First MySpace, Then Facebook, Now Harvard? Facebook takes down pictures of breastfeeding moms for obscenity, but it hosts over 350 pro-anorexia groups. Izzy’s asking other bloggers to take action by posting on this hypocrisy. (IzzyMom) Bill Maher is a waste of time and here’s another huge blow-up about breastfeeding around the internet. (Suburban Oblivion) Die […]
Friday Playgroup: September 14, 2007
Support parent bloggers…read them, comment on them, and bookmark them…and vote for the Friday Playgroup, too! If you have a post for us to consider for next week’s playgroup, just drop us a line. — I’m Internet Dating After exploring meetup.com and The MOMS Club, Izzy asks, “When the hell did making friends get so […]
Friday Playgroup: September 7, 2007
Blogging – redefining friendship in the 2.0 world: Are fellow bloggers your pen-pals? friends? writers? (Miscellaneous-Mum at Blogrhet) Yummy Mummies: The Empress’ Old Clothes: Empowering new roles? Or just the same-old glossy unrealistic images re-vamped for new times? (GGC) The Plastic Bubble Has Burst, or Why 7 is the New 666: Yes. Something else to […]
Friday Playgroup: August 31, 2007
Angels or savages – who would have children? via Hathor. A controversial posting from a mom who regrets having children. Children are such a blessing. I hope she sees that before it’s too late. Idiotic Idea of the Day: School Bans Tag Bullying is a big problem in schools, but is a tag ban the […]
Friday Playgroup: August 24, 2007
Please Keep Hands, Feet and All Objects In the Car This mom lost her beautiful daughter this July to a horrible swimming accident. Her writing moves me because she makes such an effort to appreciate “the sparkles” in life. This post touched me in particular because of the “fancy Hannah” shoes. The little things really […]
Friday Playgroup: August 17, 2007
The Great Toy Recalls of ’07: The Parentosphere is abuzz about the lead paint recalls. We recommend some stores for lead-free toys and a test kit, AmyGeekGrl has some more options and good news from Melissa & Doug (Crunchy Domestic Goddess), Stephanie is turning to homemade playthings (Adventures in Babywearing), cardboard boxes are looking better […]
Baby Daddy Rants and Raves For Your Amusement
Need a good laugh? Pre-order Steve Almond’s (Not that You Asked): Rants, Exploits, and Obsessions. A collection of essays that would qualify as TMI (too much information) if it wasn’t so hysterical, (Not that You Asked) is a nice dose of guilt-free schadenfreude…because Almond not only volunteers these vulnerable, honest, and embarrassingly amusing stories, he […]
Friday Playgroup: August 10, 2007
Natural Mommy is resolving to avoid using television as part of her parenting toolbox after reading that Educational DVDs Slow Infant Learning (New Scientist) and Kim is, let’s face it, gloating (heart shaped hedges): Is it the lack of interaction, or the videos themselves? So what do you think… Useful supplement to interactive play? Essential […]
Friday Playgroup: August 3, 2007
I’ve been reading some of the stories in the news lately about infant deaths with tears streaming down my face. Coincidentally, I visited Thingamababy today to find he’s been on a safety-kick: after taking A Look at Three Child Car Heat Death Safety Devices Thingamababy updates us about tragic Baby-in-Car Heat Death News. He also […]
Friday Playgroup: July 27, 2007
You don’t have to have a lump to have breast cancer: If you are a woman or love a woman, please go read this right now! And help WhyMommy spread the word. (Toddler Planet) We can’t all be the American Idol, and few of us have a fairy godmother I’ve often wondered the same thing. […]
