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What Did You Call Me?
Yesterday I was in a meeting with two single moms. One of them said she had met awoman the night before who refuses to be called a single mom, but a co-parent. Genius, I thought.
Megan’s Law? It’s Only Half the Battle
Spend some time in any PTA meeting, Mommy & Me group, or even a playdate with friends and it isn?t long before the conversation turns into a worried discussion about Megan?s Law and the sex offender information that parents can now readily access with just a few clicks of their computer mouse. Parents everywhere are feverishly checking these websites, sometimes weekly or even daily, to see if a registered sex offender resides nearby. Unfortunately, there are a few flaws in this perceived ?safety net? that well-intentioned parents should know. Don?t get me wrong, I am a HUGE proponent of Megan?s Law and the information it provides. I strongly believe that once a sex offender has been released back into the community, the public has the absolute right to know their whereabouts. But? focusing solely on this component of child safety can do a serious disservice to our kids, IF we stop there.
H1N1 Injection – To Vaccinate or Not To Vaccinate
By Guest Blogger Michlyn Metropolit Tis the season. Fall is my favorite time of year. I love the crispness of the cool air that has blown in. I love the display of pumpkins and mums at every grocery store or market that I frequent (and I MEAN frequent. I have three small children and a fully stocked fridge is a very, very temporary thing).
Vinyasa Yoga DVDs for Beginners
Vinyasa yoga is one of the more animated forms of yoga, so it gives you a chance to stretch and strengthen, plus get a good cardiovascular workout. Beginners might be intimidated by Vinyasa yoga’s emphasis on positions and flow but, once you get the basic positions down, its an accessible, enjoyable workout. Fortunately, Vinyasa yoga DVDs can help beginners set up their practice.
Oscars Bring Hot Mamas to the Red Carpet
My favorite part of Oscar night starts way before the show itself. I parked myself on the couch at 3:00pm in order to to scope out the gorgeous gowns and gems. The two prevailing colors of the night were black and red, nothing too shocking, but uber-glam. Here are my top celebumom looks of the night: 1. Jennifer Garner: Jen, mom of Violet, 2, decided to go with black this year, but her look was anything but basic.