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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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My mother and my son - problems started by akat (1/10/10 at 9:20am)	Quote: Originally Posted by akat I was kind of trying to... 1/11/10 at 6:22pm by LROM	12	871
What do your kids call your friends and other adults? started by mom2lucy (1/10/10 at 11:06pm) 1 2 3	Quote: Originally Posted by Alyantavid Same here. We do... 1/11/10 at 2:57pm by Twinklefae	41	1,053
How old to walk to school alone?? started by Tygrrkttn (1/7/10 at 11:56am) 1 2	Quote: Originally Posted by mrspineau Personally, I wouldnt... 1/11/10 at 10:03am by AllisonR	33	1,291
Anyone not buy their kids gifts? started by laohaire (12/16/09 at 12:01pm) 1 2 3	Hello friends, I love to buy gift for everyone. I always buy... 1/11/10 at 2:56am by olivia751	51	2,469
So...I think I'm a free range mama...but... started by BroodyWoodsgal (6/27/09 at 10:52am) 1 2	I just stumbled across this thread and would like to hear... 1/11/10 at 12:09am by lucifugous	25	1,714
Birthday Party RSVP Issue- Need help quick! started by MacKinnon (1/9/10 at 1:56am)	Awesome! That sounds like a great message you left. I'll keep... 1/10/10 at 3:25pm by TiredX2	12	927
S/O What if we both die? started by swd12422 (1/8/10 at 8:47pm)	1. Name a guardian. As other people said, guardian and... 1/10/10 at 10:17am by noobmom	9	502
Moms with sons started by nhoutdoormama (1/7/10 at 12:38am) 1 2 3 4 5	when i get a comment like that i reply " in the teenage... 1/9/10 at 10:54pm by Zan&Zav	82	3,279
Is anybody else's child like this? started by SoulCakes (12/28/09 at 11:03pm)	aren't most kids like that? my dd is like that too, she's 7... 1/9/10 at 10:12pm by brownskinchinee	15	1,115
how to tactfully approach MIL? started by swtmama2be (1/6/10 at 8:52pm) 1 2	Quote: Originally Posted by swtmama2be hmmmm.....that is a... 1/9/10 at 5:39pm by JessicaS	28	1,811
ILs hurt dd self-esteem - what can I do? started by isaoma (1/6/10 at 3:35pm) 1 2 3	Quote: Originally Posted by mamazee To not like it is fine.... 1/9/10 at 4:13am by wytchywoman	55	2,693
Other Peoples kids and My DD Grrr started by aslyn (1/8/10 at 7:25pm)	Quote: Originally Posted by aslyn not a min later my DS... 1/8/10 at 8:27pm by JL83	5	583
someone called the police on me, advice? started by bluegreenblue2002 (1/3/10 at 5:27pm) 1 2	Eh, I don't see a big deal with it personally. You had the... 1/8/10 at 6:58pm by SunshineJ	31	3,120
Interaction at the coffee shop - what would you have done? started by slylives (12/27/09 at 2:00pm) 1 2 3…10	I haven't read all the posts, sorry if I'm repeating ..... I... 1/8/10 at 6:55pm by jlobe	190	8,966
I just need a place to whine for a minute... started by Evan&Anna's_Mom (1/8/10 at 4:03pm)	Quote: Originally Posted by Evan&Anna's_Mom OK, I know I... 1/8/10 at 4:46pm by lindberg99	2	254
Tell me about not being "child centered" started by bluedaisy (12/4/09 at 12:00pm) 1 2 3…8	I think we are child centered when the kids are younger, and... 1/8/10 at 3:43pm by Aeress	149	8,201
SO PISSED - DH left DS sleeping in a running car started by azmomtoone (12/27/09 at 9:16pm) 1 2 3 4 5	There are signs posted in parking lots here saying it's... 1/8/10 at 3:35pm by Pookietooth	98	4,523
Help w/ DS emotions when DH travels started by lisawm (1/6/10 at 12:24am)	Just1More - thanks so much for you thoughts & experiences. A... 1/8/10 at 1:18pm by lisawm	7	370
Worst Toys Ever started by SunshineJ (12/27/09 at 2:47pm) 1 2 3…7	a vtech laptop for my 24 mo old. I've put it away, but dd... 1/8/10 at 1:34am by Artichokie	125	7,345
Things for my 3yr & 1yr olds to do in the kitchen while I cook started by mm22 (1/6/10 at 3:56am)	The following might not be ok (safety, in the mouth issues)... 1/7/10 at 11:41am by Caneel	14	463
What to say to (gently) guide someone toward AP? started by InchByInch (1/4/10 at 8:54pm) 1 2	Using facebook is a good idea..But make sure that it is... 1/7/10 at 6:11am by Super_mommy	20	1,224
DD prefers Grandma, feeling sad... started by mm22 (1/5/10 at 8:52am) 1 2	Nothing to worry... May be she liked the environment of that... 1/7/10 at 4:20am by Super_mommy	26	1,268
Looking for sectioned plastic containers for DD's lunches@daycare - help? started by Headmeister (1/6/10 at 6:17pm)	Though personnaly I have not used, I prefer Goodbyn.. It has... 1/7/10 at 4:20am by Super_mommy	12	784
What is it really like going from 1 to 2 kids? started by First Time Mama (1/6/10 at 7:13pm)	Since you plan to have another when your DS is 3 1/2 or 4... 1/7/10 at 4:19am by Super_mommy	7	474
Going from 1 child to 2--just a little sad. started by noobmom (1/4/10 at 6:13am) 1 2	mom of a 5 month old (today!) and 28 month old here. We just... 1/6/10 at 2:55pm by vrclay	20	903
How to respond- ignore crying infant & tend to toddler? started by WindyCityMom (12/31/09 at 4:23pm) 1 2 3 4	Quote: Originally Posted by LaughingHyena One of the best... 1/6/10 at 1:03pm by Grace and...	70	3,238
When Kids Say No started by ChetMC (1/3/10 at 1:45pm) 1 2 3	Thank you so much for the solutions even my sister was also... 1/6/10 at 4:57am by carrol123	55	1,954
to buy or not to buy started by kimellett (1/5/10 at 6:20am) 1 2	another vote for buying him a new doll. and we were just... 1/6/10 at 1:05am by Drummer's Wife	25	1,088
Worried about my daughter (eating disorder issues) started by Heavenly (12/30/09 at 6:09pm) 1 2	Quote: Originally Posted by LROM Best of luck, she's lucky... 1/5/10 at 11:46pm by gcgirl	24	1,726
What age do you start taking DC to the movies/play? started by Latte Mama (1/2/10 at 6:10pm) 1 2 3	Only skimmed the first few entries. Sesame Street Live was in... 1/5/10 at 10:24pm by kcstar	44	1,069
"secrets with grandma" Would this bother you? started by jammomma (12/30/09 at 12:57pm) 1 2	The line we use at our house is: "The only secrets we don't... 1/5/10 at 6:39pm by phathui5	37	1,994
My 4 year old son told me that his father beats him with a "paddle", but there are no marks on him. started by Mouchois (12/31/09 at 3:42am) 1 2	If there aren't marks then the spanking is probably legal, it... 1/5/10 at 6:26pm by One_Girl	32	2,524
Funny things people say pre-parenthood started by AllisonR (12/14/09 at 4:10pm) 1 2 3…5	Quote: Originally Posted by ProtoLawyer I don't think it's... 1/5/10 at 3:06pm by Storm Bride	99	6,048
S/O bodily integrity/consenting to altering your child started by Sandstress (12/31/09 at 2:49am) 1 2 3 4 5	Quote: Originally Posted by MissRubyandKen Frootloop- I... 1/5/10 at 11:40am by Frootloop	85	3,330
Discuss visiting mainstream friends/family started by physmom (1/4/10 at 12:33am)	My parents always used to tell me that DD1 was "manipulating"... 1/4/10 at 4:48pm by writteninkursive	10	810
Playdate etiquette- would you say something? another question post 26 started by DevaMajka (1/2/10 at 6:56pm) 1 2 3	I vote weird and awkward, and yes on the call back. 1/4/10 at 4:47pm by Materfamilias	48	2,236
It's possible dh and I are overprotective/over-cautious started by Hoopin' Mama (1/1/10 at 11:37pm) 1 2 3	You know, I always think, most people wouldn't dare leave a... 1/4/10 at 2:14pm by bejeweled	45	2,297
Do you set the bar for any parenting things and does it affect others? started by IntuitiveJamie (12/31/09 at 9:57am) 1 2 3 4	Quote: Originally Posted by velochic In reality, there are... 1/4/10 at 1:11pm by limabean	64	2,084
whats it like to go from none to one? started by lovebug (1/2/10 at 3:33am) 1 2 3	Everything changes! DH and I put alot of thought in deciding... 1/4/10 at 11:54am by Lilygoose	43	1,171
son does not like grandma started by beepsandclicks (1/3/10 at 8:17pm)	I'm glad they have helped you... but I really need to get to... 1/4/10 at 11:51am by Kivgaen	10	670
Stuttering-- what's normal? what's not? started by InchByInch (1/3/10 at 1:07pm)	It sounds to me in your post like you want to get a... 1/4/10 at 10:39am by Kivgaen	8	376
Too much imaginative play? started by AlmostAPpropriate (1/4/10 at 1:37am)	Doesn't seem like a problem to me either.. Some children tend... 1/4/10 at 10:25am by Super_mommy	8	358
Feeling like a single parent started by kgreenemama (1/1/10 at 7:02pm)	My husband is in the army and works really long hours. Just... 1/4/10 at 9:22am by Blueone	15	797
whats the best car for being a mom just NOT a mini van started by lovebug (1/2/10 at 12:51am) 1 2	Quote: Originally Posted by Aimee I love my CRV for two... 1/4/10 at 4:56am by noobmom	38	1,512
When Does Bad Parenting Become Child Abuse? started by RedGrapeMama (1/1/10 at 11:50pm) 1 2	I'm a foster parent and have taught children from at-risk... 1/3/10 at 6:39pm by Polliwog	22	1,539
Childhood development of sexuality started by mamabird83 (1/2/10 at 11:34pm)	You guys are asking such great questions - my DD is only 1 yr... 1/3/10 at 3:27pm by LROM	8	550
WWYD? Leaving DD alone w/mom with health issue started by gbailey (1/3/10 at 1:49pm)	Quote: Originally Posted by ChetMC I am legally blind in my... 1/3/10 at 2:19pm by gbailey	8	291
If you have had 2 under two... started by mrsfrenchy (10/15/09 at 10:34am) 1 2 3	How old was your toddler when your baby was born? ...our... 1/3/10 at 1:08am by ChetMC	45	1,349
Asking for oppinions started by BubbyBooty (1/2/10 at 5:46am)	This thread makes me sad for you and your children, and I... 1/3/10 at 12:04am by Landover	11	491
Potty Training Delima started by BubbyBooty (1/2/10 at 6:18am)	Quote: Originally Posted by Drummer's Wife Have you tried... 1/2/10 at 6:22pm by jillmamma	2	224