Multicultural Families - Page 7

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mixed mamas with "white" babies? started by cyclamen (5/28/09 at 3:48pm)	Quote: Originally Posted by alisonsvw raise your baby for... 6/6/09 at 10:25pm by Peepsqueak	15	2,811
"watering down" a language started by quantumleap (3/17/09 at 7:32pm) 1 2	Quote: Originally Posted by selkat I don't think this, I... 6/8/09 at 2:15pm by hakeber	27	2,878
Please help me - a long post started by Frenchie2 (4/2/09 at 2:38pm)	A five year old is relatively easy to explain simple things... 6/13/09 at 12:15am by Peepsqueak	18	1,748
Haircare of "biracial" hair (and dandruff problem) started by whooopsy (5/16/09 at 4:18am) 1 2 3	whoopsy- If your DD's scalp is still itchy and flaky even when... 6/13/09 at 9:30pm by heidirk	43	4,493
Issues with Racism from LO's father started by prettymixedgirrl (6/18/09 at 10:55pm)	Quote: I know one his issues is that she isn't darker. No... 6/27/09 at 3:45pm by EdnaMarie	4	1,128
Russian MIL visiting started by Anna's Lovey (1/24/09 at 2:28am) 1 2 3 4 5	I haven't read through all of the responses but I am really... 6/28/09 at 4:03pm by minkin03	90	8,815
The GOOD NEWS thread: What works in your multicultural relationship? started by AutumnSunshine (4/7/09 at 12:05am)	What I enjoy: 2 different Valentine's days to celebrate. A... 7/1/09 at 9:41am by physmom	16	1,907
Curly? Straight? What will it be? started by Beene (6/18/09 at 10:23pm) 1 2	I have 3 half-African children. All were born with... 7/2/09 at 3:15am by peaceful_mama	20	2,055
Another hair thread: 'slippery' straight hair... started by Cascadian (7/2/09 at 11:07pm)	Ooooh good ideas meemee...didn't even think about hair smell... 7/3/09 at 1:58pm by Cascadian	2	703
Good biracial books/toys/dolls started by bluedaisy (6/28/09 at 12:00am)	I found the book Everywhere Babies by Meyers and Frazee at the... 7/3/09 at 3:36pm by Makaylamama	5	1,122
give me the scoop on coconut oil (HAIR!) started by peaceful_mama (6/10/09 at 12:06am) 1 2	I use a combo of coconut oil and shea butter on DS. The Shea... 7/4/09 at 12:50pm by curvyred	30	4,725
SO: Biracial hair. Swimming? started by tm2840 (5/25/09 at 8:37pm)	I have super curly hair and my trick is spry-in conditioner.... 7/6/09 at 6:23pm by mamalemon	11	1,699
Multiculturalism in different areas of the US? started by peaceful_mama (7/4/09 at 7:47pm)	hi peaceful mama, Quote: i understand your concerns...i don't... 7/7/09 at 1:39am by peaceful_mama	2	772
Feeling boxed in started by sh0rtchica (6/30/09 at 12:00pm)	I never fill out those forms pigeon holing myself or our kids,... 7/7/09 at 6:12am by ewe+lamb	9	936
exotic = offensive? started by tiffani (6/29/09 at 7:09am) 1 2 3…9	Quote: Originally Posted by Liquesce The difference between... 7/8/09 at 4:58pm by sh0rtchica	164	7,360
How do you respond when... started by bluedaisy (6/29/09 at 3:01pm)	Here are a couple of links to older threads that focused on... 7/9/09 at 9:06pm by olliepop	15	1,146
anyone dating/married to a tanzanian ? started by whooopsy (6/13/09 at 11:31am)	Ive just started by learning vocabulary. My DH isnt the best... 7/10/09 at 8:01am by RootsAndMarig...	12	1,606
Minority Language and Science/Math started by geekmoma (6/11/09 at 11:25pm)	Quote: Originally Posted by ZoraP BTW, reading skills are... 7/10/09 at 12:41pm by Momily	6	1,042
How do you handle being the object of racism/sectarianism with your kids? started by AutumnAir (7/12/09 at 2:47pm)	I don't know that you need to talk about it with kids under 2.... 7/12/09 at 5:28pm by Tigerchild	3	1,015
Language started by peaceful_mama (7/10/09 at 1:44am)	Quote: I know it doesn't mean they can't be the ones to ask... 7/15/09 at 12:25pm by EVC	8	856
Thread, "Sotomayor has some "splainin" to do?' was removed started by JessicaS (7/16/09 at 1:44am)	I am sorry we are currently not hosting politics threads 7/16/09 at 1:44am by JessicaS	0	680
I really need to vent.. started by alisonsvw (7/7/09 at 4:19pm)	Maybe the white people would LOVE an excuse to indulge in some... 7/16/09 at 2:19am by EdnaMarie	8	1,309
Deciding what location is best for your multicultural kids started by bluedaisy (7/2/09 at 2:49pm)	Did you read "Dreams from My Father"? It explores just this... 7/19/09 at 7:12am by Eclipsepearl	9	1,127
Needless Worry? started by physmom (6/17/09 at 7:26am) 1 2	Just get used to it because there is more coming! My son was... 7/21/09 at 5:57am by Eclipsepearl	22	2,209
does anyone's baby have mongolian spots? started by meowee (11/30/08 at 7:08pm) 1 2 3…6	DS has it, and i didn't know what it was at first either! my... 7/21/09 at 11:38pm by sh0rtchica	103	67,978
Interesting article on bilingualism started by pokeyrin (7/21/09 at 11:34am)	Thanks for sharing. I've been wondering if there is a delay,... 7/27/09 at 1:23pm by FischK	3	940
Thoughts on how to add a Third Language started by physmom (6/29/09 at 10:49am)	I agree that saying "how would Abba (daddy) say that" has been... 7/29/09 at 4:22am by jul511riv	14	1,128
German Mamas....what do you think of this name? started by Sparks* (6/26/09 at 4:26pm) 1 2	Well, an American with German heritage would propably do that,... 8/3/09 at 12:22pm by In Exile	23	2,273
Resisting second language started by chicaalegre (7/28/09 at 9:31am) 1 2	Quote: Originally Posted by LVale Do I feel like my sons... 8/4/09 at 8:14am by chicaalegre	21	1,747
I've lived in America most of my life and still don't really get it started by mommyshoppinghabit (7/12/09 at 7:46pm) 1 2	its a double whammy for me. in general i am the wierd one so... 8/10/09 at 2:19pm by meemee	21	2,760
Any Lithuanian or Polish people on here? started by SuzyLee (8/9/09 at 1:27pm)	we live in chicago and there is a big polish population and... 8/10/09 at 3:46pm by sewingmommy	6	747
teaching language to kids, a little late - wanting suggestions started by alison77 (7/7/09 at 10:28pm)	Quote: russian/ukrainian speakers are highly sought after. ... 8/12/09 at 4:37pm by EVC	6	1,073
Inferiority feelings in minority children started by LorenaAZ (8/2/09 at 6:31am)	I wouldn't say that I grew up feeling inferior. Different... 8/14/09 at 3:35am by WC_hapamama	11	1,057
Opinions - learning Spanish with DD? started by justthinkn (8/17/09 at 3:53pm)	Thanks for your story! I totally agree about actually... 8/18/09 at 10:31am by justthinkn	5	643
when your kids look nothing alike started by gruver (2/4/09 at 11:34am) 1 2	I am black/Irish, with medium skin, curly dark brown hair, and... 8/19/09 at 9:38am by SageR	25	2,844
list of read-aloud books in Spanish? started by lolar2 (8/19/09 at 12:50pm)	Thank you! I will pass this along. 8/19/09 at 9:17pm by lolar2	6	1,631
Culture shock for 6yo started by seriosa (8/10/09 at 2:18pm)	Wow, seriosa, our DSs seem very similar! And DS and I just... 8/20/09 at 11:59am by ihathi	10	1,178
Rudest comment EVER started by Katie Bugs Mama (8/5/09 at 9:03am) 1 2	Quote: Originally Posted by okura i am not defending the... 8/22/09 at 3:20pm by Tapioca	22	3,136
Minority language + 1 Parent-1 Language started by sky_and_lavender (8/20/09 at 9:47am)	If you're in a home language/outside language situation, it... 8/24/09 at 5:40pm by ZoraP	10	944
Tell me what you know about divorce... started by rebeccalynn (8/25/09 at 3:25am)	Hum, this does have a lot to do with money. MIL does still... 8/25/09 at 3:54pm by rebeccalynn	3	701
French Canadian electronic toys and shipping to the U.S. started by CathMac (8/8/09 at 1:59pm)	Quote: Originally Posted by Shiloh forgive me if you know... 8/27/09 at 12:52am by GenomicsGirl	2	1,138
Anyone have Locks/Dreads on their boys? started by Carter'sMummy (8/17/09 at 4:38pm)	Braiding probably would be a good first step for you and I... 8/28/09 at 12:11am by Bad Mama Jama	5	960
Any multiracial families where both parents are people of color? started by shinaabikwe (8/26/09 at 4:50pm)	DH is from another country, technically "white" as Persians... 8/31/09 at 2:51am by EdnaMarie	2	762
How to go about introducing a second language late? started by pear-shaped (8/27/09 at 12:43pm)	Thank you both so much for sharing your experiences! I will... 8/31/09 at 7:52am by pear-shaped	4	704
natural ways to do her hair started by nevaehsmommy (8/10/09 at 4:36pm)	My son's half Jamaican & half Dominican. His skin color is... 9/1/09 at 9:13pm by kombu	8	1,355
Need Input: I am teaching a class to adoptive & foster parents of African American and Biracial... started by meanttobeamom (8/9/09 at 10:55am)	I am a white adoptive mother of a black child. I used to do... 9/2/09 at 12:12am by kombu	1	817
HAIR OMG!!! I mean really!!!! What do I do!!! started by ziggyzaazaa (5/28/09 at 9:48pm) 1 2	http://www.tightlycurly.com/Welcome.aspx DD isn't mixed(we're... 9/3/09 at 9:45am by Pyrodjm	27	3,616
When you don't hit at all started by RasJi7 (9/2/09 at 2:51pm) 1 2	My DH is from India, he says that Indian parents spank/beat... 9/9/09 at 5:43pm by SleeplessMommy	24	1,883
Not a mama yet...but need advice please started by purpletrees (9/11/09 at 6:54pm) 1 2	Okay - the lies are major. Way too big for me to get over. But... 9/13/09 at 2:05am by MeepyCat	20	1,563
I met a man from Afghanistan (Afghan man?)....can it realistically go anywhere? started by samy23 (8/3/09 at 2:55pm) 1 2	I believe that such cross cultural relationships can work but... 9/14/09 at 5:16am by annettes12	39	6,761