Daring Young Mom

I’ve decided there are ways I can make money off this whole preschool gig. [read more]

I stay home with my kids. The decision has less to do with the fact that I have the option of wearing pajamas all day and more to do with the fact that I vainly think I can give them the best care out there. It may not be the most mentally stimulating, educationally sound [...]

Today at Parenting.com, we’re talking about a new study that suggests trouble for kids in day care. Please go over and weigh in on the discussion. I stay home with my kids but I’m honestly not sure what I’d do with them if I were to go back to work. Half the time I’m not [...]

I was recently babysitting for a friend’s daughter, an adorable little 2-year-old elf who can spell her 3-syllable last name perfectly.   She reminds me of a corporate executive in miniature with bulbous pig-tale buns, marching around the house and calling me by my last name.  “Thompson!  Excuse me! What does this toy do?” “Hey THOMPSON!  [...]