My sister just dropped her new album, an amazing assortment of kids tunes about animals. It's inspired by bands like Ween, and explores things like queer relationships (between a Moose and a Goose) and self love. It's wholesome, fun, and it's actually very good music. She has been teaching children guitar, voice, and ukulele to some of the most talented kids in the SF Bay Area for several years, and this is a labor of love and culmination of her experience.

I'm just trying to get the word out because it's great! I hope you enjoy it! Check the link below, you can preview a lot of the music for free :)

https://katwhitemusic.com/

My daughter is really into the 1970's comic "Elfquest" free online viewing if you search it. She wants a bow and arrow, obstacle course, forest wilderness elf themed 8th birthday party. I am ALL IN! Getting a campsite at local lake, making props etc. This sounds awesome. But.....she doesn't want fairies and wings and glitter and all that and most of the girls from school she wants to invite are really into that. Also her school tends to have this "invite the entire class" tradition for birthday parties (!!!!!!) AND her birthday always falls on a long weekend. So the feedback I need: how do I make the theme clear? Should I invite the class knowing many won't be able to come due to long weekend? How can I throw her the best party without disappointing her on her idea? Note: I'm not having the party at our house. I did that last year and don't want that many people here. Her class is 22 kids plus another 10 in a split class of the same grade.

This morning, my sons asked about getting their driving permits.

Made me not want to wake up.

These days, mine is Hollow Moon by AWOLNATION.

I know why he's screaming...

You?

So. Are there any "lifestyle metalheads" who are parents: like people involved with the scene, in bands, professional musicians, etc.?

That is my s/o and I. There are a few things we'd each like to accomplish/experience before kids, and it will be a huge change when it happens, but I don't think there will be a point where we both sit there and are like: "I'm thinking about selling the drum kit"/"Yea, I just listed my bass rig yesterday, 'was hoping you wouldn't be mad."/"Ok, I'm going to probably focus on jazz, only, these days."/"I think it's time to accept Jesus. Let's go get our hair cut." He's a recording engineer and professional musician; I have a "regular job" but am in a band in a position to tour within the next year or two. So, we're well beyond being weekend warriors.

What unique situations have you encountered and how have you dealt with them?

Do you involve your kids, take them to concerts, and/or teach them to play; or do you keep things more separate?

I am looking to spread the word about my research study among parents of babies under 18 month old.

I am conducting research on the co-parenting relationship that develops when two people have a baby together as part of my Master's Thesis in Infant Mental Health at Mills College in Oakland, CA.

If you are a parent in a relationship with a committed partner of any gender and raising your first baby together, I want to know about your experiences! Your participation and information will be completely anonymous. To participate, you simply out an online survey about your experiences, which takes around 15-25 minutes. You can do the survey on a computer, tablet or even on your phone! You can also enter to win one of two $50 e-gift cards, to thank you for your participation.

The survey can be found at: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/coparenting

Greetings & Salutations!

I just found you guys and thought I'd introduce myself since it's such a small community .

I'm a tattooed mom of 2. I like my music loud & my beer cold. I say fuck a lot & lead a girlscout troop. I reddit because most of the people on Facebook make me want to puke.

Do I belong here?