Stay at Home Parents - Page 4

Albert Einstein once said, "“If you want your children to be intelligent, read them fairy tales. If you want them to be more intelligent, read them more fairy tales.”

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Need help, support, ideas please. started by HaywardMama (1/23/12 at 10:16am)	How could you not have hard feelings! Fear can be a powerful... 2/17/12 at 6:45am by Maneers	4	224
Afternoon started by Amy M (2/5/12 at 3:20am)	You can try to teach them some interesting and simple games,... 2/16/12 at 9:17pm by yvonnemommy	6	137
Where can I find like minded mamas in my area? started by gentlymade (2/11/12 at 5:08pm)	Thanks for the responses! We go to the park all the time, but... 2/12/12 at 5:28am by gentlymade	3	204
What's your SaH sanity checklist? started by HeliMom (1/31/12 at 7:20am)	Love this thread! Here's what I need: 1. Waking an hour... 2/11/12 at 9:14pm by jes h	14	644
Has Anyone Read "Radical Homemakers"? started by hikingmommy (4/9/10 at 12:08pm) 1 2 3 4	I couldn't agree with you more Jes. I also feel estranged... 2/9/12 at 11:26am by dirtyhipegirl	78	8,646
One reason I'm not working started by jeteaa (2/3/12 at 3:46pm)	I think this is the reason why a lot of single parents... 2/8/12 at 12:26pm by tiqa	5	358
Having a bad day started by stilltrying (2/3/12 at 10:52am)	Hmmm I don't know what to tell you- other than I think both of... 2/8/12 at 9:45am by iowaorganic	3	183
Anyone else feel blessed to be a SAHM? started by tri31 (1/10/12 at 7:30am)	I feel absolutely blessed to be a SAHM. Yes, there are times... 2/6/12 at 2:29pm by FrugalGranolaMom	17	568
Fairly New SAHM...Need Some Ideas for 11 Month Old! started by TwinGirlyMama (1/30/12 at 11:54am)	you all have some great ideas. i love the water in the bowl...... 2/5/12 at 9:43pm by tracyamber	3	203
Evening ritual to reconnect with your spouse? started by dancinganya (1/11/12 at 6:38pm)	For the first few months, it was really rough, because I just... 2/3/12 at 9:29pm by Sweetserene	14	517
Exhausted Mother has a confession to make started by maba (12/17/11 at 8:46pm) 1 2 3	Don't have much to add to the other posts (or at least the... 1/31/12 at 8:33pm by sweetBBkendall	42	2,322
New to SAH and freaking out started by alerixon (1/24/12 at 12:43pm)	Hi~ Enjoy the time, I know it's hard to do but really enjoy... 1/30/12 at 4:08pm by Amy M	6	190
How long do you wait to clean up the table? started by CherryBombMama (1/23/12 at 1:39pm)	It depends. I clean when I am stressed out. Among other... 1/24/12 at 1:43pm by MrsGregory	5	171
Probably cabin fever, but feeling reallly bored of SAHMing started by Plarka (1/19/12 at 7:15am)	Ok, my challenge for tomorrow is to get out of the house and... 1/19/12 at 2:20pm by Plarka	4	221
SAHP---what does your day look like? started by cpenderg (12/27/11 at 8:52am)	I always put naked baby in the baby bath tub outside of the... 1/13/12 at 6:12pm by MrsBone	12	497
Anyone else hate being a SAHM? started by Headmeister (6/30/11 at 8:49am) 1 2 3 4	I came across this blog post the other day, and it sums up my... 1/9/12 at 7:04pm by mama*pisces	71	6,482
How to feel like you matter as a stay at home mom? started by cpenderg (12/27/11 at 9:26am)	I just adore this post! so well said! 1/8/12 at 12:19am by Ekatherina	7	754
How do you buy Christmas present for your SO with no income? started by RabbitMomma (12/23/11 at 2:28am)	Yeah, when I was not bringing in a paycheque, DH's paycheque... 1/5/12 at 10:39am by Alphaghetti	9	387
Mom keeps telling me to get a life started by lovepickles (10/18/11 at 10:37pm)	Wow, this is a very powerful thread. I totally get how your... 1/3/12 at 4:46pm by porcelina	12	743
Do mothers get thank you's? started by Rebecca Kiel (12/27/11 at 8:31am)	I get verbal thanks yous. I never let things get so informal... 1/3/12 at 10:43am by Masel	4	117
Quotes that get you through the day. started by cpenderg (1/3/12 at 6:28am)	I recently heard one that i really liked - especially since i... 1/3/12 at 6:44am by motherhendoula	1	257
sah not by choice... started by merryns.mom (12/29/11 at 6:42am)	I read a quote tHe other day that said to make the best if... 1/3/12 at 6:36am by cpenderg	4	231
My family strongly disapproves of SAHms... and let's me know it. started by nia82 (12/25/11 at 2:33pm)	I'm so sorry to hear your family dump on you like that OP. My... 1/2/12 at 11:17pm by Ellp	6	411
Warning! Extremely upsetting/triggering story started by scottishmommy (11/16/11 at 3:13pm)	Oh my gosh, that is so awful. Poor girl. 1/1/12 at 4:02pm by OrangeMoon	5	661
I need to feel like someone hears me. started by fairytalemomma (12/17/11 at 2:14pm)	I really think this is the problem with men! Ha, no wonder why... 12/30/11 at 10:58am by hippiemombian	11	400
I'm Exhausted. Is This Normal? started by choochootwo (10/22/11 at 5:02am) 1 2	I have been taking floradix for iron and I love it. It makes... 12/26/11 at 7:18pm by OrangeMoon	30	1,043
An argument with DH - give me your perspective started by leaves (12/20/11 at 12:32pm) 1 2	Sounds like mother in law jealousy. He's not as close with... 12/25/11 at 7:43pm by cresentmoon	22	723
ideas for holiday break for older kids started by Natalie12 (12/24/11 at 11:13am)	scavenger hunt/nature walk (it's between 1 and 10F here and we... 12/24/11 at 1:20pm by 34me	1	36
My sweet 5 year old daughter is a basket case lately started by MommyDee (12/9/11 at 7:34pm)	Hi MommyDee, when my children were 6 they both (and each in... 12/23/11 at 5:15am by CelloMomCars	2	353
Hilarious Onion Article: Area Father Praised For Helping Raise Family started by Chamsia (12/22/11 at 4:19pm)	http://www.theonion.com/articles/area-father-praised-for-helpi... 12/22/11 at 4:19pm by Chamsia	0	191
How to change thinking that I have to be earning money to be of worth started by Koalamom (12/18/11 at 8:27am)	I don't see it much with my parents or parents-in-law, but... 12/20/11 at 6:09am by Red Pajama	3	149
mixed thoughts started by kiiabea (12/16/11 at 11:14pm)	It sounds like he says things that belittle you. You mention... 12/17/11 at 7:36am by MissLotus	2	95
Exhausted...what to do!? started by cpenderg (12/16/11 at 10:27am)	I don't know, I honestly don't. Except that your DH doesn't... 12/16/11 at 10:41am by artekah	1	75
Poll: What is your financial situation? started by bluedaisy (11/15/11 at 9:25am)	I voted "we are struggling." Dp is working two jobs and I SAH... 12/15/11 at 4:42pm by hippiemombian	16	737
Walked on by Family started by acampany (12/15/11 at 8:10am)	Hi! Congrats on finding your breaking point. I'm sure it... 12/15/11 at 3:29pm by lovepickles	3	133
How to Cope... started by allthesekids (12/5/11 at 7:43pm)	I totally get you, Geekgolightly. I kept thinking like you,... 12/12/11 at 4:31pm by allthesekids	3	193
Sex after baby started by KeenDoula (9/26/11 at 8:19pm)	We still choose sleep over sex. I'm so incredibly tired at... 12/10/11 at 12:48pm by Baby_Cakes	10	498
DH isn't supportive of me being a SAHM started by bluedaisy (10/19/11 at 8:30am)	I am in the same boat. My DH is also from a culture that has a... 12/4/11 at 5:58pm by porcelina	8	588
To tell or not to tell: How to deal with MIL? started by sweetBBkendall (11/11/11 at 9:35pm)	I studied with and about JW's for years, and they are good... 12/1/11 at 11:51pm by sarafi	14	537
When your working spouse comes home..... started by youngspiritmom (9/27/11 at 6:01am) 1 2 3	My job is never over, why should he come home and get to... 12/1/11 at 6:00pm by MamaJenese	42	1,492
How to forgive DH (VENT) started by muschiCat1 (11/26/11 at 6:54am)	Muschi, I am SO glad you're leaving - even if it's... 11/28/11 at 11:22am by Alphaghetti	10	567
Frustrated with circumstances started by Happily Blessed (11/27/11 at 10:40am)	Well, I guess my statement did not sound right. I would not... 11/27/11 at 2:03pm by Happily Blessed	3	182
vent. frustrated and disappointed started by slinden (11/3/11 at 10:45am)	My son is 8 and can be very disrespectful to me... his tone of... 11/21/11 at 3:14pm by Mom31	8	419
Let's Have Another Frump-Fighting Thread! started by Turquesa (7/11/11 at 7:20pm) 1 2 3 4	all i can do right now is make sure i get dressed. it stinks... 11/13/11 at 5:05pm by inky leeuhhh	62	4,780
Need a little perspective..His day vs. My day started by ilovemybabies11 (10/26/11 at 8:31pm)	No, I think you're right about that. We rarely if ever have a... 11/8/11 at 4:20pm by ilovemybabies11	5	387
worried about when baby comes; alone started by catinthehat (10/25/11 at 9:45am)	are you planning to breastfeed? You may have already thought... 11/2/11 at 6:58pm by dreamingtree	5	238
Sick of being poor! started by WhiteHorse (9/12/11 at 11:51am) 1 2	Could he take the tuition reimbursement and get a bachelor's... 11/1/11 at 7:52pm by Vaske	24	1,776
Help Me Get Through with Two started by mommyabroad (10/18/11 at 4:55pm)	Thanks everyone for the replies. Right now, school is not an... 10/27/11 at 6:29pm by mommyabroad	5	173
meal planning started by tincia (10/9/11 at 9:40pm) 1 2	Yesh, it saves my life, but you have to find a time each week... 10/27/11 at 3:31pm by Peggy O'Mara	31	622
Overwhelmed and losing perspective..... started by Loves2bGreen (9/19/11 at 3:50pm)	I think you need to pick one or two things that are very... 10/26/11 at 8:35pm by choochootwo	11	334