“Today’s feminism isn’t about women doing it all. It’s about women NOT having to do it all.” -Gloria SteinemI began buying into the myth of “doing it all” at an early age. In my 20s, I had my checklist life in mind: start a lucrative career right after college, meet someone and fall in love, get married by age 30, get my career to a successful enough point that I could …
Kissing Kids on the Lips: Fine or Not?
I recently read an article that says that parents should not kiss their babies on the mouth, because it can be "sexual" or "stimulating." Well, look at this: Here is why I think this is fine. And not just me, plenty of other people think it's fine, too. People are hypocritical. In this article, a woman says that kissing…
The Stranger You Know: How to Spot a Child Molester’s Tricks
Think you would be able to tell if a molester was using deceptive grooming techniques to gain access to your child? In many instances, the red flags can practically be under our noses. Yet often, parents who learn that their child has been victimized will share the same reaction I had no idea He was so nice He didnt look like a molester.
Six Reasons to Have Six Kids
When people hear that I have six kids, the reaction is usually entertaining. Sure, there are some days when I wonder what Ive gotten myself into, worry about the world theyll inherit, and/or consider the environmental footprint of a family like mine. But most of the time I just celebrate how awesome it is to have six kids. Here are a few reasons why:
How to Save Your Kid from Drowning
Drowning is almost always a deceptively quiet event. The waving, splashing, and yelling that dramatic conditioning (television) prepares us to look for, are rarely seen in real life.
The Little Boy On First Base
To all the coaches, parents, and fans of little league, The season is upon us. Fields all over are filled with parents, fans, coaches, players, and umpires. It's an exciting time of year for boys and girls, the cold is finally turning warmer, the days are slowly becoming longer, school is almost out for summer,…
It’s One of Those “I Suck” Days…
Do you ever just have one of those I suck days? I do - a lot. Actually I have had an I suck week! Oh crap, that's right it's only Monday, it can only look up from here right? The dishes are piled up, the clothes are starting to smell funky, the babies need a…
Killing Off Supermom
I’ll be honest with you. In my house, the beds are rarely made unless someone is coming to visit. Sometimes I yell. My closet is a disaster and I feel guilty that I work too much. My kids watch more TV than they should. And I simply cannot afford to go all organic right now. There is a sticky shelf in my refrigerator that I keep hoping will evaporate on its own, and this morning I had to send my son off to camp with a PB&J made with frozen waffles because I forgot to buy bread. I’m not perfect. There, I said it. Bye Bye Supermom
Nursing Mothers Granted Tax Break
Great news! Nursing moms are getting a new tax break from the IRS for breast pumps and other supplies. The same proposal was rejected last year because the IRS didnt think breastfeeding had enough benefits to be considered medical care. But, the American Academy of Pediatrics and other breastfeeding advocates fought for the proposal, citing the many long-lasting health benefits of breast milk. The IRS has changed their tune and will now allow mothers to count the cost of breast pumps and other supplies as a medical deduction.
Brooke Burke: My Slim Down Secrets
Daytime television feels more like Fitness 101 this month. Everywhere I look, I hear about a new fitness fad, a quick fix or some kind of “get in shape fast” scheme – which is something I’ve never believed in.January is the time when everybody wants to get back in shape (or get in shape for the first time). Oh, leave it to those good old New Year’s Resolutions.I’ve never quite understood …