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	Talking about 9/11 I am looking for opinions. As far as I know, neither of my boys (ages 7 and 9) has heard about the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks. Is that something I should bring up and introduce to... Read more >> Alison Johnson
	A strange first day of school for me In past years, I've felt such a build-up to the first day of school, and then a combination of nerves, excitement and sadness as the kids stepped on the bus. This year, that didn't happen. It was... Read more >> Alison Johnson
	Bucket list UPDATE: Well, Moms, I did it! It was an incredible experience, after about 30 minutes of instruction I got suited up and into the plane we went, I love to fly and it was an... Read more >> Michelle Galvez
	PTA May Break the Bylaws - Would You Object? Our PTA may break the bylaws to honor a request by the new principal of our daughters' school. Without going into too much detail on the request, the bylaws say the PTA will pay for something if it... Read more >> Susan Smigielsk...
	Bed bugs: Good and bad news I really wish I didn't have to think about this: Recent reports say that the bed bug population is increasing. You're itching now, right? Me, too. Don't worry too much, though: Scientists... Read more >> Kristen De Deyn Kirk
	New Preschool in Chesapeake! If you're looking for quality preschool for your children ages 2, 3 & 4, visit our website - www.towneplacepreschool.org! We are offering small classes, low ratios, Christ-centered,... Read more >> preschoolfun
	hurricane prep How are you preparing your children for the possibility of a storm? I know I've got the batteries, the flashlights, the candles, the water, the cash ... but wondered how you're preparing... Read more >> Michelle Galvez
	Choosing a preschool soon I have a 2.5 year old daughter that I would like to have begin preschool. From what I can find online, it seems there are a zillion options. I've looked into a several of the Montessori schools in... Read more >> longstrangetrip...
	See It Before It Ends There are several special exhibits in the area that will soon be gone with the end of summer. See them as a way to wind down the summer and begin school. Enchanted Storybook Forest includes torybook... Read more >> Susan Smigielsk...
	Not a breakfast eater My 9-year-old has fallen into pattern of saying he's not at all hungry after he wakes up and then, at about 11, deciding he's ravenous and wants to eat lunch. Then he is extremely irritable... Read more >> Alison Johnson
	Typical Toddler Day? My daughter is 17mo and is in the 2 naps is too many 1 is not enough stage. We are adjusting to it just fine. But I'm begining to wonder what to do with the rest of our/her day. She is on a good eat/... Read more >> LRmommy
	MOMs Club(Suffolk/IOW) no response I'm new to the area and have been poking around on here for a couple of weeks. I found out about MOMS club thru this site, thank you to those who took an interest. However, I have tried to contact... Read more >> LRmommy
	Lamaze Classes I am a 21 year old currently due in Octber who recently moved into the area. I have been serching for lamaze classes that a shorter but cant seem to find any i can complete before im due.....if you... Read more >> crazyontheway
	Gifted Kids Have Special Needs Too I am usually not one of those mothers who cannot wait for school to start, but today was one of those days. We had lunch with Daddy, a little shopping and then onto the library. Easy enough... Read more >> Susan Smigielsk...
	The 24/7 centers On the off chance that I'm not the only one that found this out by accident and didn't know...Little Creek Amphib has one and Norfolk has 2. The idea was for dual military/working families who have... Read more >> longstrangetrip...
	Is there a group for moms of toddler girls that meets near Chesapeake? New to this site, but I've lived here for 2 years. Is there a mom's group that meets out near Chesapeake? I saw a playgroup group listing on MTM specifically for small boys...but not girls. I have... Read more >> longstrangetrip...
	School Supplies - Plain or With A Celebrity? This will be our second year having to buy school supplies for our two daughters. When I was a kid, my mom got everything on the list but it was the cheapest and as a result plain. She, being a part-... Read more >> Susan Smigielsk...
	Is it OK for a tween to try alcohol? I remember my grandfather letting me taste his beer -- or maybe it was just that he let me lift the empty beer bottle to my lips. I'm not exactly sure. The fact that I can't remember might mean that... Read more >> Kristen De Deyn Kirk
	The little mysteries of parenthood Maybe there are some things about kids that just can't be explained. My mystery of the day: how does a boy go outside to play wearing shoes with no holes and come back inside with... Read more >> Alison Johnson
	Should we cut his hair? My 9-year-old has been growing out his hair to match the style that seems to be popular among many boys... and I have to say, it looks really good on him. However, he has developed a very... Read more >> Alison Johnson
	Time to find the tissues Which had you shaking in your sandals most?: Sending your first child to kindergarten or sending him/her to middle school? Read more >> Kristen De Deyn Kirk
	Free concerts at Military bases USO of Hampton Roads & Central Va concerts Josh Turner, Saturday August 28 at JEB Little Creek, open to the public, gates open at 5 pm, show starts at 7 pm, enter through gate 3 to... Read more >> Michelle Galvez
	Babies and Toddlers in skinny jeans? Fashion statement or Fashion no-no? As if it wasn't enough when Huggies released the limited edition denim diaper, now retailers are selling skinny jeans for babies and toddlers! With the denim diaper, babies could... Read more >> Alexandra
	If your date stepped aside and let you get hit by a baseball, what would it take to forgive him/her? After watching this, could you forgive your boyfriend for jumping out of the way of the ball? Do you feel that it was wrong for the boyfriend to dodge the ball instead of jumping in... Read more >> Alexandra
	What do your kids do that makes you smile? More than a few of my friends are OVER summer and can't wait for their kids to go back to school. I'm so, so lucky that I'm not having those feelings and the kids have been mostly well-behaved as... Read more >> Kristen De Deyn Kirk