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Adoptive and Foster Parenting (4 Viewing) 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...	Trying to Adopt/Foster 2013 Chat Thread. Today at 2:00 pm by deborahbgkelly	3,805	49,157
Blended and Step Family Parenting (2 Viewing) 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...	Parenting Step-daughters and my son full-time while fiance works away. Today at 3:08 pm by Taralynette84	2,791	34,432
Parenting the Gifted Child (3 Viewing) 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...	Early Intervention for speech Today at 1:44 pm by moominmamma	3,768	64,007
Special Needs Parenting (7 Viewing) 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....	Would you risk sedation for an MRI in this situation? Today at 3:04 pm by MommyKelly	15,091	147,653
Parenting Multiples (3 Viewing) Welcome to Parenting Multiples! This forum is dedicated to the unique aspects of parenting twins, triplets or other multiples.	Any BTDT advice for the first few weeks with newborn twins? Today at 4:37 am by Shelly C	4,092	51,286
Multicultural Families (1 Viewing) 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,...	How would you deal with this bilingual child's issue? Today at 2:29 pm by Diyabolo	670	11,369

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Outraged! - Certainly I wasn't in the wrong?! started by ann_of_loxley (12/12/08 at 3:02pm) 1 2 3…6	Quote: Originally Posted by stickywicket67 i don't think... 12/19/08 at 3:18pm by mammal_mama	119	6,670
mama's instinct - wwyd? (long) started by happyhippiemama (10/25/04 at 2:02am) 1 2 3…6	Hey Crystal! Thank you for the update, I love it when updates... 12/19/04 at 5:24pm by Calm	115	6,650
Helping toddler cope with broken leg started by NYCVeg (4/30/09 at 11:54pm) 1 2	I just want to say that I hope her healing time passes quickly... 5/3/09 at 9:51am by DaughterOfKali	33	6,624
Swedish parents decide not to reveal 2-year-old's gender-Thoughts?? started by barefootmama0709 (7/2/09 at 1:16pm) 1 2 3…10	Quote: Originally Posted by darcytrue how sad. But the... 7/6/09 at 11:50pm by mommysarah5	198	6,611
Do you ever lie about your childs age? started by AllisonR (3/15/10 at 5:58am) 1 2 3…7	This thread presented a variety of very interesting opinions.... 3/20/10 at 5:34pm by TiredX2	132	6,609
Is this too tacky? 1st Birthday/wish list started by kitikatuka (8/4/09 at 11:08am) 1 2 3…7	Quote: Originally Posted by confustication For first... 8/26/09 at 2:40am by artgoddess	127	6,555
Please help...What could this be....Vomiting,diarrhea, no fever. Twice now started by elijahsmama1 (11/23/10 at 10:50am)	This is a virus going around. We had it at our house and it... 2/6/13 at 12:54pm by Pepper44	18	6,529
"Is there a father?" started by GreenGranolaMama (11/18/10 at 9:59am) 1 2 3 4 5	i understand how you feel, i am a little younger than you,... 7/14/11 at 2:38pm by BrascosPrincess	96	6,527
"Keep your legs closed" started by BroodyWoodsgal (9/17/11 at 8:39am) 1 2 3…10	Actually I hate it when a guy has his legs so sprawled it... 11/20/11 at 5:09pm by babygirlie	185	6,527
Husband encourages dangerous play started by patricegonzales (4/30/10 at 12:50am) 1 2 3…6	This thread is over a month old and the OP hasn't been back... 6/7/10 at 6:42pm by lolar2	109	6,514
Would you serve/eat cake that was on a wooden train track? updated PHOTO post 1 started by ChristyMarie (7/20/10 at 3:51pm) 1 2 3…7	Figuring that plates were not meant to be eaten, and most... 7/28/10 at 7:29pm by nadoja	125	6,511
Awkward things your kids say to others started by InMediasRes (8/6/10 at 10:47am) 1 2 3 4	Quote: Originally Posted by aprons_and_acorns When DS was... 9/13/10 at 1:47am by VBMama	76	6,510
Feelings? Family oriented nude beachs? started by SJane01 (3/16/08 at 11:17am) 1 2 3 4 5	I don't know. In theory I'm fine with it, but since I've never... 8/27/08 at 5:54am by Collinsky	87	6,510
6-yo boys and poop smearing at lunchtime started by Doula Gina (4/13/07 at 7:25pm) 1 2	You're welcome, I'm glad it helped a bit... Good luck!... 4/16/07 at 10:52pm by PrennaMama	20	6,498
Babies at a wedding.. Yay or Nay? started by FoxintheSnow (7/24/04 at 10:44am) 1 2 3…9	I just went to a wedding last weekend and brought ds (18 mo.)... 10/15/05 at 2:42pm by abac	170	6,490
13yo boy babysitting 5yo girl? started by SweetPotato (10/29/10 at 2:13pm) 1 2 3…6	(no title) 11/4/10 at 10:10pm by Kidzaplenty	116	6,481
People not watching their kids.... started by JD5351 (2/2/09 at 10:29pm) 1 2 3…9	random thoughts: i remember being in india with my kids and... 2/8/09 at 11:00pm by junipermoon	179	6,472
People who feel they "have" to intervene started by mammal_mama (12/21/09 at 12:00pm) 1 2 3…8	Quote: Originally Posted by mammal_mama Wow, Heather! You... 12/24/09 at 5:27pm by Grace and...	159	6,471
Help - MIL's inappropriate requests of DD have me scared now. started by beth568 (5/23/05 at 5:54pm) 1 2 3 4 5	I am glad things are ok and you are confident in your plan. I... 6/14/05 at 2:29am by LizD	88	6,450
why are so many boys treated as sub-humans? started by kldliam (11/16/08 at 1:04am) 1 2 3…7	Quote: FlapJack: This is my point though: that an awful lot of... 11/18/08 at 3:40pm by kldliam	127	6,432
Poll: Leashes for children...yeah or nay. started by PoppyMama (6/25/05 at 6:34pm) 1 2 3…11	On that note, this thread is closed. Let's not resurrect any... 11/5/05 at 3:03am by annakiss	210	6,426
Yes Ma'am, No Sir, Yeah, Whatever - Are you raising polite children? started by Mothering (5/24/11 at 12:54pm) 1 2 3…8	I was just thinking this - We model and now expect (age 7)... 7/5/11 at 9:08am by bonamarq	144	6,394
Do you care whether your children believe in G-d? started by LoveBeads (8/4/06 at 4:47pm) 1 2 3…12	Xaloxe - I loved your post and I think you have two very lucky... 9/16/06 at 4:10pm by lalaland42	239	6,372
Dear Polite Offender, started by homebirthing (12/26/08 at 3:30pm) 1 2 3…7	Quote: Originally Posted by DoulaSarah Dear Polite Offender,... 12/30/08 at 5:18pm by mytwogirls	131	6,369
Poll: The TV question started by Kylix (12/1/02 at 3:12am) 1 2 3…6	When dd was born I started out "no TV" for the household.... 5/26/03 at 3:19am by thistle	112	6,355
Am I the only one that doesn't smoke pot? started by cymbeline (10/19/10 at 6:59pm) 1 2 3…8	Quote: Originally Posted by east carolina I have friends... 10/29/10 at 11:08am by sleepingbeauty	150	6,340
Tell me I'm doing the right thing... started by becca_howell (8/19/10 at 9:19am) 1 2 3 4 5	I think that your general rules are reasonable, especially in... 8/23/10 at 6:48pm by JudiAU	84	6,332
Bringing your own food to a birthday party... is it rude? started by WindyCityMom (3/8/10 at 2:00am) 1 2 3…7	I haven't read all the posts. I would think it was rude if you... 3/19/10 at 1:59pm by Redheaded_Momma	122	6,327
Is CIO ever the lesser of 2 evils?? started by Mindful Mom (4/28/04 at 2:49pm) 1 2 3…11	I'm so glad it's getting easier too. It amazing the things we... 5/24/04 at 8:58pm by ja mama	213	6,319
Just LOST custody due to nursing my 4yr old started by GoddessArt (4/3/08 at 10:20am) 1 2 3 4 5	I just want to say that my father did the same thing to my... 4/18/08 at 10:23pm by MichelleAnnette	80	6,317
Poll: Are pacifiers Bad? started by LaLa (3/11/03 at 12:04am) 1 2 3…6	I received a pack of pacifiers at my shower from my SIL, who... 7/16/03 at 4:32pm by melixxa	119	6,317
WWYD...Neighbor told DS she wants to have SEX with Him!! started by dubfam (6/3/09 at 4:06pm) 1 2 3…9	Did you talk to the mom? 6/7/09 at 5:57pm by mysticmomma	170	6,312
Preschool age children in "I am Legend" started by wildmonkeys (12/24/07 at 12:47am) 1 2 3…10	Quote: Originally Posted by ctdoula Why? Why? Why? Why does... 12/31/07 at 8:36pm by karina5	199	6,298
WWYD? possible child abuse/imprisionment update post 49 started by angie7 (3/25/09 at 11:32pm) 1 2 3 4 5	As for the state of the house.... I wonder if it's a... 3/29/09 at 12:24pm by shanniesue2	86	6,287
Does it hurt when stitches come out? started by dancingmama (12/1/09 at 5:10pm) 1 2	to me it's even satisfying; like a deep itch being finally... 12/7/09 at 12:31pm by RufusBeans	27	6,270
Tell me the most annoying advice or comment you've received! started by SaraZ (10/15/08 at 7:30pm) 1 2 3…7	my grandmother just called to wish me a happy birthday & felt... 10/24/08 at 1:02pm by Mimi	135	6,269
At what age would you let your child walk the mall alone? started by pranava (12/20/07 at 1:42pm) 1 2 3…5	Quote: Originally Posted by Storm Bride What's the situation... 1/3/08 at 5:10pm by GuildJenn	99	6,257
Dear High School Babysitter started by Kirsten (6/8/07 at 3:12am) 1 2 3…6	The cell phone calls from the kids debating on rules would... 7/25/07 at 10:52pm by amydawnsmommy	116	6,252
'gifted' children an American trend? started by Boot (3/18/08 at 7:41pm) 1 2 3…11	Quote: Originally Posted by alegna Yep. I have a solution.... 3/31/08 at 4:04am by Teacher Lady	203	6,237
OR, You could control your kids... started by nextcommercial (12/30/07 at 7:06pm) 1 2 3…6	Quote: Originally Posted by Meg Murry. Others who are more... 1/11/08 at 8:17pm by Wolfmeis	117	6,213
My experience with attachment parenting. Not a debate on how I word things. UGH! started by tillymonster (5/13/11 at 7:59pm) 1 2 3…6	That may be how it started for me, because when my oldest was... 6/13/11 at 3:53am by mammal_mama	109	6,197
Our pedi turned us to the Child Protective Services started by etc (1/7/10 at 11:58pm) 1 2 3	Does anyone else see the "strangeness" that a doctor who it... 1/17/10 at 5:41pm by Thandiwe	54	6,196
Poll: elementary age kids/ sleepovers with families you don't know well started by meowee (1/6/08 at 6:42pm) 1 2	DS is 8 and is just starting to be aware of and ask for... 1/9/08 at 5:07pm by Evan&Anna's_Mom	24	6,188
dogs licking babies faces started by sweetpea333 (5/5/07 at 10:10pm) 1 2 3	Quote: Originally Posted by mika85 it's a myth that dogs... 5/9/07 at 3:03pm by North_Of_60	44	6,181
Poll: Child Protection, have you had to deal with them? How do you deal? started by Journey (2/5/04 at 9:38am) 1 2 3…7	Quote: I had a friend whose children went through, in one... 2/27/04 at 9:29pm by Breathless...	121	6,171
Husabands who have had a vasectomy but wife still got pregnant? started by momeg (6/2/08 at 1:20pm) 1 2	Glad you got the result you wanted My next-oldest sister had... 7/13/08 at 5:50pm by Kaitnbugsmom	38	6,170
spinning children by their arms started by Thursday Girl (12/17/05 at 6:21pm) 1 2 3	nak no arm swinging for us. i had a dislocated sholder as a... 12/20/05 at 10:53am by Maman*Musique	48	6,161
Question about hair whorl started by tatsu15 (1/25/10 at 3:52pm) 1 2	My DS #1 has a double hair whorl and we just discovered that... 1/28/10 at 7:31pm by frogautumn	32	6,154
Mothering's Father's Day Contest started by Mothering (6/11/12 at 12:41pm) 1 2 3…11	After a review of community votes and editorial review and... 6/26/12 at 8:28am by Cynthia Mosher	201	6,151
Attachment parenting and summer camp started by Ruth (4/15/09 at 3:13am) 1 2 3…8	Quote: Originally Posted by alllyssa I'm so surprised to... 7/5/09 at 8:41pm by Evan&Anna's_Mom	150	6,125

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