Stay at Home Parents - Page 16

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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Mamas who babysit other children started by GreenGranolaMama (12/20/09 at 9:05pm)	You may want to look up the childcare laws in your state to... 12/26/09 at 12:15pm by phathui5	4	648
Volunteering with small children started by aelial (12/21/09 at 2:34pm)	I just remembered another great volunteer opportunity that is... 12/23/09 at 12:42am by Fay	2	471
Jealous mom started by Tabbycat79 (12/17/09 at 1:09am)	At our house, DH is like a rock star!! Screaming kids mobbing... 12/22/09 at 9:25am by mntnmom	10	1,301
Im having a hard time adjusting to being a SAHM! started by UmmIbrahim (12/18/09 at 4:11pm)	I'd expect both you and dh to go through culture shock. Please... 12/21/09 at 11:27pm by 1jooj	5	804
What does your daily routine look like? started by Jodie8 (12/6/09 at 7:58pm)	Honestly, at this point the only routine I have is that when I... 12/18/09 at 2:50am by heatherdeg	18	1,363
Any other households with SAHMs and WAHDs out there? started by K-Mom3 (10/11/09 at 12:20am) 1 2	Quote: Originally Posted by Marimami I attend a lot of... 12/18/09 at 2:46am by heatherdeg	32	1,652
Today I join your ranks and I'm a little nervous started by Masel (12/11/09 at 11:14am)	i SO know how you feel. i just submitted my resignation on... 12/16/09 at 1:14am by Reebekah	7	747
am I being unfair? started by Cprem (12/5/09 at 9:00pm)	Quote: Originally Posted by Cprem Every saturday we get into... 12/15/09 at 11:43pm by dahlialia	16	1,304
"Why are you so overwhelmed? You don't DO anything." started by ThoughtFullMama (12/4/09 at 8:43pm)	Quote: Originally Posted by ariannasmama LOL! My hubby is... 12/15/09 at 7:42pm by BrittneyMarie	12	1,444
SAHM with a child in daycare started by MujerMamaMismo (12/1/09 at 3:29am) 1 2 3	Honestly, I don't see the difference between leaving your... 12/15/09 at 5:36pm by sanguine_speed	42	2,547
SAHM 10 year anniversary started by mich (12/15/09 at 3:28pm)	December 24 will be my 10 year anniversary of becoming a SAHM.... 12/15/09 at 3:28pm by mich	0	379
finding friends started by cdmommie (12/1/09 at 1:19pm)	Wish there were Moms like you when I go out who want friends,... 12/15/09 at 12:24am by PinkNFluffy	16	986
SAHMs, where do you go when the weather is bad? started by Biscuits & Gravy (10/28/09 at 6:16pm) 1 2	Quote: Originally Posted by SkyMomma Every year we request... 12/12/09 at 11:05am by triana1326	20	1,720
I should probably go check on them. . . started by mamaofprincesses (12/9/09 at 3:21pm)	I know how you feel, especially when they are quietly playing.... 12/9/09 at 4:26pm by 2lilsweetfoxes	1	522
Any other SAHM's with no car during the day? started by shells_n_cheese (12/7/09 at 10:45pm)	I'm here with ya, mommas. I made the decision to actually sell... 12/9/09 at 2:51pm by Abarat	10	914
My kids are driving me nutz! started by Jess's Mom (12/4/09 at 1:35pm)	I've felt that way too, a lot. In fact, it got so hard with... 12/7/09 at 9:23am by darcytrue	4	586
Sick of it! started by PinkNFluffy (11/25/09 at 1:48pm)	I agree that living paycheck to paycheck does not make you a... 12/6/09 at 4:02pm by darcytrue	11	1,166
How do you get dinner made? started by flatstanley72 (11/19/09 at 7:36pm) 1 2	I agree with using a crock pot. You could also start the meals... 12/6/09 at 3:59pm by darcytrue	24	1,654
How much parenting support/help do you get? started by Logan's mommy (11/26/09 at 3:03am)	DH and I both work from home but he also has to go out in the... 12/4/09 at 11:34am by darcytrue	16	959
Any SAHPs former lawyers or w/major student debt? started by justKate (11/17/09 at 3:59pm)	Quote: Originally Posted by justKate Hi all, Please excuse... 12/2/09 at 2:17pm by hotmamacita	8	960
Sick Days started by Blueone (11/16/09 at 12:12pm)	Depends on the age of the child and how sick I am. When DD was... 11/30/09 at 7:48pm by JL83	10	728
Help me get organized/motivated :) started by cormama (11/25/09 at 10:27am)	Have you ever read "The Now Habit" by Neil Fiore? It's worth a... 11/29/09 at 10:21pm by scottishmommy	3	574
Burn-out mode...how do you snap out of it? started by hopefulfaith (11/20/09 at 12:45am)	I find that I usually need dh to take over even for just an... 11/28/09 at 8:38pm by L&K'smommie	5	751
Thankful for being able to stay home :) started by mi_amor (11/24/09 at 3:39pm)	I'm very happy to be able to stay home as well. What a timely... 11/25/09 at 3:16am by happyhats	2	531
feeling so so so low started by momtoS (11/17/09 at 3:16pm) 1 2	Quote: Originally Posted by momtoS thanks for all your kind... 11/23/09 at 1:17pm by hotmamacita	20	1,578
Did anyone become a SAHM/WAH mom when your children were school age? started by widemouthedfrog (11/12/09 at 9:27pm)	I was NOT interested in being a SAHM ever! And then my #3 was... 11/23/09 at 3:35am by GinaRae	3	717
help, cant keep up with housework started by NelsonJBird (11/13/09 at 10:33pm)	I'm down with peaceful mama, I have very similar standards. I... 11/22/09 at 2:55pm by Peony	12	1,114
anyone else not enjoy being a SAHM? started by tracerall70 (11/11/09 at 4:31pm)	Quote: Originally Posted by Erinz (I always find after a... 11/19/09 at 11:00pm by wookie	15	1,264
SAHM's with traveling DP? started by chicmom (11/18/09 at 10:55am)	DH works in the Gulf, and we live apart over half the time.... 11/19/09 at 3:05am by becoming	3	558
How much free time does your husband/partner get? started by APToddlerMama (10/12/09 at 3:52pm) 1 2	My husband gets up early every weekday and drives out of his... 11/18/09 at 6:51pm by Erinz	35	2,319
The thread titled, "How do you do gifts if you stay at home and don't have a income? started by MoonWillow (11/18/09 at 2:07am)	Has been removed and will not be returning. I apologize for... 11/18/09 at 2:07am by MoonWillow	0	535
Anyone else really have it easy SAH? started by YayJennie (10/14/09 at 10:47am) 1 2 3	I'm having a wonderful time as a SAHM! My son is about the... 11/18/09 at 1:13am by honeyhaze	43	2,699
Finally earning my SAHM cred... started by chirp (11/12/09 at 10:45am)	no actual routine...i got it super-bad clean one weekend when... 11/15/09 at 8:38pm by chirp	4	618
they forgot my birthday. started by htcamommy (11/12/09 at 10:23am)	This is something I don't leave to chance I have it in big... 11/15/09 at 2:39pm by Rowansmama	13	1,104
MIL Rant started by fawnanddoe (10/15/09 at 4:11pm) 1 2	Quote: Originally Posted by nudhistbudhist I had something... 11/15/09 at 2:13pm by noobmom	20	2,271
AHH! Please help and share your typical day...? started by covertlycrunchy (11/9/09 at 4:46pm)	IMO, sah is what you make of it. It can be a busy and exciting... 11/14/09 at 10:59pm by cappuccinosmom	9	764
SAHM In home child care started by mama c. (11/12/09 at 1:50pm)	Thank you so much for taking the time to search for the... 11/13/09 at 9:51am by mama c.	3	451
I feel guilty started by punkysquirrel (11/11/09 at 4:24pm)	Quote: Originally Posted by EmmysMama When DD was very... 11/11/09 at 5:20pm by punkysquirrel	2	443
Any SAHMs work as a casual employee? started by CHoney (10/23/09 at 6:25pm)	Interesting to read about people's situations ... my mat leave... 11/11/09 at 2:58am by starling&diesel	14	732
Four kids...very little help? started by berry987 (11/5/09 at 9:46am)	You've had some great advice here. I have four under 7, and... 11/11/09 at 12:20am by gaudynight	9	721
Just need a break started by skybluepink02 (11/5/09 at 8:23pm)	Quote: Originally Posted by skybluepink02 And now they're... 11/10/09 at 2:02pm by tjjazzy	2	464
I am interesested to hear opinions and thoughts of women just like yourself! started by sabixone (11/10/09 at 2:45am)	First of all my name is Susana and I want to thank you all for... 11/10/09 at 2:45am by sabixone	0	444
How often do you get a babysitter? started by Kim B Lynn (10/23/09 at 3:05am) 1 2	twice a week. We bowl together on Tuesday nights...though we... 11/9/09 at 5:54pm by goobergrl6	33	1,567
I could use some help.. started by Katica (10/8/09 at 2:59am) 1 2	I opted out of the preschool route because of the long... 11/6/09 at 3:54am by kristi96	21	1,460
Overwhelmed with two started by aiyasmama (10/28/09 at 11:58pm)	I totally remember that time with my two and it does pass. If... 11/5/09 at 8:45am by Noah's mommy	12	852
balance with toddler and newborn? started by mommariffic (10/23/09 at 12:31pm)	My DD was born 2 mos before DS turned 3. Here are the things... 11/4/09 at 10:51pm by anj_rn	8	787
If you had the opportunity to be the bread-winner would you take it? started by Ldavis24 (10/14/09 at 12:06pm) 1 2 3	Quote: Originally Posted by Ldavis24 Has anyone here... 11/4/09 at 5:59pm by hotmamacita	51	2,228
What's your family's sleep schedule? started by YayJennie (10/28/09 at 3:26pm) 1 2	Kids - in bed by 8:00pm, I wake them up at 7:30am for schoolDH... 11/4/09 at 4:50pm by SAHDS	22	1,039
What are you really good at? started by YayJennie (10/17/09 at 11:10am) 1 2	I'm good at enjoying my boy. 11/4/09 at 6:28am by lifeguard	26	1,228
how much time during the work week does partner get with kids? and what is bedtime? started by yukookoo (10/7/09 at 1:09am)	Well, it has changed a number of times since DD was born, but... 11/2/09 at 3:18pm by srs	17	837