The Santa Fiasco (and owning our Unbelief)
Amy and her husband are atheists, and have also opted out of raising their daughter to believe in Santa Claus. Sometimes, especially in groups of little kids, this can be tricky.
Finding a friendship with your teen
Wondering how in the world you’re ever going to get on with your kid once he or she is a teen? Kim relates the steps she’s taken to bond with her now fifteen-year-old.
A year of sleeping dangerously
We started tracking Tavi’s sleep the day after he was born, using a tool called Trixie Tracker. I knew I couldn’t control Tavi’s newborn sleep habits, but somehow keeping track of the awfulness was going to help me.
Make mealtimes fun with Crazy Plates
Need some help with creative ways to get your kids to eat at mealtime? Lalah’s “crazy plates” concept might just be up your alley!
Santa Claus and age-appropriate truths
Jessica and her husband don’t plan on perpetuating the belief in Santa Claus (or the Tooth Fairy and Easter Bunny, for that matter) in their kids, and she’s looking to hear from other offbeat parents who haven’t told their kids the tale of St. Nick.
The gift of tantrums
Monica gives you an alternate way to think of and cope with those crazy little tantrums toddlers are so fond of throwing.
How my family says grace without bringing capital R Religion into it
I’ve always struggled with whether to pray before dinner. I wanted a way to say thanks for the food and acknowledge Ms. Earth’s contribution to our meal without bringing capital R Religion into it.
Something a little more than,
“Rub a dub dub, thanks for the grub.”
And something a little less than,
“And these thy gifts from thy bounty…”
Who needs Baby Mozart when there’s Pandora?
Baby Mozart be damned! Jamie and her husband play their growing baby a selection of tunes from Pandora every night!