Posts by Bokonon

Quote: Originally Posted by WendyAdams    Fear of vaccination is an unreasonable fear that does not align with the facts.  The risk of adverse reaction to vaccination is miniscule in comparison to the...

Quote: Originally Posted by Rrrrrachel  The vaccine protects somewhere between 7 in 10 and 9 in 10 people, depending on age and which vaccine we're talking about. That does fade year to year after the vaccine is...

I am so, so sorry for your loss.  I can't even imagine.  

Quote: Originally Posted by blessedwithboys  I've gotten made at my kids, I've even let myself go so far as smacking a butt before I caught myself.  Kids can really try your patience!  Throwing a child into...

Most preschools are more about learning the social and school norms and getting used to a structured environment away from parents than they are about academics.   My daughter is likely gifted (not profoundly, but she is...

Many boys don't potty train until closer to 3.5-4 years old.  I would just let it go for a few more months - he may regress once the new baby is born anyway.  IME it's easier to have a toddler in diapers than take them to the...

My husband and I enjoy watching professional and college football and watch games regularly, so our kids do as well.  They don't have any trouble understanding that athletes do different things physically than we do, just as when...

I think if someone is determined like that shooter was, no safety procedures will be adequate enough.  At my child's school, hundreds of kids come out the front gate to meet their parents at the end of the day.  If someone...

I would strongly suggest you ask the mods to move this thread to the California tribe area, unless you want to engage in a debate of pros vs. cons of pox parties.  :)

Quote: Originally Posted by kathymuggle    And we wonder why there are so many bullies in schools these days.  When parents act like that, it shouldn't be surprising.