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Toddler
Must List: Read “Keep Our Secrets” Board Book with your kids
By Isabel Kallman
This innovative board book with heat-sensitive color-changing ink reveals a simple story that intrigues even a jaded eight-year old… my son.
Pregnancy
The Second Baby War
By Amalah
I want another child and he doesn’t, at all. Can this relationship be saved?
Young Child
Child Style: Checks & Stripes
By Isabel Kallman
I love the combination of checks and stripes. Even though this outfit is culled from the boys’ department, it really is gender neutral and would look just as great on girls.
Baby
Two Kids, One Room
By Amalah
The pros and more pros of siblings sharing a bedroom.
Holidays
DIY Valentine Hand-Warmers!
By Brenda Ponnay
This Valentine’s Day give the gift of warm hands with these adorable DIY hand warmers. We’ll show you how easy it is to make them!
Toddler
The Spoiling Boundary
By Amalah
What to do when grandparents cross the line of Too Much Stuff and spoil your children, particularly with inappropriate gifts.
Your Life
Must List: Watch Downton Abbey
By Isabel Kallman
We’re hooked on Downton Abbey. Trust us, it’s must-watch TV.
Activities
50 Things To Do in Orlando With Kids Before They Grow Up
By Guest Contributor
Orlando is known for being a vacation destination, and alongside all of the theme parks, Central Florida is home to amazing kid-friendly activities. From the nature trails to water parks to professional sports and art classes to sweet treats, Orlando has a never-ending list of fun things for families and kids to do.
Toddler
Toddlers and Teens, More Alike Than Different
By Chris Jordan
Turns out parenting teens is a lot like parenting toddlers, and you’ve already done that. Let us show you the similarities.
Pregnancy
When Daddy’s Been Drinking
By Amalah
My husband is an alcoholic…but if he goes to rehab he’ll miss the birth of our child. What should I do? We have some advice.
Baby
Stay-At-Home Realities
By Amalah
Are we driving ourselves crazy with unrealistic expectations of what staying home is like? OF COURSE WE ARE.
Holidays
DIY Holiday Hats For Every Occasion
By Lindsey Boardman
All you need to make a party hat for any occasion is a paper plate and a pair of scissors! This craft is easy-to-make and adaptable for holidays all year round.
Toddler
The Un-United Front
By Amalah
My husband blames ME for our daughter’s whining and crying. Could it really be my fault?
Holidays
Woodland Creature Masks!
By Brenda Ponnay
We’ve got cute furry woodland creatures on the brain. Here are some cute woodland creature masks you can download and then decorate. Have fun. And remember these masks for Halloween, too!
Resources
The Time I Gave Really Bad Parenting Advice
By Rachel Meeks
I gave terrible parenting advice to my coworker one time. Oh, and did I mention this was years ago, long before I had any children of my own?
Pregnancy
Hostess Gifts for Baby Showers?
By Amalah
What’s the etiquette on gifts for your baby shower hosts?
Products & Services
Child Style: You Won’t Shoot An Eye Out
By Isabel Kallman
My son– looking over my shoulder– just asked me to buy this entire outfit for him.
Your Life
A Troll In the Family
By Amalah
My aunt is using my blog and Facebook against me, all because I didn’t send a stranger a baby shower gift! What do I do?
Baby
Postpartum Anxiety in the Year 2012
By Amalah
I had a baby and now I can’t stop worrying about the end of the world! Is this normal?
Big Kid
Big Kid Bedwetting (and How to Help)
By Amalah
How to help an older child stay dry at night…and feeling good about themselves on the nights when they don’t.
Products & Services
Superhero Style
By Isabel Kallman
Ah, the superhero phase. It’s one of my favorites and not nearly as despised by parents as the princess one is. Here are some of our favorite picks for superhero clothes and toys.
Parenting
To Three Or Not To Three
By Amalah
How do make the leap from two kids to three? Is it a leap of logic or faith or both?
Parenting
Ten (+ one) Commandments of Motherhood
By Chris Jordan
We all struggle with different areas of motherhood. There is no such thing as a perfect mother. We all have different strengths. We all have our weaknesses.
Activities
Snowman Bookmark Craft
By Rachel Meeks
Mark your page in your favorite book with a super-easy-to-make snowman bookmark.
Baby
When The Mommy Wars Attack
By Amalah
My close friend won’t stop disparaging my choice to go back to work! Can this friendship be saved?
Big Kid
Seeking Family Friends to Build a Support Network
By Rachel Meeks
I’m trying to develop friendships with other families now so our kids will have a network for support later.
Pregnancy
The Overachievers
By Amalah
My breasts are leaking at five months pregnant! And leaking a LOT. Is this normal?
Big Kid
9 New Year’s Resolutions for a Happier Family
By Chris Jordan
Last year was a tough for me on many levels. I lost my joy. This upcoming year I am determined to get it back and make my family happier in the process.
Baby
Newborn Sleep Wars: Reverse Cycling Edition
By Amalah
What to do when your baby has her days and nights completely mixed up.
Pregnancy
A Note From the Other Side
By Amalah
It’s the Most Wonderful (Former Advice Smackdown Question-Asker Update) of the Year.
Baby
Midnight Pumping
By Amalah
My baby is sleeping longer at night now. Should I pump or should I sleep?
Holidays
Winter Craft: Waterless Snow Globes!
By Brenda Ponnay
Snow globes are such fun. Here’s a tutorial for Waterless Snow Globes. So easy to make, even a kid could do it!
Young Child
It Takes a Village, If We Allow It
By Chris Jordan
I want a village. These are the people I want in my village. People who think it is a moral obligation to look out for each other’s kids.
Resources
The Ethical Nanny Diaries
By Amalah
Do I have to declare my part-time nanny’s earnings to the IRS? Is it really a big deal if I don’t?
Young Child
Encourage Kids With Positive Labels
By Rachel Meeks
Make a name acrostic using your kids’ best character traits to encourage them.
Baby
Alcohol and Breastfeeding
By Amalah
What’s safe? What’s not? And how can you possibly know for sure?
Holidays
Gingerbread House Holiday Photo Card
By Lindsey Boardman
This craft is for kids that love to color-in and for parents that want a nice photo card for the mantle piece or for the grandparents this holiday. Best of all, it’s made using things you’ll likely have in your recycling bin.
Baby
The Numbers Game
By Amalah
How to deal with unsolicited opinions about family size.
Pregnancy
Labor & Delivery Turf Wars
By Amalah
My parents are hurt because I don’t want to tell them when I go into labor.
Holidays
Christmas Tree Sun Catchers
By Meg Duerksen
We made these Christmas tree sun catchers to bring some color into our drab winter days. Follow our tutorial to make your own! Easy for all ages.
Baby
Breastfeeding PTSD
By Amalah
After a terrible breastfeeding experience with baby #1, how to overcome fears and anxiety about nursing baby #2.
Holidays
Holiday Craft: Snowman Treat Bag Toppers
By Cindy Hopper
If you are looking for a quick way to dress up some Holiday treats, give these snowman treat bag toppers a try!
Big Kid
And So This Is Christmas
By Chris Jordan
We want our children to have a happy Christmas and to give them what they want, but how do we help our children appreciate how blessed they are?
Baby
When You Simply Have To Wean
By Amalah
Medical issues mean I have to stop breastfeeding my son. How can I make the process as easy as possible for us both?
Holidays
Start a Christmas Ornament Collection for Your Kids
By Rachel Meeks
We started a Christmas ornament collection that the kids will take with them when they grow up. It’s one of our favorite family traditions.
Your Life
The Mother-in-Law Con
By Amalah
Help! My mother-in-law is an honest-to-God criminal, and my husband wants her to move in with us.
Baby
The Three Car Seat Dilemma
By Amalah
Can you have three car seats without having to succumb to a minivan? And, really is a minivan all that bad?
Products & Services
Secret Agent Josephine’s Children’s Books
By Isabel Kallman
I am bursting with pride and happiness for our longtime contributor Brenda Ponnay, and the launch of her kids’ book series under her alter ego, Secret Agent Josephine.

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Latest Posts

Must List: Read “Keep Our Secrets” Board Book with your kids

The Second Baby War

Child Style: Checks & Stripes

Two Kids, One Room

DIY Valentine Hand-Warmers!

The Spoiling Boundary

Must List: Watch Downton Abbey

50 Things To Do in Orlando With Kids Before They Grow Up

Toddlers and Teens, More Alike Than Different

When Daddy’s Been Drinking

Stay-At-Home Realities

DIY Holiday Hats For Every Occasion

The Un-United Front

Woodland Creature Masks!

The Time I Gave Really Bad Parenting Advice

Hostess Gifts for Baby Showers?

Child Style: You Won’t Shoot An Eye Out

A Troll In the Family

Postpartum Anxiety in the Year 2012

Big Kid Bedwetting (and How to Help)

Superhero Style

To Three Or Not To Three

Ten (+ one) Commandments of Motherhood

Snowman Bookmark Craft

When The Mommy Wars Attack

Seeking Family Friends to Build a Support Network

The Overachievers

9 New Year’s Resolutions for a Happier Family

Newborn Sleep Wars: Reverse Cycling Edition

A Note From the Other Side

Midnight Pumping

Winter Craft: Waterless Snow Globes!

It Takes a Village, If We Allow It

The Ethical Nanny Diaries

Encourage Kids With Positive Labels

Alcohol and Breastfeeding

Gingerbread House Holiday Photo Card

The Numbers Game

Labor & Delivery Turf Wars

Christmas Tree Sun Catchers

Breastfeeding PTSD

Holiday Craft: Snowman Treat Bag Toppers

And So This Is Christmas

When You Simply Have To Wean

Start a Christmas Ornament Collection for Your Kids

The Mother-in-Law Con

The Three Car Seat Dilemma

Secret Agent Josephine’s Children’s Books

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