https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Sun, 03 May 2026 14:32:31 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/sah-question#post-202991 Wed, 27 Jun 2012 09:41:56 +0000 kgbee 202991@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I always feel sharper after a few hours of doing crossword puzzles. Definitely in the same boat, though! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/sah-question#post-202245 Tue, 26 Jun 2012 14:11:57 +0000 heffalump 202245@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I like to do creative things with my free time, I think it helps the brain. And play dates are always nice. Right now my LO is still pretty little so they're more for me getting mommy friend time then they are for her. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/sah-question#post-202185 Tue, 26 Jun 2012 13:34:26 +0000 Mrs. Pickle 202185@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>After I graduated I spent 9 months or so at home with no job. I spent time reading and writing and reading news online. I tried to learn Spanish too. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/sah-question#post-202134 Tue, 26 Jun 2012 12:55:56 +0000 Maysprout 202134@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm not sure if this is true but I think physical labor helps the mind. I exercise and work in the yard a lot. And then for my mind I try to stay somewhat current in my field - I'll teach a class or tutor. I'm also trying to learn another language (I stink at it even though I hear my husband speak it everyday, I still try though), and I do try to stay up on the news for reading, though I haven't just read a novel in awhile. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/sah-question#post-202113 Tue, 26 Jun 2012 12:47:05 +0000 eeh 202113@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I think reading is a huge part of staying sharp for anybody. Even people who work outside the home start to lose their sharpness because they get so used to doing the same thing every day. Helping kids with homework in the future will really help too because you'll start practicing all these skills you've lost over time. I also think getting out and interacting with people is a good way to stay sharp. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/sah-question#post-202102 Tue, 26 Jun 2012 12:41:38 +0000 DillonLion 202102@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>What about lots of reading? Goodreads.com is a really good outlet for online book discussion. Maybe you can make a calendar of books to read (or join a book club either online or in person), and then discuss them on Goodreads to practice reading retention and comprehension.</p> <p>There's also probably a ton of online resources for practicing a variety of subjects. I might look up math problems to work on. And history topics to read and learn from. </p> <p>What about some kind of challenging new art form? Learning to paint, sketch, knit, etc. And just keep trying new ones after you've mastered the previous ones.</p> <p>Were there any subjects in school you really enjoyed? If you loved science, maybe you can subscribe to some scientific magazines to come to your mailbox. </p> <p>BTW, just having the opportunity to continue to learn and grow is really special. Props to you for wanting to keep it in your life and stay sharp. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/sah-question#post-202064 Tue, 26 Jun 2012 12:10:34 +0000 Shutterbug 202064@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Listen to NPR! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/sah-question#post-202060 Tue, 26 Jun 2012 12:07:23 +0000 Rainbow Sprinkles 202060@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>More reading and less TV (unless it is Jeopardy).<br /> and maybe some hard Sodoku puzzles? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/sah-question#post-202050 Tue, 26 Jun 2012 12:00:47 +0000 Honeybee 202050@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Well, right now I'm working on my Master's which helps a lot, I think. I get two days a week that are devoted to schoolwork instead of babies.</p> <p>Also, we cancelled our cable. In the evenings, DH and I read in bed or talk (we still watch a couple shows online, but it's like 2 hours total a week). We've been reading the same books, lately, and discussing them, which is a really nice bonding activity. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/sah-question#post-202037 Tue, 26 Jun 2012 11:55:27 +0000 MrsHotDog 202037@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I don't know where this belongs but...</p> <p>If you stay at home, how do you keep your brain sharp? I have been a SAHM for a year now but for a year and a half before that, I was a SAHW. I wish I was joking when I say this, but I feel like I am losing some of my brain power. What activities can I do to keep my brain going? I want to retain some knowledge for when it is time to start helping my kiddos with their homework! </p>