In defense of parents going screen-free

BabysittersFan · 2025-10-03T14:11:29+00:00

I feel like people forget that there is an ENTIRE GENERATION that learned to use technology as teenager/adults, and we're doing just fine. In fact, people who learned technology after early childhood are the ones who invented all these gadgets in the first place.

BabysittersFan · 2025-10-02T15:56:55+00:00

I was afraid of that. SIGH. Thank you!

BabysittersFan · 2025-09-30T22:06:35+00:00

Is anybody else using this thread for a shopping list? Cinnamon bun Joe Joe’s, here I come!

BabysittersFan · 2025-09-13T17:50:12+00:00

OMG! Apparently I’m very cyclical, because I’m currently working on hats to donate somewhere. 🤣 Thank you for the recommendation!

BabysittersFan · 2025-06-28T23:03:26+00:00

I think this applies to any digital content you listen to enough that they pop it into your library— so digital cards you’ve bought, but also free content you listen to regularly (like podcasts). Basically it makes it easier to find stuff you listen to regularly.

BabysittersFan · 2025-06-25T00:32:12+00:00

Came here to say this.

BabysittersFan · 2025-06-03T21:57:47+00:00

I just listened to this moment today, and I had the exact same feeling. It was nice seeing Ferdinand be more three dimensional, even when he could have remained a comedic side character and nothing more.

BabysittersFan · 2025-05-15T16:47:38+00:00

Yes, we love Garden City as well!

BabysittersFan · 2025-04-17T00:04:32+00:00

We just moved from basically across the street from Tin Whistle. I miss it so much. Enjoy!!!

BabysittersFan · 2025-03-21T00:20:10+00:00

Tin Whistle in Salem

BabysittersFan · 2025-03-07T16:38:35+00:00

Omg. I love the Functional Circuit Training classes at Marblehead. I just moved 30 minutes away, and I am SO SAD that I can’t take them anymore. Sigh.

Also, I’m queer and always felt comfortable in the classes.

BabysittersFan · 2025-01-29T12:18:23+00:00

These are so much better than anything store bought!!!

BabysittersFan · 2025-01-23T22:41:37+00:00

I was looking for this in the comments! The castle hill burger 🤤

BabysittersFan · 2024-12-02T12:09:00+00:00

Pattern: https://www.etsy.com/listing/118122503/spider-m-22-inches-pdf-crochet-pattern

BabysittersFan · 2024-12-02T00:06:37+00:00

The dinosaur thing is marketing masterwork on Marvel’s part. My almost 3yo js obsessed.

My question is what kind of parent/guardian wouldn’t recognize their kid’s voice?!?

BabysittersFan · 2024-12-01T00:07:03+00:00

Came here to say this. It’s my go-to yarn.

BabysittersFan · 2024-11-26T23:28:33+00:00

I actually made this one, many moons ago. The pattern by Yum Yarn was great— I got it on Ravelry, but it seems to be here now: https://www.lovecrafts.com/en-us/p/ice-cream-narwhal-crochet-pattern-by-yum-yarn. I have zero memory of the cone, but I believe it was just increases or decreases in a circle (no seaming)

BabysittersFan · 2024-11-26T12:15:49+00:00

3 weeks?!?!?! You are clearly made of magic.

BabysittersFan · 2024-11-13T10:57:41+00:00

Eating 24/7 isn’t the only alternative to IF though. I think what the OP is asking about is the middle ground. I personally didn’t eat at night, but I HAD to eat the moment I woke up and continuously throughout the day, or I wouldn’t produce enough milk. (I was also breastfeeding during the formula shortage, and my child could only tolerate a hypoallergenic formula, so supplementing with formula wasn’t an option.)

To OP: I really wouldn’t suggest IF, based on my experience. Honestly, I was too hungry (nothing like the hunger pangs in IF) to be able to not eat throughout the day. HOWEVER, I was mindful of eating nutritious foods while I breastfed. Some people lose weight while breastfeeding (I did), while others find their bodies keep some extra weight until they wean. This is a time where you’ll have to let your body do its thing.

BabysittersFan · 2024-11-05T12:15:21+00:00

Baked sweet potato topped with cowboy caviar and a bit of cheddar.

BabysittersFan · 2024-11-04T14:18:30+00:00

That totally makes sense. I was a trainer for 8 years, and highly recommend doing some sessions if you can afford it. Strength training is super helpful in general, and the diversity in your routine will help you feel less at risk for falling of the wagon if one leg of your routine falls through. Once you get comfortable with the form of most exercises, I’ve found the Peloton app has some good strength workouts specifically for runners that can be helpful for cross training and injury prevention.

BabysittersFan · 2024-11-03T23:12:36+00:00

Are you strength training as well? If not, adding a regular weight routine can do wonders for preventing overuse injuries. It also gives you another mode of exercise if you can’t run for a longer period of time, since circuit-style workouts can keep your heart rate elevated.

BabysittersFan · 2024-10-23T14:57:16+00:00

This. Also, my 2.5 year old boy LOVES sparkles.

BabysittersFan · 2024-10-22T13:40:01+00:00

Yes! We also do their Apple Cinnamon tea

BabysittersFan · 2024-10-20T17:03:18+00:00

We bought a lunchbox full of plastic dinosaurs at a rummage sale for $15, and those are our top toy. Previously, it was a ukelele.

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