Life’s been crazy here lately. That happens in most families, but since I’m pregnant I’m really feeling it. This got me thinking about ways to take just a quick break from the stresses parenting sometimes causes. The goal here is to think of things that can be done at...
You’re trying to get some work done. The kids just won’t give you any peace. It doesn’t matter if you’re trying to get dishes done, laundry, send an email or something else. They want you. Now! Days like that can drive a parent crazy. You have a lot to...
For most people, the answer to this question is “YES! Obviously!” Having one parent stay at home can be quite the sacrifice for the entire family. Despite the popular myth, many stay at home moms do not have husbands whose jobs pay extremely well. Many live on an extremely...
A complaint I hear very often from working friends with kids is that they can’t afford to have one parent stay at home. They need both incomes in order to meet the car payment, mortgage, food bills, daycare and so forth. And some of them are right. Others just...
Most stay at home moms quickly find that they wouldn’t trade what they’re doing for the world. It can be very satisfying raising your family on your own rather than paying for daycare. But it’s not all fun, even when you really enjoy being with your kids all day....