Messages In This Digest (11 Messages)
- 1a.
- Newbie Intro :) From: liz140481
- 1b.
- Re: Newbie Intro :) From: midnightstarlight99@yahoo.com
- 1c.
- Re: Newbie Intro :) From: Jody Mort
- 2.
- OT: No Einstein in Your Crib? Get a Refund From: Kiminie@yahoo.com
- 3a.
- Re: exhausted by trying to eat right From: Fatima Okatan
- 4a.
- Re: tie girl doll From: Jill Militello
- 4b.
- Re: tie girl doll From: christina
- 4c.
- Re: tie girl doll From: Michelle Passeno
- 5a.
- Re: sleepless nights From: Frank Schoch
- 5b.
- Re: sleepless nights From: Sarah Frandy
- 6.
- Tie Girl doll From: Debbie Mormino
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Newbie Intro :)
Posted by: "liz140481" thornburn.korolus@gmail.com liz140481
Mon Nov 2, 2009 5:59 am (PST)
Hey all! I'm a mom to a 2.5 year old little guy, and a wife in BC Canada.
Like so many mom's, the life of being a mom separated me from my without-kids friends and I have found myself very isolated. I haven't developed any long term relationships with other parents, and I feel I'm not only isolating myself, but my son as well. Online community's are looked at by some as just as isolating by some people, but for me it's a much needed step towards long term friendships.
I'm an open book, opinionated, but fair and reasonable at the same time. I have led a extremely colourful life and can't wait to share it all with everyone:)
You will hear from me soon!
~Liz
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Re: Newbie Intro :)
Posted by: "midnightstarlight99@yahoo.com" midnightstarlight99@yahoo.com midnightstarlight99
Mon Nov 2, 2009 1:55 pm (PST)
Hello Liz: Nice to meet you. I am a mom to 2 boys (3 and 5 y/o) and I talk a lot online too ... Most of my mom friends are online.
kriss
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From:"liz140481" <thornburn.korolus@gmail.com >
Sent:Mon 11/2/09 5:59 am
To:mompowergroup@yahoogroups. com
Subj:[mompowergroup] Newbie Intro :)
Hey all! I'm a mom to a 2.5 year old little guy, and a wife in BC Canada.
Like so many mom's, the life of being a mom separated me from my without-kids friends and I have found myself very isolated. I haven't developed any long term relationships with other parents, and I feel I'm not only isolating myself, but my son as well. Online community's are looked at by some as just as isolating by some people, but for me it's a much needed step towards long term friendships.
I'm an open book, opinionated, but fair and reasonable at the same time. I have led a extremely colourful life and can't wait to share it all with everyone:)
You will hear from me soon!
~Liz
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Re: Newbie Intro :)
Posted by: "Jody Mort" jlmort19@yahoo.com jlmort19
Mon Nov 2, 2009 1:55 pm (PST)
Nice to meet you Liz. My name is Jody. I have 3 girls.
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From: liz140481 <thornburn.korolus@gmail.com >
To: mompowergroup@yahoogroups. com
Sent: Sun, November 1, 2009 1:04:46 PM
Subject: [mompowergroup] Newbie Intro :)
Hey all! I'm a mom to a 2.5 year old little guy, and a wife in BC Canada.
Like so many mom's, the life of being a mom separated me from my without-kids friends and I have found myself very isolated. I haven't developed any long term relationships with other parents, and I feel I'm not only isolating myself, but my son as well. Online community's are looked at by some as just as isolating by some people, but for me it's a much needed step towards long term friendships.
I'm an open book, opinionated, but fair and reasonable at the same time. I have led a extremely colourful life and can't wait to share it all with everyone:)
You will hear from me soon!
~Liz
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OT: No Einstein in Your Crib? Get a Refund
Posted by: "Kiminie@yahoo.com" kiminie@yahoo.com kiminie
Mon Nov 2, 2009 5:59 am (PST)
No Einstein in Your Crib? Get a Refund
By TAMAR LEWIN
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/ 10/24/education/ 24baby.html? em
Published: October 23, 2009
Parent alert: the Walt Disney Company is now offering refunds for all those "Baby Einstein" videos that did not make children into geniuses.
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They may have been a great electronic baby sitter, but the unusual refunds appear to be a tacit admission that they did not increase infant intellect.
"We see it as an acknowledgment by the leading baby video company that baby videos are not educational, and we hope other baby media companies will follow suit by offering refunds," said Susan Linn, director of Campaign for a Commercial-Free Childhood, which has been pushing the issue for years.
Baby Einstein, founded in 1997, was one of the earliest players in what became a huge electronic media market for babies and toddlers. Acquired by Disney in 2001, the company expanded to a full line of books, toys, flashcards and apparel, along with DVDs including "Baby Mozart," "Baby Shakespeare" and "Baby Galileo."
The videos - simple productions featuring music, puppets, bright colors, and not many words - became a staple of baby life: According to a 2003 study, a third of all American babies from 6 months to 2 years old had at least one "Baby Einstein" video.
Despite their ubiquity, and the fact that many babies are transfixed by the videos, the American Academy of Pediatrics recommends no screen time at all for children under 2.
In 2006, Ms. Linn's group went to the Federal Trade Commission to complain about the educational claims made by Disney and another company, Brainy Baby. As a result, the companies dropped the word "educational" from their marketing. But the group didn't think that was enough.
"Disney was never held accountable, and parents were never given any compensation. So we shared our information and research with a team of public health lawyers," Ms. Linn said.
Last year, lawyers threatened a class-action lawsuit for unfair and deceptive practices unless Disney agreed to refund the full purchase price to all who bought the videos since 2004. "The Walt Disney Company's entire Baby Einstein marketing regime is based on express and implied claims that their videos are educational and beneficial for early childhood development," a letter from the lawyers said, calling those claims "false because research shows that television viewing is potentially harmful for very young children."
The letter cited estimates from The Washington Post and Business Week that Baby Einstein controlled 90 percent of the baby media market, and sold $200 million worth of products annually.
The letter also described studies showing that television exposure at ages 1 through 3 is associated with attention problems at age 7.
In response, the Baby Einstein company will refund $15.99 for up to four "Baby Einstein" DVDs per household, bought between June 5, 2004, and Sept. 5, 2009, and returned to the company.
Lawyers in the matter refused to comment on the settlement.
Last month, Baby Einstein announced the new refunds - or "enhanced consumer satisfaction guarantee" - but made no mention of the lawyers' demands.
"Fostering parent-child interaction always has and always will come first at The Baby Einstein Company, and we know that there is an ongoing discussion about how that interaction is best promoted," Susan McLain, vice president and general manager, said in the statement. "We remain committed to providing a wide range of options to help parents create the most engaging and enriching experience for themselves and their babies."
The founder and president of Brainy Baby, Dennis Fedoruk, said in an e-mail message that he was unaware of Baby Einstein's refund announcement and could not offer further comment.
An outside public relations representative for Baby Einstein said there was nothing new about the refund offer.
"We've had a customer satisfaction guarantee for a long time," she said, referring a reporter to the company Web site. However, Baby Einstein's general "money-back" guarantee is only valid for 60 days from purchase and requires a receipt.
In contrast, the current offer, allowing parents to exchange their video for a different title, receive a discount coupon, or get $15.99 each for up to four returned DVDs, requires no receipt, and extends until next March 10.
"When attention got focused on this issue a few years ago, a lot of companies became more cautious about what they claimed," said Vicky Rideout, vice president of the Kaiser Family Foundation. "But even if the word `education' isn't there, there's a clear implication of educational benefits in a lot of the marketing."
The Baby Einstein Web site, for example, still describes its videos with phrases like "reinforces number recognition using simple patterns" or "introduces circles, ovals, triangles, squares and rectangles."
"My impression is that parents really believe these videos are good for their children, or at the very least, not really bad for them," Ms. Rideout said. "To me, the most important thing is reminding parents that getting down on the floor to play with children is the most educational thing they can do."
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Re: exhausted by trying to eat right
Posted by: "Fatima Okatan" fatibray02@yahoo.com fatibray02
Mon Nov 2, 2009 5:59 am (PST)
Hi Heather,
Thanks for the e-mail.
Why pasta and rice are not good? What would you suggest feeding a 14 months baby? how do you measure servings?
Thanks again Heather.
Fatima :)
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From: heatherclark.jp4me <heather@fruitnut. org >
If you are eating crap (cookies; chips; crackers; white rice, pasta, bread; too much diary; junk food; fast food; etc) you will find you are gaining weight and wasting money. Would you walk over to the trash can and toss a $20 bill? Then don't do it at the grocery store!!! Those foods do not have the nutrients your body needs. They make you hungry an hour later, hence, you will be eating more often! And what will you eat? More of the fake foods!
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Re: tie girl doll
Posted by: "Jill Militello" jem060504@yahoo.com jem060504
Mon Nov 2, 2009 5:59 am (PST)
Try Ty Girl doll I believe that i what you are looking for. The are like webkinz but with dolls instead.
Jill
--- On Sat, 10/31/09, Lori Brock <loribrock1967@yahoo.com > wrote:
From: Lori Brock <loribrock1967@yahoo.com >
Subject: [mompowergroup] tie girl doll
To: mompowergroup@yahoogroups. com
Date: Saturday, October 31, 2009, 9:11 AM
Hi!
My daughter saw an advertisement this year for tie girl dolls with a code to play games online. I was hoping someone could recommend how to track it down. I have looked online and can't find it. I believe that is the proper spelling, that is what I wrote down after seeing the advertisement.
Thanks,
Lori
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Re: tie girl doll
Posted by: "christina" rebekahjasmine@yahoo.com rebekahjasmine
Mon Nov 2, 2009 6:00 am (PST)
ty.com or search beanie babies 2.0
--- In mompowergroup@yahoogroups. , Lori Brock <loribrock1967@com ...> wrote:
>
> Hi!
>
> My daughter saw an advertisement this year for tie girl dolls with a code to play games online. I was hoping someone could recommend how to track it down. I have looked online and can't find it. I believe that is the proper spelling, that is what I wrote down after seeing the advertisement.
>
> Thanks,
> Lori
>
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Re: tie girl doll
Posted by: "Michelle Passeno" mpasseno@hotmail.com afeyers
Mon Nov 2, 2009 1:55 pm (PST)
I am not sure if this will help but I found a website: www.adorablekinders.com - has an online code for games and MADE IN USA!!!
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From: loribrock1967@yahoo.com
Date: Sat, 31 Oct 2009 06:11:30 -0700
Subject: [mompowergroup] tie girl doll
Hi!
My daughter saw an advertisement this year for tie girl dolls with a code to play games online. I was hoping someone could recommend how to track it down. I have looked online and can't find it. I believe that is the proper spelling, that is what I wrote down after seeing the advertisement.
Thanks,
Lori
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Re: sleepless nights
Posted by: "Frank Schoch" fschoch@ymail.com fschoch@ymail.com
Mon Nov 2, 2009 5:59 am (PST)
Hi Kate, my name is Karen. To address your sleepless nights, have you tried talking to your daughter,explain to her what you are feeling.She may understand & come to you more for the little things that make us feel needed. My heart goes out to you,reading your message has made me very emotional due to the fact that I don't want that to happen with my son it would completely crush me.As a mom we all want to be needed & when the time comes when our little ones(no matter what there age is) don't need us we are lost.You can write to me any time you want to & if I can help I will do my best.Again my heart goes out to you. I wish you all the luck in the world. please write again
Karen from PA
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From: kate sibley <longnecklady@yahoo.com >
I have a 13yo daughter who it turns out is very very independent and I am happy to say also very responsible for a teen. Here is my problem. I am a person who needs to be needed. It may not be a good thing but it works for me and I guess part of the reason I choose RN as my career. Lately my daughter has been staying at her girlfriends' for the weekend, has been getting up for school without my help, has been doing things for herself that I have been doing since my oldest was younger and I know I should be grateful that she is who she is, but, I have been having a real hard time dealing with it. I cry when Im alone and think about it, I have sleepless nights over it, I am just a mess. I know it probably sounds ridiculous to some of you and to others its something you cannot wait to happen. But for me, its turning me into a basket case. While I have my home, my business, my other daughter, my hobbies, there are just so many things to keep me occupied, I
just cannot figure out why this is affecting me so badly. I know that if she is as independent and responsible as she is, I have done my job as a parent, but she is still my baby and I thought she would need me forever. H-E-L-P!!!!!
Kate in Delaware
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Re: sleepless nights
Posted by: "Sarah Frandy" snau525@yahoo.com snau525
Mon Nov 2, 2009 6:00 am (PST)
Awww, I'm sorry this is hard for you. I really don't have any great advice. My only thought is that she will always need you in some regard. You just need to figure out what that is. As she is getting older her needs from you will change. I have 4 daughters, my oldest is 15 and she is very independent but she still needs me to help her study for tests. So really think about her and you will find something that she needs that will fufill you.
Sarah
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On Oct 30, 2009, at 11:11 AM, kate sibley <longnecklady@yahoo.com > wrote:
Hey Y'all
I havent posted in awhile but I keep reading and learning from old and new moms alike. I have been reading about "Sleepless Nights" and thought I would post my sleepless night of another kind and see if any of you have experienced what I am dealing with.
I have a 13yo daughter who it turns out is very very independent and I am happy to say also very responsible for a teen. Here is my problem. I am a person who needs to be needed. It may not be a good thing but it works for me and I guess part of the reason I choose RN as my career. Lately my daughter has been staying at her girlfriends' for the weekend, has been getting up for school without my help, has been doing things for herself that I have been doing since my oldest was younger and I know I should be grateful that she is who she is, but, I have been having a real hard time dealing with it. I cry when Im alone and think about it, I have sleepless nights over it, I am just a mess. I know it probably sounds ridiculous to some of you and to others its something you cannot wait to happen. But for me, its turning me into a basket case. While I have my home, my business, my other daughter, my hobbies, there are just so many things to keep me occupied, I
just cannot figure out why this is affecting me so badly. I know that if she is as independent and responsible as she is, I have done my job as a parent, but she is still my baby and I thought she would need me forever. H-E-L-P!!!!!
Kate in Delaware
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Tie Girl doll
Posted by: "Debbie Mormino" bartanddebbie@Gmail.com dmormino
Mon Nov 2, 2009 6:00 am (PST)
Might it be spelled TY? They have all sorts of stuffed animals and
dolls. They make beanie babies.
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