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Adoptive and Foster Parenting (1 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...	My adopted son went back to his bio family. Today at 8:09 am by C is for Cookie	3,805	49,159
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...	My new 9-year-old step son is driving me bananas... Today at 1:09 pm by catzia	2,793	34,437
Parenting the Gifted Child (6 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 Today at 12:33 pm by moominmamma	3,768	64,015
Special Needs Parenting (14 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....	Central Auditory Processing Disorder & The Listening Program Today at 2:33 am by gingerlilly	15,091	147,655
Parenting Multiples (7 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 4:37 am by Shelly C	4,092	51,286
Multicultural Families (2 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,...	Stripes? Yesterday at 10:06 pm by tracyamber	670	11,371

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Are there ANY kid clothes out there without gender messages??? started by April Dawn (12/28/09 at 2:51pm) 1 2 3 4 5	Quote: Originally Posted by Hoopin' Mama I saw an ad on... 4/6/10 at 11:54pm by dogretro	91	5,223
Anyone read "Hold On to your Kids?" Do you try to avoid peer-orientation? started by bluedaisy (2/19/11 at 12:23pm) 1 2 3 4	Farmerbeth, i agree with you. Actually, im going to look at... 9/14/11 at 11:10am by contactmaya	74	5,223
UGH-SOME PEOPLE (vent!) started by Milk-Fairy (7/26/04 at 6:45pm) 1 2 3…7	That post belongs in Activism I believe! 8/19/04 at 10:41am by Peppamint	122	5,205
"I'll get a court order" started by AFWife (6/7/10 at 3:14pm) 1 2 3 4	Even then it is very hard to get grandparent rights. Sadly, I... 6/17/10 at 3:42pm by arb	78	5,204
No Babies/Children Rule Weddings? started by hammieg (5/21/09 at 6:54am) 1 2 3…8	Closing this thread as it has run its course. 5/22/09 at 7:53pm by Equuskia	153	5,193
My daughter is showing signs of physical abuse, but there's a semi-happy update on post 23 started by black balloon (12/14/08 at 7:24am) 1 2 3 4 5	Quote: Originally Posted by black balloon nobody hurt my... 1/4/09 at 12:46am by HarperRose	82	5,184
For those who take their kids to McDonalds... started by Ellen Griswold (9/15/09 at 5:38pm) 1 2 3…8	Nope, they eat their food sooner or later, even if they take... 9/25/09 at 2:12am by Sharlla	141	5,183
I have no idea how to handle this? What would you do? Update post #66 started by guestmama9908 (3/13/07 at 3:22pm) 1 2 3…6	Quote: Originally Posted by becoming You definitely need to... 3/26/07 at 10:38pm by ScotiaSky	100	5,181
Bothered by DH's overly-touchy/close uncle. started by WindyCityMom (3/1/10 at 6:49am) 1 2 3…6	Quote: Originally Posted by WindyCityMom We're not going to... 3/9/10 at 2:03pm by rayo de sol	105	5,165
What would you do? UPDATE POST#85 started by momz3 (11/6/06 at 7:40pm) 1 2 3 4 5	Oh momz3 this sounds very sad... for the little boy, for your... 12/12/06 at 11:33am by gaialice	87	5,164
What do you think about barefoot children, especially toddlers? started by Storm Bride (7/22/11 at 1:27pm) 1 2 3 4	We travel and most places, DD and I both are barefoot most of... 1/7/12 at 12:56am by Vrai	77	5,163
Just received a disturbing call regarding my dd started by MotherEden (4/20/05 at 3:52pm) 1 2 3 4	Also wondering about you and your daughter and hoping you're... 4/27/05 at 4:00pm by sadie_sabot	78	5,158
Not tightening straps for infant carseat started by Kivgaen (5/31/07 at 11:00am) 1 2 3…7	this thread has been closed for going so off topic. Please... 6/3/07 at 2:25pm by BelovedK	122	5,154
inlaws showering wiht my kids-how would you feel? started by sewcool (9/2/09 at 12:04am) 1 2 3…7	I would find it surprising, but it's all about context and... 9/8/09 at 5:06pm by EnviroBecca	137	5,154
Shouldn't biting/hitting kids be kept AWAY from other kids? started by Seasons (12/12/04 at 1:42am) 1 2 3…7	Quote: Originally Posted by mich It seems to me that the... 12/16/04 at 7:36pm by K&JsMaMa	125	5,150
does anyone else not really care what other women feed their babies? started by mama ganoush (5/11/05 at 12:13pm) 1 2 3…10	This thread has been locked because it has gone way off topic... 5/13/05 at 1:03am by USAmma	197	5,144
Should I have minded my own business? Drama started by gbailey (9/22/10 at 11:44am) 1 2 3 4 5	Quote: Originally Posted by BarefootScientist : And, I have... 9/30/10 at 3:48am by Aubergine68	88	5,143
Poll: parenting, to each their own or up for debate? started by 1littlebit (6/15/09 at 11:28am) 1 2 3…11	I'm very judgmental but keep my opinions to myself unless... 6/22/09 at 1:33am by newbymom05	203	5,135
How often to bathe/wash hair??? (Help me settle this disagreement with my husband...) started by ekh (11/28/11 at 5:26pm) 1 2 3…6	I think it depends on the kid and the circumstances. My 3... 1/17/12 at 1:53pm by AbbyGrant	108	5,131
happy meal did you know you can?!?! started by littlemizflava (1/9/07 at 11:51pm) 1 2 3…7	here here - very well said boobybunny!!!!!!!!! 1/19/07 at 4:47pm by jlcharlton	133	5,122
Did you grow up with two homes-Did you regret your parents divorce? started by Phoenix~Mama (9/18/09 at 3:11pm) 1 2 3…6	I'm another person whose parents didn't split and in many ways... 11/23/10 at 4:23pm by GoBecGo	117	5,117
Appropriate touches and men question started by MayBaby2007 (5/19/08 at 8:50pm) 1 2 3 4 5	I just wanted to mention something.....I am VERY careful about... 5/29/08 at 7:25pm by hippiemum21580	89	5,096
At What Age Can I Put My Son in a Booster Seat? started by Cynthia Mosher (12/29/01 at 6:33pm)	Note: This is an archived topic. It is read-only. Mothering... 12/29/01 at 6:33pm by Cynthia Mosher	0	5,086
Neglected Neighborhood Child-WWYD started by MSUmama (9/25/08 at 4:54pm) 1 2 3 4 5	First, thank you all for the kind comments. I am not... 11/2/08 at 8:21pm by MSUmama	85	5,084
He eats WHAT for lunch??? started by Snowflower (11/6/09 at 10:05pm) 1 2 3 4 5	Quote: Originally Posted by Theoretica Umm. What's wrong... 11/11/09 at 11:10am by tjjazzy	89	5,082
WHYYYYYYYYYYYYY does my 5 yr old cry all the time!? started by gabbyraja (4/14/09 at 11:58am) 1 2	Quote: Originally Posted by gabbyraja ~It hardly sounds like... 4/23/09 at 2:46pm by Juvysen	22	5,078
How to word a "No gifts" request for a birthday party? started by wookie (3/25/10 at 1:31pm) 1 2	Glad everything worked out the way you planned. It sounds like... 4/29/10 at 3:56pm by pauletoy	36	5,070
Dealing with a toddler and a newborn started by sarah_bella1050 (3/5/07 at 5:10am)	I haven't read all the responses in detail but I have been in... 3/9/07 at 9:25am by hippymomma69	13	5,067
Help me convice DH that buying DS a toy kitchen is not "gay" started by Jug (2/4/08 at 11:30pm) 1 2 3…8	Quote: Originally Posted by fiorio : I can't imagine... 2/15/08 at 4:10am by RiverSky	159	5,064
how old was your child when you let him or her take a bath without you in the room? started by spicyrock (1/28/10 at 11:29pm) 1 2 3…6	I'm pretty laidback about a lot of things, including the... 3/9/10 at 7:12pm by Storm Bride	114	5,060
Would a toddler sucking on a marker give you concern? started by tinyblackdot (12/23/08 at 2:56pm) 1 2	Ditto everyone else, I wouldn't be concerned with Crayola as... 12/24/08 at 1:35pm by SquishyBuggles	20	5,059
I get annoyed when parents make excuses for their kid's behavior... started by nextcommercial (1/12/10 at 3:56pm) 1 2	I always think, "Is this behavior going to be cute/acceptable... 12/11/10 at 10:51am by camracrazy	36	5,053
Family Bathing started by jessiemom (6/10/05 at 2:51pm) 1 2 3 4 5	We did not and do not co-bathe with our kids at any age, and... 4/15/06 at 4:35pm by Brigianna	82	5,052
what are your kids' names? started by thatblondegirl (4/24/09 at 12:42pm) 1 2 3…9	No kiddos yet, but in honor of my great grandma, who was truly... 4/30/09 at 3:08am by KaylaBeanie	160	5,041
best carseat for traveling (airline, etc.) started by trini (7/29/06 at 11:47am)	Another vote for the gogokidz - best way to transport a car seat. 7/30/06 at 11:06am by LolaK	14	5,025
Should parents be charge with a crime if... started by GranoLLLy-girl (9/6/07 at 8:03pm) 1 2 3…8	Quote: Originally Posted by Softmama "So any time a child... 9/16/07 at 12:32pm by mammal_mama	144	5,018
Support Needed: He's breaking me... started by Bearsmama (3/3/05 at 12:57am) 1 2 3…7	Hi Maureen, I'm so glad you've revived this thread. It feels... 6/2/05 at 6:34pm by Bearsmama	129	5,016
Honour Roll/Potential Suspension - same kid, same day sigh started by Storm Bride (4/7/11 at 11:33am) 1 2 3…6	I just have to say that I was a "good" kid, and spent my time... 4/28/11 at 11:22pm by Just1More	106	5,013
What Do You Think About This?? started by diamond lil (5/14/08 at 2:55pm) 1 2 3…8	Quote: Originally Posted by dubfam She tried to breastfeed... 5/19/08 at 6:28pm by diamond lil	148	5,008
Attachment parenting vs Continuum Parenting? started by Mirzam (5/24/03 at 2:11pm) 1 2 3 4	I know this is extremely old but I want to read it,... 12/24/08 at 1:11am by leila1213	67	5,003
pierced ears started by skkhebert88 (11/3/08 at 7:40pm) 1 2 3…7	Hi all. I'm closing this thread to new posts. I think it's... 11/13/08 at 10:33pm by DevaMajka	137	5,001
Ear Piercing an Infant - Need advise/ info started by Ubelle (12/5/06 at 11:17am) 1 2 3…7	First of all I would like to commend and congratulate you for... 1/25/07 at 10:25pm by Cassandra M.	131	4,992
Poll: How old it too old for a child to be in a booster seat? started by ChrisCountryGirl (6/28/07 at 9:41pm) 1 2 3…9	Didn't read all the posts above.... One of my best friends in... 7/17/07 at 1:31pm by Dov'sMom	165	4,978
I get so angry when people ask me this! RANT started by amberskyfire (10/5/09 at 7:37pm) 1 2 3 4 5	Quote: Originally Posted by Crystal_R You should start... 10/13/09 at 3:23pm by THBVsMommy	91	4,968
What the bleep am I going to do with this?Update pg 4 started by Hoopin' Mama (7/23/07 at 9:30pm) 1 2 3 4 5	Don't worry about it....he won't be able to reach the gas... 11/9/07 at 3:35am by Parker'smommy	92	4,954
What do you think of this Surname Debate? started by Barefoot Farmer (7/6/09 at 10:02pm) 1 2 3…6	Quote: Originally Posted by Barefoot Farmer Compromise is... 8/21/09 at 12:22am by EviesMom	110	4,951
Moms of Many It's June! started by baltic_ballet (5/31/09 at 8:16am) 1 2 3…14	it's July...http://www.mothering.com/discussions....php?t=1106094 7/2/09 at 1:27pm by mataji4	263	4,944
How would you react to this? started by ZanZansMommy (9/20/09 at 10:12am) 1 2 3…6	Quote: Originally Posted by MtBikeLover To answer the OP, I... 9/23/09 at 5:15pm by mammal_mama	117	4,942
Poll: Have you ever had a CPS visit? started by mamazee (4/29/09 at 10:16am) 1 2 3 4	I tend to be leery, in general, of speaking for those with no... 4/30/09 at 8:05pm by Storm Bride	79	4,919
What would you think of a 5yr old in a stroller started by JSerene (6/5/10 at 2:44am) 1 2 3…6	I would also assume that there was a good reason for the kid... 6/15/10 at 5:55pm by barefootmama0709	107	4,915

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