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A Mother’s Knowing Shake of the Head

Posted on April 4, 2013 by parentwin

These days, I don’t usually even pay attention to the “baffled hymns” of those who don’t have children. They’re all basically trying to tell parents what they’re doing wrong (not the childless, the “hymns” in question), they’re all condescending as … Continue reading →

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Women, Stop Oppressing Yourselves!

Posted on June 22, 2012 by parentwin

Being a mother isn’t a real job — and the men who run the world know it. I really like The Atlantic. I feel like it publishes thoughtful, interesting articles on areas that interest me. Which is why when I … Continue reading →

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Congratulating Samantha Brick

Posted on April 6, 2012 by parentwin

I’d be lying if I tried to say I haven’t seen Daily Mail reporter Samantha Brick’s “beautiful” face every time I’ve opened my computer in the past few days. She’s on my Facebook feed, she’s up in my Twitter, people … Continue reading →

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The War on the War

Posted on January 19, 2012 by parentwin

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 parentwin

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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Are Parents Ruining Their Children

Posted on November 1, 2011 by parentwin

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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Feminism – You’re Doing it Wrong

Posted on April 4, 2011 by parentwin

“The reality is that women are treated differently by society for exactly the same reason that children and the mentally handicapped are treated differently. It’s just easier this way for everyone. You don’t argue with a four-year old about why … Continue reading →

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Love is Delusion, Duh

Posted on March 5, 2011 by parentwin

My father has an old saying.  “Houses and spouses may come and go, but children will love you forever.”  While this statement may be coming from a place of discreet cynicism on his part, its foundation – that the love … Continue reading →

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Being a Mother is Easy

Posted on January 28, 2011 by parentwin

Being a stay at home mom is easy.  That’s what this comedian tells me, and he would know. (Bill Burr on being a mother.  Caution – adult language.) I admit, I laughed out loud at this bit.  It’s true, in … Continue reading →

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Abortion, Eugenics and Parenting

Posted on October 6, 2010 by parentwin

The abortion debate rages on around us.  The ethical issues of life and death are potent enough to break families apart as members line up on either side of the great divide.  Neither side will budge.  Both sides feel they … Continue reading →

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