Family Forum / Parenting / Parenting / May 2006

Are family courts biased in favor of mothers? In many ways there is a
bias that acts against fathers but it's important to remember that
bias goes both ways - in favor and against. If dad is stereotyped
because of his earning capacity then mom is stereotyped because of a

Hello everyone... I'm looking for some advice.
I'm from England, I lived in California for nearly three years, in
which time I had a son by an American man. He decided that he didn't
want anything to do with myself or my son when I was five months

Mt 15 month has started going to a home daycare. She likes playing with
the kids but cries a lot (literally screaming and calling us) when we
leave her there or even in between . She has not yet adjusted to eating
properly over there. The main reasons I wanted her to go to a daycare

Does anyone know when the school term technical ends? In my child's
school district, the last day of regular school is May 25th, which is a
Thursday. My ex gets possession during the "regular school term" on
Thursday nights from 6-8 pm. So does this mean my ex would get custody

I'm living in Germany, but am from Arizona. My Husband is German. The
only language in our child's "Kindergarten" (that's the preschool that
kids go to once they turn 3) is German, except for a few well-meaning
care-givers who throw in a few English words.

I'm still looking for people with kids  who are in a bilingual
situation. I think it's a good thing to compare and trade information.
Is there anybody out there who has kids and is trying to raise them
bilingually? Is there anyone out there who has a partner from another

I'm sure you've read these letters asking you to send $1.00 to 6
different addresses. Putting your home address on the internet can be
risky, but through pay pal all you have to provide is your email
address. It's safe and easy just go www.paypal.com and set up your

Not sure what Newsgroup you post too, so I will hit all the groups I
frequent from time to time.
Michael Vilain  you may be guilty of a felony for identity theft of my
classified private Palm Desktop data files and Tax data that your friend

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Best bathtime toys for 3-6 year olds?
Review: Tesco "Bathtime Buddies Water Winder". A small plastic wind-up
toy in the shape of a dolphin, penguin, etc. GBP1.50. Fins/feet/whatnot
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I'm looking for some advice on constipation in my 2 1/2 year old.  I
have taken her to the Dr. and all he recommended was some modifications
to her diet, which is great if we could get her to eat all of these
foods that he's recommended - we try, but it doesn't always work out.

I am posting on behalf of a friend who is at her wit's end at the moment.
She has a 9yo daughter who has struggled in every way at school since the
day she started in Reception.  She has difficulty with all lessons, relating
to the other children and behaviour.

http://mensnewsdaily.com/2006/05/10/california-move-away-bill-defeated-by-massiv
e-opposition/
California "Move Away" Bill Defeated By Massive Opposition
May 10, 2006
MND NEWSWIRE - In a stunning victory for children of divorce, yesterday