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How do you talk to your kids about kids with special needs? started by AndVeeGeeMakes3 (5/28/10 at 5:04pm)	I sometimes wonder how I should explain things to 5.5yo DD.... 6/4/10 at 2:00am by Alison's Mom	10	590
learning to tie shoes started by catinthehat (6/1/10 at 1:00pm)	DD is 6.5 and it just clicked for her 2 weeks ago. I started... 6/4/10 at 1:37am by AbbieB	13	480
Thumb sucking starting at 5 1/2?? What gives? started by Mama_2_Boy (5/28/10 at 7:18pm)	My 3 year old started sucking her thumb out of the blue a few... 6/3/10 at 11:36pm by jgale	7	530
Can your 9 year old...? (Self care questions) started by LynnS6 (5/31/10 at 8:19pm) 1 2 3	My eight year old son can do all of them except tie his... 6/3/10 at 7:38pm by NightOwlwitho...	43	1,590
If you have a swingset, do your kids use it? started by NicaG (6/3/10 at 12:33am) 1 2	Yes! I find that that cheaper the set, the more they use it. ... 6/3/10 at 3:14pm by daytripper75	20	861
Looking for a Playset started by jenmn (6/2/10 at 8:14pm)	I've been considering this... 6/3/10 at 12:25am by NicaG	1	195
It's ok to cry... started by IntrovertExtrovert (6/2/10 at 1:43pm)	I agree that 4 year olds don't have to keep their emotions... 6/2/10 at 9:03pm by ecoteat	4	374
Dry at night started by Bellabaz (6/1/10 at 9:47am)	If she's not just going in the diaper out of convenience... 6/2/10 at 8:09pm by LynnS6	11	469
Help me plan my kids' bday party(s)! started by Hokulele (6/1/10 at 10:49am)	Some non commercial theme ideas; dot's/polka dots, letters,... 6/2/10 at 6:13pm by Klynne	7	355
What's the best way to stay organized ? started by MommytoB (5/29/10 at 6:38pm)	I do the whole 'you can watch tv AFTER the room is picked up'... 6/2/10 at 3:40pm by spirit4ever	10	488
When should a child be expected started by minkin03 (5/29/10 at 10:07am) 1 2 3	I don't know when a child should know these things. I think... 6/1/10 at 6:32pm by sunnysandiegan	44	1,423
How to avoid bee stings? started by Hokulele (6/1/10 at 11:44am)	Yeah, there's obviously a bee's nest in the vincinity. 5... 6/1/10 at 1:16pm by laohaire	3	259
UTI or normal for a four year old boy? started by jrose_lee (5/30/10 at 9:40pm)	i have found that my 4 yo has lots of accidents and an... 6/1/10 at 1:13pm by mizzoh	3	599
5 year old peeing a lot at night started by sbrinton (5/28/10 at 4:36am)	My 5 yo DS still pees at night, too - I just put him in a... 5/31/10 at 11:37pm by Drummer's Wife	8	978
Gift opening at a Chuck E. Cheese party? started by limabean (5/30/10 at 1:05pm)	I've never seen a child open a gift at a party venue. At home... 5/31/10 at 11:17pm by karemore	15	568
How to help my son be more organized and careful? started by tnmom66 (5/25/10 at 12:27am)	I wonder if you might get some more responses on the... 5/31/10 at 9:58pm by mom2ponygirl	16	781
Behavior Issues Related to Digestion? Blood Sugar? Help! started by homeinpdx (5/24/10 at 2:16am)	I'm subscribing as well. We're finding that 4.5 year old ds... 5/31/10 at 9:29pm by morgand	4	442
Separation anxiety in 4.5yo? started by wookie (5/27/10 at 9:40pm)	sounds familiar here too...NAK 5/31/10 at 6:47pm by jillmamma	6	345
Dealing with other parents started by bunnybartlett (5/27/10 at 11:55pm)	Look you definitely need to have your boundaries. I hope... 5/31/10 at 8:37am by pigpokey	18	961
Gaming can make a better world started by WuWei (5/29/10 at 10:07am)	very interesting. 5/30/10 at 8:37pm by elvispupy	3	355
Making hiking fun for 7 & 5 year old started by greeny (5/27/10 at 10:48am) 1 2	If you encourage collecting things, make sure you check the... 5/30/10 at 8:14pm by TanyaS	24	932
Helping "big" kids stay positive around negative adult sports behavior... started by wildmonkeys (5/30/10 at 2:58pm)	. 5/30/10 at 2:58pm by wildmonkeys	0	217
5yo wont eat! started by Mamato3wild ponnie (5/27/10 at 12:42pm)	Smoothies....i wish i could get him to drink a smoothie...I'd... 5/29/10 at 1:56am by Mamato3wild...	3	275
Violent sleeper! Is this normal?? (X-posted in nighttime parenting) started by Cascadian (5/29/10 at 1:47am)	My 5yo sleeps on a twin mattress on our floor wedged between... 5/29/10 at 1:53am by Mamato3wild...	1	312
Where to find Nap mats for Pre K/Daycare? started by mommyin2008 (5/4/10 at 3:47pm)	JC Penny and Target have some that have a blanket and pillow... 5/29/10 at 1:32am by kimmypoo	6	978
I'm at my wit's end with my 3 year old started by Boot (5/26/10 at 8:18pm)	Thanks for the replies. It helps just to know I'm not the... 5/29/10 at 12:07am by Boot	8	668
3yo and anxiety behaviors started by srs (5/27/10 at 5:55pm)	Thanks, both replies are extremely helpful. Thinking about it... 5/28/10 at 6:22pm by srs	3	306
Little Girl BIG emotions started by thebigfam (5/28/10 at 10:12am)	Have you read "Raising an Emotionally Intelligent Child" or... 5/28/10 at 5:33pm by St. Margaret	2	268
Is this an AGE thing or a PERSONALITY thing? (constant negativity) started by peaceful_mama (5/26/10 at 12:01am)	Quote: Originally Posted by peaceful_mama That's the thing... 5/28/10 at 10:14am by sapphire_chan	11	506
shaving legs age? started by neetling (5/25/10 at 12:50am)	I think I was probably 11 or 12. I know I was shaving by the... 5/27/10 at 9:35pm by MisaGoat	13	659
Favorite iTouch games? started by LuckyMommaToo (5/26/10 at 6:36pm)	Ohhh, I'm excited...I just ordered an itouch and it should be... 5/27/10 at 9:11pm by KMK_Mama	2	321
2 issues w/ 3 yr old started by sarahr (5/26/10 at 4:19pm)	We'll give the juice a try. She goes to bed just after... 5/27/10 at 6:05pm by sarahr	5	319
How do I find a daycare/preschool program? started by simplygreen (5/13/10 at 4:24pm)	My kids did mother's day out/preschool at a church. That... 5/27/10 at 4:43pm by indie	10	456
Tips for LONG flight with HIGH ENERGY 4.5 year old started by EVC (5/25/10 at 12:12pm)	Quote: I've had no problems wandering up and down isles... 5/27/10 at 3:42pm by LuckyMommaToo	18	604
How to handle potty training regression? started by Pumpkin_Pie (5/26/10 at 11:12pm)	He did have a little constipation for a few days when he... 5/27/10 at 8:08am by Pumpkin_Pie	2	312
5yo DD acting resentful toward cousin started by Alison's Mom (5/27/10 at 2:11am)	My DD is 5 1/2 and for the past couple of years, has gotten... 5/27/10 at 2:11am by Alison's Mom	0	209
4 yr old has fear of different bathrooms started by littleveggiemom (5/27/10 at 1:48am)	My dd went through this after a toilet at the mall flushed... 5/27/10 at 1:57am by One_Girl	1	202
does your five year old have a friend? started by jackson'smama (5/26/10 at 9:41pm)	DD is 6, she has two kids that she hangs out with in school... 5/27/10 at 1:54am by Gal	9	408
Book about body parts for 4 year old? started by Qbear'smama (5/26/10 at 5:20pm)	It's Not the Stork has great (cartoon) pictures of naked kid... 5/26/10 at 5:23pm by Thalia the Muse	1	273
Car Organizers For Kids started by lucyem (5/24/10 at 10:27am)	If your kids are reaching to the floor, or even to the seat... 5/26/10 at 2:59pm by lucyem	5	526
Looking for support/suggestions about video games started by swampangel (5/22/10 at 12:34am) 1 2	We have video games and it hasn't been a problem in our... 5/26/10 at 12:19pm by mamazee	23	1,027
MIL Rant about body image started by Fyrestorm (5/23/10 at 1:23pm)	Quote: This is it exactly if that is the image you want to... 5/26/10 at 12:10pm by serenbat	14	887
6 yr old DD seems to not have feelings..! started by lunamay (5/26/10 at 2:47am)	A couple of thoughts: The book "The 5 Love Languages of... 5/26/10 at 4:07am by LynnS6	2	373
What's your rules? (re playdates and movies) started by peaceful_mama (5/25/10 at 3:19pm)	Um, I definitely would NOT let my pre-kindy child see Avatar.... 5/26/10 at 2:01am by emaye_to_2	17	516
Does anyone worry about their kids choking on Legos? started by taubel (5/24/10 at 12:47pm)	My almost three year old began playing with Legos before he... 5/25/10 at 10:36pm by boheime	3	319
4 year old will NOT eat. Anything. started by YeeHa (5/20/10 at 11:09am) 1 2	My son has an eating issue. He's been in and out of Feeding... 5/25/10 at 7:14pm by DaughterOfKali	25	1,651
Ballet for boys started by limabean (5/24/10 at 1:06pm)	Good luck, Mama. DS is in the rural dance school nearby. The... 5/25/10 at 5:13pm by Past_VNE	15	548
How do you "air out" your camping gear? started by taubel (5/24/10 at 1:58pm)	I don't like musty smells and I'm a little paranoid about... 5/25/10 at 3:14pm by ollyoxenfree	5	361
Help me empower my dd! started by Ornery (5/19/10 at 3:34pm)	I dunno....teach her to do things and then let her do them?... 5/25/10 at 2:34pm by claras_mom	3	320
For those who let their child self-"potty-learn"... started by jenfl (5/22/10 at 8:50pm)	The day after he turned 3 .. he said he wanted to use the... 5/25/10 at 9:54am by mistymama	19	738