Category Archives: Article Responses

Who Are These One Million Moms?

Posted on February 10, 2012 by

I know it’s a banner day when I find myself on the same side as Bill O’Reilly. Have you heard of One Million Moms? They hate gay people, apparently. Now, as I sit here and have a discussion with my daughter … Continue reading →

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The Advice Column of Shame: On Perpetuating Rape Culture

Posted on February 2, 2012 by

Dear Emily Yoffe, If a woman does not consent to having sex and has sex, she is a victim of rape. It does not matter if she was biting, kicking and screaming, or if she was too drunk. It’s really … Continue reading →

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The War on the War

Posted on January 19, 2012 by

Last night I ended up having a conversation with a good friend of mine about only children. Did you know that even today, they feel judged and ostracized for their parents’ reproductive choices? It’s not just “onlies.” Children are judged … Continue reading →

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Just a Mom? Yes, Facebook, Just a Mom.

Posted on January 11, 2012 by

Have you seen the newest Facebook status meant to buoy stay at home moms up and make themselves feel as if they’re worth something? “You’re just a mom?? Uhh Yes….I AM A MOM!!! That makes me an alarm clock, cook, … Continue reading →

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Driving Your Kids to School Makes Them Fat

Posted on January 6, 2012 by

“In the United States, just 13 percent of kids walk or bike. As a result, many North American kids are so obese they look like they could play offensive line in the NFL.” –Andrew Clark, Globe and Mail No, totally. … Continue reading →

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How to Explain Your Life to an Outsider

Posted on December 29, 2011 by

Did you know I had more sanity when I was a working mom? My house wasn’t as clean (and as you know, it’s no prize right now, anyway), I felt as if I would break at any point. There was … Continue reading →

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Are Parents Ruining Their Children

Posted on November 1, 2011 by

Are parents ruining their children? This expansive article by Psychology Today, first released in 2004, says yes. It says that from infancy on, helicopter parents cushion their children’s failures while pushing them ever harder for success, and if that success … Continue reading →

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It’s Only Socialism When it’s the Other Guy

Posted on September 10, 2011 by

“If anything the United States is in the dark ages when it comes to maternity leave.” –Megyn Kelly, Fox News Now, I know this happened a month ago, but I needed that time to get my head around this. Conservative … Continue reading →

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Livestreaming Now – Three Year Olds

Posted on September 7, 2011 by

Have you seen this? Jason Good hit gold with this little diatribe of thoughts that must run through his two year old’s head. At three, children are so much more mature, you’ve no idea. They’ve truly grown and expanded their … Continue reading →

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The Hygiene Hypothesis, Take Two

Posted on August 30, 2011 by

Jo has a problem with germs. A big problem. She hates them and has waged full-out war with them, and I, for one, support her cause…at least armchair style.  You see, Jo’s motto goes like this: ” Avoid What You … Continue reading →

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