Babies
Mommy Doesn’t Drink Here Anymore
book cover Mommy doesn't drink here anymoreI am not drinking anymore. I repeat it to myself over and over until I almost mean it, but it doesn’t sink in. It feels like pretending. I say “No thank you” to the ghosts in my head. I go to meetings every day, sometimes twice, and try to avoid the rhythms of my old habit, like being alone with the kids without a plan in the afternoon and evening—or the end of the day, when we’re all tired and hungry, when they’ve wiped the floor with me and what I need more than oxygen or water is quiet and rest, but there won’t be any rest or quiet for hours and hours. »
 
How to Be a Great Dad
great dad with baby12 Awesome Tips - I’m often asked about raising six kids, and being productive and achieving goals and changing habits in the midst of raising so many kids. But here’s the thing: I do all the other stuff, the productivity stuff, because of my kids. They, and my wife, are my reason for being. »
 
Baby and Pregnancy Forum Abbreviations
baby looking up from computerForumSpeak for Moms and Dads
BD? (The best!) NAK? (Why not?) OWT? (To be ignored!) If you are new to pregnancy and baby forums, abbreviations can make it hard to understand the posts and respond. Here's a list of the most often used. IKWYM is so I know what you mean! »
 
Dads Rock
two dads with babyWorking dads spend more time with their kids today. Dads who work spend 50 percent more time with their kids per day than a similar group of dads did 30 years ago, according to the Boston Globe. (3 hours a day versus 2 hours a day. Working moms have held steady at 3.8 hours.) For working dads under 29, that number jumps to 4.3 hours.  »
 
Childproof Your Home!
young child black dog in childproff home12 Safety Devices to Prevent Injuries to Young Children - Each year, young children are injured by hazards in and around the home. The good news is that injuries can be prevented by using child safety devices and reminding older children in the house to re-secure safety devices after disabling them. »
 
Feeding Your Baby
baby at high-chairFood provides the energy and nutrients a baby or toddler needs to be healthy. For a baby, breast milk has all the necessary vitamins and minerals.  Infant formulas provide similar nutrition. While your baby will probably start on solid foods between 4 to 6 months, breast milk or formula will remain the most important source of nutrition through the first year of life. »
 
Kids Talk About Marriage
young child thinking about marriageWhat is the right age to get married?
Twenty-three is the best age because you know the person FOREVER by then.  Camille, age 10 

What do you think your mom and dad have in common?
Both don't want any more kids.  Lori, age 8 »
 



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