Posts by Christine08

I think men could be great advocates for homebirth. My husband convinced me to go this route. I come from a family that is very mainstream medical and goes to the doctor for everything and so it never crossed my mind as a possibility....

My situation is a little different than yours because I don't have a blended family, but I have to little boys and we've decided to homeschool. The decision has not been easy for me. I tend to over-think things. Public school was an...

I am so sorry you and your daughter are going through this! Have you been able to see another dentist for a second opinion or alternative treatment? If at all possible, I would see what your options are. I have heard good things about...

My husband has these tendencies. He say he just doesn't see the stuff/mess. Because of this, he has bad habits about throwing stuff away. It's getting better mainly because I'm going through our house and garage like crazy...

Thank you for the very helpful perspective. I would have never thought to look at it that way.  

My 4 year old son is a lot like this. I haven't had him formally tested but he has a lot of signs of "giftedness."  I have heard these books are helpful: 'Kids, Parents and Power Struggles' by Mary Sheedy Kurcinka and also the...

I have a 2 year old and a 4 year old and am a SAHM. Here is some background: The last few years have been really rough--my husband and I started a business, I started a business, we had our sons, I closed my business to be with the...

I have been struggling with the decision of a third baby (we have a four year old and a two year old). For now, I am ambivalent and the decision seems overwhelming. So, I can understand your struggle. I think my DH and I both in our...

I feel the same and it used to bother me a lot. Now, I believe that I am in an alone place for a reason and have been doing a lot of personal growth. My DH an I are very close. We started a business about 6 years ago and it has left us...

I've worn both my 4 year old and 2 year old in an ergo recently (they are small for their ages..but still).  I was out at home improvement stores and hiking on the beach. I didn't notice any dirty looks.  Honestly, I am so...