I almost fell down while caring my three month old because DD (2.5) left her toys in the doorway. Granted, it was partly my fault for not looking where I was going, but we've been butting heads for a couple of days now and I'm starting to really lose patience, kind of waiting for the straw to...

For old-timers on the misc.kids newsgroups...Dena Rollo passed away this last weekend. She was a regular poster from about 1992 to 1996. She died of leukemia. She is survived by her husband Michael, and her daughter, Isabel, age 13. -- Warm Regards, Claire...

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I'm installing cabinet locks and it seems that when im screwing in, the wood is splitting. Has anyone experienced this? Is there anyway around it? Thanks, Nickolas

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I lurked here and posted occasionally beginning in 1999 and also frequented some other AP email lists. I am trying to figure out if there are archives for some of the AP lists from that time (1998 - 2003). More specifically, I would love to know about the development of the babywearing and sling...

Hello everyone, I was surfing the net for some kids friendly sites and came across the following: http://www.kidsgen.com/facts/interludes.htm It would be nice if you can inform me about any kids facts that you come across.

Greetings, At my son's 11th birthday party last month, one of the activities seemed to go over especially well. I thought others might like to hear about it. (And, you might find the video itself amusing: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WnxNlIsCz10). The theme of the party was movie making and...

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Hi, Apart from sports and activities i feel kids can also get involved in awareness activities to save our environment.Is there anyone who can help me with a site where I can find information on planet friendly activities for kids? Please get back to me if you do. Regards Saptami

I am not late on my period but I am having abdominal cramps and a little bit of back aches about two and half weeks before my period is due. My appetite is pretty much gone, I'm not really hungry that much or that often like I used to be. I am tired all the time. Could I be pregnant? I don't...

hi - I recently had my second baby daughter and none of my friends/family seem to care even half as much as when my first was born two years ago. When my first was born. people couldn't race to see her fast enough and were very generous with cards/gifts. With my second however, no one is in a hurry...

Hi there. I have an issue with my in-home daycare that I thought some of you thoughtful people might be able to help with. I have a little boy who is 4.5 yo. During our manditory mat time, he always falls asleep. I, personally, beleive that he is chronically undeslept. But I could be wrong. Anyway,...

Hi Does anyone know where I can find some information on egg intolerence in babies? DS is 10 mnths and we are beginning to wonder if he has a problem with eggs. I have searched a little on the web but only seem to come up with mentions of eggs amongst info on lactose intolerence - which seems...

My three boys (10, 8 and 2 ½) all love milk and rarely drink water. When they come in from playing hard outside, there's nothing better to cool them down and quench their thirst as an ice cold glass of milk. They just have it in their heads that water doesn't work as well. When they have soccer...

I chaperoned a kindergarten field trip yesterday. Two classes, two teachers, six moms from our class, and however many parents from the other class. Our school buses have seat belts, three per seat. My son wears his every day (I absolutely trust him at this age that he is wearing his belt as he has...

My daughter (12 years old) has been a member of Disney's VMK (Virtual Magic Kingdom) for about six months and enjoys it immensely (personally, I don't get it, but I'm a parent). :-) A number of her school friends have characters in the game, and they chat, play games, hang out in their virtual...

While your children are at home, you may want to start giving them some extra duties around the house. Requiring children to do chores not only helps out parents, but it also teaches them important life skills. Take a look at this video where a mother doesn't call them chores but refers to them as...

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My 3-year-old daughter and I are in a wonderful playgroup that we've been attending since her birth. We've been meeting one weekday morning a week, plus having once-a-month "mom's night out" dinners. Most of the group is stay-at-home moms, with several of us working part time. For the past 3...