Posts by beru

Quote: Originally Posted by Islay  FF, perhaps you thought it was more important when puberty began because that's when an erection can trigger ejaculation, unlike pre-puberty when boys' penesis simply grow hard and...

Hi OP, Welcome.   Did you know that the average age of retraction is 10 years old? Also, it is not unusual in childhood for a foreskin that was previously retractable to become unretractable. Foreskins are not "needed" until...

Quote: Originally Posted by bon jody  i have been given advice to sue on behalf of my son but i don't know if i have the strength to do that.  I will go to court for sole legal custody and the hospitals child...

Quote: Originally Posted by Dave2GA  I always recommend Linda Madaras' book "The What's Happening to My Body? Book for Boys (3rd Ed.)."  The third ed. deals in detail with the intact penis, progressive...

Quote: Originally Posted by Geofizz  Yes, the EXPLORE test can be used for the achievement part of the IAS. You will still need a proper IQ. Cogat can be used as supplemental information, but IAS requires an individually...

Quote: Originally Posted by beru  Should I have them do the IAS? Maybe the test scores will give me a definite yes or no? Or perhaps they will choose to instigate it themselves if he scores at the 99%ile.  I...

I had my son tested in kindergarten. He had a wonderful teacher who suggested it and was interested in the results. She also advocated for him to get more services when she received those results. But the administration would not...

I worked until labor for both kids and preferred it that way. However, I worked reduced hours from about 1 week before my due date until they were born, 11 days and 12 days late. When my first child was born, I really think I would...

The other thing is what is the ratio of providers to children that you are allowed to have. Are you maxing out? I have never been a child care provider but as a parent I was always wary of the providers who took the maximum allowed by...

hakuna, I just got an update for this thread in my email and it struck me - what an odd title for a post. Then, I followed the link and found you were expressing the same sentiment, essentially.   I would regret NOT...