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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 8:39 pm by babymouse	3,647	46,469
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 11:37 am by csekywithlove	2,603	32,666
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...	DD supposed to be sleeping....reciting multiplication facts instead. Yesterday at 8:28 pm by boston_slackermom	3,485	60,655
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....	At what age did you tell your child their diagnosis? Today at 12:08 am by fiddlefern	14,467	142,585
Parenting Multiples Welcome to Parenting Multiples! This forum is dedicated to the unique aspects of parenting twins, triplets or other multiples.	23 weeks pregnant with twins and I jsut start with dizziness and headache, cant be on my own feet for too long Yesterday at 3:59 pm by danelisa	3,907	48,509
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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AP playdate manners started by aihley (8/10/10 at 2:41pm)	I have a friend like this she freaks out on stuff I honestly... 8/11/10 at 12:30pm by Norasmomma	11	809
Feeding other people's kids started by bartleby (8/9/10 at 5:21pm) 1 2 3	I've had this problem in the past with some neighbors. Sweet... 8/11/10 at 12:24pm by Owen'nZoe	47	2,190
The "outside time" thread started by chaoticzenmom (8/11/10 at 11:50am)	has been removed and will not be returned. 8/11/10 at 11:50am by chaoticzenmom	0	230
Fun Family Traditions started by simplemama32 (7/7/10 at 4:29pm) 1 2	What a fun thread to read! I love how ordinary moments can... 8/11/10 at 10:41am by sweetcheeks	31	1,929
Spinoff- Feeding other people's kids started by Bluebird9 (8/10/10 at 6:06pm)	v 8/10/10 at 11:27pm by Bluebird9	6	507
travel with a 1yo, 2.5yo, 4.5yo by myself? advisable? doable? started by geo_girl (8/9/10 at 11:39am)	I've done it with a similar age spread. A back carrier for... 8/10/10 at 2:34pm by Rainbow2911	7	358
coping strategies with anxiety started by meemee (8/9/10 at 11:57pm)	When she is having a panic attack I doubt there is alot she... 8/10/10 at 5:33am by Learning_Mum	1	246
Toys and Privilege started by pampered_mom (8/5/10 at 7:42pm) 1 2	I tell my 4yo (almost 5yo) DS that he obviously doesn't... 8/10/10 at 5:15am by Learning_Mum	34	1,724
Parenting books for girls? started by luckymamaoftwo (8/5/10 at 1:37am)	"Things Will Be Different For My Daughter" It's a giant... 8/10/10 at 12:04am by ihugtrees	7	491
Another playground thread.. started by EVC (8/8/10 at 11:37pm)	I would've laughed and said "I'm her mommy, you don't have to... 8/9/10 at 3:49pm by lovingmommyhood	19	755
Our Urban Free-Range Adventure started by mammal_mama (8/8/10 at 9:16pm)	Well, dd just rode up our street to the busy street four... 8/9/10 at 1:06pm by mammal_mama	4	461
DO you feel having more kids has made you a better parent? started by dakotablue (8/8/10 at 3:22pm)	Having more than one means I have to deal with sibling... 8/9/10 at 12:36pm by A&A	12	429
I don't know where to post this... Double stroller ideas for 2005 Dodge Neon? started by Lucy&Jude'sMama (8/5/10 at 11:59am)	I have an 03 Neon and have a Babytrend double jogger. It... 8/9/10 at 9:15am by Babina's Mommy	3	254
When parenting leaves you OVERSTIMULATED? started by Funny Face (8/5/10 at 2:13pm)	I am right there too! DH is deployed, and my girls are 3.5,... 8/8/10 at 3:45pm by love4bob	8	533
Do you lie to your children? Toy store related started by gbailey (7/29/10 at 8:27am) 1 2 3 4	Quite simply, that scenario breaks two of our household... 8/6/10 at 12:18am by InMediasRes	79	3,452
Babysitting for your friends' kids... started by crunchy_mommy (8/2/10 at 3:44pm) 1 2	My best friend and I have done this both ways. She has a 6... 8/5/10 at 10:44pm by Lilygoose	28	1,404
For fun-Early Christmas/b-day ideas?? started by Curlyfry7 (8/3/10 at 3:15pm)	Not sure what we are really doing. Baby will only be a few... 8/5/10 at 7:05pm by new2this	17	607
Considering a Family, Feeling Confused.. started by eatnobeef (8/2/10 at 4:26am) 1 2 3	Quote: Originally Posted by Jenne Okay, I have a few... 8/5/10 at 5:31pm by Qbear'smama	59	2,603
Helping DS understand DH going in for surgery started by gypsyhips26 (7/26/10 at 1:35pm)	Quote: Originally Posted by gypsyhips26 Just a quick... 8/5/10 at 1:30pm by lyterae	9	504
The "inappropriate touching" thread started by chaoticzenmom (8/5/10 at 12:15pm)	has been removed for moderator review. 8/5/10 at 12:15pm by chaoticzenmom	0	274
If you have an only child, or had a second child when the first was much older.... started by StephandOwen (8/4/10 at 1:57pm) 1 2	My older son was 10 when i had ds2. He never asked for a... 8/4/10 at 9:14pm by Strong Mama	20	888
When friends make different choices started by Tway (8/3/10 at 5:46pm) 1 2	Quote: Originally Posted by bronxmom It definitely seems... 8/4/10 at 5:03pm by Tway	29	1,779
adult only children: what do you think about being an only? started by lovetheheights (4/6/10 at 12:51pm) 1 2 3 4	Haven't read the other responses- my best friend is an only,... 8/4/10 at 2:03pm by MadiMamacita	60	3,245
they want whatever they don't have started by richella (8/3/10 at 4:02pm)	Sometimes kids can have too many choices. I think sometimes... 8/4/10 at 6:00am by Learning_Mum	7	410
I'm a good mother because... started by no5no5 (8/2/10 at 10:27pm)	DD (19 mos) is a super confident and outgoing little girl. I... 8/3/10 at 8:09pm by scottishmommy	8	562
Are your kids allowed to close their door? started by waiting2bemommy (7/31/10 at 8:04pm) 1 2 3…6	My children are all allowed to close their doors when they... 8/3/10 at 1:02pm by ancoda	112	4,724
ridiculous things children say in public restrooms started by newbiemama09 (7/28/10 at 11:05am) 1 2	"Mommy, you have a lot of hair on your butt. That's gross." 8/3/10 at 9:43am by SuburbanHippie	38	2,734
dvd player in minivan???? started by ellairiesmom (5/10/10 at 5:50pm) 1 2	Quote: Originally Posted by MissMaegie'sMama I did a... 8/3/10 at 2:01am by Linda on the...	37	2,156
when cook on stove unsupervised started by meemee (7/30/10 at 4:41pm)	Glad it worked well. My son (10 in september) made a double... 8/2/10 at 10:56pm by mumm	10	515
I want a surprise at birth, but my DD has a STRONG preference... started by pollyanna123 (7/29/10 at 5:50pm)	Quote: Originally Posted by zinemama I think you should... 8/2/10 at 10:12pm by MissMaegie'sMama	19	1,089
I don't get to have a life apparently. started by ariatrance (7/27/10 at 4:47pm) 1 2 3 4	All parents deserve a life. I've been able to continue to... 8/2/10 at 3:35pm by limabean	63	4,409
4yo nasty to mom when visiting grandma started by SweetPotato (8/1/10 at 3:16pm)	I'd guess she's acting out because she wants more attention... 8/2/10 at 1:04pm by 4evermom	4	436
How do you teach your kids how to protect themselves when you aren't with them? started by ThisCat (8/1/10 at 3:26pm)	a few things. - i have never ever done the stranger danger... 8/2/10 at 4:07am by meemee	14	607
Tell me about having a 2nd when 1st is 2 yr old started by kfillmore (7/31/10 at 6:56pm)	How was it when you were pregnant? It was difficult at times.... 8/1/10 at 12:07pm by mommy2chloerae	8	401
Mums of Many it's July started by baltic_ballet (7/2/10 at 7:02am) 1 2 3	For those ladies that sub, the new August thread is now... 8/1/10 at 5:35am by baltic_ballet	42	1,836
Mimicing other children and correcting that behavior started by WindyCityMom (7/31/10 at 3:08am)	Quote: Originally Posted by alfabetsoup Basically you just... 8/1/10 at 3:52am by ssh	2	442
buying certified p/o odyssey-less miles or cheaper? started by ellairiesmom (7/31/10 at 2:27pm)	I would go with the one with more miles. Both are pretty low... 7/31/10 at 9:50pm by Ammaarah	4	234
Unwanted gifts from relatives started by ElorasMama (7/25/10 at 4:32pm) 1 2 3 4 5	Quote: Originally Posted by VillageMom6 Your mother has... 7/31/10 at 7:29pm by rabbitmum	82	4,384
The thread: Vent & WWYD - "friend's" son started by Maluhia (7/31/10 at 1:33am)	Has been removed and will not be returned. We at MDC, in... 7/31/10 at 1:33am by Maluhia	0	420
Someone planning #1 wants to read about AP, book suggestions? started by pixiekisses (7/28/10 at 10:02am)	I used to recommend The Baby Book, but now, the one I give is... 7/30/10 at 5:58pm by Laurel	7	360
Not Meeting DD's Needs started by VisionaryMom (7/30/10 at 4:22pm)	Have you read about the periods of disequilibrium in kids?... 7/30/10 at 5:08pm by GuildJenn	1	333
being hyper posessive over material stuff started by kathymuggle (7/16/10 at 1:49pm) 1 2	Just a quick update..... It is early days yet, but there has... 7/30/10 at 2:40pm by kathymuggle	34	1,176
the thread "EMERGENCY: CPS is threatening to take my friend's baby due to cosleeping!" started by mandib50 (7/30/10 at 1:47am)	has been removed pending moderator review. thanks for your... 7/30/10 at 1:47am by mandib50	0	292
Just witnessed GP spank niece! started by frogautumn (7/28/10 at 2:35pm) 1 2	Quote: NO, I did not leave DS there (and I never leave DS#2... 7/30/10 at 1:21am by phathui5	22	1,491
What to do about pets? started by VisionaryMom (7/26/10 at 9:41pm) 1 2 3	Quote: Originally Posted by newbymom05 Hmm, sounds like... 7/29/10 at 6:39pm by junipermuse	56	1,889
The "When your dc hears subtle racism" thread started by chaoticzenmom (7/29/10 at 5:21pm)	Has been removed for moderator review. It may be returned. 7/29/10 at 5:21pm by chaoticzenmom	0	174
Help me set this mom straight.... started by nextcommercial (7/28/10 at 2:42pm)	I have a friend/neighbor who's kids are constantly hitting,... 7/29/10 at 3:44pm by vegemamato	13	1,180
Another "I lost my child" thread started by ~Charlie's~Angel~ (7/27/10 at 3:46pm)	Hugs OPSorry mama, I know you must have been terrified.... 7/29/10 at 1:52pm by Mittsy	10	846
Please Help. Sick and tired of insensitive language comments. started by BellaClaudia (6/26/10 at 3:21am)	You don't have to answer this, as it appears that you don't... 7/29/10 at 8:50am by velochic	14	1,157
Would you serve/eat cake that was on a wooden train track? updated PHOTO post 1 started by ChristyMarie (7/20/10 at 3:51pm) 1 2 3…7	Figuring that plates were not meant to be eaten, and most... 7/28/10 at 7:29pm by nadoja	125	6,103