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Holiday gift for teacher question started by Neera (11/23/11 at 12:32pm)	I teach, and I'd guess that I get gifts from maybe 1/4 to 1/2... 12/5/11 at 6:28pm by annethcz	16	319
finger nail biting started by chkpea (11/27/11 at 6:56pm)	Sometimes biting (in the form of biting cheeks, lips or... 12/5/11 at 5:24pm by foodymama	3	58
freedom and play time at 3 started by Mama2Rio (12/3/11 at 6:56pm)	2-ft-high rocks, onto grass? I'd have absolutley no problem... 12/5/11 at 1:22pm by mamazee	3	91
no goodie bags at DD's bday party: do I dare? started by griffin2004 (10/23/11 at 11:54pm) 1 2	I despise the plastic goody bags filled with junk as well. I... 12/5/11 at 11:37am by PennyRoo	37	828
teaching how to socialize with other children started by moonlight mom (3/19/11 at 2:04pm)	I have a similar problem; my 5 year old daughter socializes... 12/5/11 at 9:12am by vlw234	13	906
Birthday Parties started by Imakcerka (12/5/11 at 7:21am)	I highly recommend Pump it up or any other play place that is... 12/5/11 at 7:21am by Imakcerka	0	21
Tiny Kids and Carseats started by Aletheia (12/2/11 at 9:48pm)	Thanks everyone. This is really helpful. His carseat will... 12/4/11 at 11:30am by Aletheia	5	104
Delete. Apparently I accidently double posted started by Jennifer Mendez (12/1/11 at 9:22am)	I was going to have the same response as fairedujour, but it... 12/3/11 at 8:30pm by cyclamen	2	51
a believing child in a non-believing family started by Peony (11/28/11 at 9:59am)	DD is still young, 3yrs. we don't do santa or xmas or... 12/3/11 at 6:28pm by Mama2Rio	15	267
3 year old still holding a pen with a fist grip. Normal? started by Snowflake777 (6/4/11 at 5:25pm)	As an occupational therapist, I'd like to respond to those... 12/2/11 at 3:58pm by DOT Canada	16	694
Games/board games 6.5year old-suggestions needed started by mainemommy1 (11/26/11 at 1:37pm)	Mancala Scrabble Rush Hour Jr. For Christmas I'll be giving... 12/2/11 at 6:42am by fritz	10	123
I just said something really mean to get my child to nap...and it worked. FML started by gcgirl (11/29/11 at 3:48pm)	I've BTDT too, in moments (yes, a few) of frustration b/c I... 12/2/11 at 5:19am by swd12422	5	259
First Bike Recs for 6 yr old? started by fritz (11/20/11 at 6:42pm)	Our DS got his first 2 wheeled bike when he was 5 for his... 12/1/11 at 1:51pm by rhianna813	9	84
where to buy PJ's started by blue heron (11/10/11 at 2:27pm)	Some tight-fitting cotton pjs are in fact treated with... 11/30/11 at 9:36pm by JudiAU	10	160
Kids Christmas wish list started by Imakcerka (11/28/11 at 7:51am)	You want the hair pulling and the smacks with the poles too? ... 11/30/11 at 9:59am by Imakcerka	16	274
Enuresis Treatment Center started by LilCricket (11/28/11 at 3:47pm)	I just joined this site and saw this post and I had to... 11/30/11 at 4:14am by laurawith1	5	66
do you urge your children to "color in the lines"? started by tropicana (10/28/11 at 3:56pm) 1 2 3 4	Not sure if this was already said (slow computer won't let me... 11/28/11 at 9:01pm by Mizelenius	74	1,630
6.5 year old boy and Christmas ideas needed started by mainemommy1 (11/26/11 at 1:40pm)	I'm giving my just-turned 7 y.o. nephew a set of Snap... 11/28/11 at 7:00am by ollyoxenfree	7	145
DVD's w/out traditional stereotypes for a 4 yr old? started by foodmachine (11/21/11 at 1:32pm)	Wow, great ideas here, I was just thinking about this today.... 11/27/11 at 10:04pm by jaam	14	212
4.5 yr old pooping in diaper every night started by megan sacha (11/23/11 at 10:33am)	Thanks for the reply treehugginhippie. Well, it's not a... 11/27/11 at 9:35pm by megan sacha	4	150
Anyone have advice re:starting preschooler a year later? started by japonica (11/16/11 at 10:07pm)	I've been waiting to see if we made any headway on the potty... 11/26/11 at 7:06pm by japonica	8	134
My patience is waning... started by swampangel (11/22/11 at 3:05pm)	This was what we were going for when we went screen-free a... 11/26/11 at 4:50pm by pianojazzgirl	4	118
Time-critical B-day Party question -- goody bags for a "no presents" party? started by beanma (11/25/11 at 8:15am)	If your DD's happy, it's worth it. I thought of you when I... 11/26/11 at 4:05pm by Polliwog	14	102
Gender Identity - Sort of an updare in post 35 started by Fyrestorm (8/9/10 at 11:01am) 1 2	Seeking counseling for your child is NOT going to be harmful.... 11/26/11 at 4:05pm by Ravin	36	2,338
We have CHICKEN POX! started by missnoodlesmom (11/7/11 at 11:02am)	Lol! Great idea! So far we are still pox-free, but I've... 11/26/11 at 12:49pm by pianojazzgirl	16	248
I hate Santa started by Xerxella (11/21/11 at 9:43am) 1 2	As far as Santa backfiring? No, you have to keep him low key... 11/26/11 at 11:19am by Imakcerka	24	536
What would you ask or tell this teacher? started by DiscoveringMe (11/25/11 at 4:06pm)	I'd say something like "It seems like the class has been... 11/25/11 at 10:34pm by LynnS6	3	148
Can a speech impediment be "contagious"? started by loraxc (10/18/11 at 1:30pm)	When I was 10 or so my stepsisters spent the summer with us. ... 11/25/11 at 9:53pm by milkybean	14	227
Book Recommendations for 7-8 Year Old Boy? started by monkeybum (11/9/11 at 7:39pm)	Thanks, Lucky Mama! This was very useful for me. :) 11/25/11 at 5:43pm by MissBright	17	381
Books with adventuresome girl characters for a 4 yr old started by foodmachine (10/27/11 at 8:22am) 1 2	Ladybug Girl and Bumblebee Boy is a fav. of my 4 1/2 yr old... 11/24/11 at 10:29am by peaceful_mama	27	622
Wiping after using the bathroom? started by Skippy918 (11/19/11 at 5:59pm)	DD1 was opposed to self-wiping, out of disgust. She didn't... 11/24/11 at 10:23am by riverundine	19	726
Creative alternative to FT kindergarten system? (I'm so stressed!) started by rainytown (11/21/11 at 5:35am)	I think it'll be easier than you think! my ds went from 12... 11/24/11 at 10:14am by peaceful_mama	12	201
DD and friend playing doctor... started by One Art (11/22/11 at 6:59pm)	I would be a little worried about how your friend will react... 11/23/11 at 12:37pm by Neera	6	149
What does your 5 year old boy play with? started by abigail_b (11/15/11 at 5:10pm)	DS is a bit past 4.5 and he's quite obsessed with small... 11/23/11 at 10:05am by megan sacha	14	214
Awkward playdate advice started by Santaminicamum (11/21/11 at 6:53pm)	Thanks for that. I just replied to her email now, and you are... 11/21/11 at 8:08pm by Santaminicamum	2	212
Tooth fairy alternatives? Tooth projects? started by WaturMama (11/21/11 at 11:18am)	Thank you SweetSilver! That is hilarious and sounds super fun... 11/21/11 at 7:59pm by WaturMama	4	75
Explaining pets death and cremation started by Cian'sMama (11/21/11 at 9:20am)	Are they familiar with traditional burials? Digging a hole... 11/21/11 at 3:33pm by fritz	1	22
How to handle a very loud, wild animal, aka a 4 year old boy who won't calm down started by Boot (11/5/11 at 10:06pm)	Thanks everyone. My initial problem (him being too rough with... 11/21/11 at 10:29am by Boot	10	184
4.5 yo boy hitting & spitting started by joy2grow (11/4/11 at 12:51pm)	She could try a speech therapist that works with children on... 11/21/11 at 8:01am by Emmeline II	4	87
Looking for a equivalent book for puberty in Boys to "The Care and Keeping of You "... started by Emmeline II (11/14/11 at 6:25am)	I've been on the hunt for a similar book for my 9 yo DS.... 11/21/11 at 3:06am by AAgrippina	7	105
Ds's friend is hitting him--how to handle? started by es1967 (11/20/11 at 8:07am)	Ds is not really passive -not an angel either. But my... 11/20/11 at 12:08pm by es1967	3	45
Room mom letter help started by kibba (11/4/11 at 5:49pm)	I'm dealing with the same thing this year as a room parent in... 11/19/11 at 4:53pm by Natalie12	11	339
8yo W/Performance Anxiety HELP! started by FreeRangeMama (11/14/11 at 8:20pm)	Have you read: Freeing Your Child from Anxiety by Tamar... 11/19/11 at 12:36pm by LynnS6	4	57
new here-looking for support, advice, very long started by onebookheart (11/18/11 at 5:01pm)	These links were recently posted on the learning at school... 11/19/11 at 9:17am by Emmeline II	7	127
Jokes for the younger set? started by SweetSilver (11/18/11 at 8:54am)	My 4 year old DD made this one up: What does a cat like on... 11/19/11 at 6:51am by puffingirl	8	67
How can I help my 6-year-old with time anxiety? started by Caryliz (11/17/11 at 1:24pm)	yes my dd also has the crippling time issue. and other... 11/18/11 at 8:50am by meemee	2	68
I'm okay with my purple glitter boy, but cringe at my girly girl. Want help in changing. started by Lazurii (11/5/11 at 5:18pm) 1 2 3 4 5	Not porn-- but Ronald Reagan never escaped his Hollywood past... 11/18/11 at 8:40am by SweetSilver	86	1,656
A bit of fun: Song lyrics you never really listened to until your kids sang them for a school... started by hakeber (11/18/11 at 6:44am)	So my son is singing Jolly Old St Nicholaus for his school... 11/18/11 at 6:44am by hakeber	0	53
help dealing with the other kids on the school bus for a six year old started by TForce (11/17/11 at 12:13pm)	to your son. I was picked on on the school bus for two years.... 11/17/11 at 7:52pm by Adaline'sMama	2	74
Poo Poo Exploding started by Aletheia (11/16/11 at 6:51pm)	Adults grinning has definitely not been my experience. My... 11/17/11 at 12:02pm by Polliwog	2	57