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Quote: Originally Posted by MusicianDad My children haven't disappointed me, and I doubt they could. I may dislike their actions at times, but they as people are not a disappointment. I am very careful about...

I'm very happy to see this thread! I just got myself three smudge sticks of yerba santa to restore some harmony in the house, but I never really done this before. I follow my own instincts in these matters, but would love some...

what do you do? How do you cope? I know it can happen at any age, but probably harder to handle with an older child, as you feel like your values should be there by now, and it's as if you failed to teach them kindness? I am not...

Quote: Originally Posted by nmbutts This is my first year doing a treasure map and it was looking GREAT for awhile. I was so close to getting exactly what I mapped, down to the last detail. It seemed almost surreal. ...

I believe last time someone was actually executed that way was two years ago. I will look into the movie, thank you.

I don't think it's a big deal when it's an isolated incident Kids do weird stuff. I would only be concerned if there was something else going on, yk? My sister is healthy and well-adjusted as can be, and was a no-trouble kind of kid...

Funny thread. DSD admits that when she talks to her little siblings at her mom's house, she uses her dad's words on them sometimes. heh

Rejoiceinlife, I just wanted to say I understand that it can be uncomfortable when you ask for an honest opinion expecting people to side with you, and come to find out that majority doesn't see the situation your way. I see that you...

Quote: Originally Posted by Storm Bride I see this a lot, actually (not really pointing fingers at you velochic, as you certainly could be right). People are constantly saying stuff about "so-and-so showed up at...

Quote: Originally Posted by Storm Bride No. They claimed to have quarantined healthy children if there was a reasonable suspicion that exposure of a communicable disease had occurred. If they were really doing that,...