I have a couple of girl friends whom I really envy. They know exactly what they want — or rather, what they don’t want. They don’t want to have children. Two of my girl friends are childless by choice, which means that while they enjoy being involved in the lives other people’s children, they have […]
Almost exactly year ago, TIME magazine ran a cover story called “The Childfree Life” about the rising number of Americans who were opting not to have kids. One of those couples was Paul and Leah Clouse, who both felt that they couldn’t balance their creative interests (a bakery for her, a blog for him) and also be good parents. “If […]
Do you remember the times as a kid when you went to the playground park and there were huge air castles or trampolines you could have endless fun? Who didn’t love jumping around doing backflips, front flips and hundreds of other weird flips on a trampoline? Another thing you probably remember is that even with […]
At a tender age, children are naturally curious to learn about things surrounding them. It’s at that point, at home, that learning starts, necessitating the need for parents to help their kids gain and build a sense of mastery and competence as they grow. Parents contribute significantly to shaping their children’s lives, followed by teachers. […]
My niece is turning 3 this week and her mom – my sister-in-law – told me excitedly about the big party they’re planning for her. She and my brother-in-law are hiring a Dora the Explorer impersonator who is going to do a two-hour activity based on my niece’s favorite “Dora” episode. There will be a […]
Yesterday, Wendy posted the loveliest story about her first love, a little boy named Young who took the rap for a fire she caused when she was 5 years old. There’s something so sweet, innocent, curious, and hilarious about our first dabblings with the opposite sex. After the jump, Frisky staffers take a moment to […]
A couple in Sweden is raising their child, named Pop, as an “it,” and say they are keeping the toddler’s gender a secret. This decision, they said, came from their “feminist” philosophy that gender is a social construct—they believe “it is cruel to bring a child into the world with a blue or pink stamp on their […]
As with any relationship, a parent-child bond should be nurtured in order for it to grow stronger. With the hustle and bustle of everyday life, it can be challenging to find the time to bond. This is especially true for working mothers, such as Glendalyn Fodra, a seasoned professional in the field of physical therapy, […]
A green crib or organic toys may seem like out-of-reach expenses in today’s economy. That being said, many parents would spend more on healthy food and drink for their children, rather than buying expensive furniture. In the end, they would opt for ready-to-assemble furniture—the most inexpensive amenities in the market. That being said, there’s still […]
