Category Archive

holidays

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?

New Year’s resolutions for parents AND children

Nita was working out her own New Year’s Resolutions when her kids inquired about the meaning of the tradition, and then came up with a few of their own.

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.

How do you pick gifts for your the kids of your ONbeat parent friends?

Wondering what to get the kids of your onbeat mom and dad friends? Here’s a few potential ideas!

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.

Happy Halloween!!

Now, seriously, stop eating all of your child’s candy already.

Merry ho ho

Whatever you’re celebrating this time of year (personally, I’m most excited about the days getting longer again!) and whoever you celebrate with (family of origin? family of choice? urban tribe? just yourself?) here’s lotsa holiday lovin’ from my little family to yours…

The Holiday Hustle

The time between November 1 and January 1 produces a lot of hand-wringing. Not because you’re stressing about how to pay for gifts or trying to make vacations line up. That’s the easy part. I’m talking about the Holiday Two-Step.