We've all seen it. Pretty much any "controversial" post written by a woman, regarding parenting or mom-ing, is met with a barrage of the same tired comments: "Stop the mommy wars" or "Stop fueling the mommy wars" or a variation of that notion. Today, I'm telling you to STFU about … [Read more...] about Stop Talking About the Effing Mommy Wars
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What If We Stopped Calling Every Disagreement a “Mommy War”?
The "mommy wars": we've all heard of those. Even the childless know about the "mommy wars", but in case you've been living in a cardboard box for the last decade or so, the "mommy wars" are, in short, what any strong disagreement or difference of opinion is called among adult … [Read more...] about What If We Stopped Calling Every Disagreement a “Mommy War”?
Alyssa Milano and Kim Kardashian: Neither Image Should Be Offensive
Alyssa Milano recently spoke out about Kim Kardashian's Paper Magazine cover, writing that while Kardashian looked fabulous, people were more outraged over her breastfeeding selfie. I'm pretty sure Milano jumped the gun, because people were outraged about Kim … [Read more...] about Alyssa Milano and Kim Kardashian: Neither Image Should Be Offensive
KellyMom: Making Moms Feel Bad About Themselves Since 1996
I've posted on this topic before, but since KellyMom.com is a "recommended" source I keep encountering, I feel the need to regularly address the topic. When moms look for advice (online, specifically), other mothers pass KellyMom on as a valid, reputable resource. But the fact … [Read more...] about KellyMom: Making Moms Feel Bad About Themselves Since 1996