DD got an Apartment .............................

feeds@yuku.com (4mykidz) — Wed, 30 Dec 2009 23:01:19 GMT

No, not high on my approval list. She (19) and a boy (18) that she has dated off and on since they were in 8th grade got an apartment together. I love this kid, but he has been in more trouble than I can shake a stick at. I have paid alot of legal fees for him in addition to calling in favors. He is an accomplished liar and a cheat. He is also incredibly charming and a hard worker. DD has never gotten over him and has grieved him in many ways. They have gotten together and split up...

From a Love and Logic Email.....

feeds@yuku.com (mom2countrykids) — Wed, 30 Dec 2009 22:47:12 GMT

Contentment as a Character Value

Why I avoid Walmart

feeds@yuku.com (LavendernOldJeans) — Mon, 28 Dec 2009 17:16:18 GMT

Dollar general is bad enough. So my DG has oj not from concentrate, a necessity at my house, and I was alittle lowish on milk, and they have my brand,

Well, they were out of the OJ, and I bought the milk, but also ended up with some more soldiers and vehicles, Underwood deviled ham, a pullback cockroach (ostensibly to train the kitten), 2 cans of mackerel for the cats, and a container of chocolate milk.

It's worse at Walmart.

If you aren't going to parent them....

feeds@yuku.com (preparedforrain) — Fri, 04 Dec 2009 20:13:54 GMT

......(a) don't have them or (b) don't bring them out in public!

OK - I know that sounds harsh but........today I attended the graveside services for two of my boys' Pawpaw. Also in attendance were three little boys. Little boys with no special needs. They have never been in foster care, were not adopted...they simply have never been PARENTED. During the entirety of the service, one or more of them ran in and out of the parked cars next to the burial site, literally...

Ghosts, monsters, dragons: What to tell kids

feeds@yuku.com (LavendernOldJeans) — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 08:49:18 GMT

http://www.cnn.com/2009/HEALTH/11/14/children.fears.real.imaginary/index.html

(CNN) -- When Melinda Roberts is watching animated movies with her kids -- 7, 9, and 11 -- she'll help them recognize voice actors and talk about the creation process so they won't get scared.

"They can get into the story, but feel a little bit safer about it...

parents getting in the middle of children's quarrels

feeds@yuku.com (LavendernOldJeans) — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 08:10:32 GMT

I always think, except in extreme cases like bullying, it's best to stay out.

I remember one mother who was determined her child was going to be a member of a clique I was in in 7th grade. She made a huge fuss, calling all the mothers and even the fathers at work, hounding them, and even calling the school and principal, insisting her child be included in activities outside of school. I always felt sorry for her because the mother essentially ruined her social life for the rest...

Parents Should Plan Ahead To Help Missing Children

feeds@yuku.com (LavendernOldJeans) — Sun, 25 Oct 2009 07:32:58 GMT

http://www.kmbc.com/news/21409185/detail.html

Experts said the case of a missing Missouri girl who was found dead is a sad reminder that parents should do whatever it takes to protect and prepare their children. "You need to sit down with your kids. By the age of 4, your kids should know their name, address and how to dial 911," said Kelli Bailiff with

Boy Floats away in Colorado

feeds@yuku.com (LavendernOldJeans) — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 15:16:19 GMT

http://www.cnn.com/2009/US/10/15/colorado.boy.balloon/index.html breaking news 7 minutes ago

Officials chasing 6-year-old boy over eastern Colorado
Boy's family reportedly was building the aircraft at home in Fort Collins
"We're trying to determine the best course of action," sheriff's spokeswoman says
At last, he figgered it out, and...

Household Changes

feeds@yuku.com (4mykidz) — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 11:10:55 GMT

Life changes at our house constantly. DD is moving back in. I think she missed the family life, even though she was with Grandma and Papa. She discovered that other people argue and have expectations of her too, and life at home does not include rent!! Our home is more accepting and less judgmental. She seems to have fallen pretty far into a depression state, but is open and talking with me about it. I told her she could have her room...

Night time accidents

feeds@yuku.com (felmel) — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 00:30:52 GMT

A was in pullups and I noticed that he had stopped wetting them so I took him out of pullups. After two weeks of him wetting the bed every night I put him back into pullups. He has been back into them for a week and hasn't wet them yet! What is going on? Is it a control thing? I'm tired of washing sheets so he will be staying in them for now even though I know he can stay dry. I hate buying those pullups. L went out of pullups at the same time and is doing great so he is the...

"raping time"

feeds@yuku.com (Georgia Mommy) — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 22:48:12 GMT

I happened upon a disturbing trend tonight. 13 y-o B was telling on his brother for using the phrase "raping time" to bully him. When confronted, 11 y-o M reported that he had heard it from B. B admitted he had used it after hearing it from other boys at school. Said it was from something on youtube.

I had a long serious discussion with them about rape, how it is not a joke, never funny, a crime, etc. You should have seen their faces when I told them that all their sisters...

Major scare this weekend

feeds@yuku.com (HazelVA) — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 10:27:36 GMT

We woke up Saturday morning and Hubs and I made chocolate chip pancakes and bacon for breakfast. This is the V's favorite breakfast and she asks for it nearly every day. We usually only make it on the weekends though. Anyhow, while we were setting the table and getting ready to eat we parents were discussing how we are going to design a backsplash for the kitchen, the kids were on the floor playing and suddenly V was standing up and running towards the bathroom gagging and her face...

Swine flu and school

feeds@yuku.com (HazelVA) — Thu, 20 Aug 2009 09:28:03 GMT

Is it paranoid of me to decide to "homeschool" V this year instead of send her to school? Last January when she started her Kinderprep school she stayed sick for 10 weeks straight. I dont' want Swine flu or anything other than a cold in my house this year. She is only 4 now and doesn't have to start real school until next year so I thought I'd spend this year teaching her the sounds of all the letters, how to color in the lines, use scissors properly, recognize...

Internet Predators and their Prey--protecting children, Myspace, etc

feeds@yuku.com (LavendernOldJeans) — Wed, 20 May 2009 07:59:13 GMT

http://www.trutv.com/library/crime/criminal_mind/sexual_assault/internet_predators/1_index.html

Kids who use Internet sites like Myspace.com often want a place of their own, where they can exercise self-expression and a bit of independence. What they don't seem to realize is that they're as vulnerable in such places as sheep to wolves - and...

Bigfoot

feeds@yuku.com (Jenamom) — Sat, 16 May 2009 18:42:17 GMT

Anna was complaining about her feet. Eric and I were shocked she went from a size 3.5 girls to a size 7 womens. She is only 7.5 yrs old I can't hardly believe it. The rest of her isn't too oversize she is in a size 10/12 girls. She is getting tall but my goodness.

Mothers' talk is key to kids' social skills/empathy

feeds@yuku.com (LavendernOldJeans) — Sat, 16 May 2009 07:15:37 GMT

http://www.cnn.com/2009/HEALTH/05/15/mother.children.social.skills/index.html

Mothers often get blamed for the way their children turn out, and a new study gives additional weight to that accusation.

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The Rule of 10-10-10

feeds@yuku.com (LavendernOldJeans) — Thu, 14 May 2009 05:57:49 GMT

http://www.oprah.com/article/omagazine/200609-omag-suzy-welch-10-10-10?cnn=yes

By asking herself three easy-and utterly profound-questions, Suzy Welch has managed to solve just about every personal and professional quandary in her life. An amazing, spectacularly snappy guide to decision-making.

Here's how it works. Every time I find myself in a situation where...

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