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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...	foster parents in need of help with four year old foster child Today at 1:19 pm by LovingMyKids4	3,707	47,313
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...	Seriously? Yesterday at 1:30 pm by aricha	2,654	33,173
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...	Frustrating school situation Today at 7:27 am by ollyoxenfree	3,562	61,698
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....	Autism, SPD or just speech delay? Today at 12:45 pm by therapist	14,661	144,164
Parenting Multiples Welcome to Parenting Multiples! This forum is dedicated to the unique aspects of parenting twins, triplets or other multiples.	Hold back twins a grade Yesterday at 9:43 pm by GrandmaA	3,968	49,218
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,...	Including some majority language in a parent-childhood relationship that was minority-language only Today at 3:46 am by sky_and_lavender	650	11,068

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Barefoot mummies and barefoot children started by solemum (12/31/11 at 8:18pm) 1 2	agree. something is just completely off there. 2/20/12 at 6:18am by D_McG	27	1,814
Ever feel like you missed the boat...? started by Lupena (1/23/12 at 6:42pm) 1 2 3 4	This is something I wonder about too. Just after my DS was... 2/19/12 at 8:43pm by nina_yyc	73	1,974
Do we drop the nap? started by MariesMama (2/15/12 at 4:11am)	That makes more sense. He is still expecting her to do... 2/19/12 at 9:18am by PoppyMama	11	219
What to do when DS has difficulty in a friendship started by Thinking Mama (2/16/12 at 10:52am)	since the mom has opened up an avenue i would be very honest... 2/17/12 at 12:30pm by meemee	3	162
daycare problem started by Thinking Mama (2/16/12 at 11:14am)	It sounds like you no longer trust your daycare provider... 2/17/12 at 6:48am by ollyoxenfree	3	202
Happy Valentine's Day MDC: Gift of "There Will Be Time" started by Peggy O'Mara (2/13/12 at 1:08pm)	So beautiful! Thanks for sharing this 2/17/12 at 6:03am by Three~Little~...	11	1,455
Would you let your son wear a dress/skirt? started by Zenful (7/23/09 at 10:40pm) 1 2 3…10	You may wish to read... 2/16/12 at 9:34pm by Butterflykate	182	10,249
How to support my children thru aftermath of a possible suicide in the family? started by WatersEdge (2/9/12 at 12:21am)	I agree with the notion that it's best to follow the kids'... 2/16/12 at 11:20am by Thinking Mama	6	225
Will anyone be watching this Word Girl special on bullying? started by Vinaigrette (2/15/12 at 8:49am)	For some reason the biggest "lesson" that stuck with me was... 2/15/12 at 11:39am by Vinaigrette	2	73
Shoud I be calling CPS or am I over reacting??? WWYD started by george123 (2/14/12 at 1:23pm)	Not sure what you mean MDC? If you mean this site then it... 2/15/12 at 7:37am by george123	10	556
My DD is ready to get her ears peirced... started by AbbieB (2/12/12 at 6:54am)	Good point, but the reason my piercer suggests it, if they... 2/14/12 at 9:11pm by Sarasyn	15	316
Do I need to be worried over Child Protective services ? started by MOMMAame (2/9/12 at 11:01pm) 1 2	so glad to hear!!! 2/14/12 at 2:10pm by Mom31	27	1,107
Do your children do any extra activites? started by samy23 (1/22/12 at 10:14am) 1 2	My oldest is involved in something year round but not all at... 2/14/12 at 9:54am by averysmomma05	20	304
Do you allow running in your home? started by WindyCityMom (2/9/12 at 1:41pm) 1 2	I'm big on respect, too, both of people and things. In fact,... 2/13/12 at 11:00am by Just1More	24	463
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	I love this kind of thread. It helps me guilt myself less... 2/12/12 at 11:49am by erigeron	467	16,923
Grandparent rights on visitations of grandchildren. started by dabdoub (1/22/12 at 10:29pm) 1 2	yeah serenbat i totally get what you are saying. and i mourn... 2/12/12 at 9:49am by meemee	22	1,155
S/O... GIRLS in dresses? started by WindyCityMom (1/29/12 at 9:41am) 1 2	My daughters wear only dresses (sometimes with legging under... 2/11/12 at 9:12pm by OkiMom	24	696
Little boy (long hair) haircuts? started by cristeen (2/10/12 at 9:01am)	I had this problem with my son, I was in fear of getting a... 2/10/12 at 11:25pm by Lupena	2	527
Babysitting service at a hotel? started by terese17 (2/10/12 at 8:15am)	I haven't ever used a hotel sitting service, so I can't offer... 2/10/12 at 5:48pm by chenchen	2	104
Secret bullies started by Imakcerka (2/9/12 at 2:23pm)	I think it is good that she recognizes it and I think it's a... 2/10/12 at 1:28pm by grumpybear	3	171
Ten year old in our bed started by RubyWild (2/9/12 at 6:50am)	We have had many conversations and brainstorming sessions... 2/10/12 at 7:33am by RubyWild	5	171
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	My daughter just turned 10 and I think she'd be OK, though... 2/9/12 at 3:25pm by mamazee	26	433
Having some irrational fears about my future relationship with my unborn son. started by OtherSoul (1/29/12 at 9:01pm)	My best friend in the world in an Aquarius and Im a Pisces -... 2/9/12 at 1:59pm by Adaline'sMama	8	296
If you have now parented 10+ years...what are your thoughts? started by Youngfrankenstein (2/8/12 at 5:11am)	Yeah, that's basically what I mean. For me I remember... 2/9/12 at 6:30am by Youngfrankens...	8	224
Large sibling age difference...what to expect??? started by LWruby (2/8/12 at 8:37am)	My kids are 7 years apart, and it's been pretty easy. The... 2/9/12 at 5:34am by mamazee	1	60
Behaviour RULES for mixed-aged kids. started by equilibrium (2/6/12 at 7:11pm)	I can't help thinking that this is more of a step-parent... 2/9/12 at 5:21am by mamazee	1	81
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... 2/8/12 at 7:48pm by jmarroq	142	7,902
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... 2/8/12 at 9:18am by Mittsy	17	343
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... 2/8/12 at 7:52am by Mom31	11	368
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	82
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	256
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	184
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	896
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	1,327
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	123
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	97
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	449
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	193
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	402
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	18
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	270
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	58
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	48
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	113
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	269
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	270
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	70
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	121
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	2,130
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	375