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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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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	4,535
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	374
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	7,371
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	1,307
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	812
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	475
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	909
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	3,259
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	1,957
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	1,089
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	1,731
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	1,076
"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	1,995
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	6,059
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	3,338
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	812
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	2,264
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	2,305
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	2,088
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	1,173
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	769
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	377
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	377
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	1,567
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	1,567
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	551
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	1,351
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
Poop accidents started by CParker (1/2/10 at 3:15pm)	Commiseration! My 4yo still occasionally will do this too,... 1/2/10 at 5:53pm by jillmamma	1	268
What would you have done? (a bit long... Sorry!) started by AJ's mommy (12/30/09 at 9:42pm) 1 2	I would have let the kid sleep in his undies. It's my kid, I... 1/2/10 at 10:47am by pixiekisses	22	1,208
For those families who are TV free... started by JSerene (12/13/09 at 6:28am) 1 2	Everyone else has already reassured you that it's okay about... 1/2/10 at 5:34am by noobmom	29	1,294
S/O - Where do you keep all your kids toys? started by AutumnAir (12/31/09 at 7:14am) 1 2	We live in a small two bedroom house. In DD's room she has... 1/2/10 at 12:22am by Down2Earth	29	829
those with 2 kids... started by DivineMrsM (12/30/09 at 12:06pm) 1 2 3	1 of each I have one son and pregnant with a little girl 1/1/10 at 10:50pm by lovingmylife	40	1,099
What toys do your kids REALLY use?? started by LuckyMommaToo (10/14/09 at 6:01pm) 1 2 3 4 5	Quote: Originally Posted by Down2Earth I had never heard of... 1/1/10 at 8:56pm by Polliwog	87	3,086
Do kids "deserve" their own rooms? started by mamazee (12/29/09 at 3:05pm) 1 2 3 4 5	Deserve is a strong word that brings up entitlement issues,... 1/1/10 at 6:49pm by madskye	89	3,461
Hatred of photo taking started by Porcelain Interior (12/26/09 at 7:44pm) 1 2 3…10	I hate my photo being taken, DH hates his photo being taken,... 1/1/10 at 7:17am by tireesix	188	5,735
the thread "My brother and his wife announced they are using _To Train Up a Child_ (the Pearls)..." started by mandib50 (12/31/09 at 8:27pm)	has been removed pending moderator review. 12/31/09 at 8:27pm by mandib50	0	229
to cut or not to cut? started by shanniesue2 (12/30/09 at 3:18pm) 1 2	I don't care about bodily integrity when it comes to hair.... 12/31/09 at 6:02pm by gcgirl	24	1,021
Should I buy presents for my kids too? started by langyork (12/24/09 at 2:10pm)	Of course I buy gifts for my kids to open on Christmas Day!... 12/31/09 at 11:34am by langyork	4	468
birthday parties and presents started by kimellett (12/30/09 at 4:54pm)	We went to one last February. DS is really close to one of... 12/30/09 at 11:29pm by Bug-a-Boo's Mama	9	403
Feeling Trapped and Isolated at Home started by voxana (12/29/09 at 11:21pm)	I'm another one who's all about the naps. My first hated the... 12/30/09 at 8:49pm by newbymom05	13	615
Another buying gifts thread started by velochic (12/27/09 at 10:11am) 1 2	Quote: Originally Posted by Biscuits & Gravy My thought is... 12/30/09 at 6:15pm by JL83	29	966
5 year old afraid of dying started by LynnS6 (12/30/09 at 4:39am)	My son is going through this right now. From age 5-7 (ish),... 12/30/09 at 5:17pm by DaughterOfKali	6	683
Are you raising your family the way you want? started by laohaire (12/29/09 at 12:27pm) 1 2	For the most part, yes, totally. We've loosened up on a lot... 12/30/09 at 3:17pm by MJB	30	1,093