Breast Feeding: How Old Is Too Old? Mom Talk

When do children become too old for breast milk?

A good friend of ours told the story of how she had to wean her then 2-year-old son off their evening nursing routine. She was deeply saddened, but felt it was time. When we first had Liam, I thought that two years old seemed extensive. I never expected to nurse him a full 18 months. (A very healthy child, his first antibiotic wasn't until he was 25 months!) The head-turning Time Magazine cover of a mom nursing her 3-year-old son also has tongues wagging. How old is too old for a child to breast feed? My husband says if the boy can walk, talk, and shave, he's too old. Other friends say they've witnessed drive-by-nursings — when kids run over and pull up their moms' shirts to latch on for a quick drink in between game playing. That's not my…

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Cindy Jacobson

8:33 pm on Wednesday, May 16, 2012

Yes. Every story has two sides. From the looks of it, @Merrilee did not do anything more than make a suggestion. Honestly, it sounds like the suggestion was taken the wrong way. I do not think that the suggestion was overbearing. Just a suggestion because a family member cared. but i am not part of this family. so i do not want to get into the middle of anything. just my opinion.   more ›

Adopt Me!

Aye Chihuahua! Cats and Dogs Seek Happy Homes

These animals and many others can be found at the Naperville Area Humane Society or Animals Deserving of Proper Treatment.

Si Mui & Emmy Age: 3 and 2 years old Breed: Chihuahua Background: The duo came to A.D.O.P.T. because one of the family members had allergies.  They have been at the shelter for one month. Personality:  These two are the friendliest Chihuahuas you’ll ever meet!  They love each other as much as they love other people.  With that said, we’d like to adopt them out together.  Their happiness is contagious.  They are active and playful and love to go on walks.  Si Mui is the darker colored pup while Emmy looks a little fuller figured. These two are quite the pair. Adoption Fee: $250 for the pair Other: All animals at A.D.O.P.T. are vet checked, spayed or neutered, micro-chipped and are up to date on age related vaccines.  Evergreen Age: Almost 2…

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Perfect Lawns, Perfect Kids and Other Fibs

Who Runs The World? Still Not Girls

This mom wonders will it take The Avengers to make the world fair for girls?

I felt like I’d traveled back in time when I overhead the following conversation in one of my classes. A male student said he’d seen “The Avengers.” A girl in the class said, “Oh, I loved that movie!” Did the boys say, “Cool! Me, too”? Nope. They laughed. Why? Because, as they said, “The Avengers is a movie for boys.” When I was in grade school, Gloria Steinem was an active participant in history, not just a historical figure. I understand that no bras were really burned back then, but if they had been, I’d have seen it. So, when I heard, “The Avengers” is for boys, my feminist brain exploded.  “For boys?” I said. “Really? It’s 2012! Just for boys? I can’t wait to see ‘The Avengers’!” This produced further hilarity. According to my male …

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Janice Lindegard

8:16 pm on Monday, May 14, 2012

Mary, you made my point exactly. Gender equity doesn't mean that half the doctors are men and half are women or that half the teachers are women and half are men. It means that female candidates don't have stories written about what they wore in a debate, female executives don't make less than their equally qualified male counterparts. My husband and I met at work. We had the same number of years…   more ›

Sunday Comics

Sunday Comic: Obama, Biden and Same-Sex Marriage

The president and vice president are on the same side of a divisive issue, but they might differ on their own partnership.

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Letter to the Editor

Letter to the Editor: Thank You Honor Flight Ride Organizers, Participants, Police

Naperville Patch welcomes letters to the editor. Letters may be sent to naperville@patch.com.

Letter to the Editor: On May 5, DuPage Veteran’s foundation hosted a fundraiser to support our local World War II Veteran’s and Honor Flight Chicago at the DuPage airport. Doug Deetjen, a Lisle resident, businessman and Vietnam Veteran sponsored “Let’s Ride for Honor Flight Chicago” for local motorcyclists with the support of Lee Mattes, owner of Heritage Harley-Davidson in Lisle to honor our Veteran’s and raise funds for such a worthy cause.  I am honored to have participated in this ride and I want to give my sincere gratitude to all who organized and participated in the event. This was a police escorted ride that left Heritage Harley-Davidson and went thru Lisle, Naperville, Wheaton, Winfield and West Chicago. The Police Departments of …

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KidsMatter to Naperville Patch

Brianna Fitzhenry: Helping Children Learn Through Play

Brianna Fitzhenry is being recognized for her work at the DuPage Children's Museum. She is a recipient of a Naperville Youth Service Award.

Brianna Fitzhenry was volunteering for a few months last year when Diane Ernst, the volunteer coordinator at the DuPage Children’s Museum nominated her to receive a Naperville Youth Service Award. Every year, KidsMatter together with Mayor Pradel and the Naperville City Council, give out the Naperville Youth Service Awards to deserving teen volunteers during a special ceremony.  Brianna volunteered as a Museum Assistant at the DuPage Children’s Museum, volunteering in the exhibits and at off-site events, helping with the teen-organized Bake Sale that raised $924 and using her skills as a photographer. She was promoted to play assistant, which required her to take advanced training and learn facilitation techniques to encourage children to …

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Tanorexia: Mom Talk

The New Jersey Tanning Mom raises questions about how to parent.

So let's assume that Patricia Krentcil did not bring her 6-year-old daughter into the tanning bed. Her daughter's school nurse reportedly believes otherwise. Her attorney is asking the world not to judge a book by its cover. That's tough to do when this book is leather bound. Setting aside the fact that she looks like a baseball glove with lipstick and a wig, her situation calls to light a number of questions. If we, ourselves, are so misguided about something — regardless of what it may be — that calls into question our own parenting skills. For example, if Krentcil needs to tan for 12 minutes 20 times a month, as the salon owner claims she does, what kinds of messages is she sending to her daughter about appearance and self esteem? Not …

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