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Retro space nursery turned big kid’s room for two

Remember the Retro Space Nursery we featured in 2009? Well, Leah’s two boys have grown significantly (one’s a toddler, and the other is in preschool), and the room was due for an upgrade!

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How to be a Godless Godmother

I am an atheist punk, and have been since about the age of 12. My best friend, and mother of my godchild, is Christian. We respect each other’s viewpoints and have adopted each other as family, so it only made sense that when she got married and started procreating that I would be officially added to her new family – as the godmother.

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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.

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A daycare teacher’s thoughts on choosing childcare

Kat is a professional childcare provider who’s been there, done that when it comes to just about everything you can dream up about kids in daycare. Here’s a few tips about how to pick a center that works for you.

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Where Children Sleep: a look into the bedrooms of kids

James Mollison is a Kenya-born, England-raised photographer who recently released a book called Where Children Sleep.

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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!

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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!

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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.