We recently (~ 3 weeks) had a son and, like most new parents, have a huge stack of books on our coffee table. I bought the Dr. Sears "Baby Book" based on a conversation I had with a new parent. At first glance, it appeared to be full of useful information, but as I read through it struck me as so...

ON Halloween night when confronted by a masked, costumed youth making the requesting threat, "Trick or treat," do you think it cute, just a harmless occasion for children to enjoy themselves? Do you consider Halloween to be a time to go to costume parties, bob for apples, and carve a hollowed-out...

I have a court date to modify my child support order. I have two cases and I filed for a modification because I married and have two more kids with my wife. I can't take care if my two kids thst live with me and my wife and pay $1,700 a month in child support. Does anybody know what usually...

On Aug 17, 2:36 am, "Avenger" wrote: wrote in message ... AN MP has called for compulsory lie detector tests for parents facing the Family Law Court. South Australian...

Okay, so I'm interested in getting some feedback on this one! We have this family down the street. There are 3 children, 2 girls and 1 boy. The eldest girl I do not know because he is so much older than my children, but over the last few years I had gotten to know the younger 2 quite well. After...

) writes: i see no reason why kids should do chores. When i was growing up i had a maid and i am doing same thing with my kids. I want my kids to enjoy life and not to be slaves What about the maid -- you don't mind if she's a slave?

Lately, my 2 year old son has started throwing things when he gets hyperactive, especially when he gets put up in his room in the afternoon for a nap. He is also finding tiny places to pick at on the wall, where he will pick a hole in the wallpaper. If there isn't a hole to pick at, he will throw...

We just got back from our winter vacation to San Diego, and I saw quite a few children who looked to be school aged still being pushed around in strollers-and since many of these kids were climbing in and out, running around, etc, I don't think there was a physical need for it! It's hard enough to...

What do you think are old-fashioned names to avoid naming your kids with? I can't think of any guy names to avoid. I only have some suggestions for girl names: Blanche Edna Ethel Gertrude

Has anyone else noticed that that stupid mouse is the whiniest brattiest *child* on TV. Every show she is wimpering about something and usualy it would just be cleared up if she asked about it before she went arround pouting and whining and complaining. If we had more then 1 channel suitable for...

After initial success, things have broken down and I have decided DS likes SPR way too much. Part the problem is he sometimes won't stay put. I have to go get him, which is a game to him. Because he won't stay put, I have to hold him. Then, he starts kicking and scratching, which means I...

I want to thank everyone who expressed condolences and replied about the wardrobe issue. I did go get DS some shoes that were more church appropriate, so he's not wearing his play sneakers. But khaki pants and a button up shirt it is... And to all who posted about children attending a service, I...

Hi, Both my wife and I are 29 years old. We have a 9 yr old son. My wife has always been a stay at home Mum. I have always worked full time. Things were a struggle financially when I was establishing myself in my career, but now I earn enough so we are comfortable. My wife takes care of all the...

Dora the Explorer sandals? DS is crazy about Dora. He saw the sandals in the shoe store and just had to have them. I am not against him wearing girl's shoes, but I think it would make him the butt of jokes at daycare. I did buy them, since the only reason I could think of not to buy them...

Hi All, With two weeks left before the arrival of #2, DH and I are completely stuck with a name for this child. With James it was really easy - it was the first name that came up, we both loved it, it went well with our surname, and that was it. This time, same thing happened - had another boy's...

I'm getting a little tired of feeling like an animal in the zoo! Seriously, I don't think I've *ever* gone out with the baby in the sling without getting comments and she does all my errands in the sling. I mean, they are mostly compliments or just plain confusion, but it gets a little tiring...

As my two year old son just started swimming lessons and it's a parented assisted class AND I'm the only swimmer in the family AND the class meets at 4:55 PM and I officially leave work at 5:00 PM, I'm forced to use the pool's locker room in the very traditional sense - changing from slacks to...

Recently my daughter had a friend over and together they both had an accident and while playing broke something. Hey accidents happen. What happened next bothered me. I came running into the room and saw the item broken and looked at the two girls (mine 8,the other 6). Mine was there cleaning up,...

"'Kate" wrote in message ... On 29 Jul 2004 14:10:00 -0700, (Mean Mr Mustard) wrote: Yeah that's right ...... that's how your family, friends, neighbors, coworkers and even the single mother you're...

We have a three year old girl who very naturally took well towards the next door neighbor's kids, who are frequently playing outside. They are girls aged 2, 4, and 6 years. Here's some conversation snippets. 6 year old, "like michael miyers *heavy breathing*" (referring to the John Carpenter film...