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@IRunForFun: that's really interesting. But you're right the boards have shifted that way and it seems like the bloggers have too!
But I'd imagine it also has to do with people who apply? Maybe there can be a "call for" TTC and first time parents again? Although I thought there recently was a new first time mom blogger?
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@cmomma17: I'm saving all of these for post ideas! Thanks for sharing, I have been in such a period of writers block and all of these topics would work for me
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@Mrs. Tea: I've been doing the same thing. I can hit on a good number of these posts and have many of them in the works but it's good to hear where we should be coming from.
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@swurlygurl: I've got posts in the works about PPA/PPD, IF, and first-time mama worries.
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@Mrs. Tea: yay!
Get to work! 
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@locavore_mama: I think I read under the application guidelines that TTC/pregnant blogger applications were no longer being accepted.
There may be a first-time mama blogger, but she began blogging months after the baby was born, not while she was still pregnant!
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@IRunForFun: I'm not sure about the pregnant bloggers, but I think the issue with TTC bloggers is that it is so unpredictable and emotional. I was one of the few TTC bloggers on the site, and I think I was the only one that continued blogging because if things don't happen within a few months, the weight of it and what to write about gets really hard. It makes me sad because I felt like it was important that there be relevant posts for that stage when I was there, but having seen several TTC bloggers need to back off after awhile, I realize it's harder to have permanent bloggers in the TTC stage. I think that guest posts are always accepted for consideration, though!
ETA: I just checked and I don't see anything about not accepting first-time pregnant bloggers. I think they just need to actually be pregnant already. And here's the info about guest TTC bloggers if anyone is interested:
"Please note that we are no longer accepting TTC bloggers as regular bloggers, but as guest series contributors on a specific aspect of the TTC journey. To apply as a TTC guest blogger, please check out our guest blog page. -
More parties and nurseries
A positive take on being an only child
More cultural stories- I loved learning about the Native American sleeping basket and all of the Korean traditions.
More posts from dads besides Mr. Bee- a guest post
More guest post series on teaching/ parenting styles like the Montessori one
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WOHMs with demanding jobs and balance
Family travel especially to international locations
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@Mrs. Blue: That makes sense, although for me, personally, the struggles are something I'd still want to read about, since surely there are others in the same boat! Of course, if it's too hard for the blogger to write about, there's nothing to be done.
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More posts about WOHM and just about every day real life. Also, more posts from different parenting styles! I feel like I don't fit with a lot of the bloggers. Everyone seems crafty, really into cooking, has strict schedules, very organized. How about someone who WOHM and just feels like they are winging it most of the time - LOL.
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@Mrs. Lemon-Lime: I actually think there are a lot of posts re: Montessori. I would love to see more about OTHER styles of parenting.
@IRunForFun: submit a guest post!
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@IRunForFun: I agree, but I think that's why guest posts work best. I mean, think about if you've been trying to blog about your TTC journey for 9 months, 15 months, etc. Even if you're blogging about the struggles, at some point, you probably start feeling like you are saying the same thing over and over. I definitely think that perspective is needed on the blog, and I've always tried to encourage people TTC to submit guest posts. Any chance you or someone you can think of here or IRL would want to write a few?
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@IRunForFun: yah I agree that TTC bloggers are great! We just found that blogging the TTC process in real time put a lot of pressure on people... and wanted to be sensitive to that.
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Posts from single parents- co parenting, coping with divorce
Celebration of specific months or holidays like the Memorial Day wreaths blog and Hispanic Heritage month is coming up
Product reviews/ options- save/spend/splurge or same function, 6-10 choices
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Doesn't seem like single moms or same sex families are ever represented on HB, so maybe more of that.
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@locavore_mama: I agree, I meant other philosophies. The Montessori series was well done so I pointed to that just as an example.
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@Mrs. Blue: Oh no, I definitely understand that! It's just a factor I feel is missing for me personally. I'm not TTC quiiiite yet (our timeline keeps changing - we were originally supposed to start 2 months ago!) but maybe when I am I'll consider a guest post.
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@Mamasig: I agree with you, I want/need to see how people wing it! I get stressed when things are not according to schedule and would love to see a more laid back approach so I can hopefully learn to let go a bit!
Ps I made hotdogs for dinner last night , no chef here ha ha!
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@Mrs. Lemon-Lime: Yes to the posts from other types of parenting. I am not divorced or planning on it, haha, but it would be nice to see how that's going for some. I like the holiday idea.
@Mamasig: Exactly! How to stay sane when you're being pulled in different directions by your job, your child, your husband, etc.
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@Mrs. Tea: We've been known to have PBJ and cereal for dinner on hectic nights when both DH and I have lots of work. haha
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I would love to see a different perspective about being or raising an only child. I really loved reading Mrs. Chocolate's perspective about her own childhood and how hard it was for her being an only child because it was her own story and she was really up-front about how it was her story and she didn't speak for all only children. However, as a mom who plans to only have one child, I feel like there's not really a blogger I can really relate to in that category. I have been trying to find blog posts on happily raising an only and honestly really nothing has come up. The only posts I've read are about how moms DON'T want to have only children but might have to because of infertility, etc. Those posts are honest and great and I have nothing against them, but I would love to have a blogger or even multiple bloggers (if that's not too much to ask!) who is confidently and happily one-and-done and shares their perspective on why they're having an only child and any advice for others that want to have only children without feeling the societal pressure that sometimes comes when you say you're only going to have an only child--ie, "you're ruining their life," "siblings are the best gift always", "they're going to be weird/stuck-up/unsocialized". (Not that I get this from the Bee, just my own personal life and what I've heard aimed at onlies in the "real world".)
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@mrsjazz: that sounds delicious to me
I am now wondering if I have jam.... Is it wrong for a 19 week pregnant women to want to eat jam as a snack?!
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@Mrs. Lemon-Lime: ah, ic. Then I agree.
And agree on the holidays. I remember being a little bummed last year that there were barely any posts regarding the celebration of lunar new year. As big as it is in Asian cultures and all the Asian bloggers I thought there be more. I think there might've been one??
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@IRunForFun: Sorry, I was thinking you had just started. You should definitely write something up when you get going!
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@mrsjazz: "How to stay sane when you're being pulled in different directions by your job, your child, your husband, etc." Haha! I think the problem is none of us have figured out how to do this yet!
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@Mrs. Blue: Ha. Well maybe the post is that you're being pulled in different directions by your job, your child, your husband, etc. and you still haven't figured out how to balance it! It's nice to commiserate.
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@Mrs. Lemon-Lime: Love the idea about how different families celebrate cultural holidays!
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Here are some specific WOHM blog topics- work clothing/ style tips, prepping LO and partner for an overnight work trip, use of PTO/vacation time, what's at your desk/ in your cubicle? ( similar to the diaper bag posts), pumping at the office/in the car- there's some blogger that has written quite a bit about that- maybe a guest post
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1. An update on mr/mrs. Bee's simplified/minimalism efforts
2. A swarm on how a family with 2 full time working parents deal with dinner/ bedtime?
3. Agree with prior suggestion of tips to deal with new sibling for toddler - not just the preparation but also when baby has arrived. How to deal when both need your attention -
Yes! Going off the PP's suggestion, how different families celebrate holidays in general! Both cultural holidays and just individual family traditions for Thanksgiving or something. I would love that.
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"solo" parenting is talked about a lot on the boards so maybe a post with the best tips and tricks for managing LO's when your spouse works odd/different hours or travels frequently. I'm thinking specifically of WOHM mom's with DH's/SO's who work late or travel frequently.
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I'd also love more posts for during pregnancy! Like healthy food ideas, exercise tips, dressing your bump, etc.!
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I would love to see more non-traditional families. Single parents, ones that have a non-traditional work situation (like college students, etc), LGBTQ parents, military (or not) families that move a lot, just to name a few examples.
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Dunno if it's been said, but any/all DIY and minimalist posts would be rad.
Especially minimalist.
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Maybe this has already been covered, but if not, I'd love to see a series on family balance -- how different families share responsibilities amongst the 2 parents and what kinds of work gets shopped out to baby sitters / nannies / housecleaners / etc.
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@cmomma17: I agree with your first two! How to prep kid #1 in advanced of baby #2 - especially when kid #1 is under 2. Also more posts on what it's really like when you bring baby #2 home. Especially how did kid #1 handle it and what did you do to make the transition easier.
I'd also love some posts on dealing with food allergies - ESPECIALLY from WOHPs who's allergic child is in daycare. And ESPECIALLY a food allergy that's not peanuts since peanuts is one of the ones MOST daycares are hyper aware of and careful of! (Basically, can someone post about milk allergies for me please?
)Maybe some posts about handling difficult parents (be them your own or your in-laws) and how you find a balance between making time for grandparent bonding while not sacrificing your own values/parenting style.
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toddler sleep
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@Adira: agreeing right back! The preparing for #2 posts need to be about LO #1 being under 2 for sure! Or close to it. I think an older kid might be easier to explain things too!
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@Adira: I don't think a difficult parent/IL post would go over well. Ever. A lot of parents and ILs read the blog!
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