Posts by Polliwog

First of all, she is not the child's birth mother, feces, or even breast milk. She is the child's MOTHER. And no matter what the mother does that you don't like, or may not be socially acceptable, the child has the right to love her...

Our state adopted the Common Core this year but is continuing to use the same math curriculum (enVision Math.) So, I haven't really noticed much change. I do notice that my kindergartner is doing way more than my son did in kindergarten,...

I'm a former teacher (pre-k to third grade) and education specialist. My son ended up going to kindergarten for two years. Repeating was totally my decision and I don't regret it for a second. My son needed more time and differentiation,...

I disagree, Velveeta. I think this is the perfect forum forum for this conversation. There are many more variables involved when you are looking at feeding a foster child. Most of the time, you know little about the baby. Sometimes...

There are lots of foster families that are able to deal with the needs of children/teens with bigger issues. She may do well in a home with no other children. Or not. But I think it's worth a shot.

But the OP has no idea if a placement will come from home or from the hospital, and how long a baby is going to stay. Many babies can't tolerate having their food changed. My rule of thumb is to start with whichever formula WIC...

Quote:Originally Posted by pek64 Milk chocolate is about 40% dairy. http://www.aphrodite-chocolates.co.uk/how_chocolate_made.html How is she? Not necessarily. http://m.joyofbaking.com/ingredients/MilkChocolate.html. (I did have to...

Quote:Originally Posted by mamazee It's tricky to negotiate playgrounds. On one hand, when you're there with a very small child, the older children can look big and scary and like bullies, even if they're being good. On the other...

I would follow up with her local friends and make sure she's actually getting help and things are changing. From experience, I'm worried that she's only telling you what you want to hear.

My kids (ages 6 and 8) take melatonin several times a week. We buy the Trader Joe's one and they either take 1 or 2 (1/2 mg or 1 mg.) We've never had a problem with them being groggy or having nightmares at those low doses.