Christmas!

krissyj — Sun, 26 Dec 2004 05:51:21 GMT

Hello Mamas.

I haven't said anything since joining this tribe and wanted to say hello and wish everyone a happy holiday.

My little guy, Indigo age 7, and I are looking to meet/connect with other mamas and kids in SF. Between work, school and activities I sometime leave little time to meet new friends. anyone else feel this way sometimes?

~krissy

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