Posts by mom at home

I'll be unschooling my almost 9 yr old. She's been in school until the end of last school year. She's never fit the school environment, but she's always wanted to go. I've always offered to hs her (unschool), but until this year she...

Quote: Originally Posted by papabliss If the computer was banned from the bathroom, she would loose out on her online time as well Hmm, why do I doubt that, unless she takes it in the tub!!

My dh sits and has since we've been together (15 yrs). I love the fact that he does. Makes much less of a mess and a sweeter smelling bathroom. Good for you! I bet your dw is happy.

Quote: Originally Posted by chel I went on about nasty bathrooms and dear mom said that the breast in public might excit teenage boys. I personally think most teenage boys would be more embarrassed, let alone turned...

I can't say much more to add to the wealth of replies. I do want to add that we have some friends who have 3 teenaged girls -13, 15, and 18 - who are the most well adjusted, high excelling, and just generally great kids who have been...

I don't feel like they are that contagious based on a couple experiences. My dd got them at age 4. We had just gotten home from living overseas and I'm sure she got them at the preschool she was going to as they shared bike helmets,...

The first time we went with kids my oldest dd was 10 months. We go have gone every now and then since -they are 6 and 8. I think it depends on what the water is like. If there was any chance the canoe could overturn, I would want my...

4 is still pretty young for those sounds. They are the latest to come in. My oldest dd had problems with r , th, and s for a long time. When she was 6 I took her to a speech therapist who worked with her for just a short time as we...

That's a pretty individual question depending on your philosophy about well baby care. My oldest hasn't been since I stopped her vaxes at 1 yr and my youngest has been only twice at 6 months and a year, but no vaxes for her. They are...

In our house it's my 8 yr old dd. She usually heads to the bathroom with several books in hand and is in there for at least a half hour, often longer. Both of our bathrooms usually have several of her books in there laying face down...