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Life in the Pen
This 1950's phenomenon may be your saving grace at times...but is it "okay" for the kids or are we driving them into therapy later on?
Are playpens little prisons?
All Episodes
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Suck On This
“Pacifier = evil agent?”
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Spying on the Sitter
“Having "trust" issues with the sitter?”
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Mommy Competition
“My kids are GENIUSES (compared to yours)”
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Chicken Pox Parties
“You're Invited!”
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Real Soccer Mom
“Exercise, Schmexercise?”
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Losing It
“Keep it together for the upcoming school year!”
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More Juice on Grandma
“Seriously. Has Grandma gone rogue?”
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TV Tyrants
“My kids become idiots...”
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Grandma Says I Can
“A lifetime of rules undone in an afternoon!”
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More Juice on "Daddy"
“Does Dad pull his weight at home?”
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Daddy Doesn't Do It Right
“Does Dad pull his weight at home?”
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More Juice on Sleeping Around
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You're Not So Special
“OMG you ate your breakfast! Here's a trophy.”
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Sleeping Around
“Co-sleeping can be sweet. It can also be Hell.”
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Helicopter Mom
I don't generally think of myself as a "helicopter mom" (one who hovers over her children 24/7), but I am protective of my girls, so others might think of me as one. Yes, I make them sit in the back seat and buckle up. Yes, I make them wear helmet... Read More
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5 comments on "Life in the Pen"
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shawna said…
Born in 1968, sister born in 1972—no play pens.
My own children born in the late 80’s and early 90’s—one pen that became a large trash can when left at grandma’s while I worked.
birdlady8170 said…
My kids had them for nap times or carry alongs. If I was cleaning and wanted to make sure they stayed safe or were constantly underfoot; they would go in their playpen with some toys until I got done. It didn’t hurt them to play by themselves for 1/2 hour. Besides it teaches them some indepenence and how to passify themselves.
mommyreporter said…
I put my son in his playpen when I’m busy with stuff around the house. I also put him in when he’s tired. I don’t think it’s damaging him at all…
freebiespot said…
For the child who gets in to everything!
mkmommy3344 said…
its a tie between the both!!! i think leaving them in there to long is hard on them, but having it when you are very busy and cant keep a steady eye on them its great!!
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