Posts by oldcrunchymom

Put all the clothes in the closet and ditch the dresser if at all possible.  Put the stuffed animals in one of those ceiling nets.  Use the space under the bunk bed to store stuff in the flat bins.  If you can, run...

We are in Mass too and I'm here to tell you that you're overthinking the whole logging of hours thing.  I always write on our homeschooling ed plan something to the effect of "We homeschool year round [this is true] and thus the...

My kids are teenagers and have never been to school, so that's where my perspective is coming from.  In general, I haven't limited screen time for my kids, but when I feel like they're grouchy from too much TV or computer time, I...

Quote: Originally Posted by earthmama369  Is this new or has this been his approach toward food since the beginning? Did it come on slowly or hit hard and fast?   A sudden change would argue for a...

I would say if he's overweight he's taking in enough calories, but maybe some vital nutrient is missing?  If he's hoarding food that does sound like there may be an emotional/mental problem instead of or perhaps in addition to a...

This cookbook is also EXCELLENT:   http://www.amazon.com/Classic-1000-Indian-Recipes/dp/0572028075/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1311475211&sr=8-2

My kids are teenagers and I didn't give them juice when they were little.  As a result, they now reach for water when they're thirsty, and consider juice a "snack."  Sometimes my son (15) goes on an OJ binge and drinks half...

I just wanted to update this.  It was indeed the chicken pox.  My 15 yo son got it as well after my daughter did.  They both had pretty mild cases, but maybe that's not surprising since I apparently had CP as a child and...

My kids are teens and they were still children at age 9.  I think you get a clearer view looking back, though.  That little bit of sass your 9 year old gives you or the cute crush she has on a young pop star is childlike in...

Your diet looks fine.  I don't see anything major wrong with it unless you're sensitive/allergic to some aspect of it (like gluten).    I worked for a sleep doctor for a while and for most people drugs (including...