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Brooke Burke to Co-Host the Miss America Pageant
Fresh from the latest season ofDancing with the Stars, ModernMom’s Brooke Burke will take the stage once again as the co-host of the 2012 Miss America Pageant!
I Guess It’s Still Better Than Beauty Pageants
I am not what youd call a “pushy parent.” Ive watched that “Toddlers and Tiaras” show on TLC, and some of those pageant moms scare the crap out of me. The idea of forcing my kid to do something, of making her miss out on birthday parties or other activities because shes got to practice, practice, practice – its just anathema to my character. So when my daughter announced that she wants to start competing in ice skating this year, I felt like Red Foxx in Sanford and Son: you know, all clutching at my chest and yelling out, Im comin Elizabeth! Im comin!
Feminism Isn’t Just For Little Girls
Feminism. It’s that other f-word. It’s hard to define, carries a distinct connotation, and quickly divides people. Our culture has a very clear concept of what feminism is and whom feminism serves. Usually, when a woman classifies herself as a feminist, she’s thought of as prizing femininity and despising masculinity. She’s a fierce competitor to…
Favorite Holiday Movies for Kids
Want to bring some Christmas cheer to your children? Try a family movie night with a holiday favorite! From beloved classics to more modern choices, there’s nothing like snuggling up together on the couch with some popcorn and catching a Christmas flick. Here’s our list of top picks this holiday season: Elmo’s Christmas Countdown
Where Have All The Dreidels Gone?
In honor of Chanukah, Im re-posting this adorable tale from last year with some updates. I know it borders on lazy, but Ive got latkes to make and gelt to buy. And its not like anything has changed. Its as timely now as it was 12 months ago. Sad. But true. LChaim.