Parents are people, too: musings on the lessons that we teach
It’s super sweet when your kid copies something great that you do, but that’s not always the case — the lessons your kids learn from you at a young age can impact their young adulthood and teen years.
What are the pros and cons of being a self-employed parent?
Being self-employed rocks on many levels, but trying to fit all the things you need and want to do into the hours of the day can sometimes really suck.
When did your family stop co-sleeping?
Jasper is two, and we’re still co-sleeping with no end in sight. When and how did your family stop?
Hear, hear: my experience as a deaf parent
For a long time, I wondered whether I should become a parent — whether it was fair to subject my children to the difficulty of having a deaf mother. I know this sentiment will surprise those close to me but there it is: my secret insecurity laid bare.
From Head to Toe: an animal-themed book that could inspire your kidlets to move and pretend
Eric Carle’s From Head to Toe is Jasper’s absolute favorite book right now. What I like most about this book is that it’s interactive — I love sitting and reading for however long Jasper wants to do it, but I also really appreciate a book that gets him up and moving. In this one, you […]
A few ways you can keep your kid’s art forever
What to do when you’ve run out of fridge space? Instead of storing it in a box for the next thirty-odd years, make an art clothesline or tattoo it on your chest.
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!
Turn your living room into a learning space for $20 or less
As our son grows up, Sean and I are super interested in finding new, fun, and more offbeat ways to help him love learning. What ideas do you have?