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Parents, What's More Brutal: The Anxiety or The Grind?

Posted by Kenny Bodanis October 25, 2012 - Filed in Parenting - #Marriage #parenting #stress #school #diy #fatherhood #homework #Kenny Bodanis #Dexter #mengetpregnanttoo #Men Get Pregnant too #family supper #Godfather #relaxation #spare time - 100 views

When my children were infants, I worried - somewhat romantically - about their future. Would they grow up to be healthy and successful? Could I protect them from the evils of the world? Would they fall under the nasty influence of drugs?
Now, I just want a Sunday to myself.

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Prevent Heat Related Illnesses in Infants, Children, and Teens

11 hours ago

Posted by Christy Garrett

The temperatures are beginning to rise outside as summertime is quickly approaching and families are often planning fun outdoor activities and outings. If you or your children are active and enjoy outdoor activities, it is important that you know the signs and symptoms of heat related illness ...
Boys WILL Be Boys, Because We WANT Them to Be

Tue at 7:35 AM

Posted by Kenny Bodanis

Society as a whole, however, still encourages the "Boys will be boys, and girls will be girls" mentality. These stereotypical philosophies, as well as the behaviours they foment, exist for many reasons: READ MORE >>
The 8 Best Family Activities in Baltimore

Mon at 6:23 PM

Posted by eileen gunn

For a long time Baltimore was a place for us to stretch our legs, eat something (and find a clean bath room) on the way to or from Washington, DC. But Tiny Traveler and I recently had the opportunity* to spend a weekend in Charm City. We learned that it is chock full of family friendly activities, i...
12 Tips to Keep Your Child Safe on the Playground

Mon at 2:53 PM

Posted by Christy Garrett

Most kids are out for the summer and parents find themselves looking for activities for them to do with their kids. Parents want to keep their kids busy and active during the summer months. As you are finding activities for the kids to do, remember that doing free things can be just as f...
8 Tips for Pregnant Mom’s to Survive a Summer Pregnancy

June 14

Posted by Christy Garrett

The summers seem to be getting hotter and hotter each year. It is not always possible to avoid a pregnancy during the summer months, if not more mom’s would avoid it. If you do end up pregnant during the summer months, you can expect that it will feel hotter outside than a normal s...
Swimming Pool Safety Tips to Keep You and Your Family Safe This

June 13

Posted by Christy Garrett

I always loved summer time as a kid, it meant spending time at the pool and hanging out with my friends on the weekends. While I was growing up, my mom would often invest in a small wading pool for us so that we could swim in the backyard. A wading pool is a small pool that is usually a ...
Tantrums, Troubles, and the Terrible Two's

June 13

Posted by Leah Mastilock

My sweet, easy going, baby girl, turned two one day. On that very day, yes, the exact day of her second birthday, something happened to her. Maybe she was abducted by aliens and replaced with a clone. Or suffered a head injury we did not witness. I'll never know, but s...
'Candace' The Menace

June 13

Posted by Joy Manuel

".....I wasn't too happy the first time I noticed that Noah was getting hooked on this show. I thought that Phineas and Ferb seemed like kids who were up to no good and that my son would just end up learning nothing but mischief from these characters. That was all before I started really...
When Vacations Cost ME Too Much

June 13

Posted by Joy Manuel

"....But as all vacations go, the laid back times do end, and 'real life' beckons. It's always great to be back home, right? In spite of great hotel rooms, endless buffets, and interesting sights, I still miss my bed, the familiar smell of home, my recorded t.v. shows, and most of all,...
Prevent Heat Related Car Accidents This Summer

June 12

Posted by Christy Garrett

Each summer I always cringe when I hear sad stories on the new about parents or daycare workers accidentally leaving a child inside of a hot car, in some cases the child was only left alone few minutes. As a mom, I always wondered how and why these kind of things happen to an infant or child. ...

Fun with Cardboard

2,431 views

Posted by Sarah Oneal

I found these while searching through Pinterest. I noticed my oldest having fun with cardboard boxes more often and thought these would be perfect. The last cardboard activity would be great for adults. Such CUTE ideas! My boys I KNOW would love the car one. We have tons of boxe...
Someone Who Has Spent a Lot Less Time on Pinterest Than You is

2,091 views

Posted by Truth Mama

So, it’s nothing big, but I’m down three pounds since my last post. I am currently on week five of my Couch to 5k program. I even ran on the treadmill today at 6 miles per hour for more than five minutes at a time. Just running on the treadmill makes me feel skinnier. In my head I l...
Why Is It Sometimes I'm Aching to Criticize My Spouse?

1,744 views

Posted by Kenny Bodanis

After dinner, we divide and conquer. Generally, I tidy the kitchen and my wife prepares the kids for bed.The hind-end of kitchen duty includes the preparation of my son's school lunch. As some of you may be aware: I hate making school lunches. So, sometimes I fish for suggestions, which my...
What To Expect When You're Expecting Breast Cancer

1,426 views

Posted by Richard Monroe

Although the movie was unmemorable to most, the phrase Bucket List became part of the vernacular pretty quickly. And now there are blogs and essays and Facebook lists of people's Bucket Lists. What they want to do before they die, what they've already done that was on the list, etc.... ...
The Sex Talk

1,346 views

Posted by Lynn Reilly

I will never forget being in elementary school and my mother sitting me down to have the dreaded sex talk. I can still see her sitting in the brown chair of our living room and hear her speak those disturbing, scary words, like penis, vagina and babies coming out of it. Oh. My. God. Is s...
Men, Aren't You Tired of Women Saying You Won't Open Up?

1,308 views

Posted by Kenny Bodanis

I mean, what's with that?? Granted there are many of us who won't. For the sake of fluid writing let's refer to them as 'They' for the duration of this post. They are plentiful. They have been the purveyors of the male stereotype for 10-thousand years, give or take a Fathe...
Library Nominations Are Now Open

1,264 views

Posted by Vivian Kirkfield

Today is Perfect Picture Book Friday where I link up with Susanna Leonard Hill’s fantastic group of picture book writers, illustrators, librarians and others who contribute a picture book review and related resources for parents, teachers and children. Some pictur...
5 Things I Never Did Before Becoming a Mom

1,230 views

Posted by Andrea Lahouze

My daughter is a whopping nine months old now. And it’s safe to say that I am completely, unabashedly obsessed with her, to the point where public embarrassment is hard to come by. Here are a few things I never did before becoming Mommy. Talk like a baby in the grocery checkout line. I...
Proof Little Boys Grow Up

1,214 views

Posted by Becky Jane

(This was written by my oldest son who will be a first time Daddy in August! Copyrighted) CONVERSATIONS with a CORONER 'bout a WOMAN'S LAMENT ~ JaredCC // FELLOW: Pray, whence that sound / So familiar, sad CORONER: 'Tis the woman who sits / Atop the hill ...
6 Lies We Stay-at-Home Moms Tell Ourselves (And Other People)

1,120 views

Posted by Morgan M

I've heard it all before: stay-at-home moms with endless excuses, reasonings, logic and lies that we tell ourselves (and other people) of how and why we are the exceptions to many social norms."I'm too busy as a SAHM to be able to do that during the day.""People should understand because I'm a SAHM....

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