Dr. Quinn has a habit of bringing up sensitive issues with her children during meals. Each time she does this, at least one of her adopted children stops eating. As a doctor and a mother, this seems to be a poor practice.
Dr. Quinn has a habit of discussing her adopted children's personal issues and frustrations with the town folk and in public locations. She does not respect her children's privacy.
Dr. Quinn is more worried about a 16 year old than an 8 year old.
Larry Sellers, the actor who plays Cloud Dancing, turned down a role in the movie Dances With Wolves because no agreement could be reached that would allow him the 4 days he needed for a Lakota Sioux Sundance in South Dakota.
Ingrid was going to be an au pair.