No doubt many parents who hang out in this newsgroup are obese. Some may even think that they cannot lose weight. So they continue eating their ice creams, cookies, and so on. And set a bad example for their kids. I have news for you: you can lose weight and keep it off. Just get off your fat...

"Our culture no longer offers what children need to truly thrive. While happy families were once the norm, more and more we see parents and children rushing frenetically from one task to another; children whining, bickering, tantruming, pouting; parents nagging, complaining and trying to ignore...

My son is turning 7 soon and he is a bit big for his age. He has not yet got the hang of riding his two wheel bike yet. Now he has spotted a bike called a "Big Wheel" and has asked me to buy this for him about 10 times. I just thought he was being silly as it just looked like a tricycle to me. Then...

I thought the same thing....If thats what it is it will setting in a week or 2 The joys of parenting huh :) FIona "Sue" wrote in message ... It could be related to a growth spurt. Has she had any colds? Ear

So we were back in Wisconsin last week on a visit and saw lots of Halloween paraphernalia in one of the craft stores which begged the subject question. Hoping for my girls' sake... Thanks in advance, -- sharon, momma to savannah and willow (11/11/94)

On Thu, 04 Sep 2003 02:15:53 GMT, David Powicki wrote: At what age is it safe for my baby (10 months) to use a blanket in his crib? He moves around a lot so I'm not sure how a blanket will stay on him, so is it worth it, or shall I just double-pajama him? I'd like...

Does anyone know the official word on the backless boosters. Are they as safe as the ones with a back? I'd prefer the backless kind because I don't have to tether them but can't find out if they are equally as safe. I'm not talking about the kind that has the bar that goes down over the lap. ...

Hi all; Recently my son rejecting all kinds of fluids, he had urine infection, doctors suggested to give more fluids and he refuses. Have anybody faced similar situations? if so any ideas to improve intake of fluids?? Thanks in advance Arun

SO CLOSE A film review by Steve Rhodes Copyright 2003 Steve Rhodes RATING (0 TO ****): *** SO CLOSE (CHIK YEUNG TIN SAI), by Corey Yuen (THE TRANSPORTER), is what CHARLIE'S ANGELS: FULL THROTTLE should have been. Featuring three glamorous

Hi, I will be having 14 adults and 6 kids (1.5 to 12 yo) for a coming birthday. What theme do you suggest? Am considering costume party but not sure if all adults will turn up as requested. Any suggestion welcome. Thanks!

Embarrassing question... My girls will be 9 in November and I'm wondering if they need any shots soon. They have had the following: DTP - 5 shots, last one in 2000 (but there is a space for one more on the form) Polio - 4 shots, last one in 1995 (at 1 year) (space for one more shot)

http://tinyurl.com/lk5g August 28, 2003 Accused Child Molester Was A Foster Parent Licensed By The State of Idaho By Mike Keckler BOISE - Authorities call Daniel Joseph Bell a predator who targeted young boys.

Project invites families to dinner Gathering around the family dinner table may be one of the most powerful ways American families can prevent substance abuse in teen-agers, says a national campaign that kicked off yesterday http://www.washingtontimes.com/national/20030903-115830-5040r.htm

STEP INTO LIQUID A film review by Steve Rhodes Copyright 2003 Steve Rhodes RATING (0 TO ****): ** 1/2 The problem with Dana Brown's surfing documentary, STEP INTO LIQUID, can be described in two words: BLUE CRUSH. The latter is a fictional film by John

JEEPERS CREEPERS 2 A film review by Steve Rhodes Copyright 2003 Steve Rhodes RATING (0 TO ****): ** Every twenty-third spring, as we are warned in the opening to JEEPERS CREEPERS 2, something comes to eat you. That something, called The Creeper

The New Phonics The Story Behind It Phonics isn't new; it's how our country learned to read when it was young - until the late 40s and early 50s when psychiatry got it taken out of our schools and established the new Teacher's College. That's when our national SAT scores started it's plummet...

I remember reading "Phonics the Right Way and Wrong Way" several years ago. I've run into it over the years and have watched new phonics programs implement this author's philosophies and have been not been surprised to see other programs come out quoting her without giving her credit for the...

DICKIE ROBERTS: FORMER CHILD STAR A film review by Steve Rhodes Copyright 2003 Steve Rhodes RATING (0 TO ****): ** DICKIE ROBERTS: FORMER CHILD STAR, directed by Sam Weisman (WHAT'S THE WORST THAT COULD HAPPEN?), is a surprisingly tender comedy with a nice supporting

For Sale: Freedom Electric Scooter Used one (1) day Paid $390.00 sale for $290.00 Color is Metallic BLUE Excellent Condition I will bring to your location If interested call 412 498-8886 or 412 661-5076 Ask for Linda

Water slides (you know, the slip and slide thing you attach to a hose), painting, coloring, clowns, pinatas. Jeff "Stephanie" wrote in message ... I was thinking of inviting 3-5 kids friends and their parents, supplying some...