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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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Expectations for young siblings when running errands started by newbymom05 (4/17/11 at 8:23pm) 1 2	My kids are 5 and 12 month and I just remind the 5 year old... 5/14/11 at 10:00pm by lovingmylife	24	1,010
Drastic change in behaviour before new sibling is born? Anyone? started by Snowflake777 (5/13/11 at 3:05pm)	We went through the same thing. I think it's both. Three is a... 5/14/11 at 7:52pm by Yuba_River	2	160
WAS THE OTHER PARENT OUT OF LINE? I FOUND IT WAS RUDE started by contactmaya (5/9/11 at 7:04am) 1 2	I'm not trying to be snarky but if you have completely made... 5/13/11 at 9:52am by HeliMom	37	2,168
How do you respond to people who brag on about their kids? started by lindberg99 (5/11/11 at 8:47am) 1 2	I think it's common, but it's unhealthy. In this case too,... 5/13/11 at 7:47am by LROM	30	1,713
Do you sometimes clean your kid's rooms when they are at school because they are busy? started by mom2happy (5/13/11 at 6:06am)	My kids clean up their own rooms. But I don't make them do... 5/13/11 at 7:16am by Alyantavid	2	113
Is it weird to NOT "do" birthday parties for your school-age kids? started by hopefulfaith (5/9/11 at 1:30pm) 1 2	For our location I guess I would say it is weird not to have... 5/13/11 at 3:01am by mattemma04	23	1,004
Infant Sedative used in 70s. Thorazine? started by AlmostAPpropriate (3/31/10 at 1:20pm) 1 2 3	That is happening to me all the time when I use Internet... 5/12/11 at 2:21pm by lindberg99	46	4,229
Help...4yr old is stinky! started by lasmrl mom (5/10/11 at 3:55pm)	Coconut oil helps with eczema and yeast. Get some extra... 5/12/11 at 2:01pm by Veslemor	9	391
Moments that melt your heart started by Magali (5/10/11 at 7:24am)	Oh I love little heart-melting moments... I remember talking... 5/11/11 at 9:24pm by mommy212	3	191
Having Baby Without Family/Friend Help During or After (Crossposted in I'm Pregnant) started by MarineWife (3/29/11 at 6:48am) 1 2 3	I am in a somewhat similar situation. Husband is not... 5/11/11 at 5:06pm by frugalmum	42	2,229
4yo dd commenting on skin color.. negatively :( Help! started by LiLStar (5/5/11 at 8:47pm)	And even better than talking about, actually exposing them to... 5/11/11 at 2:38pm by BubbleMa	17	837
Grandparent's Name started by 3shortyzmom (5/8/11 at 5:19pm)	I should add that no one should make fun of your children for... 5/11/11 at 8:03am by Lisa1970	15	399
Interviewing Sitters... started by cristeen (5/10/11 at 4:39pm)	It never occured to me that I would need to tell a sitter... 5/11/11 at 6:23am by Caneel	3	142
Looking for an article about the Terrible Twos started by HappiestLilMama (5/10/11 at 3:18pm)	Hello, I am looking for an article I read in Mothering some... 5/10/11 at 3:18pm by HappiestLilMama	0	71
A slight off the wall paternity question started by Mommyofalmost6 (5/8/11 at 5:47pm)	I'm not saying you need to state your business here, but I am... 5/10/11 at 7:06am by LROM	3	556
How to parent a beautiful child? started by Lynn08 (5/3/11 at 10:37am) 1 2 3	I agree and disagree. I agree that "Thank you" preferably... 5/10/11 at 5:01am by pigpokey	52	3,166
First playdate - how to make it NOT a lunch date? started by laohaire (5/5/11 at 3:31pm) 1 2	If I get take-out to a single playdate I am not keeping... 5/10/11 at 4:19am by pigpokey	23	1,241
So sad to be posting this... started by mommy212 (5/8/11 at 8:28pm)	Like the others have said, dont borrow trouble. You are on... 5/9/11 at 11:07pm by zebra15	7	437
Parenting beliefs: your attitudes towards child-rearing and parenting started by ParentingQ (5/2/11 at 11:44am)	Yeah, I thought traits meant genetic traits or personality... 5/8/11 at 9:09pm by Tjej	13	789
Recommendations on travel cribs or other gear for travel with an infant? started by caitiebluebug (5/1/11 at 9:47pm)	I completely agree - while my baby seems to care less... 5/8/11 at 5:58pm by LightForest	9	301
clingy two year old started by Doramom (5/7/11 at 8:48pm)	My two year old has always been very clingy to me to an... 5/7/11 at 8:48pm by Doramom	0	273
I Need To Vent. Anyone else??? started by hopefulfaith (5/7/11 at 5:53pm)	What a crappy day. Week, rather. DH is out of town, so I'm... 5/7/11 at 5:53pm by hopefulfaith	0	87
Am I being too sensitive? started by bignerpie (5/3/11 at 9:03am)	I'm so glad your husband is on board with limiting visits and... 5/7/11 at 8:19am by APToddlerMama	11	800
Stages of Motherhood started by ZooeyWhite (5/7/11 at 7:40am)	Just thought of sharing.. Here is a light hearted... 5/7/11 at 7:40am by ZooeyWhite	0	161
Children's book about weaning? started by tex.mom (5/2/11 at 2:56pm)	The only two books I've found are both published by La Leche... 5/6/11 at 7:06pm by rparker	1	123
Help! I am at the end of my rope and I need advice! started by JamesMarie (5/4/11 at 3:45pm)	Glad to hear you're having a better day! i just wanted to... 5/6/11 at 4:51pm by mom2lucy	11	429
Mother's Day traditions? started by soccermama (5/7/09 at 4:53pm)	We normally go to brunch at a little teahouse, but this year... 5/6/11 at 10:19am by mommariffic	7	332
The word "gay"... started by Turtlecouple (5/5/11 at 12:43pm)	Its not unusual for kids to use words they hear... 5/6/11 at 6:37am by beenmum	4	299
Bday party dilemma started by velochic (5/5/11 at 4:58am)	That's why I said that there is no way to explain it without... 5/6/11 at 2:59am by velochic	14	628
Fed up with my neighbors... started by mamaboss (5/5/11 at 4:44pm)	I'd suggest fencing your back yard and creating something of... 5/5/11 at 5:10pm by insidevoice	1	249
Shared Wisdom: What we've learned about Parenthood started by Mothering (5/5/11 at 12:25pm)	What we've learned about parenthood; shared wisdom, from... 5/5/11 at 12:25pm by Mothering	0	218
Am I under-reacting? Hitting at daycare started by konayossie (5/4/11 at 2:16pm)	Glad to know it's normal, and I don't have a budding... 5/5/11 at 10:36am by konayossie	10	518
SAHD baby rejection started by Summer1216 (4/20/11 at 5:41am)	Just wanted to say that this can go both ways. My DH is the... 5/5/11 at 6:41am by Kedrosami	7	529
multi vitamin for 2 yr old? started by kfillmore (5/2/11 at 7:47pm)	We time the gummies for right before tooth brushing. But... 5/4/11 at 10:23pm by sapphire_chan	2	101
How did you learn to be a "good" parent? started by cristeen (4/27/11 at 7:30am) 1 2	I love this!!! Well said. 5/4/11 at 10:07am by mooshersmama	20	873
Cute kids on money.. Financial Literacy education started by cpandy (5/2/11 at 11:28pm)	Oh man, this kids are so funny. lamborghini? 5/3/11 at 6:21pm by sebastianlee	4	148
What to do? (Hair Related) started by illumini (4/29/11 at 6:45pm) 1 2	Wow, good job! Tjej (ETA: Or if you're more the Alfie... 5/3/11 at 9:02am by Tjej	23	886
My teen daughter keeps getting out of control started by Lisa1970 (5/1/11 at 2:13pm)	I agree about asking on the mental health forum for help with... 5/2/11 at 4:01pm by Linda on the...	6	541
Sexual abuse and "body" books started by fairejour (4/30/11 at 12:46pm)	I would say your dd choosing the book also means that she has... 5/2/11 at 11:57am by onlyzombiecat	15	684
If your DC have an early bedtime, what is your evening routine? started by curiouscanadian (4/17/11 at 3:29pm) 1 2	I have a 3 year old, a soon to be 5 year old and a 6 year... 5/2/11 at 11:47am by lovingmommyhood	32	1,330
Grieving over the loss of a child and mother started by smurffswife04 (5/1/11 at 6:42am)	I am SO sorry. That's heartbreaking. 5/2/11 at 11:42am by lovingmommyhood	11	679
Where do you draw the line? started by jezebelle (4/29/11 at 10:41am)	But I don't think anyone is saying that the OP should tell... 5/2/11 at 10:13am by crunchy_mommy	19	883
how bad do you feel when u feel sick and have to skip some fun? started by kfillmore (4/30/11 at 12:40pm)	Well I guess it's too late now, but what I would do (if I... 4/30/11 at 3:47pm by crunchy_mommy	3	147
Your son is making the other kids bite him.... started by nextcommercial (4/27/11 at 9:30am)	I agree you need to talk to all the parents AND all the kids.... 4/30/11 at 8:17am by CarrieMF	15	1,057
encouraging manners (i.e., 'hello and goodbye) with VERY shy (possibly selectively mute) 3 yr old started by mom2lucy (4/22/11 at 7:30pm) 1 2	We don't "teach" manners. We use them and the kids pick it up... 4/30/11 at 12:19am by SpiderMum	22	859
One DC to Two started by treegardner (4/29/11 at 8:03pm)	It was hard for me, but not as difficult as going from 0 to... 4/29/11 at 8:54pm by Maela	1	92
Honour Roll/Potential Suspension - same kid, same day sigh started by Storm Bride (4/7/11 at 11:33am) 1 2 3…6	I just have to say that I was a "good" kid, and spent my... 4/28/11 at 11:22pm by Just1More	106	4,866
'Tell Your Children You Love Them WARNING : CONTAINS SUICIDE AND TRIGGERS started by Dr.Worm (4/26/11 at 8:05am)	Thank you guys. It is a very difficult subject to talk about... 4/28/11 at 12:28pm by Dr.Worm	13	893
If you have 3+ kids, which was the hardest transition- your first, second, or third? started by DevaMajka (3/22/11 at 2:04pm) 1 2	0-1 for us, hands down! We're having number four in August so... 4/28/11 at 11:36am by lovingmommyhood	22	1,324
Would you consider an extremely chaotic childhood "abuse" for a kid? might be triggering started by Ldavis24 (4/15/11 at 6:13am) 1 2 3	Thank you, but I'm most likely A LOT older than you. I'm 46.... 4/28/11 at 9:22am by Linda on the...	43	2,302