Posts by Super~Single~Mama

Hugs. I'm sorry this has been so hard. It will get better - at least I hope so. I do think that the family could benefit from family counseling, these things are hard to deal with, and getting professional help might lessen the strain on...

Quote: Originally Posted by nukuspot  I can't say what different decisions I would make if we lived in an age where polio or smallpox was rampant. I can only make my decisions based on the here and now. Honestly I never...

Quote: Originally Posted by MeepyCat    I refuse to tell kids that they have to hug and kiss anyone.  If someone asks for a hug and the kid says no, I say "okay", and we move on.  The less fuss made...

Quote: Originally Posted by Mirzam  Quote: Originally Posted by Rrrrrachel  If I had your medical history I may not have vaxxer, either, nuku. That being said, part of why you have the privilege...

Quote: Originally Posted by BeckyBird  Quote: Originally Posted by Super~Single~Mama    I find that interesting Bokonon. I don't know too many children who are "unhealthy"...

Quote: Originally Posted by Taximom5  Quote: Originally Posted by Super~Single~Mama    I find that interesting Bokonon. I don't know too many children who are "unhealthy" and...

Quote: Originally Posted by Lazurii  If it's ethical to donate my genetic material and it's ethical to offer my body as an incubator, why is it not okay to offer the two together? Because children, babies,...

Quote: Originally Posted by erigeron  Quote: Originally Posted by Lazurii  If it's ethical to donate my genetic material and it's ethical to offer my body as an incubator, why is it not...

Quote: Originally Posted by erigeron  Quote: Originally Posted by Bokonon    It's that among kids I know that are grade-school age, most have some kind of chronic health issue or...

It is developmental, but it should be addressed. Not in a punishing way, but a teaching way. Whenever my ds does this I put on a very sad face and say, "ds, you hurt my feelings, can I have a hug and a kiss to make it...