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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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Lawyer turned SAHM started by shannonforch (4/1/11 at 12:24pm)	I am also a recovering lawyer. Worked in New Orleans with a... 4/5/11 at 5:47pm by southernmama	6	482
The CPS update thread started by chaoticzenmom (4/5/11 at 3:42pm)	has been removed by request. Thanks for your understanding. 4/5/11 at 3:42pm by chaoticzenmom	0	156
sensory play and Excema started by LaughingHyena (4/5/11 at 5:37am)	Thanks for the suggestions. We have stuff for his bath, I... 4/5/11 at 12:38pm by LaughingHyena	2	83
DD rode a roller coaster UPDATE, a year later, page #4.. WARNING, sensitive content started by WindyCityMom (2/15/10 at 5:21pm) 1 2 3 4	I just thought I would add something that most parents aren't... 4/5/11 at 11:46am by JudiAU	77	7,592
potentially hazardous geographical features... started by hildare (4/1/11 at 7:03am)	Over the years, we have lived a lot of places. Some were... 4/5/11 at 10:47am by Lakeeffectsnow	13	532
My neighbor/friend and safety started by scottishmommy (4/4/11 at 2:19pm)	Re. the small toys, I'd say that she probably knows her kid... 4/5/11 at 7:22am by pianojazzgirl	11	496
picking up toys - the battle never ends, suggestions? started by anomaly13 (4/1/11 at 6:18pm)	Yeah that to both of those. We have a playroom but it used... 4/4/11 at 12:27pm by Alyantavid	7	253
2 yr old was sick---is she still sick??? or another child? started by kfillmore (4/1/11 at 11:49pm)	All four of mine had what you describe. My 12yo was able to... 4/3/11 at 11:11am by MamaChicken	7	336
At a loss with my 4 year old son :( started by Feelingblah (4/1/11 at 1:00pm)	Something about 5 yrs old (which is directly preceeded by 4... 4/3/11 at 8:18am by Lisa1970	9	418
terrified to have children with in-laws started by awefree (3/30/11 at 11:57pm)	All I can provide is some personal reflection about my... 4/1/11 at 8:26pm by Pavlovs	15	970
Trying to avoid in-home playdates -- what to do? started by swd12422 (3/25/11 at 8:07am) 1 2	i recently read a book titled siblings without rivalry. i... 4/1/11 at 4:58pm by two raising two	23	1,484
Any experience with Land's End or Other Full Coverage, "Modest," or Dorktard Swimsuits started by JudiAU (3/24/11 at 4:16pm)	Oooh. Good dorktard and at reasonable price. Never thought of... 4/1/11 at 3:36pm by JudiAU	11	837
Ideas of places to take kids of various ages in bad weather? started by mamazee (3/30/11 at 8:07am)	I think that really great rain clothes are key. I'm planning... 4/1/11 at 8:22am by MammaG	18	614
2 yr old fell and flipped over at neck-how to tell if it is an injury???? started by kfillmore (3/29/11 at 9:37pm)	Sometimes the stiffness and pain doesn't show up for a few... 4/1/11 at 6:52am by 2lilsweetfoxes	3	187
Does your babysitter clean up while you're gone? started by MomtoDandJ (3/28/11 at 1:12pm) 1 2	I think that some of this depends on the age of the child. I... 3/31/11 at 7:30pm by One_Girl	20	881
Not wanting to spend time with clingy friend started by Lisa1970 (3/31/11 at 7:14pm)	Nevermind. It resolved itself. It turned out, it is a closed... 3/31/11 at 7:14pm by Lisa1970	0	189
What are your children's names?(or names you just really like) started by Lisa1970 (3/26/11 at 10:03am)	My ds is Solomon Grey. We love the names Georgianna and... 3/31/11 at 5:55pm by thedenverduo	19	622
Those of you who did not change your last name... started by KeanusMomma (3/23/11 at 5:01pm) 1 2	Same here! And both of our last names are long, tough to... 3/31/11 at 2:47pm by Laurski	36	1,142
Need help getting DH on board with avoiding Disney and licensed characters started by CrunchyMama74 (3/27/11 at 7:04pm) 1 2 3	I have very very fond memories of playing for a long time in... 3/30/11 at 3:27pm by Ldavis24	46	1,916
Help! WWYD? started by VisionaryMom (3/29/11 at 10:01am)	What a tough situation. I'm sure your brother is very... 3/30/11 at 8:44am by limabean	11	515
Gifts I would not use, would you say something before hand? started by Lisa1970 (3/12/11 at 9:55am) 1 2 3	I think you're doing the right thing... smile when you get it... 3/29/11 at 4:49pm by MomtoDandJ	42	2,073
Preparing kids for a move? (especially if they lived with you and your parents for anytime?) started by Phoenix~Mama (3/28/11 at 6:08am)	That makes a lot of sense. I am planning on making it really... 3/29/11 at 5:07am by Phoenix~Mama	5	303
My son thinks he's fat :( started by Vermillion (3/28/11 at 10:05pm)	I am still there with my ds at 14. The first time he thought... 3/28/11 at 11:17pm by 34me	1	353
Do you think this is a big deal? started by meemee (3/23/11 at 9:56am) 1 2	the job is to pay bills. the volunteer job is for the real... 3/28/11 at 5:23pm by meemee	36	2,019
Extremely irritated and pregnant started by Lisa1970 (3/27/11 at 6:23pm)	Suggestions: 1. Family chore time. We do 15-20 minutes a... 3/28/11 at 1:02pm by LynnS6	2	223
18 year old with parents who are majorly messing up --school and health related started by Notyet11 (3/20/11 at 7:05am)	Some employers allow you to add a non-child dependent to the... 3/28/11 at 7:04am by SleeplessMommy	10	866
Modest clothing for Barbie?? An oxymoron?? started by baby-makes-3 (9/29/10 at 8:25pm)	Not sure if anyone is still reading this thread -- but there... 3/27/11 at 12:15pm by whitesquirrel	7	687
Can I handle neighborhood kids excluding dd better? started by LynnS6 (3/25/11 at 5:17pm)	Lynn i tell you i am learning so much about girl dynamics.... 3/26/11 at 10:25pm by meemee	15	835
Dilemma with my dad - WWYD? started by AutumnAir (3/23/11 at 2:30pm)	You should completely cancel with him. Since he has been back... 3/26/11 at 10:06pm by Lisa1970	8	538
What's your favorite green baby/kid product? started by AdinaL (3/25/11 at 11:06am) 1 2	Thanks everyone for participating!!! According to random.org,... 3/26/11 at 12:25pm by AdinaL	39	1,035
Can we talk about being "touched out" please? started by AFWife (3/25/11 at 1:59pm)	I struggle with this SO MUCH. I am not a touchy person to... 3/25/11 at 4:20pm by Llyra	2	307
Disheartened by dh's parenting started by Drewsmom (3/20/11 at 4:48pm)	Don't bet on that "truth", especially when you relate the... 3/25/11 at 11:14am by Tigerchild	5	629
How to explain special needs to neuro-typical children? started by HappyMommy2 (3/24/11 at 12:59pm)	Since the other kid views your son as a friend, how about... 3/24/11 at 9:08pm by sapphire_chan	5	368
How to handle this? Preschool behavior between kids. Kids complaining to me about mine. started by Violet2 (3/23/11 at 6:57am)	I've seen aggressive behavior like that in young kids too... 3/24/11 at 7:40pm by physmom	18	753
Suggestions: 20 month old just laughs at our discipline started by ck1 (3/22/11 at 7:48pm)	People always recommended this to me too, it NEVER worked. ... 3/24/11 at 6:57pm by Super~Single~...	7	396
Conflicted...need advice. started by applecider (3/21/11 at 7:12am)	one way to explain things is to say that the other boy's... 3/24/11 at 2:20pm by Linda on the...	13	806
Good parents started by rightkindofme (3/23/11 at 3:08pm)	I do worry that what I did and didn't do would cause some... 3/24/11 at 8:44am by MamaMunchkin	11	344
Will they take him for this? started by JamieCatheryn (3/22/11 at 3:58pm) 1 2	When I was growing up, we had a deadbolt near the top of the... 3/23/11 at 5:04pm by swd12422	23	1,345
Parenting goals started by rightkindofme (3/21/11 at 11:09am)	Yay. These are lovely goals. :) 3/23/11 at 3:30pm by rightkindofme	12	308
Check out this How-Not-to Guide for Arguing in Front of Your Kids started by kshirer (3/23/11 at 11:27am)	Thank you for sharing that. 3/23/11 at 11:54am by BFandHS	1	154
Parenting a Stubborn/Spirited/"Strong-Willed" one year old...near the end of my rope. started by mrsfrenchy (3/19/11 at 5:43pm)	Just want to say that my 25 month old is the same way. Never... 3/23/11 at 10:59am by Dandelionkid	4	520
Two straight days of tv.... started by Storm Bride (3/22/11 at 2:13pm)	DS2 watches a lot of that stuff, but right now, he's heavily... 3/23/11 at 8:26am by Storm Bride	15	529
Planning the wardrobe started by pumpkin (3/20/11 at 8:15am)	In our case it's stocking the dresser, which automatically... 3/23/11 at 5:33am by fritz	9	328
Continuum concept (ish) Tribe started by Brisen (5/13/04 at 10:15am) 1 2 3…55	Hello! Im excited to see that there is a CC tribe on Mdc :) I... 3/23/11 at 4:03am by Rebelima	1,082	60,260
Teaching kids about gay people...resources? Thoughts? started by Cascadian (3/14/11 at 1:57pm)	yes certain gestures in some cultures when you look at them... 3/22/11 at 2:12pm by meemee	15	989
Apartments and kids started by MamaJen (4/1/10 at 3:52pm) 1 2 3	I'm so glad it is working out for you. I too feel safer when... 3/22/11 at 8:24am by bejeweled	59	3,586
New baby coming! started by ALLY1981 (3/18/11 at 12:36pm)	You have to give us more info. Why are they threatening... 3/22/11 at 7:59am by D_McG	7	594
Is it healthier for a child to run on a full tank of junk or only a half tank of a variety of... started by ellemenope (3/12/11 at 6:25pm)	Of course it is healthier to eat whole grains, fruits,... 3/21/11 at 9:44pm by rightkindofme	17	787
When would it be cool to go "camping" with Nana and Grandma? started by Ldavis24 (3/16/11 at 6:48am) 1 2 3	DS would have been OK at 2, because he was used to sleeping... 3/21/11 at 2:41pm by AllisonR	40	1,340
If you have a 'dramatic' child, did they get more or less intense as they got older? started by LynnS6 (3/8/11 at 9:01pm) 1 2	You know, I was thinking more about this, and I have to... 3/21/11 at 10:39am by LynnS6	21	948