Stay at Home Parents - Page 8

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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Depressed and need help. Whiny...rant, I'm sorry. :( started by Beauchamp (3/1/11 at 4:23pm)	You know, I have a great dh. He's a good guy, I like him,... 3/7/11 at 6:32am by BetsyS	13	611
What is your plan for when all your children are in school? started by JayGee (1/6/11 at 10:29am) 1 2	This is very much my goal. I want to give them space and... 3/6/11 at 1:50pm by insidevoice	37	2,138
status and stress? started by ahealey1 (2/25/11 at 9:29am)	Are you more interested in the sociological concepts of... 3/4/11 at 12:35pm by osker	2	251
any one suck at keeping their house clean?? started by forumyonly1 (11/21/10 at 5:06pm) 1 2	This is what has helped me: Do it now!!! Yeah, sometimes... 2/26/11 at 7:29pm by llwr	31	2,500
I'd rather be working... started by Everrgreen (2/9/11 at 10:50am)	I am sorry you are feeling that way :( That is such a hard... 2/25/11 at 8:38pm by Snapdragon	7	668
Having a really hard time started by suddenlyamama (2/23/11 at 11:15am)	I had severe PPD with my first baby and I would feel guilty... 2/25/11 at 1:37pm by newcastlemama	9	375
My mom threatened my one year old she would "smack" her :( started by Channelle (2/17/11 at 10:28am)	Some OP. My mom and oldest dd's personalities clash... 2/25/11 at 9:58am by mumkimum	6	784
What do you say when... started by greencat (2/24/11 at 4:58pm)	Thank you for your reply. And, I will be careful about using... 2/25/11 at 2:34am by greencat	2	168
questions for a SAHP started by ktliz (2/21/11 at 5:30pm)	Do you still need responders? 2/24/11 at 7:08pm by SwanValkyrie	1	191
deleted started by yukookoo (1/22/11 at 5:27pm)	The rules are generally the same between the both of us. I'm... 2/22/11 at 1:37pm by urbangoddess2	10	465
How does your DH look when he gets home and what is your night routine? started by mom2happy (1/27/11 at 9:13am) 1 2	DH gets home around 4:30 and immediately gets down on the... 2/22/11 at 11:54am by limabean	38	1,763
what DID you do today started by mommariffic (1/27/11 at 9:01am) 1 2	Yesterday: Woke up with a stuffy nose, and a miserable babe... 2/19/11 at 7:12am by mommariffic	35	1,256
leaving teaching to become sahm?? started by Laneybug (7/9/10 at 11:00am)	In this economy, with teaching jobs becomming hard to come by,... 2/17/11 at 12:28pm by Red Pajama	5	1,040
Not trying to offend. please help! started by APvegmama (2/7/11 at 10:41am)	The best thing I ever did for my own peace of mind was to stop... 2/15/11 at 3:13pm by peainthepod	15	1,577
Article: Regrets of a SAHM. Thoughts? started by geekgolightly (1/26/11 at 2:08am) 1 2 3…13	I think you are completely, absolutely right! Honestly, one... 2/15/11 at 7:14am by Lamashtu	241	13,104
email stay at home support! started by mommariffic (2/2/11 at 7:13pm)	Just reading this made me feel better! so thankyou. I', a... 2/14/11 at 11:36am by The Imp and I	14	509
How do you stay engaged with your kids during the day? started by APToddlerMama (2/1/11 at 8:24pm) 1 2	Thanks for all the replies! So many good thoughts. 2/12/11 at 1:57pm by APToddlerMama	28	2,400
SAHPs, which is harder? started by HeatherAtHome (2/8/11 at 8:04am)	Yeah, the problem with "loving being alone" and being a SAHP... 2/11/11 at 9:19pm by Tigerchild	14	582
spinoff: Work-Life Balance for SAHP... how do you find it? (Or do you?) started by cyclamen (2/9/11 at 10:57am)	Hey! Great thread idea OP! I definitely feel parenting is... 2/9/11 at 12:09pm by GoBecGo	1	242
RN's who are not working? started by mags.bubble (1/11/11 at 10:24am)	I'm an RN and only one two days per month. It was scary not to... 2/9/11 at 10:34am by sdm1024	13	1,251
Bummed out. started by mum5 (2/9/11 at 6:09am)	* 2/9/11 at 6:09am by mum5	0	148
How to manage started by Cryme (2/2/11 at 5:57pm)	big hugs to you! ((HUGS!!)) 2/7/11 at 4:26pm by HappyHappyMama	3	232
How many times have you been told your lazy don't do anything or to "F" off because he is angry? started by mommyjamieof2 (12/28/10 at 4:17pm) 1 2	I realize you posted this a while ago, but I just saw it and... 2/4/11 at 10:40am by VocalMinority	33	2,293
preparation for DH travel started by Chloe'sMama (2/1/11 at 6:45pm)	Hi! My DH travels every spring and summer for work. First a... 2/2/11 at 3:27pm by AKislandgirl	2	167
tired, expecting my fourth, homeachooling, and losing my grip started by mybest (1/26/11 at 8:47pm)	Thanks, We live in PA but get this (now you will really think... 2/1/11 at 8:01pm by mybest	6	406
Ever feel like the odd mom out? - Looking for some advice. started by darjeelingmomma (1/31/11 at 3:12pm)	I read you first post but didn't have time to glance over all... 2/1/11 at 2:41pm by AnaB	13	953
SAHP to 1 Preschooler/Child? started by AnalogWife (12/22/10 at 1:49pm)	I just wanted to say that children need to be taken care of.... 1/31/11 at 7:45pm by NewBeginnings1	7	465
Just need to get this out, feelings about DH getting a job after being here with us started by Climbing Rose (1/23/11 at 3:36pm)	Thank you. It means a lot! Well, DH just accepted one of... 1/31/11 at 4:37pm by Climbing Rose	15	627
Looking for activity ideas for 5mo started by NewBeginnings1 (1/28/11 at 5:00pm)	DD is 6 months old now and I basically do the same you do! She... 1/29/11 at 11:53am by Legatia	1	154
toddler + newborn, now having trouble in relationship with DH started by Mamaluu (1/23/11 at 3:40pm)	I am not in the same boat as you..but definitely feeling that... 1/27/11 at 2:23pm by speedmum	6	828
In a funk started by flatstanley72 (1/20/11 at 9:22am)	How much sleep are you getting? Mine are about those ages (or... 1/27/11 at 1:25pm by D_McG	14	512
tips for getting more done with LOs around started by llwr (11/10/10 at 10:39am)	After years of being a horrible housekeeper (even before... 1/27/11 at 9:45am by zoesmom2009	12	1,046
Be honest, how clean and organized is your home? started by mrs.t (12/27/10 at 12:53pm) 1 2 3	Mine is no where near as clean and organized as I'd like it! ... 1/26/11 at 11:08am by kay4	55	2,471
Listen to this now! started by journeymom (1/26/11 at 9:19am)	Terri Gross's Fresh Air is featuring social historian... 1/26/11 at 9:19am by journeymom	0	171
DH wants a baby, but I want a job started by plantnerd (12/28/10 at 10:49am)	Maaaaaaaany years ago (okay like 5) I stumbled across a... 1/25/11 at 10:50am by asraidevin	15	876
Please share your cleaning routine. I cannot seem to get organized and keep my home clean anymore. started by nikandbud (12/21/10 at 4:43pm) 1 2	I like Motivated Moms too - and there's an iPhone app for it... 1/25/11 at 6:54am by MariesMama	22	1,620
Could use advice on inlaw/childcare situation... started by lifeintheslowlane (12/26/10 at 8:00pm)	I know it's too late now, but it's always best to be vague at... 1/24/11 at 2:29pm by Climbing Rose	13	773
Loss control, need steps in the right direction ;-( started by MaRa93635 (1/19/11 at 4:40pm)	First thing: apologize to your daughter. Not sure how old... 1/23/11 at 7:18pm by Spring Lily	5	401
how can I get WOHP to parent when home? started by kassica (1/11/11 at 8:14pm)	I don't do the "check out" thing very regularly. Sometimes,... 1/21/11 at 7:22am by BetsyS	9	526
Help me get perspective on these 2 situations (long) started by Spring Lily (1/7/11 at 10:38am)	LionessMom, I feel the same. It can't be me giving all of... 1/20/11 at 9:12am by Spring Lily	11	929
I finally realized something! started by mumm (12/27/10 at 3:21pm)	When DH comes home from training he knows Im going to want at... 1/19/11 at 5:27pm by OkiMom	5	626
Would you want a daily helper, if you could? started by mommariffic (1/12/11 at 2:19pm) 1 2	I have two nannies that come for a few hours each at different... 1/18/11 at 9:20pm by dalia	22	1,091
considering making the plunge started by MsFortune (1/2/11 at 9:50pm)	Hello! I, too, am considering making the change from wohm to... 1/18/11 at 3:55am by imamomx2	3	294
thinking about the future and feeling down started by snadaska (1/17/11 at 12:11pm)	i am actually in a pretty similar situation, pharmacy school... 1/17/11 at 7:01pm by peacelove...	1	309
Mixed feelings about being a SAHM started by McGucks (1/17/11 at 12:10pm)	I can relate. I'm having a very, very bad day with my spirited... 1/17/11 at 2:02pm by Natalie12	1	235
At-home dad started by ScottyG (1/5/11 at 5:13pm)	Just want to agree with the park suggestion, I see SAHDs at... 1/14/11 at 6:03pm by Spring Lily	7	340
AP overboard b/c I SAH? started by MommaLura (12/22/10 at 3:50am) 1 2	I agree with this. For whatever reason, I never asked my MIL... 1/13/11 at 7:33pm by milkybean	22	1,700
activities for 2 year old started by MrsBone (1/11/11 at 3:13pm)	thanks for the ideas..very helpful! 1/13/11 at 2:16pm by MrsBone	3	281
BTDT advice needed: ambivalent about one more started by wondermama (12/30/10 at 10:57am)	That does sound like a hard spot to be in. I, too, am torn... 1/10/11 at 9:46am by SubliminalDar...	12	578
I feel like the un-fun parent started by Ravensong13 (1/6/11 at 10:42am)	I feel like this too. I work from home, so my day is... 1/10/11 at 5:48am by greenemami	6	351