Parenting Advice

Among the reams of parenting advice out there, some are very practical, some provocative, some issue management, and others simply the basics of life with children.

Parents often express a lack of knowledge around parenting. There are not many parenting classes and while there are a wide selection of books available, who has the time to read them in the midst of children hanging from chandeliers or other parenting crises? The blogosphere is the perfect medium for gathering information right when you need it. Whether you are interested in improving your day-to-day life with your child, looking for tips on cooking, money, potty training, preparing your house, etc. there is a wealth of information here for you.

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Latest blogosphere posts tagged “Parenting Advice”

• Going parental: Don’t ask my kid if she’s excited for Santa

  
  When Falls the Coliseum — Authority: 488
  I wrote a blog last year that centered around growing up as a Jewish kid during Christmas and how to now handle my daughter during this time of year. You can read it here . I used to think it was pretty funny; I kept it light and to the point. But now I don’t think it’s that funny. I’ve been finding ...
  3 days ago

• Leaving on a jet plane- with baby. Oy!

  
  Harvest of Daily Life — Authority: 119
  I am not a huge fan of flying. We don’t travel by plane often, thankfully. We’ve never really had to as most places we visit are within reasonable driving distance. Unfortunately, now that we’ve moved so far away that’s changed.We are heading back to Arizona very shortly... This is just a snippet of the ...
  5 days ago

• A twitter addiction? Confessions and talk of loss.

  
  Harvest of Daily Life — Authority: 119
  I have a confession. I am fairly certain twitter is killing my creativity!I’ve been having issues with blog content since Everly’s birth. Sure I am a busy mom who is working part time in addition to caring for a new baby. Yeah, computer time is limited these days…The thing is... This is just a snippet of the ...
  1 week ago

• Lessons Learned from a First Year Mom

  
  Babies & Kids Blog — Authority: 123
  As we approach the “Big One,” I have been going through pictures and reflecting on all that our Pea-Pod has already been through. It’s been a year full of learning for these first-time parents accompanied by a year of adventure for our first-time baby. We have encountered our share of bumps along the ...
  1 week ago

• Frustration When Friends Are Over -Working Out Disagreements

  
  The Millennial Star — Authority: 426
  One day my daughter had one of her best friends over to play while her mom and I visited upstairs. They had only been playing for about 45 minutes when her friend came up from the basement in tears to see her mother. She and my daughter were having a hard time and neither of [...]
  1 week ago

• A consequence is a punishment you give yourself

  
  Gray Matter Matters — Authority: 114
  So? What do you think? Personally, I think one day it can end up in the Pantheon of Mom-isms like " Dont make me come back there, " " Because I said so, " and " Its not that your a disappointment, per se, but seriously, why cant you be more like your sister? " What? Youve never heard that last one? Oh, yeah, heh, me ...
  1 week ago

• Five Great Baby-Proofing Ideas

  
  Babies & Kids Blog — Authority: 123
  This morning, as I was cooking breakfast, my little one crawled in. Bored with all of the toys I had laid out for her and deciding that the happening place to be was in the kitchen, she moseyed on in to slyly practice her new skill…opening every cabinet and drawer. Of course, I tried my best to use my toes and ...
  1 week ago

• Checking your childs Facebook Settings

  
  The Middle School Parent Resource — Authority: 103
  Take 5 minutes and review your childs facebook privacy settings to ensure all is as you hoped it would be. I would love to hear from you. Join the discussion by sending me your questions, comments, ideas and ramblings. The show improves and so does your childs journey through the middle school years, when you ...
  1 week ago

• Wondering What Happened to the Moon?

  
  crooked house — Authority: 117
  Screw that whole "He sees you when youre sleeping, he knows when youre awake, he knows if youve been bad or good so be good for goodness sake" technique. Weve had rather more than the usual share of crying and pouting around here lately. Until this morning, when we played "I hope the bad guy doesnt " successfully for ...
  2 weeks ago

• What would you do?

  
  Faemom — Authority: 124
  So I’m dragging the boys through Target just to get one or two or four little things.  Who needs a cart?  *Manic laughter* I obviously forgot it was December with all those toys and decorations.  As I turned down an aisle, I heard, “You should see how much soda I feed her.” There was a young mother feeding ...
  2 weeks ago

• Like Avis, Stepfamilies Have to Try Harder

  
  Single Minded Women — Authority: 140
  I can’t think of a better time than Christmas to talk about stepfamilies. After all, Jesus grew up in one. While we never heard much about His stepfather, Joseph, he gets my vote as the patron saint of stepfamilies. Imagine spending a day in his sandals trying to co-parent the Son of God. Someday, I plan to ask him ...
  2 weeks ago

• How to be a close-knit family

  
  Michael and Amy Smalley - expert advice on dating, marriage, and parenting — Authority: 133
  What does it take to grow closer together as a family? Watch Gary and find out.
  2 weeks ago

• Striking Out

  
  Faemom — Authority: 124
  Evan has learned a new phrase that he thinks will get him off the hook. I don’t like you. He said it to The Husband when I was away for the weekend.  It worried The Husband.  Maybe even hurt his feelings. Last week, Evan said it to me.  “Mommy, I don’t like you.”  I was punishing him for something.  ...
  2 weeks ago

• Irene Vilars Impossible Motherhood: Testimony of an Abortion Addict

  
  crooked house — Authority: 117
  Irene Vilar s memoir, Impossible Motherhood: Testimony of an Abortion Addict , has gotten a lot of attention from the press and, with that sensationalistic subtitle, its not hard to see why. Vilar wrote an earlier, well-received memoir about her relationship with her mother, who committed suicide when Vilar was ...
  2 weeks ago

• Going Parental: Toddlers that talk… and talk… and talk…

  
  When Falls the Coliseum — Authority: 488
  My daughter is 3 1/2-years-old. Although you would never know it now, she was a late talker. By late, of course, I mean that at 1 1/2 she was only saying a few words, ya know the way most 1 1/2-year-olds are. My girlfriend works for the Early Intervention program so when she saw my daughter having fits and ...
  2 weeks ago

• The Journey Episode 2: Attention To Detail

  
  Dad-O-Matic — Authority: 473
  Here’s the next post in my journey – it is in part a response to Jeff Sass’ post Upfront disclaimer: In this post I compare child raising to dog training. Also, there is an appearance by the star of the show, Miles! Here’s the video: For those parents too busy to watch, here’s the summary: The other ...
  2 weeks ago

• Christmas crafts for kids, preschoolers and toddlers part 2

  
  Faemom — Authority: 124
  Here are a few crafts we’re working on at Faemom’s.  All crafts are kid friendly.  Depending on the age and the ability of the child will depend on how much the child can and how much you do.  Stay tune because I’m still working on hot coco mix, dipped cookies, shell ornaments, pinecone ornaments, and ...
  2 weeks ago

• Taking the stress out of Christmas

  
  Family Times — Authority: 426
  The other day I went looking for Christmas presents for my children in a large retail store and was taken aback by the staff’s terse responses to my inquiries and their tired, strained expressions. Glancing round, I saw people searching up and down aisles, faces sullen, children crying, cell phones ringing. This was ...
  2 weeks ago

• How to Properly Use a Breast Pump

  
  Babies & Kids Blog — Authority: 123
  Everybody has breastfeeding advice. When I was nursing my daughter, everybody had ideas on how I should hold her and how I should sit but when it came time for me to pump , I sat alone in my bedroom trying to figure it all out. It was hard and slightly embarrassing. I felt a little like a dairy cow. Here are some ...
  3 weeks ago

• From One Mom to Another

  
  http://www.doublex.com/blog/xxfactor — Authority: 630
  At the New York Times ’ Motherlode Blog, Lisa Belkin shares an e-mail from a reader named Amy, a stay-at-home mom of two kids who’s unhappy and wondering what to do. My husband and I are 36. We have a 4-year-old and an 8-month old. We both put a lot of pressure on ourselves to be good at what we do. I’m a ...
  3 weeks ago

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