After school, ds plays with 2 other boys. One of the boys has been antagonizing my son by barking in his ear. I gather this is a territorial way of acting, esp. if there are more than 2 boys playing.... every day ds tries so hard to be part of the group and he is near tears after being barked at...

Dear All My Views About Mothering! Mother Role ! ============= Mothers, value as a role model & custodian is unquestionable. So, what role should moms play in relation to bring up their child, Have they

Who's tried it and what do you think of it? Is it something you can learn to do effectively on your own or do you recommend taking a 'workshop.' (eg: http://www.imaginationsigners.com/index.htm) TIA.

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Last night she was sitting in my lap facing me and I had a book on my chest reading it to her. She grabbed the book at smacked me in the cheek with the corner of it. I said "Oww!!!" and grabbed the side of my face and said "you don't hit". The look on her face was one of devastation. She was so...

Does anyone have a recommendation that would explain to a toddler what dreams are? I've been telling my DD that they're not real, and its like a movie you see when you're sleeping, only often you're in it...And that nothing you see in your dreams can really hurt you, but its normal to be scared,...

Hi! I've posted a few times, but mostly lurk and receive some great advice! So, here's my question: I have 7 1/2 mo B/G twins that will soon be transferring out of their carseat carriers to the next level. After going through this with my almost 3yo, I want to get one carseat that will last as...

HEAD IN THE CLOUDS A film review by Steve Rhodes Copyright 2004 Steve Rhodes RATING (0 TO ****): * 1/2 John Duigan's HEAD IN THE CLOUDS is a pretty period picture that's deadly dull. A long, rambling melodrama that never amounts to anything, it is

has anyone had this dilemma - I am currently surrounded by new pregnancies and new parents - our youngest is almost 3 and I find myself wanting another baby - the problem is that my husband doesn't. On the other side though, I am really enjoying getting my independance back and feel its too late...

SKY CAPTAIN AND THE WORLD OF TOMORROW A film review by Steve Rhodes Copyright 2004 Steve Rhodes RATING (0 TO ****): ** Watching the visually imaginative SKY CAPTAIN AND THE WORLD OF TOMORROW, your initial wows will quickly turn into yawns. Its comic-like story is a

VANITY FAIR A film review by Steve Rhodes Copyright 2004 Steve Rhodes RATING (0 TO ****): **** "I like Miss Sharp," one of the characters remarks, commenting on her likable spunk. "Caesar liked Brutus, and look what it got him," reminds

WIMBLEDON A film review by Steve Rhodes Copyright 2004 Steve Rhodes RATING (0 TO ****): *** WIMBLEDON is a light-weight but likable romantic sports comedy starring A BEAUTIFUL MIND's Paul Bettany and SPIDER-MAN's Kirsten Dunst, whose

Homeschool is best for any kids with ADHD. I know from experience. The following pages shows some of my experience. http://providential-plan.com/homeschool.html K.C. http://www.providential-plan.com

http://www.citizensforparentalrights.org/ Michigan-based. Other groups in existence throughout the US. Do you believe that child protective services is totally benign? Did you know that in Washington state, KIN are frequently disallowed to foster? Also http://www.familyrightsassociation.com ...

With all the threads about weightloss floating around on mkb, I thought I'd ask. We are planning to get a bowflex so I thought I'd look around ask for opinions. Here most of the year is warm enough for a walk/run outside and I don't really like treadmills. We both like bowflex or some such weights...

I am 50 years old and I have 3 grown children. I have always told my kids that when they have children, not to expect grandma to offer free babysitting as I have "done my time" I have one granddaughter who is 9. She stays over night about 4 times a year, that is enough for me as I find it hard...

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My ds is 3yo. 2T pants usuall fit him pretty good around the waist, but are too short. 3T are long enough, but are way to big around the waist. He's tall and skinny. Any suggestions on where to find pants. I'm not much of a seamstress and don't have the time to take in all his clothes, but I will...

Hi everyone! The thread about lice is really scaring me, and I hope to avoid having to deal with it if at all possible. My daughter, who started at a brand new school this week, has waist length, *thick* curly hair that I wouldn't want to cut (and she wouldn't want me to either), but now...

Those of you with toddlers in day care- do you (still?) get a daily sheet? If so, what is on it? (If anyone has theirs scanned in, please send it to me, or send me a URL!) My day care provider recently shortened the one I get to a paragraph about what the class did and whether my son ate...