I just made a mental note to include this in the next “you need to tell mommy if...” conversation with my 7 yr old (and with her younger sisters). She knows to come to us if someone touches her or threatens her, but advocating for friends is an important point too. Thank you.

For me, the reason is because I have 3 daughters and they’ll have to deal with this some day. Instead of having one intense conversation about our bodies and puberty when they’re 11, they’ve been gradually exposed to these things for their entire lives. FWIW, it’s only in the past year or so that my 7 yr old has shown…

I’m not surprised. Conspiracy theories about government control are where the extreme left and extreme right meet and agree. Since both groups (especially extreme right) are very vocal right now, it just makes sense that more people believe it. It’s very words to hear the same ideas coming from my ultra conservative…

I agree. The whole thing is vague to the point of meaninglessness. It’s been 15 years since I designed a survey for a college class (the extent of my research experience) and even I know the question and possible answers are not well written.

I like you. I relate to your parenting style.

Being a SAHM is one of the most miserable mistakes of my life. Even if childcare costs your entire salary, if you love your career, it’s completely, totally, 100% worth it. Daycare costs go down as your kid gets older. At the same time (hypothetically) your salary is going up, so the net 0 income is a temporary…

Actually, we need to separate “work-life balance” from parenthood, or motherhood, so that it applies to everyone. Nobody should be working 60 hours every week, regardless of parental status. We need to make it clear that parents aren’t asking for special treatment when they want to leave the office at 5. Everyone…

This makes me laugh. A lot. My uber conservative, paying NRA member, conspiracy theorist nutjob brother in law loves sushi and drives a Volvo. Actually owns 2 volvos. He hates liberals (we don’t discuss politics).

Is it Seattle? My oldest is only in second grade (and finally actually going to school) so I haven’t looked at the high school curriculum yet, but I’d love this.

In my limited experience, moscato is the sweetest, then reisling, then pinot grigio. My favorite is the Wine Cube pink moscato at Target - reminds me of cranberry juice, with a slightly tart aftertaste. (So, yeah, totally embracing my lower class self with that sweet, pink wine in a box.)

I know I’m late, but I’m replying anyway.

Way back in the day, when we were both working, making good money, no kids, living the good life, my husband would say we were living paycheck to paycheck every month. I would point out that we were both contributing to 401Ks and were transferring a hefty amount to savings each month, we never struggled to pay bills…

A crappy fridge that still keeps your food cold is annoying. We rent and I hate the fridge here, to the point that I’m seriously considering buying a new fridge that I can take with me when we buy in a few years. There’s nothing specific to complain about - it’s old and the shelving is weird and impractical, but it…

I was about to ask if you were from Utah. Thanks for the answer.

I generally all for a card or website address (because I always have 3 little girls following me in and out of stores) to donate to later. A couple of times I’ve gotten home to realize the org wasn’t so legit, though it usually is.

I grew up in really small town (pop. 2000) in the southern Utah desert and we had a secondary, uncleaned water system for lawns. During most summers, there was still mild water rationing, but it was only on the secondary system. I’ve always wondered why more places don’t do that. Maybe ROI is too slow.

Here’s the thing. As far as house care, bill paying, cooking, all those things that functioning adults need to do no matter marital status or if they have children, he could do it. I’m a SAHM and take care of most of it now, so there would be growing pains while he figured out the routines, but he’s mentally and…

Just here to say, I get it. Hair loss is devastating and demoralizing and all around awful. I had a severe case of alopecia areata this past winter and over half of my very long, very thick hair fell out. It’s growing back now, no more bald spots, but it’s short and still not me. Anyway, a good wig and a cute hat make…

The imagination stuffed is fun. At least, until your 4 yr old twins are both crying and yelling because one of them won’t take off the *imaginary* mermaid costume so her sister could wear it.

Kids are really good at stirring water in a mixing bowl.