Funny how you knew right away which board I meant. ;-) The turning point for me, with MDC, was the discussion on the gentle discipline board about how distracting your baby/toddler isn't really gentle discipline, because it's manipulative.

I did get some nice things from the Trading Post, though, so I'm grateful that you pointed me there.

I know what you mean about how observant toddlers can be. On our walks, lately, Alex points out every single bird in the city of Baltimore. Usually long before I see them.