Stay at Home Parents - Page 12

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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If you had only one month left as an SAHM, what would you do? started by sparklett (7/24/10 at 6:23pm)	How about the beach (ones with tidal pools are great),... 7/24/10 at 11:41pm by poppan	1	377
Anyone gym daycare? started by kikimezz (6/15/10 at 2:06pm) 1 2	I love the childcare at our YMCA. It's free with the family Y... 7/24/10 at 5:54pm by phathui5	25	2,065
Moms in 30+ range starting families? started by PoetryLover (5/29/10 at 9:29am) 1 2 3	I had my son three weeks after I turned 46.He was conceived... 7/22/10 at 3:11pm by momct	42	2,614
SAMH.....not what I expected. started by Mommy2Teagan (6/17/10 at 7:58pm) 1 2	I love love love DecemberSun's post. I am taking so much... 7/21/10 at 7:38pm by becoming	22	2,325
what do you do when you have time to yourself? started by flatstanley72 (6/25/10 at 1:00pm) 1 2	I get my alone time at night when I take my bath and read.... 7/16/10 at 5:57am by MCatLvrMom2A&X	32	1,722
I am starting to feeling like I want to go back to work started by AngieB (7/8/10 at 11:58am)	I stay at home with my 2 dd's during the day but I also work... 7/15/10 at 10:23am by rainbowsprite	6	713
sharing work when one parent works? started by Claire's Mama (6/20/10 at 7:41am) 1 2	My husband works outside the home and I am a housewife soon to... 7/14/10 at 3:46pm by Gucci&Granola	30	2,103
How do I know if this is really for me? started by rootzdawta (7/8/10 at 8:49pm)	Seems like you're ready to go back to work to me - armed with... 7/12/10 at 12:00pm by GoJoJo	2	498
So overwhelmed! started by MommaLura (7/9/10 at 11:32am)	I have a two year old, I'm 8 months pregnant, and my husband... 7/11/10 at 8:45pm by rightkindofme	8	649
I am this close to giving up ideal part time job to stay home with my DS full time...am I making... started by robynholly (6/10/10 at 10:09pm) 1 2	Quote: Originally Posted by provocativa That is Nice has... 7/10/10 at 7:32pm by That Is Nice	32	2,020
SAHM to toddler and baby after suprise layoff started by meadow123 (7/4/10 at 6:42pm)	You've gotten great advice. The only other thing I would add... 7/8/10 at 3:47pm by zinemama	7	693
the "you're so lucky" comments started by April Dawn (1/7/10 at 11:18pm) 1 2 3…6	Quote: Originally Posted by mbtmom2000 if I remark that you... 7/6/10 at 6:56pm by That Is Nice	112	7,735
Not Valued All of a Sudden--Partly a Vent started by Violet2 (7/3/10 at 6:56pm)	Quote: Originally Posted by Amys1st amen to that sister. Of... 7/6/10 at 4:55pm by Violet2	10	918
I feel bad about sending my 3yo to preschool! started by simplygreen (7/3/10 at 12:22am)	I'll chime in again...our program is in a little country... 7/5/10 at 3:12pm by pearl2	14	943
I'm struggling. started by Beauchamp (6/22/10 at 5:26pm)	Quote: Originally Posted by Pookietooth whenever your dd... 7/4/10 at 4:01pm by Beauchamp	17	1,094
Anyone clean by doing one room a day? started by quelindo (7/1/10 at 7:41pm)	We don't do one room per day. That overwhelmed me, and the... 7/3/10 at 6:28pm by maddymama	7	895
deleted started by yukookoo (6/27/10 at 12:49am)	yes, dx is a helicopter parent and wouldnt let ds1 play... 7/2/10 at 11:59pm by Sharlla	6	584
deleted started by yukookoo (6/26/10 at 7:35am) 1 2	Quote: Originally Posted by AllyRae There is no "to what... 7/1/10 at 7:37pm by That Is Nice	30	2,054
You know you're a SAHP when... started by AFWife (6/30/10 at 4:35pm)	we were going to try to go to DH's uncle's place and do... 6/30/10 at 5:04pm by AFWife	2	406
Heading to SAHMing! started by confustication (6/27/10 at 6:37pm)	Days when I am able to be home are just so much more together... 6/28/10 at 4:27pm by confustication	2	322
Its kinda to bad, I could really get used to this.... started by ~Charlie's~Angel~ (6/25/10 at 7:44am)	I know how you feel! I still WOH until my last day ever on Aug... 6/25/10 at 2:53pm by JessieBird	2	455
What do I need to know? started by teachma (6/23/10 at 9:23pm)	I have a few suggestions. 1. Find a new circle of friends. If... 6/24/10 at 5:26pm by mamazee	4	423
New SAHM to a 14mo and newborn started by CrystalCloud (6/23/10 at 4:42pm)	Hi Ladies... I'll be joining this section of the board as now... 6/23/10 at 4:42pm by CrystalCloud	0	304
Poll: "you" time started by red and lulu (5/31/10 at 1:52pm) 1 2	"When either of us needs it we just ask for it and it happens"... 6/22/10 at 10:41pm by Kelly1101	28	1,820
What are your summer plans? started by dflanag2 (6/15/10 at 10:25am)	We had a baby this week, so I have a newborn, a 23 month old,... 6/22/10 at 3:26pm by BetsyS	16	677
SAHM book suggestions? started by october (6/21/10 at 2:05pm)	Hey all, I am in purgatory, like many I see here, trying to... 6/21/10 at 2:05pm by october	0	301
WWYD if your DH sent you this? started by WhiteHorse (6/1/10 at 1:17pm) 1 2 3 4	If he has the recipes, what does he need you for? Make sure... 6/20/10 at 9:28pm by sapphire_chan	61	4,624
Do you ever feel like you dont get to complain about things bc you SAH? started by Xavismom (6/11/10 at 3:05pm)	I'm a little late replying to this, but I just wanted to say I... 6/20/10 at 12:03am by shannonsmommy	9	918
Is SAHM really code for "house slave" started by Mom2GCNJ (6/6/10 at 6:19pm) 1 2	I can't imagine, mama~! We have two little ones in a two... 6/18/10 at 12:28am by bluebirdiemama	35	2,630
Brand new SAHM- feeling scared started by lizsky (6/5/10 at 11:00pm)	I never expected to be a stay at home mom, but it is really... 6/18/10 at 12:22am by bluebirdiemama	10	732
Constantly compared to sister in law started by Ravensong13 (6/14/10 at 5:17pm)	my MIL is constantly giving me heads up on openings in the... 6/16/10 at 4:46pm by CherryBombMama	9	864
SAH ideas for 13-15 month olds to break the routine? started by nukuspot (6/15/10 at 10:25pm)	DS is 16mos and we have nap issues as well (though our whole... 6/16/10 at 3:38pm by crunchy_mommy	3	371
When did you start showing? started by stephanieginter (6/15/10 at 10:32pm)	my dh and i noticed i was showing (for ds1) around 4-5 months,... 6/16/10 at 12:27am by CherryBombMama	5	482
Feeling lazy-daily routines? started by kittywitty (6/8/10 at 4:39pm)	The dry erase board is a great idea. I have to get mine fixed... 6/15/10 at 5:14pm by kittywitty	9	1,022
Am I alone feeling this way? started by Katie T (4/10/10 at 2:28am)	I feel this way... and I feel like I have no time to do... 6/14/10 at 10:41pm by bluebirdiemama	6	810
SAHM depression started by shells_n_cheese (6/10/10 at 10:58am)	Quote: Originally Posted by shells_n_cheese I have 2 kids --... 6/12/10 at 2:56am by hotmamacita	9	1,138
not enjoying being a SAHM these days started by flatstanley72 (6/4/10 at 9:01pm)	I agree about having a bed time!! I wanted to add that I... 6/9/10 at 1:16pm by Nazsmum	6	667
Argument about computer time started by ryansma (6/8/10 at 9:30am)	Yes! Face to face time is very important to me too. And I... 6/8/10 at 2:08pm by ryansma	4	586
deleted started by yukookoo (5/30/10 at 1:33pm) 1 2 3	My DH shoulders whatever needs to be done. Recently it has... 6/8/10 at 11:59am by cparkly	40	2,610
Feeling like I have no life of my own started by Mac-at-Home (6/7/10 at 2:30pm)	a book that really helped me figure some of me out is called... 6/8/10 at 10:42am by allaiter	6	552
How many months apart are your children? started by mommy22boys (5/17/10 at 12:59am) 1 2 3 4	almost 30 months between 1 and 2 will be 26 months between 2... 6/8/10 at 9:38am by ryansma	78	3,805
Anyone whose DPs work out of town? Tips? started by japonica (6/6/10 at 11:17pm)	Thanks Shelley...and you're right. I came from a city with a... 6/8/10 at 1:59am by japonica	5	744
Anyone's family not happy with you being a SAHP? (vent) started by nia82 (5/24/10 at 3:41pm) 1 2	Hmmm, what's your family dynamic like, honestly? Do you... 6/6/10 at 12:51am by Tigerchild	22	1,687
bedtimes and naptimes with two younguns-- please help!!!! started by cicely_m (5/12/10 at 8:07pm)	Heidi that sounds lovely. May I ask what brand/model stroller... 6/5/10 at 9:12pm by jgale	11	903
meeting other SAHM and finding things to do started by lillymonster (5/30/10 at 12:34pm)	My boys are, as I said, energetic, and I have two of them... 6/4/10 at 5:14pm by BetsyS	17	865
Date Night Movie??? started by Violet2 (6/1/10 at 11:05pm)	We saw it and loved it. I agree -- very true to how I have... 6/3/10 at 5:56pm by Adamsmama	1	417
Can anyone recommend any books or articles written about the benefits of being a SAHM started by robynholly (6/2/10 at 9:01pm)	I would be very careful to try to convince people that SAHMing... 6/3/10 at 2:54pm by scottishmommy	4	490
What do I need to do to be a happy & fulfilled SAHM? started by Mamaluu (5/28/10 at 12:32am)	I really struggled with transition from old job to SAH and... 6/2/10 at 11:57am by GoJoJo	9	1,097
s/o: hired cleaners? started by suziek (5/29/10 at 11:05pm)	Mom and dad's cleaner earns $100/week. That's for 6 hours... 5/31/10 at 1:09pm by cappuccinosmom	3	478
Do you feel like you're slacking if DH is watching the kid(s)? started by crunchy_mommy (5/10/10 at 8:46pm) 1 2	Quote: Originally Posted by honey-lilac See, turn it around.... 5/30/10 at 8:47pm by elvispupy	21	1,421