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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...	infertility research opportunity 5/20/13 at 1:28pm by ashugoll	3,805	49,160
Blended and Step Family Parenting (4 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...	Husband and son can no longer live together Yesterday at 4:51 pm by LLQ1011	2,793	34,447
Parenting the Gifted Child (1 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...	Harry Potter concerns Yesterday at 8:22 am by ollyoxenfree	3,769	64,029
Special Needs Parenting (22 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....	Mulitple issues with 8 yr old daughter, where do I start? Yesterday at 9:21 pm by nerdmomma6885	15,096	147,678
Parenting Multiples (5 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? Yesterday at 4:07 pm by Shelly C	4,092	51,291
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,...	Passing on culture Yesterday at 7:28 pm by emilysmama	670	11,397

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Funny things people say pre-parenthood started by AllisonR (12/14/09 at 4:10pm) 1 2 3…5	Quote: Originally Posted by ProtoLawyer I don't think it's... 1/5/10 at 3:06pm by Storm Bride	99	6,122
Poll: Do you leave your kids in the car? started by 3xMama (1/31/12 at 7:32am) 1 2 3…7	I didn't realize how old this thread was ... 11/18/12 at 6:39pm by ilovemygirl	128	6,118
You know what you NEVER see? (Re: Baby Names and Trendiness) started by karina5 (4/28/08 at 8:13pm) 1 2 3…8	I had fun posting my favorite names for future children into... 5/13/08 at 2:56am by BananaBreadGirl	155	6,113
Children, parents, restaurants, manners, etiquette... started by velochic (8/20/11 at 7:53am) 1 2 3…10	My bras cost more than my shirts, too...but I can still wear a... 8/28/11 at 1:50pm by Storm Bride	199	6,106
Mama's with long haired boys...how to not offend? started by Just1More (10/30/09 at 11:35pm) 1 2 3	my son has long hair. We've never cut it and he's almost 3. he... 11/5/09 at 1:14am by katt	58	6,101
Confrontation with another mom at open gym. started by Savoury (3/14/09 at 10:12pm) 1 2 3…7	wow...i don't know if i would have been so quiet and patient... 4/19/09 at 8:37pm by doublyblessed	123	6,097
Why can't she like Polly Pocket and other froo froo stuff? started by nextcommercial (7/24/07 at 2:04pm) 1 2 3…10	Quote: Originally Posted by eclipse I don't want to start... 7/30/07 at 8:29pm by marybethorama	185	6,095
Bad etiquette or too sensitive? Party related started by gbailey (5/6/10 at 3:18pm) 1 2 3 4 5	OMG, gbailey! Did that woman fly out from Washington state to... 5/16/10 at 12:36pm by Turquesa	88	6,079
please help, dont judge. started by angelbaby1788 (10/20/09 at 5:32pm) 1 2 3…6	Quote: Originally Posted by angelbaby1788 Im scared i might... 10/26/09 at 2:06pm by eepster	105	6,055
Unusual names started by Worldshakerz (6/29/03 at 10:48pm) 1 2 3…7	Just in the last few days, I've met kids named Ehsan... 7/15/03 at 12:36am by DalaiMama	127	6,035
The eroticization of children. started by merpk (12/29/06 at 6:49am) 1 2 3…8	Wow, is there seriously a cartoon? I should see if my friend's... 1/3/07 at 7:11am by UnschoolnMa	154	6,031
Does this happen at your library? Would you be okay with it? started by KristaDJ (4/9/10 at 10:18pm) 1 2 3 4 5	OP: Is there a reason you didn't point out to the teen that... 4/23/10 at 8:46pm by JL83	93	6,022
I think I hate my child started by intensity_too (10/19/04 at 8:01pm) 1 2 3…7	Intensity-- I have no idea. BUt I do try and use humor. Its... 10/31/04 at 11:27pm by its_our_family	134	6,013
"You let him do WHAT?? That's HORRIBLE!" UPDATE & answers, #101 started by grahamsmom98 (10/2/09 at 4:53pm) 1 2 3…6	this thread has been closed to new posting. 10/12/09 at 2:02pm by mandib50	117	6,008
Life skills everyone should have before leaving home... started by AFWife (12/4/09 at 3:14pm) 1 2 3…10	All very good points. I'd say I'm only about halfway to where... 11/16/11 at 3:16pm by Storm Bride	182	6,005
climbing the slide at public playgrounds... started by sisteeesmama (5/28/09 at 12:58pm) 1 2 3…11	We go by the whoever was there first goes first, it doesn't... 6/2/09 at 5:01pm by calidarling	213	6,004
Can babies really have hummus? started by lovingmylife (5/15/11 at 2:28pm) 1 2 3	We started my DS on table food, too. When he was a baby he... 5/17/11 at 5:14pm by Viriditas	43	5,980
DH shoved DS!! Desperately need help! started by mamalita (8/9/06 at 11:42pm) 1 2 3…7	Quote: Originally Posted by Dechen I'll accept that you meant... 8/15/06 at 2:08pm by Mrs.CEH3	121	5,961
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	5,952
Should I move my kids closer to their extended family? started by pacifica (6/6/06 at 12:26pm) 1 2	Well, 3 years ago we moved 1000 miles to get away from my... 8/17/06 at 2:00pm by MPJJJ	30	5,944
Barefoot kids and comments from strangers started by Shann (6/23/05 at 12:43am) 1 2 3…7	Quote: Originally Posted by Losgann However, if the kids are... 7/9/05 at 12:38pm by Ravin	128	5,941
Peanut Allergies and Peanut-Free Schools started by pumpkinhead (2/2/04 at 4:03pm) 1 2 3…6	And just when you though this thread was finally over.... I... 2/13/04 at 4:50pm by 3_opihi	118	5,929
Am I being unreasonable by not letting dd in my in-laws' home? update in post #70 started by BrittneyMarie (3/23/10 at 8:49pm) 1 2 3 4 5	My in-laws are also hoarders and I (usually) won't let my son... 3/31/10 at 4:04am by honeyhaze	84	5,920
Is housework part of the SAHM job description??? started by Qtopia (3/31/03 at 6:14pm) 1 2 3…6	I guess it all depends: Who likes to do which chores? How many... 4/11/03 at 2:25am by yogamama	101	5,912
Don't cops have anything better to do? started by aniT (11/2/06 at 2:49pm) 1 2 3…11	Quote: Originally Posted by dallaschildren Here's to a happy... 11/5/06 at 4:28am by aniT	204	5,899
Chicken pox in dd's school, she may have it, should I send her in the am? what about ToT? started by momtoS (10/29/09 at 9:24pm) 1 2 3…8	Quote: Originally Posted by momtoS I did call everyone ahead... 11/2/09 at 2:18pm by savithny	155	5,889
S/O Why do parents regulate what their kids take out of the library? Do you? started by LynnS6 (12/31/10 at 4:57pm) 1 2 3…7	My 7 year old I censor as far as how many books he gets to... 3/7/11 at 5:57pm by QueenOfTheMeadow	123	5,883
S/O Do You Kiss Your Kids on the Lips? started by LilacMama (3/2/10 at 11:53pm) 1 2 3…8	Quote: Originally Posted by lotusma heck, i'm 35 and still... 5/16/10 at 9:05am by linchi	147	5,875
Christmas gifts that are continually not ideal, and general etiquette started by That Is Nice (12/27/09 at 6:15pm) 1 2 3…7	I have had a very similar situation with MIL as well. It's not... 1/21/10 at 12:35pm by Kuba'sMama	121	5,874
I wish my child would just disappear, I wish I could give her up for adoption started by lily67 (11/4/05 at 2:10pm) 1 2 3 4 5	It sounds like you need a break, and maybe your family isn't... 11/12/05 at 12:43pm by turkeygw	90	5,872
Anyone let their toddler run around in stores? started by erinsmama (7/1/09 at 10:44am) 1 2 3…10	Quote: Originally Posted by suebee79 I'm thinking there are... 7/8/09 at 10:23am by Teenytoona	181	5,847
I have a really bad feeling... UPDATE post 34...it was HORRIBLE! started by Agatha_Ann (4/7/09 at 1:55pm) 1 2 3 4 5	Quote: Originally Posted by Krystal323 hmm. many... 4/15/09 at 12:21pm by Caneel	85	5,839
Need advice on getting my husband to stop screaming and yelling at our son started by momomama (3/6/09 at 2:25am)	My husband's parenting in my DS's early years was not good. He... 3/6/09 at 11:15pm by mbbinsc	11	5,831
The Overlooked Healing Benefits of Crying started by M&Mmommy (1/30/06 at 2:49am) 1 2 3…7	Quote: Originally Posted by AllisonR This would require a... 9/4/07 at 7:14pm by Viewfinder	121	5,816
How common is spanking in the U.S.? started by rabbitmum (5/14/09 at 6:00pm) 1 2 3…6	Like hipumpkins, I live in New Jersey--a very liberal town in... 5/26/09 at 6:14pm by ginadc	100	5,806
Poll: What's the one issue you've had to defend the most about your parenting style? started by marimara (3/6/09 at 9:59am) 1 2 3…8	The whole vax issue. 5/5/09 at 1:11pm by columbusmomma	156	5,805
MIL and presents - very mad!!! started by honeybun (12/26/09 at 10:52am) 1 2 3 4 5	Quote: Originally Posted by Chamomile Girl Besides there is... 12/29/09 at 2:42pm by sapphire_chan	89	5,792
My Daughters Website Is Up. Let The Backlash Begin.. started by livinwithmcs (5/12/05 at 12:43am) 1 2 3 4 5	http://www.amydiamond.se/?sid=archive&folder=videos Check this... 5/21/05 at 12:54am by hippiemomma	82	5,785
Poll: Poll: What's your household income? started by TranscendentalMom (2/6/03 at 11:58pm) 1 2 3…6	Dh makes 27,000 a year but more with his art jobs on the side.... 8/14/03 at 11:02am by Paxetbonum	106	5,784
Things our parents did to us... started by Belia (11/20/12 at 9:13am) 1 2 3…6	I see little kids walking, but not biking...but that's because... 1/15/13 at 9:26am by incorrigible	118	5,782
Hatred of photo taking started by Porcelain Interior (12/26/09 at 7:44pm) 1 2 3…10	I hate my photo being taken, DH hates his photo being taken,... 1/1/10 at 7:17am by tireesix	188	5,771
Eight year old pooping pants started by prettymatty (3/18/09 at 11:29pm)	My son struggles with encoproses. He has phases where he poops... 11/24/12 at 10:24pm by kathteach	15	5,761
Is anyone else ok with their kids eating MOSTLY healthy, MOSTof the time? started by Amila (4/6/10 at 3:35pm) 1 2 3…7	I'm totally with you. We eat healthier than most Americans,... 4/12/10 at 3:25pm by freestylemama	131	5,759
Are your kids allowed to close their door? started by waiting2bemommy (7/31/10 at 8:04pm) 1 2 3…6	My children are all allowed to close their doors when they are... 8/3/10 at 1:02pm by ancoda	112	5,755
I'm so hurt--please give me a hug! started by frogautumn (5/17/10 at 8:59pm) 1 2 3 4 5	well my 5 year old thought it would be funny to try to pee on... 5/24/10 at 5:51pm by Sharlla	90	5,751
The point of college? started by Lisa1970 (5/4/11 at 3:01pm) 1 2 3…7	thiel... 6/4/11 at 12:33pm by meemee	132	5,750
Please tell help me - narrow car and booster seats? started by CarolynnMarilynn (7/21/07 at 4:30pm)	I have a Radian and two Fisher Price Safe Voyage boosters in... 7/22/07 at 3:43pm by pigpokey	5	5,749
Dear MIL... response post 18 started by treqi (3/24/08 at 3:04pm) 1 2 3…6	Quote: Originally Posted by treqi If Cousin J is standing... 4/9/08 at 11:51pm by alison77	117	5,742
MIL let DD cry it out started by Natalie's Mama (1/13/09 at 11:23pm) 1 2 3…6	what you said about her playing with your dd for two minutes... 1/20/09 at 2:04am by 1littlebit	117	5,727
Parenting: Moms who smokes dope... started by Popeye7608 (8/16/08 at 3:14pm) 1 2 3…6	Hi everyone I just love conversations like this. I want the... 8/25/08 at 12:04am by BelovedK	111	5,725

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