"Having adopted from foster care myself, I would be required by law to call CPS in that situation. So, I definitely agree with everyone on that. It may or may not be productive but at least you've done everything you can at that…"
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Keeping niece safe
Started this discussion. Last reply by DadOfAnna May 11. 5 Replies 0 Likes
I think I have posted about issues re: my hubby's brother/wife/kid. They've been separated for at least 1.5 yrs, and BIL just moved out of the parent's house into his own apartment. He has a long…Continue
Picking a Kindergarten
Started this discussion. Last reply by hermit crab Apr 23. 12 Replies 0 Likes
I thought we had this finished and decided...but then I did that thing that gets me in trouble- I started to really think about it.Our town has 3 elementary schools, and we can request to go to any…Continue
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Blue Man Group
Started this discussion. Last reply by The Oracle Mar 4. 4 Replies 0 Likes
I saw them during college (don't want to admit how many years ago) and have always wanted to go again. A traveling show is going to be quite near our home and I think the 4.5 yo would love it. It…Continue
His bad day=My bad day
Started this discussion. Last reply by rommie Feb 7. 7 Replies 0 Likes
Our 4.5yo E is still having some rough, unfriendly days at his prek. I'm really trying to work with him at home, and will be meeting with teachers next week. So, as I wait for the daily email from…Continue
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mightyninjamom replied to SweetJudyB's discussion 'Keeping niece safe'"What a horrible situation! I hope you guys are able to figure something out soon!"
kommishoner replied to SweetJudyB's discussion 'Keeping niece safe'"I've seen CPS reports result in safety plans in similar situations. SIL should be consulting her divorce attorney, though, not you. You can make the report if you see fit, and certainly call the police if BIL drives drunk around…"
mcglory13 replied to SweetJudyB's discussion 'Keeping niece safe'"Yes. Driving drunk with a small child requires nuclear action."
"At this point, child protective services likely need to be involved. If SIL didn't attempt to stop BIL from leaving with the child when he was impaired, she's not safe with either parent without intervention. "
SweetJudyB posted a discussionKeeping niece safe
I think I have posted about issues re: my hubby's brother/wife/kid. They've been separated for at least 1.5 yrs, and BIL just moved out of the parent's house into his own apartment. He has a long history of anxiety, alcohol abuse (very well managed/hidden) and depression (just started a new med). We had plans to have BIL and our niece visit this weekend, but he called and canceled, feigning illness and sounding very slurred. This morning I got a FB message from ex-SIL saying she was upset…See More
hermit crab replied to SweetJudyB's discussion 'Picking a Kindergarten'"We bought a house based on where we wanted to send the bub to school, so this was my life last year. We knew what general area we wanted to buy in, but school districts are eensy-weensy here so I had a choice of four different school districts that…"
mcglory13 replied to SweetJudyB's discussion 'Picking a Kindergarten'"Only half of kids who test as "gifted" at 5 or 6 test as gifted 18 months later. So... no terribly accurate. http://www.examiner.com/article/new-york-magazine-and-the-myth-of-the-gifted-child"
DLBK replied to SweetJudyB's discussion 'Picking a Kindergarten'"My oldest will be going to kindergarden, too! We don't have a choice unless we want to pay for private school (we don't), but some of the schools your kids will be going to sound great.
I didn't know you could test the IQ of a 5 year…"
Boring User Name replied to SweetJudyB's discussion 'Picking a Kindergarten'"Bap2: Thanks for the update. I had been curious.
As for us, we are headed to our rockstar neighborhood school. We just returned from an event with chicken and drum circles. Now, someone did tell me that this event attracts the…"
"I am so glad K selection is over, but I think I'm still feeling some residual stress and dread. Michigan moved to MANDATORY all day K. Oh MY the angst it caused! Parents coming out of the woodwork, finding charters that were 1/2 day, coming to…"
"I'm jealous of those of you who get to choose your schools. My girls will be separated next year because O is in GT program and will go to one school, but E has to go to her home school. I requested she be allowed a transfer to be…"
ks replied to SweetJudyB's discussion 'Picking a Kindergarten'"If you're a bad parent, then I am too. Both mine go to the public school across the street from our house, because that was the most convenient option for us. There are better schools in town, including a very fancy pants private…"
SweetJudyB replied to SweetJudyB's discussion 'Picking a Kindergarten'"Went ahead and put the request in for option 3. Kind of going with my gut, but his prek teacher didn't think option 2 would be a good fit. @Bethany- we're too close for bus service, and it's not a big deal to do drop…"
ks replied to SweetJudyB's discussion 'Picking a Kindergarten'"Honestly, if they seem mostly equivalent and there isn't any evidence of issues with any of them, I'd go with whichever was most convenient for you in terms of location, pick up/drop off, etc. I wouldn't put my kid in a bad…"
mcglory13 replied to SweetJudyB's discussion 'Picking a Kindergarten'"From reading, it sounds to me like you like option three best. I agree with G.G., though, go with your gut."
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- Mom, wife, sister, daughter, employee (not necessarily in that order), with lots of useless knowledge.
- What's something about your kid(s) that makes you happy?
- Watching him learning to dance and toothy grins.
- What's your most recent kid-related public humiliation?
- Neighbors able to hear tooth brushing screaming.
- What about contemporary parenting culture pisses you off the most?
- Not just letting kids PLAY. Stop forcing flash cards and learning DVDs on them, just let them play and be kids!
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