Which irreverent, funny parenting blogs have extra added autism? [more inside]
posted on Jul 23, 2008 - 4 answers

How did having a baby change your life? I'm intentionally leaving the question as broad as it is and would love to hear your answers, mothers and fathers; but especially in regard to how it may have changed you, as a person. My wife is expecting in 5 weeks, I feel both tremendous excitement, but also a slight anxiety as I know my life will never be the same.
posted on Jul 22, 2008 - 31 answers

It's over. Is it possible to be dumped, have your child taken away and avoid descending into acrimony and bitterness? [more inside]
posted on Jul 21, 2008 - 23 answers

Please recommend me some great books about the home front during WWI or WWII. [more inside]
posted on Jul 21, 2008 - 23 answers

Where do two foodies take a family with children in Toronto? And once we've eaten, what are the must see places for boys, 6 and 8? [more inside]
posted on Jul 19, 2008 - 8 answers

Recommendations for European holidays with a 19month old in tow? [more inside]
posted on Jul 16, 2008 - 5 answers

I'm looking for a story (or folk tale) my grandfather used to tell me as a child. His parents came to the US from Italy when they were in their 20's, and had him shortly thereafter. So the story may have originated in Italy. [more inside]
posted on Jul 15, 2008 - 10 answers

Help me find a research-based list of substances and /or ingredients that are or could be harmful to children in amounts normally found in households. [more inside]
posted on Jul 14, 2008 - 4 answers

Novel Research Filter III: What's it like to travel long distance on a yacht with kids? [more inside]
posted on Jun 27, 2008 - 7 answers

Do you have any advice for helping a family deal with the death of an infant, with the added fuck you from god that the mother can't have another child? [more inside]
posted on Jun 26, 2008 - 23 answers

My good friend's young son will be having heart surgery in a few weeks. It's expected to go well, but it's still terrifying for everyone. I want to do something for her to let her know I care, but I'm coming up blank. She and her husband have plenty of family in the area so I'm sure they'll be handling meals, etc. The children's hospital is nearby so they won't be staying in a hotel or anything. Have any of you been through something like this? What helped you out during hours in the waiting room? (The irony is, I have young sons myself so I should be able to put myself in her place, but the whole idea of being in her place scares me so much I can hardly think about it.)
posted on Jun 26, 2008 - 6 answers

Flip this question: What is great about parenting a boy? [more inside]
posted on Jun 23, 2008 - 41 answers

Choosing between ADHD meds for a child. [more inside]
posted on Jun 19, 2008 - 24 answers

Should I have said something to the kid waiting for the MRI at the hospital? [more inside]
posted on Jun 14, 2008 - 20 answers

What can we do? Kid's parents are divorced and his mom wants him to be on drugs for ADHD/bipolar disorder, but his dad is vehemently against it. He's 7. [more inside]
posted on Jun 10, 2008 - 33 answers

What should I look for in the IEP and what should I ask the child study team during the IEP meeting? [more inside]
posted on Jun 5, 2008 - 14 answers

Where are all the research papers that say television for children under two is bad? [more inside]
posted on Jun 3, 2008 - 22 answers

I need some project ideas for me to work on with a nine year old Spanish boy. [more inside]
posted on May 31, 2008 - 1 answers

How can I find a reputable, non-creepy child photographer to take head shots of my 3-year-old son (for the purposes of getting him into advertisements, print specifically)? [more inside]
posted on May 30, 2008 - 9 answers

What are some good things to do with one or two pre-teen boys? Besides play video games? [more inside]
posted on May 27, 2008 - 22 answers

What Spanish language kids' show (in the USA) would be good to watch for someone trying to pick up Spanish? [more inside]
posted on May 26, 2008 - 8 answers

Things to do with a one year-old and a four-year old outside the house. [more inside]
posted on May 25, 2008 - 11 answers

On a recent trip to Kenya, we visited a school who is in need of simple French language instruction booklets for elementary-age children. [more inside]
posted on May 23, 2008 - 3 answers

My wife's beloved grandmother died yesterday and we are wondering how to explain things to our three year old daughter. [more inside]
posted on May 22, 2008 - 17 answers

I have two toddlers and a wife with severe postpartum depression that went untreated for two years, all of whom I love very much. However, I think I'm starting to crack, and am not thrilled about my children potentially having two emotionally unstable parents. [more inside]
posted on May 21, 2008 - 30 answers

Give us your best travel deals for a fabulous trip this summer for 2 adults, two kids (one a 2 year old, one 11). We'd like to go for about 2 weeks in either July or August (restricted by school schedule). Our goal is to take our children out of the United States for their first time. Husband would love to get some surfing in. I'd like a fun place for the kids where I can also relax. Have thought of Nicaragua, Panama... [more inside]
posted on May 21, 2008 - 6 answers

Give me your baby hacks! My wife and I are expecting our first child in November. What tips and tricks can you offer us to make our lives a lot easier? For example, a friend of mine swears that putting a crying baby in front of a mirror will cause it to stop. Another uses noise cancelling headphones to temper the noise from his shrieking child. I am looking for hacks on everything from diaper changing to stroller modifications. Make our lives easier as we enter into parenthood.
posted on May 20, 2008 - 46 answers

Children nicknamed "mommy" or "papa". What's the deal? [more inside]
posted on May 19, 2008 - 22 answers

What influences trends in baby names? And why have popular girls names changed more over the past 20+ years than boys names? [more inside]
posted on May 11, 2008 - 65 answers

For couples with kids, where both of you work: how do you do it? [more inside]
posted on May 10, 2008 - 60 answers

Please recommend some bog-standard classic children's music. [more inside]
posted on May 10, 2008 - 13 answers

I am throwing my first birthday party ever, for my pre-teen niece. Needless to say, I'm completely out of touch when it comes to kids' birthday parties (having not attended any since the 1980s) and don't know what's considered typical and usual. Please share your experiences and advice. [more inside]
posted on May 6, 2008 - 19 answers

What do you do once you have a kid and family problem stakes seem higher, i.e. you're concerned about exposing your child things that go against what you believe? [more inside]
posted on May 6, 2008 - 27 answers

A friend's preschool aged daughter is going in for surgery in a few months. Can you recommend books, videos, etc. for talking to her about surgery? [more inside]
posted on May 6, 2008 - 10 answers

Help us figure out if we can afford to have a family! Can two people on $200k a year have some babies? [more inside]
posted on May 5, 2008 - 95 answers

High-efficiency gas furnace installed where previously there was mid-efficiency. So it vents straight out the wall while the old furnace used the chimney. The vent is right next to the sandbox. How bad is this? [more inside]
posted on Apr 26, 2008 - 5 answers

What are some great places for drop-off child care in Manhattan? We need to be able to bring a 3-year-old and leave her in safe hands for a few hours. Any places that are open till late at night (midnight or 1 am)? Thanks.
posted on Apr 23, 2008 - 1 answers

Summer programs for bipolar children in Seattle? [more inside]
posted on Apr 22, 2008 - 3 answers

How do I deal with wanting (but not planning to have) children? [more inside]
posted on Apr 21, 2008 - 15 answers

Please help me find resources and information about Good and Evil in children's literature. [more inside]
posted on Apr 19, 2008 - 12 answers

My kid is going to be six next month and he wants a party. We are very short on cash. Suggestions? [more inside]
posted on Apr 19, 2008 - 42 answers

Growing up in Washington state in the 70’s and 80’s I watched a PBS show about a grandma that visited sites of interest (Columbia Gorge, White Bird Pass, etc.) in the Northwest with her grandchildren. Production quality, as I remember it, was rather crude. Does anyone else remember this show? What was the name? Thanks!
posted on Apr 16, 2008 - 4 answers

How can I give my 9 year old more privacy? [more inside]
posted on Apr 15, 2008 - 15 answers

What are some (at least somewhat) objective studies on healthy children demographics? I'm specifically interested in single vs. multiple children, and for multiple children, differences in age, gender, relationship to parent (adoption vs. biological), and race. [more inside]
posted on Apr 15, 2008 - 2 answers

My 6 year old needs to have a tooth extracted for medical reasons tommorrow. Any tips/advice that my wife and I can use to ease the anxiety pre-pull? [more inside]
posted on Apr 11, 2008 - 27 answers

BookFilter: Help me remember this book about 3 children who go on an "incredible journey" of sorts after their parents fail to pick them up from the hotel's daycare. [more inside]
posted on Apr 10, 2008 - 6 answers

What is a good savings account to set up for a baby? [more inside]
posted on Apr 9, 2008 - 10 answers

I've been with the SO for over 5 years. We've been engaged for about 3 of those. Now, the time is looming where I have to make a very real decision. Is now the time to get married or not? [more inside]
posted on Apr 9, 2008 - 13 answers

I need a venue for a 4 year old's birthday party in Seattle. [more inside]
posted on Apr 2, 2008 - 10 answers

Children run away from home and live in a museum -- help me remember this book! [more inside]
posted on Apr 1, 2008 - 10 answers