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Originally Posted by CalBearMama
My sweet 4-year-old DS2 nurses every night at bedtime and every morning (assuming I'm home at those times). He loves it and shows no sign of giving up either nursing...
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Originally Posted by limabean
It doesn't bother me at all.
The environmental argument is just silly. I know plenty of families with 1 or 2 kids who have a FAR bigger negative impact on the environment than...
Come here and vent! I so understand what you are going through.
Don't worry about solids! If she's growing well and is active, she probably doesn't need THAT much solids.
Go out. It might sound more tiring,...
If anyone is interested in French magazines, I recommend Minimag (http://www.librairieducentre.com/Products.aspx?collection=MINIMAG+-+MAGAZINE+DES+4-7+ANS) for both boys and girls. It has a bit of science, a bit of fun facts and...
Kids should be able to approach strangers (and know what strangers to approach) in order to ask for help if they need it. The chance that that particular stranger is a pervert looking for a prey are very, very, extremely slim. I've...
Applying on line usually doesn't work, unless you are extremely qualified for the position. I use the internet just to research companies in my field and see who is hiring and then I call or go directly to the companies I'm interested...
Personally, I think it's a great idea and I currently muster my courage to let my 8 y/o (will be 8 1/2 in September) stay home by himself for 1/2h after school, until I get home from work. I think it would be a great confidence-booster...
My ds does this and it used to drive me crazy. Then I realized that I am disrespectful and condescending as well when I ask him: Tell your dad XYZ. I mean, I would feel the same if someone asked me: tell X what we did today... I would...
I don't think it's laziness, I think it's instinct. Nursing can very well satisfy need for attention and especially comfort. I didn't wean my kids as toddlers because nursing was an amazing cure for temper tantrums.
If nursing is not...
