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Great post on the “War on Moms” by David Vienna. Want to do something about the injustices parents face? Support MomsRising and become one of their members.
Dear Everyone:
It seems parenting has re-appeared as a hot topic in the news and not for reasons I would have liked. One stupid comment from a pundit and suddenly there’s a “War on Moms.” One muckraking cover from a magazine and everyone’s parenting style comes into question. One …
Yes, so good! But what about “party here”? One of our favorites has always been to have folks over for dinner and drinks. We invite them over pre-bedtime, let them spend a half-hour or so with the kid, and then we have dinner after the boy is in bed. Allows for both some time to get to know our son, and some adult conversation time. Win-win (and we can have a second drink, because we don’t have to drive!)
I don’t remember who posted it last night (I went back on my dash early this morning and couldn’t find it), but someone said there should be a list or manual for people who’s friends just had a baby.
Lo and behold! I created one some time ago. Get the PDF, print it out and give it to your friends. Or send them to thedaddycomplex.com/howtohangout. Or just tell them not to be such dipshits.
(NOTE: I just found the post from last night. It wasn’t about how to hang out with baby-less friends… it was late, my mind was foggy. It was misadventuresofbeingamom’s post about how there should be a manual for potential visitors who want to see the newborn. Coincidentally, I kinda wrote one of those, too.)
omg the ovarian gang sign is CATCHING ON
SPREAD THE WORD
I’m in.
REPRESENT.
The war on women in America (and make no mistake, that’s exactly what’s happening) has resulted in an OVARIAN GANG SIGN! Flash the sign and show your support for women’s rights. Also, pass this on… unless you hate freedom, then just continue to take a big ol’ shit on the Constitution or whatever you do with your time.
So freaking cool. If we had this, we’d both be wearing helmets though!
awesome
Here’s a great explanation from the Daddy Complex on why their family avoids juice for their kids. We are in that camp too. I’d rather our son get his nutrition from food and hydration from water. If you’ve got a juice addicted kid (or you are!) I find that dropping some whole fruit in water helps give it that “juicy” taste. A slice of orange, a few blueberries, or some lemon are all great flavor boosters to help you kick the juice and drink more water.
A few people asked me to explain my “no juice” thing. To be honest, the boys have had the occasional cup of juice, but:
- We only give them organic or freshly squeezed juice;
- We usually cut it with water; and
- We don’t kid ourselves that it has any measurable nutritional value.
Orange juice,…
Aw geez guys, you sure do make me happier!
For real though, this article reminds me to feel grateful for the community of parents I have gained in my life via Tumblr. While I love my on the ground parent friends, it is so nice to broaden my community. You all are a bunch of rock-star parents that inspire me every day. Keep up the good work, and I’ll try to make you all happier too!
“So, tantrums usually start with yelling?”
Yes, of course. Next question, please.
How can you tame a screaming toddler? SCIENCE!
npr:
What’s Behind A Temper Tantrum? Scientists Deconstruct The Screams
Toddlers outfitted with high-tech wireless recording devices have helped researchers discover that tantrums have a very distinct, predictable pattern. Understanding that tantrums have a rhythm can not only help parents know when to intervene, but also give them a sense of control.
The best quote of the piece (which admittedly was said partially in jest) comes from study co-author Michael Potegal of the University of Minnesota:
“We have the most quantitative theory of tantrums that has ever been developed in the history of humankind.”
SCIENCE!
I keep hearing chatter about the decline of masculinity, especially with the rising numbers of stay-at-home and work-at-home dads. You think a role defines what type of man you are? Bullshit. Bullshit. Bullshit.
- Mikhail Baryshnikov is a ballet dancer and fucking masculine as hell.
- Gordon Ramsay…
Repurposed Crib Bumpers from Momtastic.
With the recommendations of staving off crib bumpers all together, here are some great ideas of practical and even better ways to use them!
Last week I posted here, here, and here about baby products from Johnson & Johnson that contain ingredients linked to cancer. Moms Rising, a fabulous organization that is dedicated to affecting change on issues that affect parents and families, took action and J & J responded. They will be phasing out the culprit ingredient in all of their products and will not make any new products that contain them. Please thank J & J for being so responsive to parents’ concerns!
