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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....	Need help dealing with special needs neighbor Yesterday 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 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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Selecting Primary Guardian - couple or one person? started by germin8 (2/1/11 at 6:55pm)	Thanks rainyday. That's a great example of why to choose ONE... 2/3/11 at 1:34pm by germin8	5	294
Balancing kids and chores while attachment parenting? started by EzzysMom (2/2/11 at 12:29pm)	I'd like an answer to this, too! 2/3/11 at 1:04pm by Calliope84	1	222
Random Bragging About My Kids started by Storm Bride (2/2/11 at 11:09am)	Except that I wish I could make it better and I can't, I... 2/2/11 at 9:23pm by Storm Bride	6	230
Do you think I'm overreacting? started by waiting2bemommy (1/26/11 at 12:12pm) 1 2 3…7	OP, I just wanted to post because I'm so happy that you're... 2/2/11 at 8:54pm by marinak1977	126	9,266
Moms of Many January?? started by ~bookcase~ (1/4/11 at 9:07am) 1 2	February Thread 2/2/11 at 1:24pm by tifpaul	21	712
Being good for goodness sake (that is, how to stop rewarding for expected behavior) started by KLM99 (1/13/11 at 8:30am)	I'm a new mom, my baby is just 8 months, so take this FWIW,... 2/2/11 at 10:41am by P.J.	11	621
A couple of questions about names & nicknames started by Snowflake777 (1/22/11 at 2:12am) 1 2 3	My full name is Catherine, but I have always gone by Kate. I... 2/2/11 at 7:29am by Bebe's Mom	43	1,992
Limited Television started by VisionaryMom (12/12/10 at 7:37am) 1 2 3	Nice point. I also think that kids tend to not be as creative... 2/1/11 at 11:08pm by youngspiritmom	40	2,433
Parents of "spirited" children... anyone out there? started by Hokulele (7/28/10 at 3:59pm) 1 2 3…6	Hahaha, we always joke that my daughter is Olivia too! 2/1/11 at 6:17pm by AirMiami	111	5,470
Any Hockey moms here? Question about ice vs. rollerblades started by Biscuits & Gravy (1/31/11 at 10:34am)	I agree. We're doing the same for our 5 year old. Where we... 2/1/11 at 7:54am by busymama77	17	507
Please tell me I am being ungrateful! started by Ravensong13 (1/20/11 at 11:52am)	Glad to read the visit went well. I have relatives that have... 2/1/11 at 2:37am by mattemma04	10	1,166
Is it possible? started by rosebuds (1/30/11 at 7:23am)	This exactly. And I did start a chore chart. It's worked so... 1/31/11 at 6:22am by Alyantavid	5	304
Grandma and Grandpa getting divorced started by milkeriffic mama (1/26/11 at 9:09am)	Thanks! I appreciate the feedback. My mom ended up talking... 1/31/11 at 6:11am by milkeriffic mama	4	308
Child Care Contract for SAHM started by pixie2603 (1/28/11 at 9:14am)	You might think about posting over on the Working and Student... 1/30/11 at 11:34pm by LynnS6	7	581
HELP! Can this be a secondary infection - pneumonia after flu? ot is this still flu? started by BellaClaudia (1/29/11 at 4:13pm)	BellaClaudia, I posted previously about my daughter having... 1/30/11 at 8:59pm by dbsam	9	747
So low on patience!! My children are extremely demanding started by kdescalzi (1/27/11 at 12:26pm)	I used to be a WOHM, and it was definitely exhausting, but... 1/29/11 at 11:33am by Storm Bride	6	365
A little bit of defiance started by Ellen Griswold (1/27/11 at 6:41am) 1 2	I agree with others that you need to be clear about cut-off... 1/28/11 at 6:15pm by CatsCradle	24	921
Mean kid at LLL started by LDSmomma (1/18/11 at 10:51am) 1 2	Well it is a suggestion, not something to necessarily... 1/28/11 at 8:51am by peaceful_mama	24	2,212
Flying with kids - new TSA screening stuff started by puddle (11/15/10 at 12:59pm) 1 2 3	My childhood best friend is getting married in Scotland. ... 1/27/11 at 6:36am by rightkindofme	45	3,516
ideas for kiddo's architecture interest started by VisionaryMom (1/24/11 at 3:44am)	If he wants to design architecture, he might have fun with... 1/26/11 at 8:40pm by Cyllya	9	229
The Bickering and Crying! OMG! started by MarineWife (1/25/11 at 11:01am)	Marine wife. It took me years to come to that conclusion. I... 1/26/11 at 6:45pm by mmmmochi	13	503
Playground Drama -- Update started by mammal_mama (7/13/10 at 8:24pm) 1 2 3	We actually haven't had any more trouble with the "tickling"... 1/26/11 at 5:43pm by mammal_mama	50	4,115
ILs disowned DH what to tell DD? started by studentmomma (1/24/11 at 5:36pm)	(no title) 1/26/11 at 5:20pm by studentmomma	16	1,055
I'm concerned... started by Petie1104 (1/26/11 at 2:42pm)	I remember your other post. I'm generally really easy going,... 1/26/11 at 4:41pm by mamazee	4	337
i think my ds has auditory processing issues, anyone btdt? started by contactmaya (1/25/11 at 12:37pm)	crunchymama, that is so interesting. When you said 'i zone... 1/26/11 at 6:46am by contactmaya	3	155
How can DD politely get a word in edgewise with us? started by laohaire (1/25/11 at 6:05am)	My kids say "excuse me" (or, that's the idea, anyway ), but... 1/25/11 at 6:52pm by redpajama	8	396
Preschool Teacher not Respecting Children's Bodies, WWYD? started by Agatha_Ann (1/12/11 at 5:30pm)	Definitely not crazy! My ds would be distraught if forced to... 1/25/11 at 6:14pm by angelandmisha	16	1,335
How do I tell her nicely I don't want her MIL or daughters to babysit DD? started by gbailey (1/25/11 at 7:36am)	No, I totally didn't think you would leave her with... 1/25/11 at 1:04pm by limabean	10	618
Helping your kids understand when you have a SN adult in the family started by Spring Lily (1/8/11 at 2:50pm)	peaceful mama, thanks for the positive story! Your post for... 1/24/11 at 11:23pm by Spring Lily	15	825
If your family lives locally but you won't allow them to babysit, how do you handle it? started by crunchy_mommy (1/23/11 at 9:29am)	We're in the same place. I do not trust my MIL at all.... 1/24/11 at 7:39pm by dakotablue	8	620
How has having a third child added to your family? started by wookie (1/23/11 at 4:54pm)	We also have three without any family close by and it is... 1/24/11 at 12:43pm by Carma	10	1,151
odd comment from 5 yr old son, not sure how to respond. started by terese17 (1/9/11 at 4:33pm) 1 2	when i was little i wanted to marry the girl next door... 1/24/11 at 12:33pm by EmilyZ25	27	2,148
Ideas for items for special "play kit" for 3-4 year old to use while I'm putting her brother... started by KLM99 (1/21/11 at 10:19am)	TBH I think the best things for capturing my kids' undivided... 1/24/11 at 7:46am by pianojazzgirl	5	273
How do you teach your child good habits, when your DP doesn't require them or demonstrate them? started by Ann-Marita (1/22/11 at 1:34pm)	My home growing up was spotless and every closet looked... 1/23/11 at 8:52pm by Linda on the...	9	629
Name/Nickname Spin-off Question started by not_telling (1/23/11 at 12:13pm)	Honestly? Kids who are bullies/name callers are going to... 1/23/11 at 4:51pm by cappuccinosmom	6	261
The "overly agressive toddler and other non-perfect children" thread started by AdinaL (1/23/11 at 4:19pm)	has been removed for review. Thank you. 1/23/11 at 4:19pm by AdinaL	0	71
Three kids and a Disney World trip started by LisaAndThree (12/2/10 at 5:29pm)	I'm heading to WDW this week with 4 kids ages 10, 7, 3 and... 1/23/11 at 1:53pm by mumm	17	770
Mums of Many It's December! started by mataji4 (12/1/10 at 8:52pm) 1 2	Hi all! I haven't been around much, but the husband is out... 1/23/11 at 11:02am by rajahkat	29	805
Guilting kids into kisses... started by WindyCityMom (1/9/11 at 1:51am) 1 2	There is a very very significant difference between trying to... 1/22/11 at 1:33pm by LROM	28	1,320
Birthday Party Suggestions, Please! started by poorlittlefish (1/21/11 at 8:33am)	I did a Dalmation party at that age for my youngest. Do a... 1/22/11 at 11:23am by mtiger	3	138
"Mama Bear" at the playground.... I know some of you have BTDT... started by swd12422 (12/31/10 at 1:21pm) 1 2 3 4 5	I have closed this thread to further discussion due to the... 1/22/11 at 11:09am by chaoticzenmom	94	6,624
"Shy" Child started by crystalball00 (1/18/11 at 2:22pm)	"Baby Hearts" is another book that looks at the four main... 1/21/11 at 10:46am by Jane91	4	342
Are you not taking your child out when it's cold? started by gbailey (12/29/10 at 12:02pm) 1 2 3 4	We only stay in on days when I'm feeling too lazy to bundle... 1/20/11 at 11:17pm by cyclamen	66	2,596
Introducing the idea of being a big brother started by lonegirl (1/17/11 at 1:25pm)	We have a 5 1/2 year age difference. We tried to get pg for... 1/20/11 at 8:16pm by rubidoux	5	206
Train travel with young kids started by Julia'sMom (12/23/10 at 2:12pm)	aaaaah mama it depends on your childrens personality. dd... 1/20/11 at 10:51am by meemee	9	218
My Dad and my DD a problem I haven't figured out yet...Mods please move if posted in wrong spot!... started by Ldavis24 (1/17/11 at 11:05am) 1 2	My father has never been involved in my life. I visited him... 1/20/11 at 9:54am by elmh23	21	1,262
Do you rotate the toys? started by Spring Lily (1/18/11 at 10:25pm)	I also "rearrange" rather than rotate. Right now there are a... 1/20/11 at 8:59am by pianojazzgirl	10	240
Suggestions needed to help 3 year old manage frustrations/emotions started by Areia (1/19/11 at 1:55pm)	Thank you so much Crunchy Mommy! We'll try this 1/20/11 at 6:06am by Areia	2	242
Infant grandchild in Foster Care Hawaii - Help get her out! started by 1stGranny (1/3/11 at 7:18am)	EPIC is a non-profit group that facilitates family... 1/20/11 at 5:23am by 1stGranny	19	1,822
. started by Climbing Rose (1/14/11 at 12:16am) 1 2 3	We are pretty careful about being around sick people. When I... 1/19/11 at 7:14pm by Agatha_Ann	55	3,485