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I agree that this woman has gone overboard, but in our school district the amount of junk food given to our kids is appalling. Teachers - even at the high school level - regularly give the kids candy for good performance. I hate this. Not only is it bad nutrition, but it's horrible for the...

My first concert was Adam Ant - I must have been about 15 years old and was so excited! :D Erica

My oldest son just graduated and his favorite gifts were cash or gift cards. :) If the friend is going away for college, you could get stuff for her dorm like getting her set up for first-aid/medical kit/toiletries, laundry necessities, school supplies, etc. Erica

We go to Emerald Isle every year and our kids love it (three teenage boys and a little girl). Honestly, I'd like to go somewhere else for some variety, but it makes my kids so happy to go there that I agree. There is an old military fort that you can visit there, too - can't remember the name...

We have used k12 also and got everything for free through the Ohio Virtual Academy. It worked out great - the entire curriculum is provided and you just make sure the work gets done. For some homeschoolers (like myself), this is great because it doesn't involve much planning. For others, it's...

I love this one, too. This was my dear aunt's favorite book and I never took the time to read it until after she died. I wish that I had read it while she was alive and we could have talked about it. I don't read a lot of fiction, but I love this book. Erica

Update Dd's blood test results were normal. :) The pediatrician still wants us to take her to the pediatric endocrinologist. I really don't see the point, but I'll do it. I have a feeling we'll spend a lot of money and time (the doctor is kind of far) to be told "let's wait and see what...

You didn't at all. I'm still horrified that a woman could say that to a little girl about menstruating and treat her that way. When I started college, I had a roommate who came from a very conservative background. She was told that girls who wore tank tops or used tampons were sluts and...

That is just awful - I can't believe that anyone would say such a thing. :( Erica

Iris - I used to give myself Lupron shots when doing infertility treatments for my first two pregnancies. That's sweet that you took your daughter shopping to make it a more pleasant experience for her. I have a Webkinz stashed away for my dd for after her bloodwork on Monday. :D Sandra -...

Iris - thank you so, so much for your reply. That was exactly the information I was looking for. My pediatrician consulted with a pediatric endocrinologist and they are drawing blood on Monday and we are supposed to see an endocrinologist after the results are in. I would not want my dd to...

Yes, I am looking at her diet now and will reduce (actually, probably eliminate) the soy and switch to organic milk and see if that helps. I don't think it's stress - I'm sorry that you had a stressful time at such a young age. Thanks! Erica

Thanks Lori and GMonkey. Wow - having your period at age 8 sounds just awful. I'm really hoping that doesn't happen to my dd. We'll see what progresses after her labwork is done. Erica

Does anyone have any information/experience with precocious puberty that they could share with me? My dd is 6 1/2 and has swelling/tenderness under her nipples. Her pediatrician consulted with an endocrinologist and they want her to have some bloodwork to check her hormones because they...