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Evening Feeding: Brave Mom Busts Pedophile Minutes After He Gropes Her Daughter
Suddenly her daughter said, “Mommy, that man touched me!” (The Stir)
Who are the opponents of domestic violence protection for immigrants? (DoubleX)
Snooki‘s baby bump pops (Celeb Baby Laundry)
Daddy does Disney (Parents.com)
The millennial generation is spending more money than ever on luxury goods (DoubleX)
Laundry school: junior year (The Hairpin)
Five libido-boosting meals (YouBeauty)
First thinspo, now “fitspo” (HuffPo Women)
You know you’re a parent when… (Babble)
End Of An Era: Greg, Jeff And Murray Leave The Wiggles
It’s the biggest break-up since the Beatles! The Wiggles as we know them are no more. Okay, so they’re not exactly The Beatles, but the children’s musical performers are among the world’s highest paid entertainers (we’re talking $25 million in earnings each year). And there is not a single family out there with preschool-aged children that hasn’t heard of The Wiggles (whether they like them or not is an entirely different story). More »
Morning Feeding: You Might Be An Attachment Parent If …
…You scoff at relatives who have said to spank your child so they learn (The Stir)
Reese Witherspoon‘s pregnant tennis game (Celeb Baby Laundry)
Top family-friendly resorts (Parents.com)
Four ways to pump up the passion in your marriage (YourTango)
15 weird places Jesus has appeared (The Frisky)
The return of the bombshell (The Hairpin)
Six expert tips to start loving you (YouBeauty)
Going to therapy with my mother (HuffPo Women)
15 totally awesome facts about twins (Babble)
Hold On There Unique Mom, Turns Out You Can’t Trademark That ‘Original’ Baby Name
Although the etiquette surrounding a “stolen” baby name continues to be evolving, mothers intent on cornering that ultra special unique name have exactly one limitation: trademarking. Yes, just because Jay-Z and Beyonce trademarked “Blue Ivy” in the name of brand hawking doesn’t mean that those intent on preserving their child’s “original” name can go the same route. More »
Being A Mom Has Made Me A Superhuman Multitasker
It doesn’t often occur to you, as a mom, how much you accomplish in a day, or how quickly and efficiently. At the end of it you have so little to show for it. But take a mom out of her habitat and it becomes clear how much she can accomplish.
When I traveled recently for work, I barely registered the five-hour jetlag, rising at my usual 7 a.m. and plowing through dinner meetings that ended at 11. We spent far too much time riding in cars and sitting at tables under air-con, so I blew off steam at the gym, in the pool, exploring on foot or whipping off freelance work during breaks. Once one of those poor souls who could never sleep in transit, with or without a baby squirming in her lap, all of a sudden I was catnapping at traffic lights, then reemerging, bright-eyed, when duty called. It’s amazing how quickly you can decompress, then pull yourself together when you only have yourself to care for. More »
‘World’s Most Beautiful Woman’ Apparently Not Losing Her Baby Weight Fast Enough
Aishwarya Rai Bachchan may have been crowned Miss World in 1994 and be the “world’s most beautiful woman,” according to Julia Roberts, but the Bollywood actress is now in the cultural doghouse about — what else — but weight gain. Yet unlike what Jessica Simpson endured prior to becoming pregnant with Maxwell Drew, Aishwarya had the audacity to have a baby and not shed those postpartum pounds at the speed of flippin’ light. How you have shamed us all, Aishwarya, with your shameful gluttonous post-baby ways.
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Evening Feeding: Crazy Fears Moms Have (And Dads Don’t Care About)
Moms have some of the craziest irrational fears around (DoubleX)
Is the GOP the real party of women? (DoubleX)
Reese Witherspoon‘s polka-dotted baby bump (Celeb Baby Laundry)
Best hotels for families (Parents.com)
More mothers are getting paid maternity leave (YourTango)
A sex video that will surprise you (The Frisky)
Treading the “water trade” (The Hairpin)
How flip flops ruin your feet (YouBeauty)
You can buy Christian Grey‘s condo? (HuffPo Women)
A day in the life of a parent, according to my kids (Babble)
Fewer South Asian Girls Sold Into Slavery — I Mean Child Marriage
Very few young women are able to find a happy ending following a child marriage. While girls who marry under the age of 18 are suddenly at risk for a host of mental disorders, the union statistically subjects them to higher rates of rape, physical abuse, and pregnancy complications. Not to mention being completely powerless in marriages that deem them no more than domestic slaves. But all parents can perhaps sleep a little better tonight as apparently less girls are being married off in South Asia than in previous years.
France’s New First Lady Isn’t Married To The President — And France Doesn’t Care
Carla Bruni may have made a very photogenic French First Lady, but the country has bid Bonjour! to a new one with the win of François Hollande. The “unglamorous leftist,” to quote The New York Times, seems to be quite the contrast to Nicolas Sarkozy’s flashy ways. But aside from the differences in political affiliation, Hollande isn’t legally married to his long-time partner Valérie Trierweiler, meaning that France has welcomed its first unmarried presidential couple. More »
STFU Parents: Why Parents’ Spelling Mahtters On Facebook
If there’s one thing that makes me laugh while weeping for future generations, it’s poor spelling and grammar on social media. I know it’s petty to laugh since some people don’t know the basic rules, but because I grew up with an English teacher for a mother, I find that it’s nearly impossible not to. The errors practically shout at me when I go through submissions, and over time my “Spelling Matters” folder has become somewhat of a happy place. Whenever I’m feeling low or overwhelmed with work, I take a peek at these submissions and instantly feel better. It’s not that I think good spellers are better than those who aren’t, per se; it’s just that I consider spelling to be such an essential part of the communication process that the typos give me a laugh. One misspelled word can change the meaning of a status update or comment to hilarious effect, and today I wanted to celebrate those mistakes with a round-up of examples. More »
Chaperones Spray ‘Groping’ Teens With Lysol At Worst Prom Ever
When it comes to teens and prom, few things are shocking. It’s a night of cliches, after all: getting wasted, losing your virginity – that kind of stuff. But now a group of Colorado teenagers is alleging that two mothers – chaperones at their high school prom – sprayed Lysol disinfectant on their faces after they were caught groping (aka dirty dancing). They also claim they were called “sluts” and “whores,” which in my opinion is even worse than the whole Lysol thing (though that’s pretty bad, too). What the hell were these mothers thinking?! More »
Morning Feeding: My Big Mom Bag Wasn’t My Kids’ Fault
I’ve always been a big bag kind of girl even before I had kids (The Stir)
Why TLC’s My Big Fat American Gypsy Wedding doesn’t represent the Romani (DoubleX)
Jennifer Garner and Seraphina enjoy a day at the park (Celeb Baby Laundry)
Cupcakes your kids will love (Parents.com)
Kids and sexting: what parents need to know (YourTango)
Eight things we’re starting to understanding about the tanning mom (The Frisky)
What not to wear to Madame Tussauds (The Hairpin)
The science of energy drinks (YouBeauty)
10 things I know now that I’m 30 (HuffPo Women)
Being prepared for a preemie: 13 things I wish I had known (Babble)
Bristol Palin’s ‘Family’ Reality Show Official With Exploitatively Cute Promotional Photo
Bristol Palin may be busy calling out the president for his support of same-sex marriage, but the young mother has plenty of her own projects to promote this summer. Palin’s reality show on Lifetime is all set to air this coming June, and in the grand tradition of reality TV mothering, the 21-year-old doesn’t seem to be hesitant at all to place her 3-year-old son Tripp front and center. More »
First Maxwell, Now Wyatt: Celebs Are All About Boys’ Names For Their Baby Girls
Reality TV star Rachel Uchitel – most famous for being Tiger Woods‘ ex-mistress – has welcomed a baby girl with husband Matt Hahn. And they’ve taken a cue from Jessica Simpson by naming their daughter Wyatt. That’s right: Wyatt. For a girl! More »
Girl Scouts Leaders Are Stealing Cookie Money From Their Girls
When it was reported that Girls Scouts troop leader Ana Juarez was charged with stealing $6,000 worth of cookie money from her troop, the mother seemed to stand alone in her deplorable crime. The shame of not only stealing from children, but also from her very own 6-year-old daughter who was also in the troop, would make any parent hope that this was an isolated incident. But apparently, Girl Scout leaders getting their hand caught in the cookie jar is by no means a rare occurrence.
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Evening Feeding: 3-Year-Old Gets Her Groove On To Gotye’s Hit Song
This video will not only give you your daily giggle but also make you pretty jealous of the amazing rhythm this 3-year-old girl possesses (The Stir)
The ballad of Lilly Ledbetter (DoubleX)
Jay-Z taking time off to be with Blue Ivy (Celeb Baby Laundry)
Super simple cupcakes that wow (Parents.com)
Should I leave my sexless marriage? (YourTango)
Now emo kids may actually have something to cry about (The Frisky)
Coworking from afar (The Hairpin)
Six steps to detangling hair (YouBeauty)
A survey sheds light on the seven year itch (HuffPo Women)
How I learned how to ignore parenting criticism (Babble)
Spot The Real Life Parents On The ‘What To Expect When You’re Expecting’ Red Carpet
This may be a comedy about raising children, but actually having kiddies is not a prerequisite to poking a little fun at pregnancy woes. More »
Mother Does The Unthinkable: Kills 4 Kids, Then Herself
Every now and then I’ll Google “mother” to see what’s going on in Mommyland and come across a horrifying new story that leaves me speechless. Such was the case this afternoon when I read about Tanya Thomas, a 33-year-old mother of four who shot and killed her four children, then herself, in their Florida home. It’s a major tragedy, one I still can’t wrap my head around, and stories like these always make me think of how desperate a person must feel to do something so unfathomable. More »
Dear Angelina Jolie: We Know You Hate Your Engagement Ring But Try Faking It!
Breaking news: Angelina Jolie hates her $250,000 engagement ring from honey Brad Pitt. And you know what? I don’t blame her. I know that’s mean to say but hey, it’s pretty fugly. But that’s besides the point. What matters here is that Pitt professed his undying love to Jolie – mother of his six children – with a sparkling diamond ring he spent close to a year designing (along with famed LA jeweler Robert Procop). And now his bride-to-be is announcing it’s just not her style (she prefers emeralds). Oh, Angie… More »
