Posts by seashells

Quote: Originally Posted by amber3902  Mosaic – you are right this is hard for me because the only weight issues I’ve struggled with is trying to keep the weight on.  I’ve actually had to drink weight gain in the...

Quote: Originally Posted by sahmmie  Seashells,   I'm so glad I opened this thread and saw your post. I've been trying to go wheat/gluten free with my 3 children for a few weeks now but it's been hard...

I think the next step for the OP is to define exactly what her goals are.   I don't think it's exceedingly crazy that someone might not want to just up and let her daughter's boyfriend move in.   And it's not exactly...

Quote: Originally Posted by SympatheticDad  (I also think that "DD", in the context of a 6 year old at a birth, should stand for "Dear Disease-vector", but I'm a pessimist, and it's not my decision.)   You REALLY...

I don't think you will see much or any improvement with just a reduction, but do whatever you need to do. If doing it slowly is how you can manage it, so be it - but do not expect to see significant (or maybe any) results from a slow...

My thought was to use the computer to design a framework for the schedule, and then have HIM draw whatever pictures he wanted in the correct spaces. So you would point to this space and say "this is the breakfast space - what should go...

I got a bill in the mail for a pediatrician's visit.   The items are:   Well Child Ages 5-11 Visual Acuity Screening Evoked Otoacoustic Emissions   We definitely had a well child visit, no contest...

You might have a look at the book "Boundaries."   Absolutely, you need to draw boundaries and ensure that you are treated with basic respect. Your DIL does not have to like you, but she may not treat you...

I think your solution would be a receptacle with holes in the side. Depending on how much rags you pile up between washings, either a wastebasket (like the metal mesh ones) or a small laundry basket.   The holes help prevent...

Though I come from a different experience of having thrived in high school (but not elementary or middle), I totally agree with every point StormBride made.