Category Archive

Families

Our sister site Offbeat Mama launched in 2009, became Offbeat Families in 2012, and was merged into Offbeat Home & Life in 2015. This archive contains all the posts ever published on those sites! We believe that while children change your life forever, being around kids doesn’t necessitate abandoning your identity. We believe in supporting and inspiring parents and caregivers who are moving beyond mainstream visions of parenting. We welcome anyone who’s interested in families, whether you’re pre-parental, in the process of becoming a parent, or choosing to live childfree.

Lactating lesbians – inducing lactation as a nongestational mother

Melissa and Liesbeth are wives who are BOTH breastfeeding their daughter, Grace. Can you handle that much awesomeness?

When did your family stop co-sleeping?

Jasper is two, and we’re still co-sleeping with no end in sight. When and how did your family stop?

A midwife’s totally fabulous high-tech birth

Can a midwife who have a REALLY AWESOME hospital birth? You betcha!

How do I deal with family members who want to get my kids tons of STUFF?

What do you do when your family can’t stop buying you baby and kid stuff that you DON’T NEED?

DIY fleece liners to keep your cloth-diapered baby dry at night

Need a way to keep your cloth-diapered baby dry at night? Lindsay’s written up this handy tutorial for you!

Why some feminists can’t stop reading Mormon housewife blogs

Haven’t you heard? According to one journalist, Mormon housewife blogs are all the rage for some folks you might not expect.

Trying to conceive: Is it hard having a birthday near a holiday?

Kate wants to know: how much does it suck to have a birthday close to a major holiday?

My son and his (four!) fairy godparents

What began as my own desire for Escher’s education turned into four people who were honored and utterly enthusiastic about being in his life.