Parenting and family stuff

Parenting and family stuff

good stuff from around the internet on raising good kids, building a family, etc.

sari and

The best parenting advice i once heard is, ‘If they are crabby, add water.’ This has served me well over the years and believe it or not, with a 2, 7 and 9 year-old. Run a bath, take a shower, water the garden, have a hot drink, have a cold drink… just add water. It works 99% of the time.

It reminds me of the Isak Denisen quote:

“The cure for

... See more

s

Just a moment...

S

A lot of people I know are not on the fence about having children, but for those who are, let me shill them for a moment--

•Freyja•x.com

thread

“We have overprotected our kids in the real world and under-protected them online.” – Jonathan Haidt

s

Osmo | Real Play, Real Learning

Thumbnail of Osmo | Real Play, Real Learning

E

Emilie Kormienko

Thumbnail of I never broke a bone because my mom basically said I would die if I didn't listen soooo, don't give your kid anxiety and just be real with them lmao — Are.na

I never broke a bone because my mom basically said I would die if I didn't listen soooo, don't give your kid anxiety and just be real with them lmao — Are.na

s

sari and

The Anxious Style of American Parenting

Anne Helen Petersen annehelen.substack.com

Thumbnail of The Anxious Style of American Parenting

s

The End of Mom Guilt

Lara Bazelon theatlantic.com

Thumbnail of The End of Mom Guilt

s

I'll Show Myself Out: Essays on Midlife and Motherhood

Jessi Klein • 4 highlights

Cover of I'll Show Myself Out: Essays on Midlife and Motherhood

s