Posts by Isabeau

Hello, I have an 11 yr old son and 7 yr old daughter and really want to do some camping with them and other families. Are there any groups that exist (ie "meetups" or other) that I can join? I have some friends who camp but it always...

Hi there, there seems to be absolutely nothing offensive in what you've written and I can't say that I have any helpful insights as to why your supervisor is reacting to this. If anything, the rules appear very helpful in that they...

Hello, My son is nearly 6 years old and still wears a diaper at night. One doctor and websites I've visited indicate that until a boy is 7, wetting the bed at night is "normal". He's now at an age where he tells me how much...

I have a daughter who is just over 2 years of age. She regularly scratches her brother in the face. It started when she was about 1 year old. Sometimes, it is because she wants a toy he's playing with (of course, she frequently wants...

Yes, my daughter (now 25 mo) did this for the longest time. Yes, she finally stopped (but still occassionally does this when she's pissed off and tired). When she was old enough and we knew she understood, we eventually started taking...

Hello, I have a 25 mo. old daughter who scratches her brother regularly when she's annoyed (ie, if he is playing with a toy she wants to play with - which is just about any toy he picks up). I'm at my wits end with what to do. I have...

Hello, My daughter turned two at the end of January. I am wanting to wean her (overall, yes, but still feeling some sadness around doing so) and am not sure how to go about it. I've started talking to her about it but in practice, I've...

Hello, I am looking for book suggestions on how to help children learn about money. I am not exactly what I want my children to learn about money yet (money/value/appreciation/spending), but am looking for some authors/titles. I am...

Hi, I have a 3 1/4 yrs old son and am expecting a second child in early Feb. My spouse and I started co-sleeping with our son very late - about 6 months ago. For the most part, we love having him with us. Here is where I need advice....

Hi, I have a 3 1/4 yrs old son and am expecting a second child in early Feb. My spouse and I started co-sleeping with our son very late - about 6 months ago. For the most part, we love having him with us. I miss the intimacy of being...