stay-at-home parents

A literal cry for help I have two sons I’m not sure what I am doing wrong I am a stay at home mom (I do free lance but only during nap time not while they are up) my Almost 3 stomps at me defiantly says ”no you do it” whenever I ask him please pick up your toys or please close the door behind...

I WFH and have for a few years. I’m not on a 8-5, but more like “be available 8-5, but get stuff done even if it means responding to emails at 8pm” As I’m trying to wind down and get ready for leave, I find I’m still in the habit of checking emails every evening and first thing when I wake up...

Hi All, I’ve randomly decided to make this next season my “Summer of Strength”! What recommendations for strength training do you have? Short Version: I’m looking for a program/book/background/inspiration that is flexible and uses mostly kettlebells/dumbbells. Flexible: I have a gym...

Okay I’m not sure that this is the right place to ask.. or maybe I’m just venting? We are a 1 income household with no mortgage, just bills. We have 4 kids (12, 7, 4 & 3). I am very much a thrifting/yard sale kinda person. So for back to school the only things that we buy new are shoes or...

She is taking advantage of the family leave bonding time you can take within the first year of birth. Our son is 10 months, and we have a 3 year old daughter as well. Granted it’s not paid and traveling is going to be a pain this summer with the virus, but I’m excited nonetheless. She’s...

I used to love being a SAHP and I probably still do, but I hate it under these conditions. One year, two months and 23 days ago we began virtual pre-K (now K) for my oldest and working remotely for my wife. Also have two younger ones including an infant. I feel like this will literally never...

I have a 2yo and 4yo along with a bunch of animals. If I dont clean everyday or take control of the house I swear the house controls me. It can be super clean one minute then a fucking mess the next. But once it's a mess and your not feeling like cleaning AGAIN then itll get worse and your...

Went out for a much needed dinner and movie with a friend tonight. I was very excited to switch up my Friday evening and have some time away from my kids. My husband texted me that my daughter was screaming for me and being difficult at bedtime. Then he complained that my son was giving him a...

Did anyone else go through this and come out less boring? I have nothing to contribute to conversations anymore. My daughter is 20 months and I think she’s hitting the terrible 2’s early. She knows all her body parts, colors, and shapes and uses mostly sign language and a few words to...

Several of you offered additions last time I posted this (thank you!), so I’ve updated. Please comment quick, easy (and ideally, cheap) recipes; I’ll add and repost as long as I continue receiving new ideas on each repost. I won’t be offended at all if this isn’t something people care to use...

I do not know what to do. I have been messing up every single day. I am exhausted. I never get enough rest. For context we live in NYC. My wife was supposed to go to the Statue of Liberty with our daughter on Wednesday; that is what my wife told me. I bought the tickets on November 1st. I made...

Everyday I basically feel aimless and guilty about everything I do all day and I think its because I didn't have a stay at home parent growing up so I don't know what the daily norms are. I'm always anxious about what I SHOULD be doing no matter what I'm doing. It would help alot if I could get...

I’m a sahm, I am very overwhelmed. My neck feels tight just from me being tense like everyday. I need a root canal but can’t afford it so I’m constantly in pain. My bills are overdue because husband and I are trying to get caught up from spending too much last month. I’m in a constant loop of...

He’s never been a good sleeper. Lately it takes us upwards of 4+ to get him ready for bed after eating dinner. Why? Because he struggles immensely with transitions and requires at least two five minute timers between each transition or he will scream bloody murder for 30 minutes so we have just...

LO (2 yo) wakes up everyday between 5-6 am and always has. I don’t mind doing the morning routine as I’ve always been a morning person. Between 5-9 am we cook breakfast, do the dishes from the night before, vacuum, play (a lot!), go outside if it’s nice, sometimes watch a cartoon or two. Okay...

Did you track your exercise during a previous pregnancy using an app or wearable device (Apple Watch, Fitbit etc.) OR are you currently less than 26 weeks' pregnant? You could help researchers understand how people exercise while pregnant, and how this might affect health outcomes. For more...

Cross posted on /workingmoms Hi all! Before I returned from mat leave last year, I asked for 0.8 and was denied. Recently I asked for 0.5 and it’s being strongly considered. While waiting to hear back definitively, I’d love some tips from SAHP who have worked part-time in the past. Relevant...

I feel overwhelmed. I have 11 year old twin girls, a 9 year old son, and B/G twins who are almost a year. My husband and I are the parents of all, which is relevant because they are always with us. My husband owns a home based business and works every day usually from like 8:30 or 9 AM until...

I'm a SAHM to a very sweet, but very wild 2 year old. He hates sleeping. I'm 7 months pregnant. My husband is gone from 7:15 to 5:30 M-F. Our families live 2 hours away. We can't ever afford a sitter. Our options during the day are limited because of cov*d. All I do it cook, clean, and play with...

I saw this in Instagram thought it was great for stay-at-home parents. Being a SAHP is your job while your partner is at work, when their working day ends you become a team again. Don’t burn yourself out and don’t let anyone tell you your contribution is insignificant- you’re a nanny, chef...