Category Archive

lil kids

Keeping our Offbeatlings upbeat in the face of gender judgement

The world is a difficult place for children… how can a sensitive child feel free to express himself differently from others in a world where “different” is “bad?”

My kids are my great kitchen apprentices

Cooking is a total sensory and educational experience — my kids have learned fractions and enhanced math skills with the measuring of ingredients — just by hanging with me in the kitchen.

How do you talk to your kids about people kissing on TV?

While watching TV last night, my 5 year old son asked why two characters were kissing. What’s the best age-appropriate way to talk about this with him?

Are you ready for an orange treehouse kid’s bed? YES!

Get ready to be CRAZY JEALOUS of a kid’s bed — I’m pretty sure you’ve never seen anything quite like it. Just sayin’.

Wedding photog Jason Lee and his amazing technicolor photos of his kids

Photog Jason Lee lets his kids drink coffee, get on Facebook, and sneeze germy tissues all over each other. Wait, what?

How watching TV changed my kid

After going three years without it, we’ve finally switched the TV back on and are surprised by the (mostly) positive results.

Baby wearing made me a Mom

Here’s how Maura found closeness with her foster son through baby wearing.

Kicking it old school in Brewer’s vintage pad

Brewer’s bedroom is a treasure trove of beautiful vintage furnishings, a vintage abacus and a playroom complete with a DIY’d chalkboard!