I'm fairly certain that my 7-year-old son has dyslexia. His teacher, whom I respect, says we should wait and see. But I've been noticing that his reading is not getti...
I am scheduled for the blood test today, but all the symptoms I've had for the past ten years indicate hypothyroidism (why hasn't it been diagnosed before? Who knows,...
I am so frustrated. My almost 3 yr old son refuses to use the potty. I am a sahm and he will not go on the toilet at all. If he is not wearing a diaper he will hol...
I would appreciate contact with other gparents helping to raise their gchildren. I moved in w/ my son, wife & new baby a year ago as full-time caregiver while they fi...
Hi My daughter just turned 2 and she weighs 37lbs and is 37inches long. The dr said that she is overweight for her age and i should stop giving her milk. My daughte...
My son is going to turn 4 in a week. He's always had a very active imagination. Our concern is that he is still pretending that he is a girl characters at times. I re...
Dad tells them something and they do it. He rarely has to raise his voice. They only see dad evenings and weekends due to his work. When I say something, they don't l...
I was just going to go out to get the mail and realized I looked too bad to walk outside. Just curious if anyone can top this mess.
I am wearing a long sleeve sle...
My 11 year old son has complained about his feet/ankles (muscles)hurting. I have already purchased foot inserts which have helped some. I don't know if I should tak...
Besides active parenting, caring for elderly parents, busy with work--why is hard to make and keep active friendships when we become adult?
Again, I know and under...