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Adoptive and Foster Parenting Welcome to the Adoption forum. This forum was set up to meet the needs of and provide support to adoptive (and foster) parents who wish to practice NFL parenting. Parenting an...	The Wait ... Yesterday at 9:43 am by othermother109	3,645	46,455
Blended and Step Family Parenting This forum is for discussing Attachment Parenting and Natural Family Living in a Blended or Step Family situation. It is for custodial and non-custodial parents. Its purpose is...	Where's Mrs. Darling when you need her?...Update, reply #10 Yesterday at 7:35 pm by Jeannine	2,603	32,660
Parenting the Gifted Child The Gifted board is a forum of support, respectful requests of information, and sharing of ideas and experiences. To uphold this purpose the board will not host discussions of...	Update: Retention of a 2E child - has anyone done this? Yesterday at 8:45 pm by LauraLoo	3,482	60,639
Special Needs Parenting The Special Needs Parenting forum offers parents of children with special needs and parents with special needs, a safe place to find support, information, and share experiences....	How to Clean the House Today at 12:43 am by WatersEdge	14,465	142,569
Parenting Multiples Welcome to Parenting Multiples! This forum is dedicated to the unique aspects of parenting twins, triplets or other multiples.	The fast forward button Yesterday at 7:00 pm by mylilmonkeys	3,906	48,502
Multicultural Families The variety of family structures at MDC lends itself to the term multicultural. Our community is made up of many nationalities, religions, ages, colors, ethnicities, philosophies,...	ISO non-traditional dolls 2/6/12 at 8:21am by queenjane	633	10,898

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How to support my children thru aftermath of a possible suicide in the family? started by WatersEdge (Today at 12:21 am)	Hi everyone Please excuse me for just hopping right in... Today at 12:21 am by WatersEdge	0	7
Do your children do any extra activites? started by samy23 (1/22/12 at 10:14am)	It jumped out at me that both your older dc are taking... Yesterday at 11:28 pm by WatersEdge	13	148
would you let a 9 year old alone at the library? started by meemee (1/28/12 at 11:12pm) 1 2 3 4 5	If the program was supervised with sign in and out, I would... Yesterday at 8:38 pm by jmarroq	88	2,380
Two therapists told me there are "red flags of abuse"...tell me what you think. started by ButterflyBaby11 (1/15/12 at 3:31pm) 1 2 3…8	OK, so I finally read the whole thread. I guess the part I... Yesterday at 7:48 pm by jmarroq	142	7,249
Need help figuring out friendship issue for DS started by Karenwith4 (2/4/12 at 7:28am)	I agree with VisionaryMom: I see it as a power play. And in... Yesterday at 7:47 pm by miranda35	12	267
Why French Parents Are Superior... started by journeymom (Yesterday at 1:26 pm)	I think she'll be on every morning show and talk show and... Yesterday at 5:34 pm by AbbyGrant	5	137
Do you leave your kids in the car? started by 3xMama (1/31/12 at 7:32am) 1 2 3	Yes. I don't live in the states, so no legal rules against... Yesterday at 1:57 pm by AllisonR	53	962
Grandparent rights on visitations of grandchildren. started by dabdoub (1/22/12 at 10:29pm)	Grandparents "rights" very from state to state. Where I use... Yesterday at 1:44 pm by OkiMom	14	620
If you have now parented 10+ years...what are your thoughts? started by Youngfrankenstein (Yesterday at 5:11 am)	Yes, that's kind of the flip side of the same coin, and I... Yesterday at 1:38 pm by journeymom	7	123
What do you do that cancels our your NFL/AP/CRUNCHY/NON-Mainstream/MDCness? started by ~Charlie's~Angel~ (6/13/11 at 6:07pm) 1 2 3…24	Heh. This thread is 8 months old. Now I know what inspired... Yesterday at 10:45 am by journeymom	466	16,361
Do you say anything if a child is doing something that might hurt others but the parent is right... started by Boot (2/3/12 at 1:50pm)	Usually I go directly to the kid and tell him the behavior is... Yesterday at 9:18 am by Mittsy	17	289
at what age could your child be away from both parents for say a week? started by meemee (1/31/12 at 12:03pm) 1 2	A week at camp? Not until they're 11 years old, minimally. ... Yesterday at 8:52 am by journeymom	24	318
Large sibling age difference...what to expect??? started by LWruby (Yesterday at 8:37 am)	HI Mamas- I am currently 36 weeks pregnant with my 3rd son.... Yesterday at 8:37 am by LWruby	0	16
Bad situation with partner need help FAST started by hennipenni1979 (2/7/12 at 6:25am)	I am sorry you are going thru this. I think taking time away... Yesterday at 7:52 am by Mom31	11	314
Ever feel like you missed the boat...? started by Lupena (1/23/12 at 6:42pm) 1 2 3 4	Ah, I realize I wasn't clear. I didn't mean to say that... Yesterday at 4:49 am by captain optimism	67	1,535
Having some irrational fears about my future relationship with my unborn son. started by OtherSoul (1/29/12 at 9:01pm)	Thank you everyone! I am feeling a lot better. :-) I love... Yesterday at 12:08 am by OtherSoul	7	231
interim or short-term guardian (in event of emergency/death) started by crunchy_mommy (2/6/12 at 8:12pm)	I have many of the same concerns, so I'll be watching this... 2/7/12 at 2:40pm by AbbyGrant	2	61
Behaviour RULES for mixed-aged kids. started by equilibrium (2/6/12 at 7:11pm)	We need to come up with a visual board of expectations and... 2/6/12 at 7:11pm by equilibrium	0	34
Getting guardingship of younger brothers. PLEASE HELP started by VanessaCrios (1/22/12 at 9:46pm)	I agree with the above posts - there are probably ways for... 2/6/12 at 3:52pm by LROM	6	234
DD (2.5) is obsessed with climbing on top of her brother's bunk bed started by mama*pisces (1/24/12 at 2:59pm)	I really like what Lynn said at the top of this thread. I... 2/5/12 at 7:03pm by gardenmommy	11	144
question about another mom's drinking (right forum?) started by lava (12/22/11 at 2:35am) 1 2	It's not just her own children she's endangering, she's... 2/3/12 at 11:50am by CraftyDoulaMom	20	861
S/O... GIRLS in dresses? started by WindyCityMom (1/29/12 at 9:41am)	I let my kids wear whatever they want. DS doesn't care much... 2/1/12 at 9:12am by Polliwog	19	448
When will you discuss sex with your kids? started by Imakcerka (1/17/12 at 7:38pm) 1 2 3	If you don't freak and just answer the questions that they... 1/31/12 at 2:25pm by skacjmom	47	1,241
Great parenting books for FATHERS? started by KSDoulaMama (1/28/12 at 6:29pm)	25 things every new dad needs to know by Dr. Sears and sons i... 1/31/12 at 12:50pm by sarahquinn	4	84
Would you let your son wear a dress/skirt? started by Zenful (7/23/09 at 10:40pm) 1 2 3…9	Not outside of the house/yard with the exception of dress-up... 1/31/12 at 11:14am by kohlby	178	9,479
making the leap started by quila (1/16/12 at 9:39am)	Are you working now? If not, can you get a job? I agree... 1/29/12 at 1:23pm by rubidoux	2	93
Advice Needed: move closer to dream school or our families? (Long but urgent) started by Aeswo (9/25/11 at 11:52pm)	My first thought when I read your post was "move wherever you... 1/29/12 at 12:31pm by berry987	14	411
Going to the movies "alone"? started by fairejour (1/28/12 at 8:16am)	They did great! We explained everything, showed them where we... 1/29/12 at 8:48am by fairejour	7	167
Am I just taking it personally? started by mindygerecke (1/27/12 at 9:36pm)	Thank you very much! I knew part of my issue is I am being... 1/28/12 at 3:26am by mindygerecke	3	181
Helping explain death of a parent to a 3 year old started by mdw4899 (1/25/12 at 9:32am)	we faced this same situation when my brother died (due to... 1/27/12 at 10:24pm by meemee	7	234
airplanes and ear trouble?? started by kfillmore (1/27/12 at 4:43pm)	We have flown several trips a year by plane (both jets and... 1/27/12 at 5:15pm by Caneel	1	16
Going about finding a babysitter started by velochic (1/24/12 at 3:45am)	Thank you again for the condolences. It has been a hard time... 1/27/12 at 4:55am by velochic	12	235
Hydronephrosis started by Sharmin Ariturk (1/25/12 at 3:04pm)	Hi, I'm sorry I don't have any personal experience to share... 1/26/12 at 11:04am by pianojazzgirl	1	41
Child Sleep Behaviors started by Ben Benoit (1/24/12 at 5:23am)	I did try to do this survey but it stopped working after... 1/26/12 at 5:46am by Mom2M	1	44
What to do for School aged Boy's Birthday? started by Yilatana (1/24/12 at 5:49am)	I also really like unstructured at home or at the... 1/26/12 at 1:35am by rubidoux	7	90
Looking for good parenting magazines started by PuppyLove22 (1/16/12 at 10:37am)	I enjoy Kiwi, too. My kids were selling magazine... 1/25/12 at 10:30am by BriasMommy	5	196
How should I word this email? started by Zach'smom (1/22/12 at 10:01am)	You could say something along the lines of, "To avoid the... 1/24/12 at 7:26pm by chenchen	8	257
Solo train travel with 11mo, 5yo & 7yo started by citymagnolia (1/23/12 at 5:38am)	I think you'll have a blast! I've taken this route a couple... 1/24/12 at 5:48pm by UrbanMamma	2	54
How to stick to a routine? started by bebestar7 (1/22/12 at 9:52pm)	Yup, a simple and loose routine is what works for me. ... 1/24/12 at 7:22am by pianojazzgirl	4	79
breaking into modeling?? started by kfillmore (4/10/11 at 11:40pm) 1 2	We're really broke, too, but I think my children would enjoy... 1/23/12 at 1:51pm by rubidoux	26	2,069
FIL insisting ds was trying to hit him. started by CherryBombMama (1/20/12 at 9:58pm)	I have sort of been doing this. Sometimes I will redirect ds1... 1/22/12 at 9:40pm by CherryBombMama	13	352
flu question started by e&tsmom (1/20/12 at 7:06am)	Just wanted to reiterate this. The flu shot will not stop... 1/22/12 at 12:02pm by TiredX2	9	139
On dealing with an overly involved, overly critical grandma. started by ShyingViolet (12/28/11 at 8:37pm)	it's passive aggressive. intended for your ears, not the... 1/21/12 at 3:39pm by tropicana	14	540
toddler fell and hurt her knee... is it serious? started by mercii (1/21/12 at 9:47am)	Thanks everyone. As the day has progressed she is using it... 1/21/12 at 12:29pm by mercii	5	72
What do you wish you had done/known? started by stardogs (11/24/10 at 8:33pm) 1 2 3	More than anything, I wish I had researching breastfeeding... 1/20/12 at 8:21pm by tooraloora	55	2,206
Howcan I help DD started by Triniity (1/16/12 at 8:05am)	Man, I want to cry just hearing you describe this... 1/19/12 at 3:12pm by BroodyWoodsgal	7	286
do you 'miss' your children? started by meemee (1/17/12 at 12:12am) 1 2	gosh i can relate to all of you sooo much. THIS!!! so totally... 1/18/12 at 11:21am by meemee	23	398
Those of you who don't use anatomically correct terms with your children started by mommy212 (1/14/12 at 9:21am) 1 2 3	We use "penis" and "vulva" here, though ds and dd have... 1/18/12 at 6:48am by pianojazzgirl	45	934
How often to bathe/wash hair??? (Help me settle this disagreement with my husband...) started by ekh (11/28/11 at 5:26pm) 1 2 3…6	I think it depends on the kid and the circumstances. My 3... 1/17/12 at 1:53pm by AbbyGrant	108	2,953
Chores????? started by Imakcerka (1/11/12 at 6:47pm) 1 2	I once had a painting party. That was fun Until I realized... 1/17/12 at 6:00am by Imakcerka	35	483