Parenting outside the gender binary
We want Avie to feel as unrestrained by gender as possible. We began by giving him a gender-neutral name and attempting to dress him in neutral colors and patterns. As he gets older, we validate and encourage his emotions, and intend to support him in whatever interests he develops.
A Dora the Explorer-loving dad, and a Superman to boot!
Mike is a kickass DILF who loves playing the keyboard and watching Dora with his daughter, Madison.
What no one told me about post-partum life
I wish people had given me specific examples of adjustments they made after giving birth. So knowing that, here are my observations as a new mom of three weeks.
Agreeing to disagree
When I first started thinking about Offbeat Mama last fall, the biggest issue for me was wanting to make sure that the site wasn’t dogmatic and was welcoming to folks from all sorts of backgrounds. Maybe it’s working?
Books for DILFS
Books are basically the very best gift ever, except for maybe an authentic (read: made out of blades of energy) lightsaber or a real Ewok (just me?). Or a Jedi Robe. Um, too many Star Wars references?
Ninja of time management: How to be a work-at-home mom without losing your shit
I got an email recently from an mama looking for advice on how to manage the challenges of being a work-at-home mom. Every work at home mother’s situation and experience will be different, but here are a few things I’ve learned along the way…
How are you dealing with your postpartum period woes?
My question for YOU, Offbeat Mamas, is this: what are good alternatives to plastic pads and tampons?
Imagine That! Music for hip parents and children
Billed as “music for hip moms and dads”, Brian’s list is definitely that.