Huh. I knew there were fonts that made it easier for people with dyslexia to read, but I never knew comic sans was considered a good choice for dyslexics. I will be more open minded about it and keep it in mind for any future students who struggle with that! Thanks!

That is so freaking fabulous! And it mentioned Microsoft Bob! I have to admit I used Comic Sans in elementary and junior high school. I was going to comment on here about how I used it when I typed everything up on the silly little letter writing program in Microsoft Bob, because I loved Microsoft Bob as a child…

I think what they mean is that adults should know which kids they are supposed to be actively supervising, don’t just assume someone is paying attention. When I take my son to the pool/beach and there is more than one adult we always confirm that the next adult knows they are taking over responsibility. This is more…

I agree with Leigh. My friend who taught swimming lessons for many years and was a lifeguard for many as well is teaching my son right now. She has told me so many stories from her life-guarding days. It really is true that many parents think that their kids who have swimming lessons are good to go and provide…

Well, you generally need someone to teach you. My family didn’t have access to swimming lessons nor could have afforded them if they were available. I grew up going to lakes and rivers. My younger sister and I figured out how to swim on our own, just practicing until it worked. Probably not the best method, nor…

Dear Black People,

My mom was referred to a chiropractor by her doctor after injuring her back in a bad car accident. She called me upset one day because the chiropractor told her that the flu shot causes Alzheimer’s and she has always gotten her flu shot every year. I had to explain to her that there’s no real science behind…

I’m right there with you. I think everyone should be taught to think critically and to ask questions about all medical procedures. I think these parents are smart in making that first decision to consider what they are doing. Sometimes there is reason to be concerned or to consult others, I mean, we get second…

Poor thing! I’m so glad she made it through that and so sorry you had to experience it. Glad she’ll be able to eventually get all of her vaccines. I agree that not vaccinating (when there is no medical reason to do so) is an incredibly selfish decision and should be considered neglect.

The thing that is tricky is that many, if not most, parents of children with non-typical development go through a period of denial before they accept that their child is not developing at the pace expected. It’s hard, because that is such a normal reaction to the situation. It often comes to a point where a…

Whoops, that wasn’t clear. Yes, above ground pools should have their ladders stored in a place inaccessible to children so that they can’t just climb in or move the ladder over themselves and climb in. You’re right that in ground pools should always have a ladder (and are generally fixed) to help anyone that might…

They aren’t really changing that quickly. If you take the time to look up what is recommended by safety experts vs the bare minimum your state requires then you will be covered for quite some time. I have found that new car seat laws are advertised for a good 6 months to a year before they take place and some don’t…

So, currently, a six year old car seat will likely not rear-face to high enough weight/height limits as the thinking on those limits has changed. It is now recognized that children’s spines do not develop fully until they are older. In the US, a few states have now made it a law that you must rear-face your child…

Wanted to add that dollar tree sells door alarms. I just added one to my back door. It’s a heavy door and the handle is hard to turn so my 3 year old can’t open it yet, but I don’t want to find out the hard way that he can. Front door has a chain lock on it because he can open that door. Even with precautions, my…

I just had an awkward conversation with a neighbor requesting that they make it a practice to remove the ladder to their pool when they are not using it. The dad said something about oh, yeah, i’ve just been too lazy to move it. I pointed out that drowning is the number one cause of death for children ages 1-4 (he…

It’s not about that. The profiles are all pretty similar. In these types of cases it is usually women who are dissatisfied in their current life situations, not seeking appropriate support in the right places. In comes a kid who is super caring and easily available and they start to use the child as a support and…

Yeah, I hope they actually experience consequences for their actions. This story is quite disturbing.

I think my plan for my kid is that I won’t provide financial assistance if he joins a fraternity. If I’m paying for him to go to school, I’m paying for him to go to school, not to party or forget his morals and human decency in the wake of group think.

I tried that out, but it wasn’t a good solution for young kids. The only thing it really lets you control is whether or not they can make phone calls/texts.

Hah! I was excited when I discovered this feature last year for about a minute...that’s how long it took my 2 year-old to figure out how to unpin the screen. I ended up looking for dedicated apps for this and found kidzone. You set up a page for your kid and choose which apps you want them to have access to. Open the…