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Our son isn’t old enough yet but looking ahead. He loves playing, and very engaged with his grassroots team (the more he can play, the happier he is).

I’ve looked into OPDL and SISL (I-Model) a bit and not sure if either route will be what he wants but wanted some feedback on both. What’s the difference? Positives and negatives for each?

Our 7 year old LOVES the Who Would Win books. We want to get him some books to start off the summer break. He's also really interested in dinosaurs, animals and rocks and gems. I feel like he might enjoy a more fact based book but something entertaining as well (I think that's why the Who Would Win books appeal to him).

How safe are cars at Aldershot station overnight? I park there to take the train in every so often but haven't done so overnight before.

Are there any indoor ice rinks that run during the spring/summer?

Our 10 year old is a good player but no matter how many pep talks before or during a game, he won’t communicate on the field (most of the players don’t). He’s generally a quiet kid, but it’s an important part of the game.

Any tips or suggestions to help him find his voice? On our drive to the game, I ask him to say loudly different things (mark up, time, yours etc) it just hasn’t translated during the games.

Are there any March break deals (kids eat free, discounted activity etc)? I know Boston pizza has something and GameTime social is offering 1/2 priced games.

Anything else?

Our youngest is 7 and is a lovely, sensitive, kind hearted soul. We want to help him figure out how to manage his reactions/emotions to things. For example, he's currently enrolled in a soccer class and if their team loses he sometimes has a big negative reaction. Or if he wants to do something specific like have us play a game with him and we say not right now, it turns into a grumpy "FINE!" teary eyed event. Or if we're practicing spelling for a quiz, and he gets some words wrong he explodes emotionally.

I wonder if it's because he is more sensitive towards other peoples feelings, that he worries he's letting us down (we put no pressure on these things) but I'm not sure if that's what it

For those of you who make your own bone broth, where do you get your bones? Looking for the most “affordable” option.

Our 10 year old is getting an upper palate expander in a couple of weeks and I’m starting to worry about it. He’s a competitive athlete and I wonder what I can feed him that will provide the energy he needs (what I’ve seen online is all soft foods).

I’m also curious about speech. He has no issues and will be in a play in a few months, will there be issues with speech and if so, how noticeable?

My MIL is currently in chemo for breast cancer. She’s having a really hard time with eating and drinking, as everything has a strong metallic taste.

I would like to put together a care package for her, so she can try some things.

(I already purchased her a glass cup with a straw)

I have a cold and I think a sore throat is coming in. I’m currently in week 3 of the elimination phase 1 and don’t want to take anything that might derail it. Is there something safe I can take for a sore throat or chest congestion?

Can anyone provide feedback on the home alone course offered and recommend a company that does this? Just wondering if it’s worth signing our kiddo up for.