Stay at Home Parents - Page 9

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.”

Read more about the importance of fairy tales for children from guest blogger David Sewell McCann here, and check out Mothering Sponsor Sparkle Stories to get a FREE fairy tale to enjoy with your children!

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I have a hard time going to bed started by treegardner (12/20/10 at 9:34pm)	Yep, me, too. I can't figure out how to avoid it. I just enjoy... 1/1/11 at 7:54am by SubliminalDar...	12	554
help me feel less guilty please! started by mommariffic (12/29/10 at 8:55am)	One thing that helps me- I like to think about how- this world... 12/31/10 at 7:25pm by Snapdragon	11	529
The crying gets to me...how do you handle it? started by flower01 (11/17/10 at 7:56am)	My son (13 months) will do the climb your leg and cry/scream... 12/30/10 at 5:42am by plantnerd	8	712
stay at home caregivers? started by greenmama (12/29/10 at 3:36pm)	I've always been the primary caregiver to dd-11. I've had dgd... 12/29/10 at 3:36pm by greenmama	0	140
Please tell me about using the Y for exercise and childcare ... started by EmmysMama (11/26/10 at 5:37am)	Well, this isn't what you asked but I can't imagine joining a... 12/26/10 at 11:54am by dayiscoming2006	14	626
Long afternoons started by mamaluvs (12/2/10 at 3:04pm)	I have a 3yr old and 20 mo old and sometimes I save our... 12/23/10 at 11:09am by Smidge	5	508
Support Thread for Taking Care of Ourselves and STOMPING FRUMPY OUT! (A spin-off) started by PoetryLover (10/3/10 at 1:36pm) 1 2 3…9	Same here! We have no car and w/ toddler in stroller and... 12/22/10 at 4:37pm by autumnfairy76	168	7,690
aargh. It is easier to just stay home! started by maisiedotes (12/20/10 at 3:49pm)	I have four and it's all temperament. They're all different.... 12/22/10 at 9:42am by sanguine_speed	4	358
Poll: When you cook, does spouse do the dishes (or at least the pots?), and/or vice versa? started by reezley (11/15/10 at 8:17am) 1 2 3	I chose that it's my job but I don't agree with your H's... 12/20/10 at 7:38pm by goinggreengirl	57	2,314
Outfits for family photos started by MamaMom (11/4/10 at 8:29am) 1 2	We had family pics done last summer and I totally obsessed... 12/20/10 at 4:47pm by ledzepplon	29	2,068
DH not cheating- happy update! started by heatherweh (12/16/10 at 8:22pm) 1 2	I understand the suggestion. While DH and I were having a... 12/19/10 at 2:50pm by heatherweh	31	2,467
LONG: How do you keep an older child from being back-burnered by a younger/more demanding child? started by heatherdeg (12/14/10 at 9:46pm)	Have you considered bringing in a "mothers helper" or playmate... 12/17/10 at 9:36pm by amyhulen	7	392
SAHP with partners who work 2nd or 3rd shift started by pampered_mom (12/2/10 at 3:04pm)	My DH keeps wacky hours (he works in music production) but... 12/17/10 at 3:51pm by AnalogWife	7	714
All I have to say is TGIM! started by mom2happy (12/13/10 at 6:12am)	I think some people are just better at turning off. I'm not... 12/14/10 at 7:00am by mamalisa	5	388
Please help me with time management!!!! started by Debobu (11/23/10 at 9:26am)	It's hard to do, but if he naps, try to nap with him. I'm... 12/13/10 at 12:59am by cyclamen	6	512
i need some time to myself each day; DH thinks that makes me psycho started by ElliesMomma (11/19/10 at 1:11pm) 1 2	OP have you been back? I am nearly incredulous to the point... 12/11/10 at 7:00pm by pearl2	38	2,583
Talk to me about being a SAHP started by Laurski (12/10/10 at 9:42am)	The ability to work part time at my old job would have been a... 12/10/10 at 3:51pm by Masel	3	263
I feel like I'm not contributing... started by mrs.t (11/30/10 at 3:03pm) 1 2	I am a homemaker (about to be SAHM anyday now!). I have a BS... 12/10/10 at 9:12am by wholewheatchick	28	1,267
Trying to stay at home started by kilamonster (12/8/10 at 7:20pm)	I agree with the PP - you are a teacher! And you're his... 12/9/10 at 8:32pm by cyclamen	4	278
SAHP of under-twos...schedule? started by AFWife (10/24/10 at 9:34pm)	I have a 7+ month old and an almost 3 year old. We do... 12/9/10 at 11:06am by erinmattsmom88	13	728
do you consider yourself more of a homemaker or a sahp? started by happyhats (10/4/10 at 9:06pm) 1 2 3…6	I am a SAHP for sure.... no homemaking in me, lol. I try, and... 12/8/10 at 11:32am by cdmommie	112	4,118
Trying to define a "mother's Helper" position would love some input started by Caittune (11/30/10 at 9:36am)	See if there's a local church that runs a "Mom's Morning Out".... 12/8/10 at 9:29am by heatherdeg	5	559
Fliped out on DP this week. started by MammaB21 (12/3/10 at 1:01pm)	I have bouts of what you are describing at least 3 times a... 12/8/10 at 8:30am by Galatea	11	672
Lots of children, lonely at home? started by RachJMJ (12/7/10 at 10:08am)	Hi Mama, I have 4 little ones and have the same thing going on... 12/7/10 at 10:20am by carmel23	1	279
Ever thinking of getting a part time job for some down time? started by momtoS (9/1/10 at 6:44pm) 1 2	Edited. 12/7/10 at 9:16am by Mulvah	31	1,664
How do you deal with low-motivation days? started by KSDoulaMama (10/27/10 at 11:31am) 1 2 3	Great question! I set a time for myself for us to be out of... 12/7/10 at 7:23am by nurturedmoms	49	2,743
For those of you that work part time... started by mrs.t (12/5/10 at 6:57am)	OP- Your situation sounds so similar to mine! Including... 12/5/10 at 12:50pm by Sfcmama	5	267
Family Traditions - Need Ideas Creating One (Starting Christmas) started by Mamaluu (11/12/10 at 3:32pm)	Hmmm....making Christmas cookies, and letting the older child... 12/5/10 at 3:43am by sdm1024	9	896
Scared to have a second child...but wanting one! started by sobamom (11/9/10 at 10:15am)	Two children requires a huge change in multi-tasking. The... 12/2/10 at 2:07pm by starlein26	8	2,458
Does anyone have a SAHD? started by Hannah32 (1/19/10 at 5:39pm) 1 2	My husband is a SAHD. Honestly, its more work for me. He... 12/2/10 at 2:00pm by 2lilsweetfoxes	23	1,702
Did anyone feel like they got more done as a WOHM? started by MrsBone (11/29/10 at 7:07am)	A lot of it is just that a house that's empty all day stays... 12/2/10 at 12:53pm by limabean	4	265
If you could only SAH for 3 years of your kid's life.... started by texmati (10/27/10 at 10:50pm) 1 2 3 4	This is exactly how I feel. Who the heck knows what tomorrow... 12/1/10 at 10:35am by bejeweled	76	2,965
Preventing Cabin Fever when snowed in? started by ElsieLC (11/28/10 at 6:41am)	I know the feeling. I'm glad we only get 1 or 2 days of... 12/1/10 at 7:22am by MrsBone	2	223
Can anyone recommend any WAH options? started by robynholly (5/27/10 at 1:59pm)	Becoming, would you PM me info about MT, too? 11/29/10 at 3:56pm by TwinMom	11	1,381
SAHM's if you could have a day or even an afternoon WWYD? started by amyhulen (11/7/10 at 12:15am) 1 2	This is what I do. Aaaahhhhhh, it's wonderful. Sometimes I go... 11/28/10 at 5:03pm by tjlucca	22	712
Need Ideas for husband's birthday while busy with young babies started by Mamaluu (11/26/10 at 5:52pm)	I'll often do 'gifts' of favorite tasty treats - so a bag with... 11/28/10 at 8:25am by mumkimum	10	5,610
Childcare at the gym? started by Addie (11/10/10 at 12:32pm)	It's good to hear everyone's responses. Of course every gym... 11/24/10 at 8:25am by Addie	10	593
Any SAHMs with WAHDs? started by kwoodchuck (11/18/10 at 9:40am)	Well, I'm not strictly a SAHM, as I'm in school, but I'm only... 11/23/10 at 12:42pm by Angelorum	12	368
Anybody else wish DH could leave work at work? started by Harmony08 (9/1/10 at 8:13pm)	So , despite having a medical degree and 6 years of... 11/22/10 at 9:39pm by LambQueen	16	928
Now I know why Bree drank...(Desperate Housewives) started by AFWife (11/19/10 at 7:47am)	I'm so sorry you are having a hard time You will feel more... 11/22/10 at 9:37pm by JamieB	16	720
how to lower expectations and not feel guilty? started by happyhats (11/21/10 at 11:06pm)	Probably because you're super pregnant and hormonal :DIf it... 11/22/10 at 7:54pm by Kelly1101	1	149
sahms, what do I do? started by craft_media_hero (11/8/10 at 8:24pm)	That's what I'm thinking about right now. When my dh gets... 11/19/10 at 4:00pm by craft_media_hero	7	386
How often do you feel unappreciated? started by firewoman (10/15/10 at 3:44pm) 1 2	the only times i really feel unappreciated is when we have had... 11/17/10 at 7:34pm by raelize	37	2,806
Comparing started by MamaAsheri (11/13/10 at 2:53pm)	Yes I'm a perfectionist. Thank you for that quote. I'll... 11/16/10 at 11:37am by MamaAsheri	10	411
How did you transition? started by KTinNYC (11/14/10 at 5:06pm)	Here is what we did, which may or may not work for you: The... 11/15/10 at 6:38am by pearl2	1	167
Anyone else dealt with seperation anxiety? started by PNCTink (9/26/10 at 12:30am)	I deal with this with my daughter and she is 4! She has a... 11/14/10 at 12:16am by mommyjamieof2	5	453
Do you have background noise during the day? started by Peppermint Poppies (10/19/10 at 11:24pm) 1 2 3	I'm not a stay-at-home mama, but on the days That I am home... 11/10/10 at 8:41am by ShadowMoon	45	1,425
dh got sent home from work started by CherryBombMama (11/5/10 at 12:02pm)	It's really tough when DH is home here too. He's in... 11/8/10 at 6:32pm by mama_y_sol	9	627
the easy job started by jeteaa (11/1/10 at 7:02pm)	Eh. Right now DH has the easier job. We've both done both of... 11/7/10 at 5:49pm by sunnymw	11	581
where the heck to post this? taking baby girl for a pic? choosing background started by allmine (10/11/10 at 4:11pm)	Hope the photos came out nice, just posting I know what you... 11/4/10 at 8:22am by MamaMom	3	390