Travel to Africa Without a Passport

There are ways to take in the sights, cuisines, and customs of other countries without ever boarding a plane.

Shame On You, Donald Trump

Why one mom feels the decision to let Miss California keep her crown sends a bad message to girls everywhere.

Chris and Rihanna: Happily Ever After?

Earlier this week, I freaked out when my teen daughters rejoiced about Chris Brown and Rihanna getting back together.

Mom and Daughter Sucked in by "Twilight"

Why does this mother/daughter team say "Bite Me!" to Robert Pattinson? Check out their glowing review.

We Breathed the Same Air as the Jonas Bros.!

Two teens got to see the Jonas Brothers up close and personal, thanks to American Eagle and 77kids.com. Here, they give us a sneak peek into the best night of their lives.

Idol Finale Diary: From Seat 502

Momlogic's Jill attended the American Idol finale last night with her two teenage daughters, and gives us an insider mom's-eye view of the show.

Don't Drink My Breastmilk!

When Claire drank her own breast milk on America's Next Top Model this week, it brought back memories for momlogic's Jill.

I don't watch America's Next Top Model by choice. But because my teen daughters are shamefully addicted, I end up watching more of it than I care to admit. I have to say, this scene wasn't the first time I've witnessed someone take a swig of breastmilk, but the particularly distasteful part is that it was my own!

A Mom Haunted by Euthanasia Debate

Jill's Mom•Logic on why one young Mom's pain-filled final days hit home.

When I read this week about how Chantal Sebire's request for assisted suicide had the nation of France divided, I couldn't help but sympathize with her three children. The 52-year-old Mom suffered from a unusual and terminal form of cancer that left her both horribly disfigured and also in excruciating pain.

It's the excruciating pain part that I can relate to.
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Lower-Fat Latkes?

Ingredients:
4-6 medium zucchinis (or other squash), grated
1 bunch green scallions, finely chopped
1/2 red bell pepper, finely chopped
1 egg, lightly beaten
1/2 cup all purpose flour
1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese
Ground black pepper to taste
Vegetable oil for frying

Directions: Using a fork, mix all ingredients except the oil together. Place a large skillet over medium-high heat and add the oil, about 1/4 inch deep. Place individual heaping spoonfuls of the mixture into the pan, and press into circles about 1/3 inch thick. Cook until brown and crispy on both sides, pressing down with the back of your spatula several times; repeat with remaining batter. Garnish with sauteed apples or applesauce and a dollop of sour cream. Serves 4-6.

Let's Talk About Text, Baby

One Mom's fear that texting has replaced the art of conversation for her daughters.

Jill's Momologue: "I can remember as a child being paralyzed with fear when I had to pick up the phone to decline a party invitation or resolve a conflict with a friend. It was the kind of awkward confrontation I used to completely dread.

But now, as a mother of two tween daughters, I suddenly find myself on the opposite side of the issue. I'm struggling with the fact that my 13-year-old recently sent her friend an email apologizing for hurt feelings at school and that my 11-year-old sent a last-minute text message explaining why she was bailing on her play-date. Part of me is jealous that I didn't have email or cell phones when I was growing up to help avoid all those embarrassing conversations. But looking back, I realize now that it was these difficult social interactions that made me stronger. They taught me about accountability, responsibility and the art of finesse. I want those things for my daughters.

AOL released the results of a poll this week saying that 43% of instant-messaging teens text things they wouldn't dare say in person. By giving our daughters computers and cell phones, are we raising a generation of responsibility-shirking social recluses?"

Lost: Wallet. Found: A Brave Heart

A Momologue by Jill: How I dealt with an upsetting school-theft policy.

"My 11-year-old daughter recently lost her wallet at school. That morning, she was sure she had put it in her backpack. When she opened her bag at lunchtime, it was gone. She thought that was the worst of it.