Parenting Magazines

klmfabulous

Any moms out there that subscribe to certain Parenting magazines. Are there any specifically for new parents OR just the early years (birth - 2yrs)?

mamafoxX2

I found them to be a BIG waste of money... Half the time, they same the same thing over and over, and if there was anything new, it contradicted what my DD's pediatrician told me. I had subscribed to practically ALL of the "freebies" that came from my OB/GYN and refused to re-subscribe after my two years was up.

spunkyprincessmande

I used to get Family Fun b/c I'm a teacher and preschool director and loved looking through the magazine for ideas for my classroom and church.  I will definitely start that subscription up again once LO is here.  It has great stuff from baby on up.

I also just got a subscription to Parenting: The Early Years (I think that's what it's called).  I think it's new.  It was only $12 for a year so I thought why not try it out?  I haven't received my first issue yet, but I know a lot of moms get the regular Parenting magazine so I'm guessing it'll be pretty good.

klmfabulous

I just got the Parenting:Early Years in the mail.. It's only $12.. but I was just wondering if it is worth it.. and if it is geared to baby or toddler..

OctoberBabyH

I've been told if you read one, you've read them all.

The only magazines I subscribe to or have been signed up for (as a gift) : Real Simple (LOVE it!) and Nintendo Power, along with a few tattoo magazines. 

I highly recommend Real Simple. There's a lot of great stuff in there for moms! 

kristin2t

OctoberBabyH:

I've been told if you read one, you've read them all.

The only magazines I subscribe to or have been signed up for (as a gift) : Real Simple (LOVE it!) and Nintendo Power, along with a few tattoo magazines. 

I highly recommend Real Simple. There's a lot of great stuff in there for moms! 

I agree! I love me my Real Simple!

klmfabulous

Thank you girls! I know, I love Real Simple..

Carilyn

I got Parenting Magazine for free during DSs first year.  Considering it was free, it was nice mindless reading for work in the middle of the night.  I would not have paid for it.  My DH hated it (he's a SAHD) and  said they should rename it "mothering".  THey have this "super dad" section praising dads who are involved.  DH was a tad offended by the magazine...he was right, it is geared toward mothers .

NewFamily09

I got a free subscription to American Baby with my first pregnancy.  If this is your first baby (and maybe even if it's not- I don't know the rules or how they know what kids you have) you can get a free one too.  I wouldn't pay money for it though.  Once in a while they had a good article, but it seemed like most of their articles were about recommended products and such.  Pretty much just advertisements in my mind.  A lot of mags are like this IMO.

JoannaJes

My mom has the cheap subscription through her work, so she bought scrips for Parenting (The Early Years), and Parents. I really like Parents magazine, but not Parenting. I don't agree with everything in Parents (especially their sleep training advice), but I like their recipes, and I love the back page where they write silly stuff kids say. Cracks me up every time.