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Jan17
The Time I Gave Really Bad Parenting Advice

The Time I Gave Really Bad Parenting Advice

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I gave terrible parenting advice to my coworker one time. Oh, and did I mention this was years ago, long before I had any children of my own?

Dec21
The Ethical Nanny Diaries

The Ethical Nanny Diaries

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Do I have to declare my part-time nanny’s earnings to the IRS? Is it really a big deal if I don’t?

May13
Fun Commercials Targeted at Parents

Fun Commercials Targeted at Parents

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You seem to hear a lot about commercials that get it wrong when targeting parents (like the Motrin babywearing commercial and the ensuing “Motrin Moms” backlash). Here are two recent commercials that have struck the right chord with me.

Apr13
Kung Fu Panda World

Kung Fu Panda World

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My 7-year old son has just hit the age that he’s really getting into games in general. Sure, he liked the Wii and some board games just fine. But now he’s learning skill and strategy and I have to admit that I love it. As kids my husband and I were avid game players and we still love playing cards. It’s about time our genes started expressing themselves in our offspring. Our latest fave is Kung Fu Panda World, Dreamworks Animation’s first foray in to the online space.

Apr05
NurtureShock for those who love to know how the mind grows

NurtureShock for those who love to know how the mind grows

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Are you a fan Malcolm Gladwell’s books? You know Outliers, Blink and The Tipping Point? Then I think you’ll really enjoy NurtureShock: New Thinking About Children. I sure did.

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Jul15

Kirtsy: it’s Digg for Chicks

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kirtsy%20logo.gifAlpha Mom HEARTS Kirtsy. If you haven’t visited yet, get there today. It’s one of my personal go-to sites and I am beyond honored to be this week’s Guest Editor.

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