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Clique Crap

So, in one short week The Boy made a friend at day camp, got picked on by a clique of other boys at camp, and watched his new friend dump h…

Started by Floor Pie

2 Aug 28, 2009
Reply by Floor Pie

Playing dress-up

At what age do kids start playing dress-up? I'd love to have some stuff available for my son but I don't know how interested he'd be at 17…

Started by DLBK

8 Aug 27, 2009
Reply by mcglory13

Cute or creepy?

My 7 year old has always loved creating art. Recently her father commissioned a Going Away card for someone at work, which introduced her t…

Started by wookie

8 Aug 26, 2009
Reply by StitchyWench

Taking time off before the baby

Did anyone here take time off work prior to their baby's arrival or start maternity leave early? I'm starting to rethink my "work until lab…

Started by rommie

19 Aug 26, 2009
Reply by Surfer Jay

How I accidentally taught my 7-year-old why the name "Dick" is funny

I was driving home from buying new shoes for the kids yesterday when some dip shit made an illegal U-turn across the double yellow, causing…

Started by StitchyWench

4 Aug 26, 2009
Reply by Piebrothersmomma

R (X?) Rated Children's Party Games?

What the hell? Maybe I'm just a dirty old lady, but this "kid's" game seems a bit...risque to me. Giraffe Stretch For this birthday game,…

Started by Piebrothersmomma

12 Aug 26, 2009
Reply by Piebrothersmomma

What is normal anyways?

As some of you may already know, my son is on the spectrum. We had a fun weekend. Wrote about it on my blog. http://violetone80-theadventu…

Started by Violet

8 Aug 26, 2009
Reply by DLBK

Stress and kids... causing accidents?

My oldest two handle stress very differently (the baby just screams like a maniac). My middle girl, 4, is my drama queen, and can work hers…

Started by wookie

9 Aug 25, 2009
Reply by Meghan

Discussing your child's special needs with the new teacher?

I don't know if The Boy's "needs" are all that "special," but he does have a diagnosed anxiety disorder. And he's starting kindergaten in a…

Started by Floor Pie

8 Aug 25, 2009
Reply by TeacherJ

Girl Scouts?

Mr. CJRW works for A Corporation Which Shall Remain Nameless (or ACWSRN.... but it totally rhymes with "Leek Pod"). Anyway, this week they…

Started by CJRW

33 Aug 25, 2009
Reply by Lea

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