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.
Confessions of a progressive mama: I sleep-trained my baby
Megan’s parenting confession is “wrapped in guilt, cloaked in shame, manage to stick around despite all my attempts at denial, rationalization, and even good old fashion confrontation.” What is it? She sleep-trained her baby.
I’m a bisexual mama raising my child in queer-friendly home
Can you identify as bisexual and “reap heterosexuality’s benefits” by being pregnant?
Are first year birthday parties really necessary?
Kids don’t even notice their first birthdays, right? So why not spend your kids first bday sipping champagne with your friends?
Teaching my child kindness and religion
Ashley was raised Catholic, and is struggling with how to teach her son the values she cherishes from her faith, but to deter him from picking up the traits that she finds less than desirable.
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.
How do you pick godparents/guardians for your child(ren)?
“How do you ask someone to take care of your children if you pass away, and how do you tell someone you haven’t chosen them?”
On Freaks And Geeks And Princesses, And Why Lady Gaga Is More Like Jesus Than You Think
“…I do believe that children’s whimsy should be encouraged … and that any child who expresses the desire to march bravely forward into the world with her heart and imagination on her sleeve … should be supported in that desire.”