Family Forum / Parenting / Parenting / January 2006

Hi, I hope you all don't mind me posting here.  I am posting for my
girlfriend. She is divorced and shares joint custody of her son.  Her
parent's baby-sit for both her and the father while they work during
the week.

Believe it or not, there is a bully in my son's preschool.  The bully
is actually the youngest child in the class--only just turned three.
However, this child (I've watched him interact in the school several
times) is extremely volatile and unpredictable, and just explodes

My 6 month old boy wants to be held all the time.  I've tried putting
him down with toys, in the exersaucer, sitting with him, etc. etc.  but
it only works for a few minutes before he decides that he wants to be
"on Mommy."  The problem is I have another boy (twins) I have to take

KIDS, TEENAGERS:
I need you to take a test online. Its fun and takes about 5 minutes.
The hardest   part is filling in some information about yourself.
Be sure to check with your parents before you take it.

Can a baby be "added" to a parent's US passport? Thanks!

He's 11 weeks old, and although we believe that he can hear (he
is startled by loud noises for example) he does not turn his head \
and eyes to an unexpected sound source.
Should I worry? His auditory test is scheduled for next week, but I

As a father who stuggles at the home, I found some really good recipes
in People Magazine last month that is quick and easy for the cooking
novice that I am... Worth trying:
http://www.hollyclegg.com/teflon.cfm

The situation: dad(me) works. mom stays home and takes care of baby.
mom feels like a recluse, and never gets out. dad knows mom is getting
cabin fever, but has no money for entertainment. I do all i can, but
the best I can do is make an event out of shopping for food, and the

The Story About the Toddler, Volume 30.
    by Jeff Vogel
Our daughter Cordelia is three years and ten months old, and these
journals are rapidly winding to a close. Cordelia has pretty much

I was thinking about starting a business.  Non-profit that helps men with
visitation and child support.  I want to help them file paperwork etc.
I helped my brother do this and we were able to gain visitation and even
reduce child support.  I think men need support like this.  Are ...

We're trying to organize a PAS and HAP awareness day on April 25th,
2006. (HAP is Hostile Aggressive Parenting.
(http://www.hostile-aggressive-parenting.com ) HAP usually causes PAS
in children. )

That's what I came up with so far...I'd appreciate your
suggestions & comments.
Bach: The Well-tempered clavier & the Brandenburg concertos
Beethoven: the piano sonatas; the middle string quartets

<I read this on a disney message board
""Anyone traveling with a young child should pack some diapers. Even if
the child is potty trained a diaper is a must for Disney. Disney has 2
main things long lines and scary rides. You will be waiting in line for

OK, what's the secret, how do you get rid of them?

Hi, I am expecting my second baby in 3 months and would like to know where I
can purchase a seat for my toddler (will then be 28 months) that will attach
to my Bebecar pram.
If I cannot find one of these items, could anyone recommend a really good