[nextpage title=”Page 1″ ] There are aspects of child-raising that we, as parents, grow to love. And hate. But love ’em or hate ’em, we need them. To survive. Here are 6 l0ve-hate relationships that tell the tale of motherhood. 1. The pacifier Why you love it: This tiny object […]
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How to Act When You See a Child Having a Tantrum
By Gail Hoffer-Loibl of Maybe I’ll Shower Today I get it, kids can be annoying, and kids throwing fits in public can stir up some nasty thoughts about why children should all exist in their own universe. I am not one of those moms who thinks her children are perfect. […]
But Is It Safe? Abandoning Helicopter Parenting So Kids Can Grow Up
By Kathryn Streeter I’m a safety mom. For starters, speed is not my middle name. During a past ski trip, the fact that I consistently arrived back at the chairlift last underscored this reality. My concern about staying safe informed my behavior. I checked my speed while descending the mountain. […]
WARNING: Board Games to Avoid with Young Kids at All Costs
Number 1. Hungry, Hungry Hippos WARNING: This game brings out the competitive spirit in even the most mild-mannered child. As your child attempts to force colorful plastic hippos to eat tiny white balls using chubby, uncoordinated fingers, the mental stimulation proves too much to bear. Invariably, she loses focus. She begins slamming the poor […]
Proof Grandparents Love Your Kids More Than They Love You
I have gathered undeniable proof that my parents love my kids more than they loved me. I’m ok with it; no really, I am. The only reason I even bring it up is to let them know, “Hey, let’s try to keep things in perspective.” They have a hard time […]
If Adults Acted Like Babies, People Would Think We Were Insane.
By Jenny Evans of Unremarkable Files Everyone thinks their baby is the smartest little genius (of course you’re wrong, mine is) but a few days ago, a new thought occurred to me. As I watched my child press the on/off button on the printer for 5 minutes, cackling maniacally every time, […]
How to Survive the Apocalypse with Kids
[nextpage title=”Page 1″ ] A few nights ago as I began to drift to sleep, my husband sat up in bed and turned to me. “Do we have a meeting place?” he asked. “You know, like if there’s an apocalypse.” While I made a mental note to cancel the alien show from […]
Why I Want My Daughter to Leave Me
By Nadine of Focus on Yourself My little girl just turned two years old a few weeks ago. I’ll admit it. I cried. She is that much closer to growing up. She is my whole world. She’s amazing, but naturally I’m a little biased. She speaks in full sentences and […]