Planning quality date time with your partner… and your kids
My husband and I recently realized that even though we do manage to get out and away from our kids once a week, the time is usually spent with our friends — not together. We decided to come up with a few economical solutions to give us a “date” when we feel that we haven’t had enough couple time. As a part of this solution we’ve found the ideal couple to double date with — our kids.
Thinking of my ‘tween: should I be for censorship?
I’ve always prided myself on my support of free speech. While I don’t agree with what everyone is allowed to say, I do support their right to say it. My whole philosophy is coming under fire with my oldest son’s foray into the “tween” years.
In this week’s Eye Candy: a boyfriend, partner, and fiance who rock at child-raising
It’s time for a lil’ bit of Eye Candy! This week is heavy on the dudes, but also heavy on the looooove.
How to DIY a marble run with PVC pipe and not much else
I recently I picked up Do-It-Yourself Early Learning: Easy and Fun Activities and Toys from Everyday Home Center Materials at my local library and realized I had found my new favorite kid-related book. I turned one of the projects into a marble run… and here’s how I did it.
Knowing when to call the game: we don’t care if our son doesn’t play team sports
As I have been diagnosed with ADD and can spot the signs, my husband and I anticipate our son will end up with an ADD diagnosis down the line. Until it interferes with his happiness, success, and self-esteem we’re quietly (nervously) watching from the sidelines. And if he’s not into sports… that’s fine.
I got over my fear of using The Crib
Last night, my four-and-a-half-month-old daughter slept in her crib for the first time. This was huge — not because co-sleeping isn’t working for us, and not because I even think that it’s so important that she can sleep in her crib. This was huge because it reminded me how making decisions as a parent works for me.
What questions did you ask when finding a gynecologist?
My husband and I are currently childless but getting ready to start trying to conceive — and my gynecologist is retiring! I’m looking for a new one, and wondering: what did you ask when looking around?
How a musician mama-to-be balances performing and growing a kid
Miss Ashlee performs in Awesome Sauce with her fiancé Rod — and the two are expecting their first child soon. She’s continued performing with the band throughout her pregnancy, and she loves it.