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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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Staying at Home "On Welfare" started by mammal_mama (5/23/07 at 4:02pm) 1 2 3…60	This thread has been pulled numerous times for repeated UA... 8/15/07 at 12:14am by dallaschildren	1,182	37,378
SAHM Mentor-Mentee Match-Up - Come Join Us started by mommyabroad (10/27/06 at 10:38pm) 1 2 3…13	* 10/2/10 at 12:34pm by PoetryLover	241	22,086
Did Feminism Go Too Far? started by SuperMama (1/26/07 at 8:43pm) 1 2 3…31	I'm returning this thread. I have removed some posts that were... 2/20/07 at 11:30am by lilylove	601	19,281
SAHM: a right or a privilege? started by weeirishlass (11/8/06 at 9:51pm) 1 2 3…18	I am locking this thread for review. I hope to reopen it soon.... 11/17/06 at 10:13am by lilylove	355	16,797
Anyone ever quit after maternity leave? started by waves.of.grain (10/4/08 at 12:45am) 1 2 3	Quote: Originally Posted by Ann-85 I personally plan on... 10/21/08 at 2:57pm by mytwogirls	41	15,787
Threads not approved for posting started by Cynthia Mosher (4/20/05 at 8:04am) 1 2	Quote: Originally Posted by angelandmisha I have looked, but... 6/24/08 at 11:33pm by MichaelsSahm	33	15,188
What work does your dh/dp do that enables you to be a SAHP? started by samy23 (10/23/08 at 6:35am) 1 2 3…14	dh is a building designer and architectural draftsman. in this... 5/8/09 at 11:43am by catballou24	275	13,633
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	13,067
Thoughts on "feminine mistake" started by snomnky (4/3/07 at 12:34pm) 1 2 3…16	I finished my MBA just prior to having dd. I knew at the time... 5/12/07 at 12:55pm by nylecoj	308	12,497
Poll: What is your household's yearly income? started by ticklemegreen (4/8/10 at 9:46pm) 1 2 3…7	Quote: Originally Posted by Mom2GCNJ ... Anyway, my point is... 7/30/10 at 6:17pm by Schae	123	12,280
Where did the idea come from that little kids are better off NOT at home with their moms? started by Plarka (2/10/12 at 6:24am) 1 2 3…10	The part I bolded may be my favourite quote ever on MDC. Well... 12/14/12 at 10:10am by Storm Bride	195	10,134
What to say when people say, "You're so LUCKY you can be a SAHM!" started by Katielady (11/28/06 at 11:59am) 1 2 3…9	I would agree that there are elements of luck at work. Luck is... 1/29/07 at 6:51pm by gargirl	163	9,570
Man my looks have gone started by gottothinkpositive (3/12/08 at 2:58pm) 1 2 3…9	Gosh yes... don't I know it! Especially after my beautiful 11... 8/23/08 at 11:58am by eastkygal	166	9,429
Do you want your DD to grow up & be a SAHM? started by mamarabolli (7/7/07 at 12:40am) 1 2 3…14	I want my daughter to grow up with choices. I hope she'll be... 8/21/07 at 3:04am by mommyddeville	261	9,186
What do you look like when your DH walks in the door and how do you greet him? started by mom2happy (1/13/11 at 8:34am) 1 2 3…8	Most of the time I am wearing somehting comfortable and not... 3/30/11 at 11:04am by les_oiseau	159	8,797
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
Poll: Income Poll started by limabean (10/31/07 at 6:58pm) 1 2 3…10	Quote: Originally Posted by newbymom05 Re: the whole... 11/13/07 at 1:03pm by That Is Nice	199	8,314
Poll: Age Had 1st Child Poll started by 2bluefish (6/11/07 at 6:57pm) 1 2 3…11	I was 20 when I had my son. 9/22/07 at 12:13am by Jetka	217	8,297
What's your wardrobe? started by Kleine Hexe (1/7/08 at 2:43am) 1 2 3…11	Quote: Originally Posted by Hazelnut This whole thing has... 1/23/08 at 2:27am by That Is Nice	206	8,243
Anyone else married to a workaholic? started by Sweetiemommy (1/19/06 at 2:33pm) 1 2	My dh is in his last year of grad school. I'm lucky in that... 5/10/06 at 10:18am by SweetPotato	23	8,117
Does your husband CONTROL the finances? VENT loooong started by forgotmyname (5/8/07 at 5:47pm) 1 2 3	OP, your situation is terrible. I agree with much of what has... 5/14/07 at 3:39pm by PreggieUBA2C	40	8,101
I'm not lucky to stay at home started by mamalisa (5/24/06 at 2:22pm) 1 2 3…13	Closed for moderator review. 5/25/06 at 9:28pm by annakiss	259	8,001
Are mainstream SAHM more into cleaning? started by DoomaYula (12/28/06 at 2:51pm) 1 2 3…8	Quote: Originally Posted by BornInSeptember I I think that... 3/22/07 at 7:51pm by marybethorama	156	7,901
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
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	7,689
Why can't a blended mainstream/crunchy Mommy group work?! started by CrunchyMamaOf3 (8/13/06 at 8:20pm) 1 2 3…10	I'm having a difficult time with this one. I'm thinking of... 8/30/06 at 10:05am by Jennifer3141	182	7,617
SAHMs with daytime empty nests... tribe... ? started by SAHDS (4/22/09 at 1:18am) 1 2 3…6	How long does it take you to get used to this? Believe me, for... 9/23/10 at 2:32pm by bartleby	108	7,320
Has society demeaned the 'natural role' of mothering? started by LifeIsBeautiful (3/11/08 at 1:13pm) 1 2 3…9	I agree Ana Isabel. 4/13/08 at 10:42pm by eloquence	165	7,308
My husband is missing started by Kimmiepie (2/10/07 at 11:12am) 1 2 3 4	Look into going after the pd for harassment and favoritism. I... 2/17/07 at 2:00am by MamaVolpe	76	7,286
Any SAHPs who don't want a career? started by Harmony08 (2/3/10 at 8:33pm) 1 2 3 4 5	I have no desire to have a career, but I have a Saturday job... 10/1/10 at 12:58am by mamaluvspirates	84	7,076
Do you want more kids? How many do you have? started by mkarntz (3/20/09 at 9:50pm) 1 2 3…8	LOL, I know! It's very interesting!I'm pregnant with twins... 9/18/11 at 7:14am by Mama~Love	142	6,826
Do you pack lunches/wash uniforms/or otherwise help DP get ready for the work day? started by izzysmama (7/8/08 at 3:29pm) 1 2 3…10	Quote: Originally Posted by captain crunchy I pack lunches... 8/12/08 at 9:42am by LeahC	193	6,697
SAHMing--Do you think being a SAHM is a luxury? started by That Is Nice (5/2/08 at 1:27pm) 1 2 3…10	With regard to parents who "look" like they could afford to... 5/23/08 at 1:59pm by That Is Nice	184	6,661
Do you feel that our working husbands should help us a lot around the house? started by Mamaluu (4/8/10 at 1:53am) 1 2 3…8	Quote: Originally Posted by Kelly1101 I think this is the... 4/26/10 at 11:35am by Amys1st	141	6,649
Do you have a house cleaner? started by momasana (5/29/10 at 1:41am) 1 2 3…6	We have a house cleaner who comes once a month and LOVE her!... 7/27/10 at 1:23am by MamaPhD	106	6,635
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	6,489
Financially Challenged SAHMs . . . time for a new thread! started by aprons_and_acorns (5/15/06 at 11:08am) 1 2 3…7	Hi fellow FCSAHM Just popping in to say--I'm glad this thread... 9/3/06 at 12:18am by aprons_and_ac...	133	6,291
Help me understand why started by ShwarmaQueen (9/30/09 at 6:06pm) 1 2 3 4 5	Maybe she knows her child and truly believes that spending... 12/27/09 at 6:43am by mntnmom	82	5,826
How do you manage this all? I need help! started by Mamaluu (1/7/10 at 4:27pm) 1 2 3 4	I'm in agreement that you would definitely benefit from a... 2/28/10 at 1:23pm by rosinthebow	79	5,786
SO shouldn't do housework b/c he's the provider?? started by FillingMyQuiver (3/20/07 at 1:37am) 1 2 3…7	Anyone ever feel guilty for asking their DH for help around... 4/17/07 at 11:21pm by JustSo	139	5,765
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
SAHM Water cooler Talk for Week of Sept 10th-the 23rd started by Amys1st (9/9/06 at 3:01pm) 1 2 3…12	Hi, all. So far all I am doing this weekend is NOT sleeping... 9/23/06 at 10:17pm by Starflower	234	5,470
"How many kids do you have?" roll call started by meowee (6/15/05 at 3:48pm) 1 2 3…11	i have one son and one baby on the way 12/3/05 at 3:35pm by CalebsMama05	209	5,463
Drinking problem started by pageta (6/23/05 at 6:21pm) 1 2 3…6	I work from home, and am done by 3 most days. At 4:30 or so I... 10/2/08 at 6:06pm by madskye	109	5,418
I have a confession. You're not going to like it. started by daniedb (2/13/07 at 12:16am) 1 2 3…7	Quote: I think the reason those "easier/harder" statements can... 2/21/07 at 5:51pm by BlueStateMama	136	5,191
Do you cook from scratch EVERY DAY? started by JustVanessa (2/12/08 at 3:15pm) 1 2 3…8	Er... no 5/9/08 at 8:48am by macca	156	5,121
The million dollar question started by pixiewytch (3/8/07 at 1:54pm) 1 2 3…7	I like that one - "we play" My thing is that we don't 'stay... 4/4/07 at 8:08pm by CariS	120	5,111
"educated" SAHM needs intellectual stimulation started by eks (6/23/09 at 1:35pm) 1 2 3	Just noticed this is an older thread, but still, v... 10/1/10 at 4:17pm by Hokulele	58	5,075
Poll: Do you drink while your kids are awake? started by veganf (10/8/07 at 6:31pm) 1 2 3…7	Never when I'm alone. I'm a lightweight and if anything... 11/27/07 at 12:25pm by Joyster	123	4,937
Support thread for SAHPs whose partner works more than 70 hours/week? started by Harmony08 (10/29/10 at 8:41pm) 1 2 3 4 5	I understand. I really don't MIND the long hours at all- but... 6/27/11 at 10:06am by insidevoice	88	4,814