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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 ... Today 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 Today 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. Today 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....	Need help dealing with special needs neighbor Today at 9:25 pm by Linda on the move	14,467	142,584
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 Today 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 sister is got angry with me and called CPS started by Leigh Woods (4/13/11 at 7:30pm) 1 2	If someone lies about a situation and then gets advice based... 4/27/11 at 6:08pm by sapphire_chan	21	2,903
are ear infections contagious?? started by kfillmore (4/26/11 at 1:47pm)	No, they are not contagious. The cold that caused an ear... 4/26/11 at 2:00pm by AllisonR	2	203
Net Nanny or other website-blocking software? started by grahamsmom98 (4/12/11 at 8:13am) 1 2	IF you are interested in limiting access to websites I would... 4/25/11 at 10:26am by carepear	21	866
Parental Role in Children's Books started by physmom (4/21/11 at 9:09pm)	On the other hand, the parents don't actually need to be... 4/24/11 at 2:48pm by AislinCarys	17	697
Introducing a new sibling book recs? started by awallrising (4/23/11 at 8:44am)	I would like to get a parenting book on introducing a new... 4/23/11 at 8:44am by awallrising	0	141
Do you have any peace and quiet in your life? started by berry987 (4/19/11 at 1:49pm) 1 2	We haven't tried a "set time." But he does play for long... 4/22/11 at 8:24pm by NellieKatz	22	757
Toddlers and Craft Fairs started by Miims (4/19/11 at 10:30am)	Thanks. I have the same concerns about my daughter... 4/22/11 at 10:03am by Miims	3	201
I don't know how to do this started by dahlialia (4/21/11 at 11:49pm)	Omg we have the same life, with a few very minor variations.... 4/22/11 at 5:44am by mamazee	1	152
"I am an awesome parent" moments started by Amatullah0 (4/20/11 at 2:08am)	This has been some time now, but I'll always remember. It... 4/21/11 at 7:16am by Ellen Griswold	5	374
Sometimes I feel like I'm just not cut out for this parent thing... started by AFWife (4/20/11 at 2:49pm)	Right there with you 4/20/11 at 7:32pm by Dandelionkid	5	368
Dealing with Irrational Hysterics started by quantumleap (4/18/11 at 6:58pm)	I don't have any advice but I have that same 'detached'... 4/20/11 at 1:21pm by Zimbah	3	295
Common features??? started by karisma123 (4/19/11 at 12:48am)	both of you have ears that slope down the same way 4/19/11 at 1:37pm by CherryBombMama	3	285
Common features?? started by karisma123 (4/19/11 at 12:55am)	What do you think? 4/19/11 at 12:55am by karisma123	0	164
How do you wake up your child in the morning? started by onlyzombiecat (4/17/11 at 7:02am)	DD goes to bed at 8:30 pm and wakes up at 8 am. If she's... 4/18/11 at 6:12pm by madskye	19	895
Older sibling having strong opinions on what to name the new baby? started by Snowflake777 (4/17/11 at 7:14am)	My 5 yo is insistent that we have a brother for her and his... 4/18/11 at 6:04pm by Katwoman	8	640
Grandparents: do you discourage favorites? started by NicaG (4/18/11 at 9:33am)	The way I see it, it is the grandparents or whoever else's... 4/18/11 at 2:29pm by new2this	5	273
Help me get brave to leave the house... started by AFWife (4/11/11 at 8:02am) 1 2	You can do it, mama! It's scary at first but it gets easier... 4/18/11 at 10:59am by peainthepod	20	867
DH appreciation thread! started by Calliope84 (4/13/11 at 5:18pm)	Tonight my husband and both of our babies are sick. My... 4/17/11 at 7:26pm by aurora_skys	14	370
How Much for Piano Lessons? started by nomadmom (4/8/11 at 9:09am)	My kids took piano lessons from a music student at the... 4/17/11 at 7:25pm by lindberg99	10	432
For those that own a sand and water table started by mama*pisces (4/15/11 at 6:22pm)	Okay, I'm doing it! Mostly because of the versatility of... 4/17/11 at 9:22am by mama*pisces	14	403
dd (3) leaving a shop on her own, and my reaction (long) started by pear-shaped (4/15/11 at 10:40am)	" People don't form lines here " -when I read this I thought... 4/16/11 at 2:17pm by Bellabaz	18	1,074
How do you do yard work/home improvement projects with young children? started by mom2lucy (4/14/11 at 5:33pm)	wow! Sounds like us. And if you could see our yard and house,... 4/15/11 at 8:39pm by NellieKatz	12	558
tether straps for your car seats! started by murbis84 (4/15/11 at 10:18am)	Some forward facing carseats DO require the top tether! But... 4/15/11 at 6:09pm by lifeguard	3	205
Seeking advice on how to handle neighbor kids situation started by aprons_and_acorns (4/6/11 at 8:10pm)	That's my experience with kids and adults. People mostly... 4/15/11 at 11:30am by LROM	12	847
Help explaining the "why" of security systems to kids. started by ChristyMarie (4/14/11 at 12:54pm)	Mine is only 3, so maybe this isn't enough for an older... 4/15/11 at 7:30am by swd12422	3	194
Oral children - chewing, sucking need - what do u give them started by meemee (4/13/11 at 10:46am)	You might want to x-post in Special Needs parenting, as... 4/14/11 at 5:34pm by XanaduMama	1	165
How does each new child affect your marriage? (Going from 1 to 2 kids, 2 to 3 , etc.) started by Calliope84 (4/13/11 at 5:46pm)	We have two and with each one our marriage has taken a hit.... 4/14/11 at 12:53pm by beebalmmama	7	477
Things dad gets to do that mom doesn't started by fireHC11 (4/5/11 at 10:42pm) 1 2 3 4 5	Yeah I agree with pretty much that whole list. My husband... 4/14/11 at 5:49am by MaerynPearl	83	4,043
A LOVING MOTHER= A SON THAT IS A SISSY??? HELP. I NEED EMOTIONAL SUPPORT! started by kingsmomma (3/20/11 at 1:51pm)	Thanks ladies for the replies! It really helped me feel more... 4/13/11 at 5:23pm by kingsmomma	10	1,096
How much do you spend on summer sandals? (aka, am I just cheap?) started by LynnS6 (3/23/11 at 1:15am) 1 2 3	When dd was little, I would splurge on See Kai Runs (or... 4/13/11 at 2:59pm by SweetPotato	57	2,442
what does your dc do that tears your heart out? started by meemee (4/11/11 at 9:05am)	Oh, mine cries full tilt and all out. It's exhausting. ... 4/13/11 at 12:18pm by NiteNicole	6	419
18 month-old twins pacifier and thumb-sucking - ideas? started by vachi73 (4/9/11 at 8:16am)	I've never been given 18 months as a cutoff. The pediatric... 4/13/11 at 11:49am by Polliwog	3	299
Shy 3yo, friendly "strangers" = What do I say to everyone? started by ElsieLC (4/3/11 at 8:55pm)	YES! My DD is almost four and she has always been shy... 4/13/11 at 5:38am by flower01	18	587
Stories to tell children started by Just1More (4/9/11 at 8:09pm)	I was never very good at making up stories (my ex was... 4/12/11 at 5:27pm by mtiger	9	340
What do your kids call you? started by crunchy_mommy (3/24/11 at 12:17pm) 1 2	My son is older so he calls me mom (and DH dad) but when he... 4/12/11 at 3:19pm by NikonMama	33	1,045
The "backing out of a concert" thread started by chaoticzenmom (4/11/11 at 9:06am)	Has been removed by request. Thank you for your understanding. 4/11/11 at 9:06am by chaoticzenmom	0	80
Honoring commitment vs. quitting started by teamsalem (4/8/11 at 6:25pm)	With karate, though, you're on your own. When you commit to a... 4/11/11 at 4:45am by VisionaryMom	11	490
Bah! Birthday parties and not RSVPing started by indie (4/9/11 at 11:43pm)	Oh well. It all worked out. It was our smallest and certainly... 4/10/11 at 7:45pm by indie	4	345
How old to know they can't go potty for awhile? started by Snowflower (4/10/11 at 7:34pm)	My ds is able to understand that when a chance to pee is... 4/10/11 at 7:45pm by lifeguard	1	150
Help with behavior of nearly 5 year old started by mom2benny (3/30/11 at 2:24pm)	Another vote for "sounds like age-typical behavior." My... 4/10/11 at 5:19pm by MissMaegie'sMama	3	302
Calling all working moms...anyone out there? started by BK Mommy (4/3/11 at 12:00am)	All, thank you so much for the support with advice and good... 4/8/11 at 5:16pm by BK Mommy	12	387
How do I handle this? Help quick please!!! started by waiting2bemommy (3/28/11 at 2:18pm) 1 2 3…7	But your advice is delivered in a bombastic way and ignores... 4/8/11 at 8:43am by junipermoon	138	13,357
HELP! getting 4 year old to sleep after new baby comes started by motherbirthlove (4/1/11 at 5:55pm)	It sounds like it will go just fine. :) This is the way we... 4/7/11 at 11:36am by Parker'smommy	2	289
What music do you listen to? started by 3xMama (4/3/11 at 12:30pm)	Trout Fishing in America has really fun songs for kids. 4/7/11 at 10:23am by 2goingon2	16	403
Unsolicited parenting advice from last night started by Lisa1970 (4/6/11 at 9:27am)	That's actually pretty interesting. It's not really for us,... 4/7/11 at 9:41am by nextcommercial	16	1,101
How would you handle this quitting issue with a 3.5 yr old? started by BarnMomma (4/1/11 at 1:19pm)	My boys are 4 and 6 now - and I don't think I could ever have... 4/7/11 at 8:09am by reezley	12	489
I feel so bad for the little boy who lives across the hall. started by Julep (3/22/11 at 5:35am) 1 2	I was hit with a belt when I was a child, as were my... 4/7/11 at 7:11am by Greenlea	35	2,770
Cleaning advice needed started by Lisa1970 (4/6/11 at 2:58pm)	I make that sort of thing more managable by limiting their... 4/6/11 at 8:09pm by Tjej	1	129
WWYD? Excluding a DC from playgroup? started by gbailey (3/9/10 at 5:36pm) 1 2 3 4	First off OP, you're a rockstar for the gracious, open way... 4/6/11 at 10:52am by LROM	78	5,879
My 4 year old son keeps saying "I think I hurt someone" .... What does this mean? Please read started by PearRiverFamily (4/4/11 at 7:31pm)	Is he extremely empathetic? Does he pick up on other people's... 4/6/11 at 9:02am by laohaire	3	252