Path: nntp-server.caltech.edu!elroy.jpl.nasa.gov!sdd.hp.com!network.ucsd.edu!dlin From: dlin@weber.ucsd.edu (Diane Lin) Newsgroups: misc.kids,news.answers,misc.answers Subject: Welcome to Misc.kids/FAQ File Index (Updated 4/15/93) Followup-To: misc.kids Date: 17 May 1993 16:37:24 GMT Organization: University of California, San Diego Lines: 293 Approved: news-answers-request@MIT.Edu Distribution: world Message-ID: <1t8f04$2on@network.ucsd.edu> NNTP-Posting-Host: weber.ucsd.edu Summary: no changes Keywords: etiquette, FAQ Xref: nntp-server.caltech.edu misc.kids:70267 news.answers:8582 misc.answers:82 Archive-name: misc-kids-FAQ Last-modified: 4/15/93 Changes to the FAQ File Index: none New file available: n/a Revised contact: n/a ******* Welcome to misc.kids, the newsgroup for parents, soon-to-be parents, and other people interested in children. In this group, we discuss issues relevant to pregnancy and child rearing, solicit advice from other netters on a host of parenting concerns, and generally seek and provide support and encouragement with respect to raising kids. This is a group intended for parents of children of *all* ages, though questions about babies and younger children seem to predominate. For a fascinating look at the readership of misc.kids, we urge you to read the results of a survey created, conducted and compiled by Jonathan Rice (see FAQ index under "misc.kids reader demographics"). This document introduces new readers both to the preferred etiquette for misc.kids and to a service we have devised in this group: a compilation of files of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ). *** Etiquette Guidelines *** Most of the guidelines here are the same as in news.announce.newusers. In fact, it is strongly recommended that you read the etiquette guidelines in news.announce.newusers (or in any other introductory text on news readers) before you post any articles. o Please respond via e-mail whenever possible; if the original poster was soliciting advice/information, s/he should post a summary to the net. This helps cut down on net traffic. o Please read all follow-ups before posting one of your own; in many cases, someone else has already covered the same point. o Please limit the amount of material included from previous postings as much as possible, and try to be concise. Certainly, .signatures should be excised. Remember that most of the audience for misc.kids are busy parents. However, please make sure you include enough of the original article so as to make your follow-up sensible. (For example, follow-ups such as "I totally agree!" with no material included from the previous article make no sense at all, due to the nature of news readers. And of course, if *ALL* that you want to say is "I totally agree!", that should certainly be handled via private e-mail) o Please watch your attributions carefully; avoid misquotes and misconstructions. o Please avoid cross-postings to other newsgroups unless you are absolutely sure there is relevance to the other group(s). There is usually nothing that will spark a flame war faster than to cross-post an article to groups such as soc.men, soc.women, or alt.sex. If you feel you must cross-post or respond to a cross-posting, please delete misc.kids from the Newsgroups line as soon as the relevance to this newsgroup disappears. o Please check your Subject line carefully! If you are starting a new thread, do not use the standard follow-up command. (If you aren't sure about how to post a new article, read some help articles, or read news.announce.newusers (strongly recommended reading for any new netter anyway).) Similarly, if you want folks to read your article, and especially, if you want people to offer advice/comments, tailor your Subject line accordingly. This is a very busy newsgroup, and Subject lines that are vague might not catch the eye of the very people who might have something to offer. For example, if you have questions about breastfeeding and sibling rivalry, please take the time to write two separate articles with appropriate Subject lines. o Please remember that this newsgroup has a world-wide readership. With that in mind, please note the following: First, readers whose primary language is not English might not know what a VBAC is, or what Tylenol is. Second, check your Distribution line before posting an article. If you are looking for an occasional babysitter in Idaho, you're unlikely to find interested readers in New Zealand! Third, please be understanding and patient with spelling or style errors made by people who are obviously posting from a non-English speaking country. (For that matter, spelling and/or grammatical errors should not be pointed out via the newsgroup, but through private e-mail if you feel it is absolutely necessary to show someone the error of their ways.) o While there is a newsgroup (alt.kids-talk) for non-adults to participate in, comments from children and teens are very welcome in this newsgroup. o Please refrain from name-calling, tantrums or other hysterics-- we get enough of that from our children :-). *** Index to FAQ Files *** If you are interested in any of the following topics, please e-mail the contact person directly, who will then send you a copy of the file. Please be specific when requesting files, as some folks maintain more than one FAQ file. If you would like to add something to the files listed, please also do so via e-mail, and indicate that you would like your comments added to the FAQ file. If you ask for an FAQ file and don't get it within a week, it may have bounced. When you ask again, please be sure to include your e-mail address in the body of your request, in case 'reply' doesn't work. ("Rec." = "Recommendations") TOPIC CONTACT PERSON/ADDRESS ADD (Attention Deficit Frank Kannemann Disorder) frankk@Canada.sun.com ----------------------------------------------------------------- Au Pair/Nanny Info Ed Soniat ed.soniat@gtri.gatech.edu ----------------------------------------------------------------- Auto Safety Andy Lowry lowry@watson.ibm.com ----------------------------------------------------------------- Baby Carriers Andy Siegel siegela@deshaw.com ----------------------------------------------------------------- Baby Monitor Recommendations Diane Segelhorst dsegelho@oasys.dt.navy.mil (NOTE: Diane has computer access M-W, so please be patient with requests.) ----------------------------------------------------------------- Baby Names: A Listing Fil Feit filfeit@rael.Tymnet.Com ----------------------------------------------------------------- Babyproofing Ideas Sandra Smith sandra@csri.toronto.edu ----------------------------------------------------------------- Extended Bedrest for Pregnancy Sian Meikle Complications sian@gpu.utcs.utoronto.ca ----------------------------------------------------------------- Blood Types / Gordon Berkley Rh Incompatibility gordonb@mcil.comm.mot.com ----------------------------------------------------------------- Bottle/Cup - Solid Foods Tips Linda King king@asl.dl.nec.com ----------------------------------------------------------------- Breast Pumps Rec. Beth Weiss bweiss@cs.arizona.edu (Subject "send breastpump FAQ") ----------------------------------------------------------------- C-Sections Amy Moseley Rupp amym@oakhill.sps.mot.com ----------------------------------------------------------------- Car Seat Rec. Susanne Gilliam sg@tredysvr.Tredydev.Unisys.com ----------------------------------------------------------------- Children's Books Rec. Laura Dolson dolson@crl.ucsd.edu ----------------------------------------------------------------- Children's Software Jonathan Rice (education/entertainment) rice@zizania.cray.com or uunet!cray!rice (Subject "send kids software") ----------------------------------------------------------------- Circumcision Janet Sakell jcs@holmes.acc.Virginia.EDU ----------------------------------------------------------------- Cloth Diapers Rec. Sangita Kejriwal Sangita.Kejriwal@Donald.WichitaKS.NCR.COM ----------------------------------------------------------------- Crib to Bed Transition Diane Lin dlin@weber.ucsd.edu ----------------------------------------------------------------- Divorce--Pros & Cons-- Mary Hart Effects on Children mh5r+@andrew.cmu.edu ----------------------------------------------------------------- Ear Infections/Tubes Misty (Marian) Nodine mhn@cs.brown.edu ----------------------------------------------------------------- Effective Parenting - Scott Humphreys Experiences & Courses scott@megadata.mega.oz.au ----------------------------------------------------------------- English-American Translations Hugh Osborne hugh@cs.kun.nl ----------------------------------------------------------------- Fear of Baths Bonnie Dorr bonnie@umiacs.umd.edu ----------------------------------------------------------------- Gestational Diabetes Kathy Nicklas-Varraso kathynv@camex.com ----------------------------------------------------------------- Humidifiers Jhinuk Chowdhury chowdhur@cobaf.unt.edu (SUBJECT: Room humidifier FAQ request) ----------------------------------------------------------------- Infertility Jeanetha Wemken jws@hp835.oc.com ----------------------------------------------------------------- Inguinal Hernia/Infant Kenneth Staffan Surgery/General Anesthesia staffan@serum.kodak.com ----------------------------------------------------------------- Jogging Strollers Cindy Mitchell CINDY@MAINE.MAINE.EDU ----------------------------------------------------------------- Juvenile Diabetes Gordon Berkeley gordonb@mcil.comm.mot.com ----------------------------------------------------------------- Kids Jokes Teri Miller shannah@netcom.com ----------------------------------------------------------------- Mail Order Catalogs Lynn Felise lynnf@informix.com ----------------------------------------------------------------- Miscarriage Tracy Larrabee larrabee@cse.ucsc.edu ----------------------------------------------------------------- Misc.kids "Membership" List Susan Davis susan.davis@ColoSpgs.NCR.COM A list of readers of misc. Subject: "Send misc.kids List" kids sorted by children's or birthdate Subject: "Add us to the list" include: This is only for FUN--you Parents' full names do not have to be on the Children's full names/birthdate list to read or be involved or due date in this newsgroup! E-mail Address City, State (optional) Other info (optional) ------------------------------------------------------------------ Misc. kids reader demographics Jonathan Rice rice@zizania.cray.com or uunet!cray!rice (Subject "send 1991" gets fastest reply) ----------------------------------------------------------------- "Morning" Sickness Laura Dolson dolson@crl.ucsd.edu ----------------------------------------------------------------- New Baby-Stuff to Have Pam Araki pam@netcom.com ----------------------------------------------------------------- Nursing Strikes Beth Weiss bweiss@cs.arizona.edu (Subject "send strike FAQ") ----------------------------------------------------------------- Outdoor Activities for Young Karla Perdue Children (8 and under) kperdue@hpsmtc1.cup.hp.com ----------------------------------------------------------------- Parenting Books Rec. Paula Burch pburch@cmb.bcm.tmc.edu ----------------------------------------------------------------- Picnic/Camping Fun & Games Harry Bahlman harry@matia.stanford.edu ----------------------------------------------------------------- Preterm Birth Sangita Kejriwal Sangita.Kejriwal@Donald.WichitaKS.NCR.COM ----------------------------------------------------------------- Raising Street Smart Kids Susanne Gilliam sg@tredysvr.Tredydev.Unisys.Com ----------------------------------------------------------------- Selecting a Pediatrician Scott Brenner sbrenner@attmail.com ----------------------------------------------------------------- Sibling Spacing Danielle Cohen dani@hpams0c.hp.com ----------------------------------------------------------------- Sleep Problems Margaret Kelliher kellihmt@crd.ge.com ----------------------------------------------------------------- Toilet Training Joanne Petersen joanne@hpcc01.corp.hp.com ----------------------------------------------------------------- Toys and Games for Kids Jonathan Rice (includes software FAQ) rice@zizania.cray.com or uunet!cray!rice (Subject "send toys" gets fastest reply) ----------------------------------------------------------------- Traveling with Kids Diane Lin dlin@weber.ucsd.edu ---------------------------------------------------------------- Twins Ted Scott tscott@ocsmd.ocs.com ---------------------------------------------------------------- Walkers Sean Myers smmyers@ossem.srv.pacbell.com ---------------------------------------------------------------- -- Diane C. Lin "Live now; make *now* always the dlin@weber.ucsd.edu most precious time. Now will (Dylan's mom, 2 years) never come again." (ST:TNG)