Posts by momofsage

I am going to be out of the country for two weeks at the end of July (leaving July 14). My dd just turned 3 in May. She will remain at home with her dad while I'm gone; I work full-time and he is a stay-at-home dad. She is bonded...

Does anyone have any suggestions of favorite books in which girls are the protagonists or at the center of the action?

Spirulina fans--tell me more! Why do you like it?

We've been using soy protein, but I'm getting wary of soy--and I can no longer find a powder locally that is non-GMO. So: What would folks recommend? If you do use soy protein powder, can you recommend a good online source to get it...

Just wanted to thank everyone for these great and creative ideas!

Some friends of mine will be having babe #2 in June (their first child will be about 3). Any suggestions for baby gifts? They've been there and done that, so what will they need/appreciate this time around? Thanks.

Great thread. I am in the loving Sandra Boynton camp. And while Cat in the Hat creeps me out, we always talk at the end about how, YES, they should tell their mom! Folks have mentioned not liking poorly written books. I don't...

My dd loves Sesame Street on Youtube, as well as the Muppet Show. You've GOT to show her "Mahnahmahna." You'll both feel better for having done so! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YevYBsShxNs (try pasting this in if the...

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My dd had these too, for a while. I read (I think in the Sears Sleep Book) that while trying to touch/comfort them makes things worse, it is helpful to turn on the light and speak very softly and soothingly to them (like "Mommy...