Posts by Ruth

Quote: AveryLostMommy: i have been to the counselor once. i haven't been back. she told me during my visit that it was not my fault i am just young .. young? so had i been older it wouldn't have happened? i know she...

Quote: Originally Posted by thyra I sincerely hope that the camp director was being sarcastic when she said this!!!! (the part about counselors love when kids don't have medication - I always hated...

Quote: Originally Posted by Daphneduck I think that you can reassure your daughter that most people would miss their child. And maybe explain to her that lack of worry does not mean lack of love. I think she...

Quote: Originally Posted by churndash Whether we agree or disagree with the policy or the reasoning behind it is moot. OP, it's wonderful that you are going to work through your anxiety about this and let your daughter...

dear everybody, i am Ruth's daughter Maya. I am really looking forward to camping, but i think my mom has the right 2 worry about me. i also think that it is sad when a mom does not worry or miss their kid. and i will miss her, i will...

Quote: Originally Posted by Sanveann I believe the OP said it was in Parents magazine, not Parenting. (Parenting is the one that has Dr. Sears on staff, isn't it?) I like Dr. Sears, didn't know he was related...

Quote: Originally Posted by choli While I understand wanting her to be safe every day, I think it's pretty unrealistic to expect anyone anywhere to be happy everyday. Life is not like that. You are right. It...

Thank you everybody for all your help. You have given me lots to think about! Ruth

I hate Parenting Magazine. I throw it away whenever I see it in a stack of magazines. Many years ago, I nursed a five-day-old foster baby who was with us for only 10 days.

Quote: Originally Posted by Eavesdrop The camp I worked as a counselor at didn't allow phone calls for the 1st three days. The reason the parents were given: the no-phone-calls rule fosters independence and helps the...