How can I take my 9 year old to the Portland stop of the Alli Dew Tour from San Jose, CA cheaply? Should I? [more inside]
posted by morganw on Jun 16, 2009 - 5 answers

I'm seeking your thoughts and experiences with the sport of paintball. My 13 year old son has recently developed a keen interest in paintball after taking a trip with me, his uncle, and a friend to an outdoor paintball place. We all had an awesome time, and my son is now enthusiastic to the point of obsession about the prospect of buying a paintball gun. [more inside]
posted by not_on_display on Jan 7, 2009 - 21 answers

I'm on the fence about having a BABY! Please see more inside. [more inside]
posted by snsranch on May 22, 2007 - 40 answers

Share your personal stories about explaining euthanasia to a preschooler. [more inside]
posted by dejah420 on Apr 1, 2007 - 19 answers

How do the parents of Black (and biracial and other ethnic minority) children teach them about racism and -- most importantly -- how to handle it? [more inside]
posted by jason's_planet on Nov 17, 2006 - 16 answers

What do you do with kids on a weekend evening (in the bay area)? [more inside]
posted by Gucky on Nov 11, 2006 - 8 answers

I love my wife. She is deeply religious. I have become an atheist. Do I tell her? What now? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Oct 5, 2006 - 70 answers

I've got a kid 'round here recently diagnosed as very likely ADD. What now? [more inside]
posted by five fresh fish on Mar 15, 2005 - 22 answers

My husband and I are about to legally separate with joint custody of our 5-year-old daughter. How do we break the news to her? [more inside]
posted by Gucky on Mar 9, 2005 - 30 answers

We've read every book, played with water in the sink, re-arranged all of his cars and trains, played hide-and-seek, climbed on the dog, and it's only 9 a.m. What was your favorite indoor activity as a two-year old, or what's keeping your favorite toddler amused these days?
posted by Framer on Jan 3, 2005 - 13 answers

(Probably more useful for next time, but...) My niece (6) and nephew (4) are over, spending the night. After about an hour with our "toy box," they were officially Bored. Mom and Dad won't be here for a good four hours yet. How to entertain kids with a neighborhood full of friends at home and a toy room that rivals Toys R Us?
posted by ferociouskitty on Jul 11, 2004 - 21 answers

Parents! I could use some ideas for various crafts, hobbies, and quiet activities for kids aged 8 through 13. I'm doing some long-term care for a friend, and I want to wean them from the g.d. boob tube. Cheap, quiet, and independent are key factors. TIA!
posted by five fresh fish on Feb 4, 2004 - 21 answers