I’ve never heard a woman complain that her husband helps too much with the baby, but I’ve often heard new moms voice frustration about uninvolved dads. Many new dads just don’t know how to handle a baby or are discouraged when their wives criticise their sometimes-clumsy attempts at feeding or diapering. These men lack the […]
Friday Playgroup: October 26, 2007
Who needs therapy? The internet is cheaper. How to Raise your Children to be the Type of Adults You Want Them to Be: I began writing what they call a mission statement… (Thingamababy) To Put it Bluntly, Kids Are… (Suburban Oblivion) Stepping Off: A Frog in Hot Water: When divorce is a new beginning. An […]
Friday Playgroup: October 5, 2007
Growing up and getting creative: Preschool is good for the three-year-old soul: Sometimes you have to nudge them out of the nest a little. (CityMama) My Kids Can Do It, Home Depot Can Help: I can’t wait! I want to become handy, too! (Daddy Forever) Artwork Thursday: Autumn Greetings: Nice Japanese influences–perhaps she has impressionist […]
Friday Playgroup: September 14, 2007
Support parent bloggers…read them, comment on them, and bookmark them…and vote for the Friday Playgroup, too! If you have a post for us to consider for next week’s playgroup, just drop us a line. — I’m Internet Dating After exploring meetup.com and The MOMS Club, Izzy asks, “When the hell did making friends get so […]
Friday Playgroup: August 31, 2007
Angels or savages – who would have children? via Hathor. A controversial posting from a mom who regrets having children. Children are such a blessing. I hope she sees that before it’s too late. Idiotic Idea of the Day: School Bans Tag Bullying is a big problem in schools, but is a tag ban the […]
Baby Daddy Rants and Raves For Your Amusement
Need a good laugh? Pre-order Steve Almond’s (Not that You Asked): Rants, Exploits, and Obsessions. A collection of essays that would qualify as TMI (too much information) if it wasn’t so hysterical, (Not that You Asked) is a nice dose of guilt-free schadenfreude…because Almond not only volunteers these vulnerable, honest, and embarrassingly amusing stories, he […]
Friday Playgroup: August 3, 2007
I’ve been reading some of the stories in the news lately about infant deaths with tears streaming down my face. Coincidentally, I visited Thingamababy today to find he’s been on a safety-kick: after taking A Look at Three Child Car Heat Death Safety Devices Thingamababy updates us about tragic Baby-in-Car Heat Death News. He also […]
Friday Playgroup: July 6, 2007
The Secret Lives of Toddlers I did this to my mother too. (Of the Princess and the Pea) Sesame Street Is My Snooze Button Now I finally understand why Sesame Street starts at 7am. (Girl’s Gone Child) People in Need Campaign A reminder that I should think twice about saying I “need” something. (StyleDash) Quiz: […]
Friday Playgroup: June 29, 2007
In the summertime, a Parent Blogger’s mind turns to… When babies spread their wings and take Flight. Sigh. (Her Bad Mother) Did I REALLY Just Say That? Personally I prefer the UPS guy. Something about those shorts. (IzzyMom) BusyMom answers your questions about Single Sex Education. Her “ass is hungry“. Did I just type that? […]
Happy Father’s Day!
This Daddy’s Girl wants to wish Captain Dad and all the Pops in Blogland and elsewhere a “Happy Father’s Day!” Win a copy of Punk Rock Dad Don’t forget to tell us why Dad Rocks and be eligible to win a copy of Punk Rock Dad by Jim Lindberg. Ooops, I know there was something […]
