[nextpage title=”Page 1″ ] Dear sweet middle child, I know you are stuck in the middle. You are stuck between an older, going-int0-first-grade, always-doing-new-and-exciting-things brother and a younger, two-year-old, making-mommy-drink-and-cry brother. And then there’s you. Our 4-year old, kind-hearted, always-trying-to make-everyone-happy middle child. I know it seems like everything is […]
[nextpage title=”Page 1″ ] By Gizelle Arriola of Dearest Mommy Every year our family goes camping. Sounds fun, right? It can be, but if you’re not careful it can turn into a hot mess—fast. First off, it usually takes around two hours to get there. That’s two hours locked in […]
[nextpage title=”Page 1″ ] We just got back from our first beach trip with our 8-month-old daughter. So naturally, now I’m an expert(ish) and fully qualified to impart my infinite wisdom onto you. So here you go: my “leave the gun; take the cannoli” approach to what you’ll need on […]
By Andrea Marlene of Bumblebird Blog It’s summer and the kids are out of school (or almost)! They’ve been looking forward to this since the school year started. And you’ve been looking forward to this, well, you haven’t really. No matter! There are many lists out there full of wonderful suggestions […]
[nextpage title=”Page 1″ ] It was easy to judge other parents before I had kids of my own. Oh my Gawd, that lady is letting her three-year-old chew gum! Can you be-LIEVE those parents are allowing their children to make a mess in this [crappy] restaurant? I would NEVER let my […]
[nextpage title=”Page 1″ ] By Natasha Daniels of Anxious Toddlers In this rare and exclusive interview, we finally get to talk to a toddler stalker and hear what he has to say about his mother’s accusations! Reporter: Your mother calls you a toddler stalker. What do you have to say […]
[nextpage title=”Page 1″ ] As my daughter ebbs closer to two years old, I find myself saying “no” more. Actually, I find myself saying “no” all of the time. (Seriously; it’s sort of sad.) Other key words and phrases are “stop,” “don’t do that,” “not nice,” “no slapping,” “say you’re sorry,” “get down,” […]
[nextpage title=”Page 1″ ] By Rita Davis of Girl Scout Flunky One evening when I was about eight years old, my dad got up from the dinner table, went to his bedroom and emerged with his belt. My middle brother and I gasped in horror as we thought the worst. […]