Posts by RoundAbout

We give bigger gifts at Easter because my son has his birthday around Christmas and we limit gifts then so the holidays aren't crazy. It's also nice to give some spring things.   He's getting: the Jan Brett Easter book, some...

I actually think walking away from a child who is hitting is a lot more of a natural consequence than time out. After all their friends aren't going to put them in time out if they act up and neither are most other adults, they're just...

I'm right with you and DS is almost 4. I don't like timeouts and "punishments" either so one of the things I just started is putting myself in time out, by which I mean I go to my room and close the door if he starts hitting,...

I would love some advice with a minor problem we're dealing with. My son is almost 4 years-old and has a very strong shame response for lack of a better phrase. If he knows he's done something "wrong" he tries to run away and...

I love this discussion. For the past 2 weeks we've been moving/vacationing/in-transition and living out of suitcases and in several different hotels. Here is what I packed: -Rainbow stacking toy -2 play silks -2 matchbox cars -toob...

I agree that watching Food, Inc and reading Fast Food Nation are great for motivation but its important to have practical alternatives. For me that meant loosening up a little at the grocery store. Right now I don't have a lot of...

Quote: Originally Posted by SundayCrepes Has anyone used Pimsleur with their kids? I've got the Spanish cds and am thinking of using them as we drive around town. I could learn spanish as well. Did it work for your...

Quote: Originally Posted by mama1803 As a white member of the middle class, I find this sentiment most insulting. I personally know many (of various races and socio-economic groups) who opted to serve in the military. ...

I am not much of a holiday decorator but I really love classic simple stuff. I love those strings of small white lights because you can use them for Christmas, an elegant party, etc. I also try to use natural stuff and things I already...

Quote: Originally Posted by Linda on the move agreed. What about a child's parent who is a minister for a religion that isn't yours? Should they be banned? I see military careers as so diverse that the idea of another...