Tag: parenting
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Having Kids In Our Poly Triad by Sara Valta
Sara’s back! You might remember a couple of years ago she’d shared with us a comic on her first year in a polyamory! We’re happy to have her back with a slice of life and a frank n’ real conversation about having kids in her Poly Triad relationship.
This sort of wholesome loving chat is … -
Why children stay silent following sexual violence
As a survivor of sexual assault and as a parent, Kristin Jones shares her thoughts on why child victims don't speak up. Dan summarises her thoughts within the framework of his own generation and culture.
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I got married and had kids so you don't have to
Robert Heaton takes a break from blogging about technology to share the latest chapter of his experience of being a parent.
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Gratitude
Dan is grateful for a great many things, despite the current crisis.
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Homeschooling While Working From Home During a Global Pandemic Bingo
McSweeney's Internet Tendency provides a bingo card for those of us suddenly and unexpectedly homeschooling.
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'There's zero evidence that it's worse for children'
Yet another article showing that - except for the bigotry of other people - there are no downsides to being a child of polyamorous parents.
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Parent-child play: It's constant and exhausting, but is there a better way?
Dan muses on a Slate article about the challenges of being your child's playmate.
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Water Science
Dan and the kids participate in some citizen science, testing the water quality in the Oxford Canal.
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The 5 year-old and the 2 year-old are playing at running a veterinary surgery (the 5 year-old's department) and animal shelter (the 2 year-old's department)...
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Dan helps a 5 year-old launch stomp rockets to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 launch.
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Elderflower season is here once again and the eldest and I are kicking off our elderflower cordial production line!
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Danny Daycare
This isn't how I behave when I'm out cycling with one of our little 'uns in tow. But sometimes, just sometimes, when I see a solid-looking jump...
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Toddler Feelings Helpline
Hello, you have reached the Toddler Feelings Helpline. Please choose from the following options:
— If Mama went to the store for a minute but you are pretty sure she’s never coming back, please mash all of the keys but mostly 1.
— If you still feel pretty messed up about how they were just going to … -
How did our parents cope with just I-spy and 99 green bottles on -hour journeys? This is definitely the way to hypnotise kids in the car! -
Baby Burping Robot
Useless Duck Company (YouTube)
At the moment at which he described the machine's success, I completely lost it.