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Just an update I got a note, more like a letter from school today describing what a joy it was to have Camden in class today!! Included in the letter was information that he was polite, well mannered, helpful to the teacher and played very nicely with every kid there :)))) Now I know it was...

I understand that it is hard to hear a story and fully understand all of the factors, I guess I was just hoping to hear some ideas I have not thought of or really just get out some frustrations with just talking the situation through! Thanks for reading/helping I am hoping that by viewing his...

Hey! He has just this week started mentioning kids by name at home about school, which I thought was good. Previously I would ask questions like tell me about your friends, or which friends did you play with...he didnt really respond with details, just "the kids". But this week he has said "My...

I don't spank Camden because I do not think it really works as discipline for him. Then again he is a lot like his mom, and I remember telling my mom at one time "can't you just spank me instead of talking to me"...the last time I gave that suggestion however, when I was young a spanking to me...

And one more thing read and re-read NancyM's post...when both boys were (are) crazy and there is no consoling...I ran them like horses!!! In the yard, in the house, in the driveway, stores, where ever there was room. When I could not take them and they could not take me (still with Camden)...

Hello! I had a step son when I was with my sons father, from the time the boy was about 6 months until 3 years. I loved him very much and still do, but it is very very hard. I understand.... Now I am no expert but I have dealt with 2 very very different 2-2 and a half year old during upbringing...

I try to find books for Cam which are not complicated stories but have some thought provoking material...We actually read the "The Giving Tree" tonight by Silverstein and had a really long talk about selfishness and friendship and some 4 year old randomness that was not at all connected but...

Cam is not too bad with the curse words, however one night when he was supposed to be sleeping I walked past his room and heard him whispering bad words to himself and laughing hysterically after each one, at one point nearly falling out of bed...such as he whispered "dammit"...then HAHAHAHAHAHA...

:yes: I am going to go Wednesday

Hi! Thanks for the reply. Yes his bed time routine is success for getting him into bed and asleep. However he does not sleep well or deep because of his OSA and tonsil/throat issue. He does rest and sleep at times at the school rest time, however with the stimulation and other kids I would...

Thanks for replying! It is just Cam and I at home, no sig other. However his father and I are good friends and get along very well and speak often. As far as discipline at home, he does get timeouts and we use a reward system/take away system. Such as if the playroom isnt clean then no bike...

Hi all! So I have a question about my 4 year old and school. He just turned 4 in June, so he is young (excuses, excuses, I know). So here is the story... So my son turned 4 on May 31, he started school June 4. School is actually a day care at a private school loosely following the pre-K program...

I have a child that moves between eating nothing at all and eating everything in sight and while he will eat any veggie placed in front of him, I have always been concerned with the current status of slaughter houses and animal treatment in our country. Therefore we eat a vegetarian diet. We are...

I truly believe that technology plays a huge positive andnegative role in parenting and life. For one if someone is looking for some qualitative data, technology is awesome...I mean we are all here right?! We are here for stories, experiences, advice and connections and most of us would not be...

Hi everyone! My name is Katie and I am a single momma to a 4 year old pistol!! He is me in a shrunken version~good and bad! Sometimes it is frightening. We live in Ohio, pretty much solo, all our family are at least 2 hours away but have been blessed with strong support and good friends here. I...