MomLogic

Hey Men! Dorothy Could've Used a Lil' Help

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 05:00:00 -0800

Last night I took two of my daughters to see "The Wizard of Oz." It was a great performance with a very talented cast. As I watched the play, I found it leaving me questioning a few things.

Rock Concerts Are Not for Kids

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 01:00:00 -0800

Last week I saw U2 play at the Rose Bowl. It was a special night for us longtime fans, and I had fun celebrating with so many others who obviously love the band as much as I do. I did not, however, love celebrating with the 4-year-olds who were there as well.

Feedback: Dad Buys 4-Year-Old a Gun!

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 01:00:00 -0800

What's the perfect birthday present for a 4-year-old? A hot pink .22 caliber gun, of course!

The Cherry Tree Run Amok

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 01:00:00 -0800

Po Bronson's new book, NurtureShock: New Thinking About Children, debunks the worthiness of praise, preaches that sleep is a critical piece of learning, and -- most devastatingly -- sets forth the notion that 98 percent of all kids lie to their parents (it's a great read, as long as you have a strong cocktail by your side).

Bake Sales Build Kids' Business Skills

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 10:00:00 -0800

Of course we all want the best for our kids. We encourage them to learn other languages, try different instruments, and play sports to stay active. Well, here's a great way to let their creative juices flow and their entrepreneurial skills grow! Help your child take part in the next school bake sale.

Just a Guy Who Is Very Grateful

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 06:00:00 -0800

I might gripe about my sons not doing their chores or eating their vegetables, but I realize how truly lucky I am.

Mothers Who Nurture Our Waterways

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 02:00:00 -0800

"Never doubt the power of an angry mother!" So says Kristine Stratton, Executive Director of Waterkeeper Alliance, an international organization created by Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to protect waterways everywhere.

I'm Getting Divorced

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 01:00:00 -0800

If a friend tells you, "I'm getting divorced," what's the best way to respond?

Child Abuse: Don't Ask, Don't Tell

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 16:14:00 -0800

A judge rules that parents can choose whether they want to know if their child was molested.

I'm Pissed! My Friend "Abducted" My Kid!

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 14:00:00 -0800

My friend April is the consummate practical joker. She never stops. In fact, every time I get a phone call from someone I do not know, I assume it is her pulling a prank on me. Generally, I laugh at her antics ... but the last practical joke was out of line, and I do not plan on ever speaking to April again.

Mister Rogers Will Eat Your Children!

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 13:15:00 -0800

A statue of the beloved host of "Mister Rogers' Neighborhood" has us a little freaked.

The Ten Stages of Toddlerhood in Words

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 12:00:00 -0800

He spoke! Yes, it would have been nice if the first word was "Mama," but hey, at least it wasn't "goddammit." From "Dada" to "Don't," the joys and snares of toddlerhood.

Military Mom: Yesterday Was Like 9/11 for Me

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 10:00:00 -0800

November 5th, 2009 will be one of those days that I never will forget where I was or what I was doing. In ways, it reminded me a lot of my thoughts and fears of September 11, 2001. It brought back images of desperately searching for information, hoping it wasn't what you thought it was, and praying for those families affected.

Divvy It Up

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 09:00:00 -0800

I like the group gift. Get a bunch of people together to get something really nice. It is a little bit of a hassle to do the collecting, though. In fact, I spend a fair amount of time trying to get out of that job.