In case you hadn’t heard, childhood obesity is a big problem in this country. So big in fact (pardon the pun) that Michelle Obama chose it as her signature issue during her time in the White House. Her “Let’s Move” campaign, designed to raise awareness about childhood obesity, just celebrated it’s one year anniversary. Some of her accomplishments over the […]
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Bad Moms and The Oscars
The incredible shrinking dress sizes of models and actresses have been the subject of discussion for years as eating disorders and body image issues have proliferated among young girls. No one can argue that the images our daughters see on the screen and in print media don’t have on impact on their still developing psyches. But what […]
Liberation in Motherhood–an Oxymoron?
I just read a very interesting article in the New York Times called “Fear (Again) of Flying” by Judith Warner. The article talks about how so many women in the 1970’s wanted OUT of traditional roles that felt restrictive. They wanted to reach higher and expand their horizons and create new possibilities for themselves and women […]
What should every first-time mom know?
A good friend of mine is nearing the due date of her first baby. She has read several books, registered at Target, and prepared herself in every way she can think of for the arrival of her sweet baby girl. Now she awaits the big day with pure anticipation. I often wonder if her experience […]
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