I work from home doing something I love. I am lucky. I recognize this, yet I worry about how this particular job choice affects my children.
You don’t know them that well, you don’t know where they’re registered, and you don’t know what they want or need or anything about their kid. This one’s EASY!
When gifts are being given from five states away, who foots the postage bill?
I was worried about what my kids would think of the things I wrote about them, turns out I should have worried about what they would write about ME.
What do you do when your toddler puts up a fight when it’s time to brush their teeth? Here are some tips for winning the brushing battle.
My husband and I decided to create a Kallman Family Manifesto. Actually, I decided and he willingly played along. I’ve been wanting to do this for several years and now that my son is seven years old the time just felt right.
New parents get a lot of pressure to establish an early, set bedtime just WEEKS after birth. Is this realistic or are we driving ourselves bonkers for no reason?
At what age does comfort finally edge out the risk?
What has happened for me as parent is redefining what actually matters, not getting as caught up in the small things, and choosing my battles wisely.
We’re rolling out a new feature, where we bring some ideas for you and your family’s calendar. Hope you like.
Mistakes, I’ve made more than a few.
The pros and cons of investing in your own cloth diapers…or outsourcing the whole messy business.
Am I a terrible person for wanting to take my toddler to see family on Thanksgiving while he’s stuck at work?
We have the illusion of control and the peace of mind that comes with technology. But are we better parents or the same parents with more to feel guilty about?
Grandparents Day is the first Sunday after Labor Day and we’ve got a creative and easy craft present for you to make just in time.
A cancer survivor prepares for kicking infertility’s butt too.
Another peek into the environmentally friendly and adorable (and yet thoroughly overwhelming) world of cloth diapers.
I’m expecting a son after having two daughters. What am I supposed to DO with a BOY?
For Halloween, Talk Like A Pirate Day or any dress-up day, here’s how to make your little mateys their own pirate costumes and paper swords.
How do I fatten this kid up without dairy?
Family night should be easy, but trust me, what you think is fun and what your children think is fun are often worlds apart. So, we thought up some rules.
How young is too young for a time-out? Here you’ll find some helpful things you can try when your little one needs some time out to calm down.
How to teach toddlers to play nice…especially when your own docile pet puts up with far too much.
A parents first inclination is save our children when something goes wrong in their lives. Truth is we all learn better through making our own mistakes.
Asking guests to bring wine to a tasting-themed party…tacky or just a modern take on potlucks?
You are approaching the end of your pregnancy and you’re scared. It will be hard, but it will be good. Let us paint a picture of the exciting ride you’re about to experience.
And I recommend it for the entire family.
BUT WHAT KIND?????
This is one of those treasures I just shouldn’t keep to myself. It’s a visual memoir by photographer Karen Davis, a tribute really to her late sister Cheryl.
Summer’s not over yet and if you’re still itching for activities to keep the kids busy, we have everything you need right here to open the coolest Lemonade Stand on the block.
What I hadn’t realized then was that was the easy part, discussing the cut and dry mechanics of sex. I hadn’t realized that it was just the beginning of an ongoing conversation where I would have to push past my own embarrassment and get over my own hang ups.
Fun idea or seventh circle of social awkwardness hell?
Did you make it into our CheeseburgHer wrap-up video? Or, want to see what CheeseburgHer was all about? Read on.
Know your rights, ladies, and what still needs to be done.
Yet another reason to look forward to back-to-school… Star Wars sandwich cutters. Lunch can be fun AND nutritious.
What can I reasonably, realistically expect of a 12.5-year-old babysitter?
Some rapid-fire answers to recent skincare queries.
Who would have thought that when Lindsay put a paper bag on her head originally four BlogHers ago she would have inspired a creative movement amongst CheeseburgHers and Hims? We’re lucky in that we get to pick ten of you guys. You did us proud.
You know that mom who makes it all look effortless. She sews, bakes and organizes class parties. I am a good mom, but I am not that mom.
Here is an extra special treat for the first day of school or whenever you want to send a special message to school with your child. Super easy to make with a home printer.
When your guests want to bring their own guests.
My son just loves to draw. And I love to keep his hands busy particularly if we’re out to a meal where waiting even just a normal amount of time can seem an eternity for a busy boy like mine. Luckily, a friend gifted us with Doodles at Lunch a book filled with 36 tear-out placemats with step-by-step instructions on creating awesome doodles.
When did you first take your baby OUT PLACES? Did you have your doctor’s blessing or just your common sense?
…and the annoying people who want to comment on them all the time.
The last few weeks of pregnancy have become increasingly difficult to do Kegels. Can you give me some tips on how to keep everything ship-shape down there?
Special bento box lunches are easy to create with a few supplies you probably already have on hand at home. Follow our techniques and create a meal kids will love!
It’s an unfortunate side effect of the “Pregnancy Causes EVERYTHING” routine: Sometimes we still ignore things that, before pregnancy and childbirth, would have sent us hightailing it to the doctor a long time ago. And maybe still should.
People ask “Does it get easier?” That’s a tough question to answer. Physically? Without a doubt. Mentally? Emotionally? I think it becomes much more difficult.
