Coming to terms with our new identity as a military family
I married a bartender. I married a goofy, bearded, garage band kid. In May he left for Air Force basic training.
Playing with toy weapons: inevitable or preventable?
Is it possible to prevent weapons — real or fake — from becoming part of your child’s play and reality?
The ups and downs of single parenthood
In general, parenthood can be quite daunting — and that’s with two (or more!) parents in the house! But giving it a go on your own? It’s inspiring, to say the least.
Children’s cosplaying done right
Star Wars + kids = the best Offbeat Mama fodder EVER, courtesy of The Daily What.
Children’s book review: Why War is Never a Good Idea
Jasper is a bit of a book fiend, and we tend to visit our local library branch once or twice a week. We were already doing this pre-baby, since Sean and I are also book fiends (apple…tree). The other day, Sean and Jazz went by themselves, and returned with Why War is Never a Good […]
Can we change princess culture?
Can we re-message and re-package what “princess” means and looks like in a way that makes princess life empowering and not merely about external appearance, wealth, and netting a hot young prince?
What silly songs do you make up for your kids?
Making up songs for babies is FUN! Making up songs for babies is FUN! But for real, have you tried it?
20 kid-lit books off the beaten path
Not all kids books are created equal. Kids aren’t stupid – they’re just, well, young. They need good literature too!