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Mom and Dad – 50/50?
Did you read the recent article "Mad at Dad" in Parenting magazine?
I was pleasantly surprised to read that 40% of moms are regularly angry at their husbands about their lack of help with every day chores, the kids, etc. Despite the fact that we (myself and the women interviewed for the article) get angry at our husbands we love our husbands tremendously so this is not an attack on men or fathers, but is rather a way for moms to openly discuss our issues about this situation and hopefully share advice and ideas ultimately helping us to resolve one mom at a time.
I started a discussion on my MomLogic group about this very topic and would love for you to join in on the discussion!!
UPDATE: A father who read my post joined my MomLogic discussion about this post offering very valuable advice/ideas from a man's point of view. Oh, and the first thing he wrote is "Men are Dense". Don't you love him already?
Alicia
Mom and new baby calendars from Pulp Factory
A New Mom’s Life record book/calendar/journal
Document the first year with your baby, your new body, and your new life.
Featuring an undated, two-pages per month calendar, and stickers to
mark those funny and sweet events of year one, this record book is a
must have for new moms. The stickers are super cute with statements
like ‘dodging the pee’, and ‘facing the scale’ to keep track of these
‘special’ times. 🙂
A New Baby’s Life book/calendar/journal
Keep
track of the milestones of his/her’s first year with the ‘A New Baby’s
Life’ record book. This book has two pocket folders to store items like
baby’s hospital tag, birth certificate, footprints or locks of hair and
plenty of room to fill in the first year ‘favorites’ and ‘firsts’. Like
the ‘A New Mom’s Life’ record book, this one comes with stickers to
mark those important first year events: First Words, New Tooth, Play
Dates, Dr.’s Appointments and more!
Both books measure 8"x8"
and are black wire-bound which makes them the perfect size and sturdy
enough for toting in your favorite diaper bag.
While you are on the Pulp Factory Calendars website check out their Party Favor Packs, and other goodies!
WEBSITE: Pulp Factory Calendars
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ESRB – video game parental control
Whether I like it or not, Sebastian (8 years old) and my husband Tim play video games. I was naive to think that Sebastian would want to play ‘kiddie games’ until he is 13.
I may be naive but thanks to the ESRB (Entertainment Software Ratings Board), I AM NOT ignorant! The ESRB enables parents to choose video games appropriate for their children. If a video game is rated E10+, Sebastian can’t play it. Sebastian can’t argue the ‘on the box’ ratings. If the ESRB states that the video game is not appropriate for 8 year olds, he can’t play it. Period. For those parents who aren’t sure what a rating symbol means, simply look at the description on the back of the video game box.
The new generation of game consoles makes it easy for parents to set parental control features, to ensure a fun, secure, and age-appropriate gaming experience for our children.
KEY FACTS:
- Easy to locate ratings are displayed on the video game box
- Ratings are easy to understand, even for 8 year olds!
- Rated by adults, most have experience with children
- Search for video games by rating on ESRB’s website
- Parents can search video games by content (nudity, language, violence, etc) on ESRB’s website
Before you shop for video games for your child this holiday season, check out ESRB.org to find out what games are appropriate for your child!