Seinfeld was a very popular television sitcom that is now in syndication; reruns can be found almost every day of the week, and many of its lines and jokes are shared between friends and families. One particular episode, "The Hamptons", was produced under the working title "The Ugly Baby". Despite the title's omission of the subject, the ugly baby was still a prominent plot … [Read more...] about Making Fun of Babies: Okay on Seinfeld, but Not in Real Life
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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 is, KellyMom is anything but a trusted source of information. Why? Before you unfairly judge me as a … [Read more...] about KellyMom: Making Moms Feel Bad About Themselves Since 1996
Bitch Wars: Mommy Shaming
I'll admit it: I have a love-hate relationship with the mommy message boards of the world. At times, these boards can be helpful, empowering, and entertaining. But more often, these boards become a slippery slope where the high and mighty gang up against the lowly "bad moms". Give me a break. I would avoid the mommy message boards if real life mommy-shaming did not exist, … [Read more...] about Bitch Wars: Mommy Shaming