Posts by natesmamma

Thanks for your comments everybody. Just to clarify - DH and I are not at odds with each other. He's just a bit more lenient with some things than I am (gaming, mainly). We talked last night about setting parental controls on the...

Yes -Deprogramming is a good way to describe it. Thanks for your input. 13 is a tough age!!!

HMMMM It's tough! If I see him doing something that I think is inappropriate, I can't just let it go. Of course my DH and I have to be pretty much on the same page, but I'm going to be home with him all this summer and DH will be at work...

My husband doesn't set the same kind of limits I do. When it comes to video games and tv he's a lot more lenient. I have two main issues - one is that it's going to benefit my SS in the long run if he cuts down on the gaming and tv and...

Hello! My stepson, 13, is moving in with us permanently. I have a 3yr old and no experience with teenage boys. When living with his mom, he had free reign on the computer - no supervision. Was allowed to play video games all day on...

Motherarthdancer- I don't have any advice (yet) because I am in a similar situation. I have not yet taken my 3 yr old to the dentist (he turned 3 in Feb) but I can visibly see dark spots on his teeth and on one molar I can see where the...

Thanks everyone for your replies! It helps so much to know there are other moms out there who do things the same way I do. Sometimes I feel so alien with my inlaws. They are similar to some of your families - a tendency to just pawn the...

My son is 38 months and still co-sleeps and night nurses. He sleeps right next to me or in my arms and nurses periodically through the night. I must admit I did not anticipate that he would still be doing this at 3 yrs old, but I have...

My 37 month old son has visible cavities (or caries?) on his teeth. They are brown spots. I just noticed them a few weeks ago. He STILL night nurses. I don't know if this is a cause or not. We have been pretty good about brushing his...

I found them on Amazon.com! Quote: Originally Posted by PaytinandAvarysMom were do you buy the spry mints and or toothpaste? Thanks! I cant seem to find a place that I have heard of to buy it...