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Does It Bother Anyone Else??
Asked by J.M. from Kansas City
on April 28, 2011
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I was just wondering if it bothers anyone else that with all the massive storms in the south and the deaths from these storms that the news is still so focused on the ...
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- I'm guessing you gave up on fairy tales a long time ago? First of all, the packages for the wedding have been prepared weeks in advance. Weather is a little less pr...
- I am in California, we get MOST of the wedding updates on CNN and our local news coverage has far more coverage on what's going on with our brothers and sisters in the...
- I know what you mean, but I think the public has been deluged with so much negative lately, from disasters to political bickering, that there's demand for this lighter...
Woman Made Her Kid Wear a Sign in Public............
Asked by A.G. from Houston
on August 24, 2011
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I saw it on the news this morning, a single Australian mom made her10 year old son wear a sign that read ""Do not trust me. I will steal from you as I am a thief". He ...
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- I think that it was an interesting response to a frustrating situation. If a parent can sell their kid's video game on ebay and post sad pictures of the kid taking his...
- weeeeeeelll.......do you really want to know? It's SOOOO not politically correct and if he's not getting it - this humiliation might... I personally wouldn't do ...
- You bet! There comes a time when a child must be held accountable for their actions. Maybe now when Mom tells him to behave he might just take her a little more seri...
A Boy Died at My Son's Football Game Tonight
Asked by L.B. from Biloxi
on September 10, 2011
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My son is in the band for his high school. At tonight's game one of the players collapsed after a play on the field (according to the first news reports), never regain...
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- I have no idea beyond asking if he wants to talk about it. The school may bring in crisis counselors. Encourage him to talk with someone if they do. How awful. W...
- This is tough but it happens. In my experience, when children die, schools will have counselors available to counsel the other students. As a parent, all you can d...
- These are the things in life that we can not shield our children from. It's so incredibly sad.
Fayette Mall Play Area
Asked by R.H. from Lexington
on September 27, 2007
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Has anyone had a problem with security at Fayette Mall? I was in the play area yesterday with my 2 year old son. I had a water with a lid, which I know is against the ...
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- I have been there many times and never even saw the security people let alone seen them act like that. How scary for you and how shocking to be treated that way. My bi...
- Oh wow...how rude!! I would suggest sending emails to all the news stations. I think channel 27 does the segment called "27 on your side" where they do the kind of u...
- Wow! I ave never really spent time there, but I would NEVER expect to be treated like that there or anywhere for that matter. The mall is owned by a larger group. I wo...
OB/GYN At Provena St. Joseph in Joliet
Asked by E.B. from Chicago
on July 1, 2008
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Hi Ladies,
I'm new to this forum, but heard it's a good way to get advice from others' experiences. I'm looking for a new OB/GYN and would like one who delivers at...
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- Dr. Umpai delivered 3 of my 4 children and I still go to her every year for my check up. She is wonderful!!!! Her office is on Essington Road. Everytime I see her ...
- E., I have been going to Joliet Women's Health Center in Joliet for over 12 years. Dr. Casey Moauro (male) and Dr. Mary Fitzgibbon are there and they are both wonder...
- I had 3 of my babies with Dr. Umpai whose office is about 3 - 4 minutes from the hospital. She is wonderful and has also delivered most of my girlfriends babies too. ...
Seeking Advice on Moms of Twins Groups
Asked by M.A. from Chicago
on January 31, 2008
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I am a mom to 2.5 year old boy/girl twins. I have looked into joining a twins group. Originally I was disappointed that there didn't seem to be any "Parents of Twins" ...
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- Hi M., I am part of a great moms group in Mchenry county called Mom-2-Mom. We have 2 moms with twins who belong to a twins club as well. Now that there kids are o...
- M.- I just found out I am having twins. I am so totally overwhelmed. This was very unexpected, and I could use some help as I am not really sure how I am going to...
- Hi M., i just wanted to let you know that i am from joliet and i know there is a twins group out of bolingbrook. I am not sure if you live close by there, but they me...
Going to NY for the 1St Time
Asked by E.V. from New York
on September 7, 2010
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My husband and I are going to NY on Sept 18-22. It will be both of our first time there. We're staying at a Hilton hotel in Times Square. Any advice on how to see s...
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- Lucky you! Its been some time since I've been in NYC, BUT, I used to be in the travel biz, so I know a little about the city. I'd advise getting tickets to any broadwa...
- Hi there We were in NY at end February and we had a great meal at the Blue Fin restaurant on Times Square - in the W Hotel. Lots of seafood, fish etc and really good ...
- We've been a couple of times, as a couple and then a few yrs ago hubby sent daughter and me on a mom/daughter weekend. LOVED it We are walkers and we walk everywhe...
Seeking Good Deals on Children's Toys and Clothes
Asked by J.D. from Chicago
on March 19, 2008
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I've heard about a resale of children's clothing and equipment that's usually held in Mundelein in the spring, and or fall. I think it's sponsored by a twins club? D...
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- I just saw a headline about that in the Daily Herald today. Sorry I can't give you details since I didn't read the article but it was in the neighbor section.
- I am a member of Multiple Choice (a twin club). As I have only been in the club since November, there are resales a few times a year, but ours are in Lake Zurich. We...
- I am not sure about the one in Mundelein, but I am on a few mailing lists for resales in the area, I would be happy to let you know of any as I get the info.
Does Your Child Religiously Wear a Cycle Helmet and Pads
Asked by M.K. from Los Angeles
on October 15, 2010
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My son is 8, and has been riding without training wheels for a little while now, I almost always make him wear a helmet, but sometimes he won't if I am not with him, a...
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- We are guilty and do not. We have them, but you are right, most of the time they just grab the bikes and go. Granted, my kids are only 3 and 4 so they basically are ...
- My nine year old son always wears a helmet. He also wears knee and elbow pads but that is his choice not mine. I myself woudln't force him to wear the pads if he did...
- We insist on a helmet but not the rest of the pads. We will let our kids ride their scooters on the back porch without helmets (not enough room for bikes) because they...
Discussing 9/11 with Your Children
Asked by C.S. from Miami
on September 6, 2011
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Have you discussed 9/11 with your grade school age children? My son is 5 and in kindergarten. Although we live in FL, during 9/11, we lived in Northern Virginia, ne...
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- Bad things happen in our world. Sheltering our kids from them or pretending to your kids that they didn't will leave them unprepared to deal with them. If you read the...
- I haven't done so. I did tell my 11 year old about it recently and we didn't really talk much. I told her we would when a video comes that I ordered. Mike Huckabee ...
- My boys are 5 and 7. I have not discussed it with them, it is not a fear I feel they need to carry.
