Posts by Buzzbuzz

What happens when you separate them?  In other words, have you had your DP take one child out while you do a playdate with the other and a friend?  How much separate time do they get over the course of the...

Note the words "an accusation" of abuse. 

What I'm baffled by is why your DP would be willing to risk this situation.  An accusation of sexual abuse would be devastating for him (and for you too).   In this kind of situation I think a stepparent must act to be...

"yet, even steiner himself used the word "demon" in describing some children born without an "I", knowing it would be unpopular."   One of the many reasons that I feel anyone who recommends Waldorf for special needs children...

TCMoulton -- I feel that you are being unhelpful.  The OP has shown far, far more patience with the situation than I would -- my child would be out of the school at this point.  I experienced a toxic classroom for several...

I'm going to have to take a slightly different view from the other posters here.   From your post, it does not appear that the teacher has a concrete way forward on addressing the outstanding issues.    In...

Part of effective communication is understanding how your speech and behavior is received by the other party.   Empathy is also part of effective communication.   I wouldn't push criticism of specific incidents per...

Do you have a Costco membership (or know someone who does)?    I have found that the 8 lb pork loins at Costco are some of the most affordable ways to include a main meat course.  We are a family of 4 (2 adults, 2...

Please.  Johnson and Daviss again, really?  That study, funded by a midwifery advocacy group, has been effectively critiqued for not comparing apples to apples with regard to home and hospital birth.   In any event,...

Oh, and on that link of questions -- the claimed relationship between diet and pre-e is not scientifically supported.