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OS Christmahanukwanza Toy Trade

The Halloween costume trade thread got me thinking that we all might save some cash and help each other out by trading good-quality toys, b…

Started by The OracleLatest Reply

Marissa Needs Our Help

Please contribute if you can.For new folks who aren't aware, Marissa's Dad has been a member of our community for a long time. You can read…

Started by The OracleLatest Reply

NutureShock Book Discussion

I was talking to a few people how I would love to discuss the book NutureShock more.  And I happen to think that you all would be excellent…

Started by Boring User NameLatest Reply

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For all the many folks with more than one child...

Which is most all of y'all. :) Why did you decide to have more than one? I'm really looking for answers and opinions here out of genuine…

Started by mcglory13

45 11 hours ago
Reply by Lady Grey

Helping DS find his own interests

So my DS (4 1/2) has really never liked toys and has never played independently with them. He enjoys playing with them if there is a friend…

Started by Zealflyer

16 14 hours ago
Reply by mightyninjamom

Throwing in the towel on 4th grade

Younger Son has had just a grueling year in 4th grade. 3rd grade was academically challenging but in a good way. This year, nothing is goin…

Started by Kat

16 on Sunday
Reply by mightyninjamom

Ugh. School. Kindergarten. Help.

So, when I joined OS El D was just a little nugget - not even a year old... and here it is the Summer before he starts kindergarten. Srsly,…

Started by G.G.

46 May 21
Reply by G.G.

Three Weeks

There are three weeks for us that are covered by neither school nor camp.  For working parents, how are you covering the gap? Our school e…

Started by Michael Tuchman

24 May 21
Reply by Michael Tuchman

Holy Crap, Now What?

Older Son is 15. Freshman in high school. We have had all the requisite "talks" -- sex, drugs, alcohol, contraception, masturbation, girls…

Started by Kat

17 May 16
Reply by GreenLantern

Talking about Guns

So, I'm curious to hear how the hivemind has handled discussions about guns with preschoolers.  The little man (now 4) is a robust consumer…

Started by kommishoner

16 May 7
Reply by Kat

This annoying phase

Ok, so I think I knew this phase was coming, but at almost four, it is here.  And maybe it's always been here, but for any number of reason…

Started by Boring User Name

6 May 7
Reply by Mommy Monster

Yes, my son plays with dolls.

Do any of you fine folk have recommendations on where to find a doll for my little guy?  He goes straight for one particular doll in the ch…

Started by rommie

12 May 1
Reply by rommie

Nighttime Potty Training?

Hey everybody!  So, quick question:  what's the deal with nighttime potty training?  The little man turned 4 in March and still wears pullu…

Started by kommishoner

10 Apr 28
Reply by Jersey

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