Posts by marsupial-mom

How do people afford preschool? The same way they afford college or private school: they prioritize, budget, save, or they get scholarships/subsidies. That's how.

Quote:Originally Posted by sassyfirechick Are you freaking kidding me? $500 for a carseat? I'm sorry, all this talk about "my super deluxe wonderseat" this and "my fantastic turbo 3.0 model x" that is just rediculous. It's like...

Don't say anything. There's no easy way to communicate this idea and even if you could most people won't care/understand/accept your wishes. I think the best way to handle it is just don't open the gifts at/during the party. That way...

For me it would be more about chemicals than how dramatic the look. In general, those crazy colors are usually safer than anything with bleach. So highlights can be more dangerous than a green Mohawk.

No the Mighty Tite doesn't make me lose confidence in my carseat. In fact I think the Mighty Tite was born from a true need (people without enough strength to get a seatbelt or latch tight) and is probably only damaging to seatbelts when...

Well we don't allow toy guns. Toy swords were a compromise. Our son had a year with mandatory visitation at another home where they played with toy guns a lot, so he developed a desire to play that way too. We have gently steered him...

I'm against homework but if my kid has it he has to do it. I agree about you answering the door. Don't allow interruptions from friends. Breaks are good but you only need ten minutes break for each hour. Maybe a little playtime after...

Quote: Originally Posted by mammal_mama  marsupial-mom -- I really like the idea of helping dd get involved with animal rights groups! Great!   Here is a great resource for finding people who eat...

I embrace technology that makes my life easier and has been proven safe. So yes, I use a microwave when cooking food for any age.   Check out this video about cooking methods and how well they destroy or preserve nutrients:...

I'm tall but my mother-in-law is not and I was thinking about this the last time she came to visit. The way she sits in a car when she drives puts her at risk of harm from the airbag. You're supposed to stay 10 inches away from the...