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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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I am interested in advice from experienced parents. started by ariatrance (6/9/10 at 1:06am) 1 2	I think it's great that you're seeing someone and that this... 6/10/10 at 8:35pm by firelillylight	27	1,071
how many times before you'd call the police? little league started by Catubodua (5/10/10 at 12:49pm) 1 2 3…9	Well sounds like something changed, someone talked to Dad,... 6/10/10 at 7:15pm by LROM	162	11,022
Should I provide after-school care to my niece and nephew? started by Fuamami (6/7/10 at 5:29pm) 1 2	I am one of the people here who is ALWAYS excited when... 6/10/10 at 4:25pm by LROM	31	1,550
should I let my mom win this? or is there some way we could both win? started by CassnBeth (6/8/10 at 4:22pm)	You people are full of useful suggestions! I hadn't even... 6/10/10 at 2:51pm by CassnBeth	19	1,104
Quitting... when, how, if? started by chi_mama (6/7/10 at 11:42pm)	Now, here is a question for you. DS's school next year is... 6/10/10 at 1:29am by peaceful_mama	16	717
Pinching as a self-soothing technique? started by simplemama32 (6/8/10 at 10:47am) 1 2	I am going to go way against the grain here and say that I... 6/10/10 at 12:14am by jnet24	21	865
Getting used to the idea of using a babysitter... started by SollysMom (5/25/10 at 10:27am)	Quote: Originally Posted by crunchy_mommy I actually DON'T... 6/9/10 at 5:19pm by SollysMom	6	522
If you don't yell... started by bethanyclaire (6/9/10 at 1:40pm)	Quote: Originally Posted by Rosebud1 I've taught at the... 6/9/10 at 5:05pm by KristyDi	13	490
What to do when your child doesn't like your friend's child... started by mbhf (6/5/10 at 3:13pm)	Quote: Originally Posted by cschick You say he's in public... 6/8/10 at 8:15pm by mbhf	17	1,141
Failure started by sonicfrost (5/29/10 at 5:04pm) 1 2	Quote: Originally Posted by bodhitree Also, it was... 6/8/10 at 5:25pm by tjjazzy	30	1,769
Taking FOREVER to eat meals -- set limits? started by swd12422 (6/6/10 at 5:07am)	Okay, I agree with several PPs that setting a time limit may... 6/8/10 at 11:43am by swd12422	15	681
Because everyone else is doing it. started by nina_yyc (6/6/10 at 2:12pm)	I am wondering if my experiences as the 'weird kid' were... 6/7/10 at 9:21pm by nina_yyc	9	948
Husband encourages dangerous play started by patricegonzales (4/30/10 at 12:50am) 1 2 3…6	This thread is over a month old and the OP hasn't been back... 6/7/10 at 6:42pm by lolar2	109	6,456
Young Mamas Tribe started by WindyCityMom (3/7/10 at 6:09pm) 1 2 3 4	Any other homeschooling young mamas here? 6/7/10 at 3:33pm by phathui5	66	3,504
Positive comments about your parenting! started by AFWife (6/1/10 at 10:48am) 1 2	I just got progress reports from school for both my boys.... 6/7/10 at 8:50am by Joyster	31	1,138
If you knew CPS was coming... started by Stephenie (6/4/10 at 5:21pm) 1 2 3	I think you got a lot of great advice here. When threatened... 6/6/10 at 11:35pm by mamadebug	44	4,589
Can someone explain the difference... started by AFWife (6/5/10 at 10:55am) 1 2	Quote: Originally Posted by JL83 I don't think it's fair to... 6/6/10 at 10:25pm by St. Margaret	21	862
Can i ask for a small rule change? started by hipumpkins (6/6/10 at 1:44am)	Tell them they need to make different tests for being allowed... 6/6/10 at 5:13pm by sapphire_chan	6	700
A random child hit my child at the mall - that isn't normal, right? started by MittensKittens (6/3/10 at 10:54am) 1 2 3	Quote: Originally Posted by hhurd Cut her some slack... 6/6/10 at 3:49pm by gbailey	46	2,452
One kid loses another's toy - should he pay? started by zinemama (5/30/10 at 9:23pm) 1 2 3	Quote: Originally Posted by zinemama Oh, totally the Hardy... 6/6/10 at 2:34pm by Storm Bride	47	2,331
Summer Camp started by lilyka (6/3/10 at 8:53pm)	I don't know if I am comfortable with them going to any of... 6/5/10 at 7:48pm by lilyka	19	761
I need a reality check... started by rubidoux (6/3/10 at 9:12pm) 1 2	Quote: Originally Posted by rubidoux So are you saying that... 6/5/10 at 6:30pm by Tjej	34	1,393
What are the most painful type of toy/toyparts to step on? started by JessicaS (4/26/10 at 6:13pm) 1 2 3 4 5	legos, definitely legos 6/5/10 at 1:14pm by ChinaDoll	80	2,907
The thread: What is the worst/dumbest thing anyone has ever said to you about parenting stuff? V started by Maluhia (6/5/10 at 2:00am)	Has been removed for moderator review and will be returned.... 6/5/10 at 2:00am by Maluhia	0	245
Another "funny/embarrassing story" thread because I want to share started by Evan&Anna's_Mom (6/2/10 at 2:03pm)	i live near there and that was great 6/4/10 at 7:19pm by Kathy2579	11	832
Finishing the food that you ask for?? / Throwing away food. started by sophmama (6/4/10 at 11:46am)	If they decide they are not hungry that is fine but I... 6/4/10 at 5:37pm by lilyka	18	693
DS has fever - trip planned for tomorrow - Need advice please - Update :) started by Hoopin' Mama (5/28/10 at 9:21pm)	Thanks for all the replies! I gave him some Ibu before we... 6/4/10 at 2:54pm by Hoopin' Mama	11	605
Airplane travel toys started by LuxPerpetua (6/3/10 at 6:47pm)	I know it's not Waldorf inspired, but I went to the Target... 6/4/10 at 2:51pm by Hoopin' Mama	4	399
8 years old enough for ear piercing? started by Heavenly (6/3/10 at 5:20pm) 1 2	I think 8 is plenty old enough. Then again I got my girls... 6/4/10 at 2:27pm by KimberlyD0	20	754
Another MIL rant started by honeybun (6/2/10 at 11:53am)	Quote: Originally Posted by Evan&Anna's_Mom I'm somewhat... 6/4/10 at 1:31pm by Norasmomma	15	909
How much is too much? started by seim.ge (6/3/10 at 7:13pm)	Quote: Originally Posted by seim.ge What if she just listed... 6/4/10 at 4:18am by paintedfire	6	426
Child spacing Q... started by ann_of_loxley (6/1/10 at 2:30pm) 1 2	my kids are all 2-3 years apart, but my sister is 10 years... 6/4/10 at 12:35am by damona	20	811
I forgot to pick up someone's child started by carfreemama (6/3/10 at 3:58pm)	I came home from dropping my DS2 at preschool, put DS3 down... 6/3/10 at 11:06pm by cedoreilly	17	1,049
Summer Fun for a Ten-Year-Old started by Dr.Worm (6/3/10 at 2:41pm)	Quote: Originally Posted by MoreThanApplesauce camera... 6/3/10 at 4:55pm by Dr.Worm	6	287
Challenges of natural parenting/natural living started by curiouscanadian (6/2/10 at 2:56am) 1 2	I have found one of the most helpful things for me was... 6/3/10 at 1:07pm by Redheaded_Momma	20	1,018
Neighbor screams at his daughter started by berry987 (5/31/10 at 5:50pm) 1 2	Quote: Originally Posted by arihillfarm She's the perfect... 6/3/10 at 8:17am by berry987	30	1,685
Ds fell in the pool....what to do now? started by waiting2bemommy (6/1/10 at 2:15pm)	I would've been in that pool fully-clothed so fast your head... 6/3/10 at 12:12am by mouso	15	1,018
Wwyd? started by mommariffic (6/2/10 at 4:51pm)	It is so OK, and it is totally normal to feel guilty about it... 6/2/10 at 10:00pm by Learning_Mum	7	433
Is it rude to let my kids play in the neighbour's yard? started by wookie (5/31/10 at 7:40am) 1 2 3	Quote: Originally Posted by MoreThanApplesauce Yes, but... 6/2/10 at 1:13pm by sapphire_chan	51	2,630
Nervous about having a second child. started by EhveesMom (6/1/10 at 3:02pm)	Thank you everyone. I feel a bit better now. Queen- That is... 6/2/10 at 9:03am by EhveesMom	6	609
Leaving an infant alone in an apartment? started by StoriesInTheSoil (5/31/10 at 2:13am) 1 2	It sounds reasonable to me. 6/1/10 at 10:48pm by phathui5	34	2,039
Is this appropriate for a child's room? started by FoxintheSnow (5/23/10 at 10:53pm) 1 2	I have an Annabel too I probably wouldn't put it on her... 6/1/10 at 10:28pm by gaudynight	38	2,178
Does the fanciness of a party determine the cost of the gift? started by DevaMajka (5/30/10 at 2:42pm)	I think a handmade present is WONDERFUL! We throw kinda of... 6/1/10 at 9:27pm by Linda on the...	19	777
Help me put this tactfully to MIL (or decide if I should just ignore it) started by InMediasRes (5/31/10 at 1:29pm)	Thanks for the thoughts, everyone. We haven't seen her since... 6/1/10 at 7:42pm by InMediasRes	18	1,341
“Take Our Children to the Park…& Leave Them There Day” started by annettemarie (6/1/10 at 5:22pm)	Unfortunately, this thread has been removed and cannot be... 6/1/10 at 5:22pm by annettemarie	0	303
Nature vs Nurture started by ann_of_loxley (6/1/10 at 11:59am)	Sigh. I miss British TV. I loved Child of our Time. I wonder... 6/1/10 at 12:52pm by Boot	1	283
please give me your opinion started by A&A (5/30/10 at 11:35pm) 1 2	How big is the program? Is it just one city employee? Or is... 6/1/10 at 12:23am by IntrovertExtr...	21	939
Free Range with helicopter extended family started by KempsMama (5/30/10 at 8:49pm)	I deal with a similar situation on a daily basis - I was... 5/31/10 at 3:28pm by JessieBird	15	824
Where to find cute boys' bedding? started by kittykat2481 (5/27/10 at 11:34pm)	I found DS some cowboy stuff at target last year on... 5/30/10 at 9:19pm by zebra15	13	1,260
s/o At what age can a child be considered a "bully"? started by Linda on the move (5/29/10 at 12:03am)	Quote: Originally Posted by eepster The 12 yo knows exactly... 5/30/10 at 5:36pm by Linda on the...	18	794