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The IBMP Dictionary of Parenting Terms

December 11, 2011

I’ve been doing these Words of the Day for a long time now and, while there are only about 25 on this site at any one time, there are somewhere around 130 taking up valuable electrons on my computer. I’m nearly finished with the I’ve Become My Parents book and decided to put a glossary […]

We reveal why children like to embarrass their parents

November 29, 2011

Well, it’s that time again: WTF Wednesday, where your best questions meet my worst answers. Today’s question comes from Anna Nonamus (@AnnaNonamus). She runs a blog called Because You’re a Moron (I think she was talking about me but I can’t prove it). Anna asks: Dear IBMP, Why do kids have to be embarrassing ass#*&$@s in […]

When your son thinks anywhere close to the potty is good enough

November 22, 2011

Welcome to the eighth instalment of WTF Wednesday, where I have have a blog and that makes me qualified to answer your questions. Today’s question comes via Twitter from John Willey (@DaddysinCharge) at Daddy’s in Charge? and was seconded by Scott (@ThisDaddys_Blog) from This Daddy’s Blog who write: Dear IBMP, Is there a way to get your son […]

Surviving a department store tantrum

November 8, 2011

Welcome to the sixth instalment of WTF Wednesday where the advice is totally free and worth every penny. Today’s question comes to us from ThinLine via the blog, who writes: Dear IBMP, Here’s my question: how do you handle it when your toddler decides to have a tantrum in the middle of a department store? […]

6 important considerations before you start to procreate

November 1, 2011

Welcome to the fifth instalment of WTF Wednesday where there are no stupid questions. I can’t make the same promise about the answers, however. Today’s question comes from an anonymous person, via one of the search engines, who writes: Dear IBMP, What are the things to be considered to be a parent? It’s great […]

Four tricks to getting your kids to do it the first time you ask

October 11, 2011

Of course I’m an expert: I have a blog. Welcome to the third instalment of WTF Wednesday. I’m not an expert, but I play one on the Internet. Today’s question comes from Laurie Cumbie who writes: Dear IBMP As a mother of five I find myself repeating every request of the kids over and over….how can […]