Posts by Spring Lily

All of my kids started choosing their own clothes by the time they were a year old. Maybe earlier. I'd hold up two outfits and let them pick. By age 3, all my kids are expected to pick out their own clothes for school the next day and...

I've just got to stop in and say I'm so glad to read this thread! I refuse to allow my son to join the BSA, for all the reasons listed above. He's only 3, but I am already firm on this. I can't be part of or give my money to an...

Quote:Originally Posted by samanthasmom  my dd came home today and said she was pulled from music with the rest of the half day kids and had to do math instead.   i also found out the other k teacher who has a mix of half...

I agree with whatsnextmom. It sounds like you're upset that your child isn't able to participate in everything, but she's not there as long as the other kids. If she's in a full-day program and is only there half-day, it is...

I think I'd still do the same thing, for the same reasons. If the friend wants to just play with R, why shouldn't those two have that opportunity without D having to come too?

My 2 yr old son has been having major trouble over the past year learning to calm himself down when he gets upset. I started taking him to his room and lying down with him on his bed, cuddling and just hugging him for a long time. I'd...

Quote:Originally Posted by MissLotus  What I love is that in every article or book about narcissists, there is never any real advice (that I've found), other than stay away from them.  They explain at great length how to...

Parenting comes naturally to some people--meaning the nurturing, present, empathetic part of it. You can have all that instinct, but still not fully understand things about discipline or how best to teach your children certain things. ...

My twins have started preschool too and I'm preparing for this scenario. If one child gets to go to a playdate, then it would make sense that the other one gets to either have a friend over too or have some fun mommy time. Really,...

DeChRi, it really could go either way. An ultrasound at 4wks is pointless because no one can see anything that early, so put that one out of your mind. The heartbeat usually starts around 6w2d or 6w3d, so not finding a heartbeat on...