crunchymama

@crunchymama (158)

United States • Age 48

Joined myLot 18 years ago

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Attachment Parenting

lips8481 @lips8481 (16) • United States 8 Oct 06

Just wondering how people feel about it and trying to see if many ppl out there are practicing this kind of parenting?

attachment parenting

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crunchymama We are definitely an AP family, and have a whole 'tribe' of other AP families in our local area who all support each other. As for how OTHER people feel about it - I get a LOT of hostility from more mainstream parents. I think they feel judged, even though...

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Sharing Bed with Baby

birthlady @birthlady (5609) • United States 25 Oct 06

Do you think parents should allow their babies to sleep in bed with them?

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crunchymama shared sleep has been a norm among humans since the beginning. It is only in recent years that western culture has developed this obsession with cribs. Cosleeping does not cause SIDS - the latest research suggests that it's an abnormality in infant breathing...

10 Nov 06

Cloth or Disposable? What will, do, or did you use??

MothersWorkAtHome @MothersWorkAtHome (966) • United States 9 Nov 06

Cloth or disposable? I use both. I like the benefits of the cloth because you know where they came from.. Very affordable and pay for themselves over and over.. Disposable.. I love to be honest. Pull out put on throw away......

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crunchymama PS, many (if not most) people who use modern cloth diapers don't soak them. Just shake the poop off (using a fleece liner makes this step a breeze, or you can use a diaper sprayer) then toss in a dry pail until wash day. No reason to soak, really.

10 Nov 06

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Cloth or Disposable? What will, do, or did you use??

MothersWorkAtHome @MothersWorkAtHome (966) • United States 9 Nov 06

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crunchymama We used all cloth. There are so many issues with disposable - health, rash, chemical, environmental. Disposables contain dioxin, which is a very toxic chemical. They contain chemicals which were banned from tampons in the 1980s. Icky. Usually if a baby...

10 Nov 06

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Youths

kaygal @kaygal (2) • Nigeria 5 Oct 06

why,do more and more youths think they can...

youth forum

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crunchymama I don't think "more and more" youths are leaving home at 18. I think MOST kids want to get out from under the thumb of their parents asap! They want to feel like adults, be grown-up.

15 Oct 06

Would you home school your kids?

ralpek413 @ralpek413 (773) • United States 2 Oct 06

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crunchymama Absolutely, and we are planning to homeschool when it's time. Socialization is not an issue with most homeschoolers, including us. We have playgroups, moms groups (with associated children's activities), church, homeschool groups, and many other opportunities...

11 Oct 06

stay at home moms

MINDY0882 @MINDY0882 (2302) • United States 19 Sep 06

Just wanted to see how many are stay at homes moms on here, I am one of them lol with 3 kids

moms

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crunchymama I am a sahm with one child so far.

11 Oct 06

WHAT IS YOU FAVORITE CLEANING PRODUCT?

CORDALE @CORDALE (866) • United States 16 Sep 06

I LOVE BAM IT IS GREAT ON THE STOVE,I LOVE LYSOL IT SANITIZES GREAT.AND I COULDNT manage WITHOUT PINESOL....MY ALL TIME FAVORITE

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crunchymama I could not live without vinegar and tea tree oil for cleaning.

11 Oct 06

RED MAPLE, DAMAGED BARK

PHOTOJOE99 @PHOTOJOE99 (1) • United States 10 Oct 06

I moved some Red Maple trees in Michigan & damaged the bark. How can I fix them??

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crunchymama Is it so damaged that it needs to be fixed? Oftentimes, just cleaning up the wounds (making the damage even and in an oval with a sharp knife) and being patient will do the trick. Keep an eye out for insects, water and fertilize. We had some storm-damaged...

10 Oct 06

Do you agree a marriage in different religion...?

pormadi @pormadi (1300) • Indonesia 6 Oct 06

....especially between muslims and christians

christian

islam

marriage

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crunchymama I do not think it is wise to marry someone from a different religion. Marriage is a religious institution, and religion forms the basis of most of our beliefs as human beings. As a Christian, I believe Marriage is a union among me, my husband, and God. How...

8 Oct 06

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LOVE YOUR MOTHER

NBQ3298 @NBQ3298 (137) • Malaysia 27 Sep 06

she carry your every day for 9month 10days. full of pain when

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crunchymama Well I'm adopted, so my mother didn't have to carry me and deliver me. (And, personally, I enjoyed pregnancy and childbirth so much I don't really feel that my child owes me anything for that!) That said, yes, people should love their mothers! Some mothers...

8 Oct 06

How do you encourage an elderly person to be active?

angelkisses @angelkisses (1) • Australia 8 Oct 06

I am doing a course in aged care and i am wanting to know how to encourage activity in old people?If anyone can answer this i...

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crunchymama Well, speaking from personal experience, I know that nagging doesn't work, lol. (My mother in law cares for her elderly mother in law full time and the two of them don't get along too well, lol.) Providing them with activities they will enjoy in a setting...

8 Oct 06

DO YOU BELEIVE IN MYLOT?

whitish @whitish (1406) • India 7 Oct 06

Do u believe that u will get paid from MYLOT?

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crunchymama Personally, I'm waiting to see if I get a check when I hit $10. Then I'll be a lot more convinced!

8 Oct 06

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men are better fathers when they get older

louisvillestafford @louisvillestafford (4) • United States 30 Sep 06

more experience older men has seen life and met life on its terms an older man knows the pit-falls, learning and knowing obligation to

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crunchymama I think, in general, people are a little more refined when they're a little older. You calm down, you mature. Not just men, and not just about parenting. Generally, everyone gets more mature as they age.

8 Oct 06

How often do you sweep and mop your floors?

mytwo_daughters @mytwo_daughters (2663) • United States 9 Nov 06

I do it when I can!

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crunchymama I do it when I can!

9 Nov 06

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Lets see if we can finish the theme song to Fresh Prince of bel Air

kruell_intentionz @kruell_intentionz (1159) • United States 28 Sep 06

Alright I will start it off with the first word and everyone else needs to put the word that goes next. Now

the fresh prince

theme song to fresh prince

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crunchymama This

8 Oct 06

Who is Better Daniel Craig or Pierce Brosnan

scholastic @scholastic (728) • India 9 Nov 06

now that the Bond movie has been released and we all have seen Daniel Craig as the new BOND..may be u guys can comment on how good is he..and whether he is better than Brosnan

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crunchymama now that the Bond movie has been released and we all have seen Daniel Craig as the new BOND..may be u guys can comment on how good is he..and whether he is better than Brosnan

9 Nov 06

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which is ur favourite film?

afsalpozhath @afsalpozhath (742) • India 4 Oct 06

my favourite is matrix series

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crunchymama Did you seriously like the whole series?? I thought the third one bombed majorly. It didn't resolve anything, it just got stupid, and it really ignored many of the MAJOR questions and plot twists that arose in the second movie. It was quite disappointing.

8 Oct 06

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Do you want more Star Wars Movies?

1346795 @1346795 (805) • Greece 8 Oct 06

The wars aren't over for "Star Wars" creator George Lucas. Lucas said Wednesday he's making an animated TV series of "Clone Wars" that could air next year, although he hasn't sold the show to a network yet. The series is set...

movies

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crunchymama I read a long time ago that Lucas originally wrote the series as a NINE part series. Originally, actually, it was all one movie, but friends convinced him that there was WAAAY too much content in the movie, so he chose a chunk and made Episode IV. Obviously,...

8 Oct 06

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Spanking children.

asmielewski @asmielewski (64) • United States 27 Sep 06

Do you, or did you, spank your children as a form of dicipline? I do not spank my son. I practice attatchment parenting and I feel...

spanking

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crunchymama AP, too, and we don't believe in manipulation through punishment or rewards, so not only do we not spank, but we also don't take away toys, etc. We don't let him run wild, though, far from it. We set reasonable expectations, and he generally complies because,...

8 Oct 06