I suppose I should admit right at the beginning of this article that I practice yoga. I’m not by any means an expert or highly advance yogi or anything. But I have practiced on and off since my early twenties. I swore by prenatal yoga when pregnant and practiced yoga breathing during the birth of both kids. As… Read more »
Posts Categorized: Mom’s SoapBox
Breastfeeding: My Two Cents
So I promised myself I would back off the whole Time Magazine/Breastfeeding/Are You Mom Enough? debacle last May. The article and cover threw the internets into a mom feeding frenzy. I am not a fan of mommy wars or anything that pits moms against moms. For the most part I try and live a very “to each… Read more »
How Becoming a Parent Changes You
When we become parents (especially moms) we give up a lot of ourselves. No, I shouldn’t say we “give up” but we put aside the girl and the young woman we once were and change into to a new person. This person called, “mom.” Responsible, selfless, diligent, always thinking, always moving, and tired a lot…. Read more »
Banning Leggings? Really, we’re doing this now?
As a kid the phrase “dress code” was synonymous with punishment. But as an adult and a parent I’ve come to look at dress codes a little more objectively. I firmly support dress codes that restrict short shorts and half tops and some shoes even. Girls can’t function and play, as they should while scraping… Read more »
When School’s and Facebook Privacy Collide
It’s not exactly breaking news that Facebook, twitter and social media in general have made a permanent place in our culture. Which is great. But, with all the exciting benefits of social media also comes a whole new crop of challenges. Especially when it comes to things like parenting, integrating social media in the workplace… Read more »
50 Shades of Whatever.
I know this is a parenting and family blog, so reviewing books that are categorized as “Erotic Romance” normally wouldn’t fly. But, 50 Shades of Grey has been the most passed around book between moms since… OK, well I guess since Twilight (which I have still not read). I can speak from first hand experience… Read more »
Facebook Punishments
I’m sure you heard recently about the mother who is facing criticism after punishing her daughter via Facebook. Her 13 year old daughter not only got involved in a bunch of online drama with her friends but mouthed off to her in front of her friends, so Denise Abbott not only temporarily banned daughter Ava… Read more »
The Mommy War: Don’t Buy the Hype
Moms, women and those of you with a vested interest in women, I have something to tell you that may shock you. You may have heard the recent hubbub about Hilary Rosen and Ann Romney. You can read all the sorted details here. The interchange between the two women has dredged the age-old “mommy wars”… Read more »
Single Moms Equal Child Abuse and Neglect?
In my years on this earth I have seen some pretty stupid pieces of legislation be introduced at both the local and national level. But recently one was introduced that defied all common decency and logic. In Wisconsin, a state senator introduced a bill that would penalize single moms by claiming their unmarried status as… Read more »