5. Speaking of changes once you become a mom, what about all the weird things pregnancy does to you? Check out how Hilary Duff handles the hormonal changes she experiences while pregnant:
As my delivery date rapidly approaches we realize that it is time for the final sprint to prepare for our two bundles of joy. I am trying to read up on the basics of how to feed, diaper, wash and care for a tiny baby. Figure out where to buy diapers cheap, order some books about twins and of course there is the dilemma of where they should sleep so we have constant access for around-the-clock feedings and diaper changes. Think newborn x 2!
Of course with twins everything is just a little more complicated. If they sleep in bed with us there would be a serious lack of room, and hubby would be on the couch for about a year. That doesn’t seem like the best solution. We talked a lot and thought a lot about various options. We bought a wooden bassinet off Craigslist, because it seemed more solid than plastic and considered getting another or placing them both in it. Read more...
1. A non-profit organizaton started a contest to find the scariest playground in the States – the derelict, decrepit, and dangerous – so they could find ‘em and fix ‘em. The winner was found in Arizona.
1. Kids need sleep! Lots of it! Don’t let those over-achieving kids of yours choose project perfection over another hour in bed, the latter’s better for their brains.
3. Are these the 10 best kid characters on TV? It’s a given that Manny from Modern Family made the cut, but all the kids on that show are so good! Where are Luke, Alex and Haley? At least Luke! (Lily doesn’t count just yet)
According to researchers at Ohio State University, moms and dads might get along better if parenting duties were split according to typical gender roles. Via National Post
Jonathan Liu at GeekDad rounds up and reviews the five best toys ever. Can you guess what they might be? Hint: Neither Barbie nor Hot Wheels cracked the top five.
