Baby
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Your Life
My thoughts on the VP debate.
Instead of trying to show the experience and knowledge that she claimed to have, Palin and her coaches clearly decided that the best thing for her to do is just flirt with America. Just flirt, and hope no one notices that she’s completely and utterly out of her league. It was an insult to feminism, and to the intelligence of the American people.
Activities
Netflix Streaming, my New Internet Best Friend
Netflix Streaming launches Netflix Families with TV and movie recommendations for kids and parents. Get a sneak peek.
Activities
65 Things You Must Do & See at Disney World
Ah, Disney World! So many things to do and places to see. Not enough time. Where do you start? We’ve got you covered. We asked moms who love love love Disney World to tell us their must-see places and their secret spots.
Young Child
Should you discipline other people’s kids?
Should you discipline other people’s kids? Yes. Okay, next question. No, but seriously. Liz (hi Liz!) of Mom-101 wrote about an incident that I’m still mulling over. (Such is her genius.) The incident in question took place one fateful afternoon in Target, when Liz watched…
Your Life
What do you think will happen on Election Day?
Alice looks into her crystal ball and sees HER Election Day 2008.
Party & Play
Digital Cameras for Kids (Reviews)
We follow-up one of our most popular articles ever with a review of more kids’ digital cameras on the marketplace. We don’t sugar-coat anything for you. A must-read ahead of the Holiday shopping season.
Big Kid
“A hug can lead to other things.” Like, apparently, detention.
Wonderland, Wonderland, we’re on our way… Oops, sorry. Been watching too much WonderPets lately. Hi fair Wonderland readers, It’s Liz from Mom101, honored to be here once again in an effort to fill Alice’s formidable shoes. I’ve been gingerly caressing the faux leather uppers all…
Products & Services
Secret Agent Josephine’s Children’s Books
I am bursting with pride and happiness for our longtime contributor Brenda Ponnay, and the launch of her kids’ book series under her alter ego, Secret Agent Josephine.
Your Life
Move Over, Tom Brokaw, It’s Time For A Presidential Playdate
At this Presidential playdate-debate with Johnny and Barry, neither earns a cookie for
good behavior.
Relationships
How to Deal with Your Mother-In-Law Talking Smack
Does your Mother-In-Law make insulting comments when she’s around you and your children? Catherine Connors offers advice for how to deal with the smack talk.
Family Fun
Creating a Family Manifesto
My husband and I decided to create a Kallman Family Manifesto. Actually, I decided and he willingly played along. I’ve been wanting to do this for several years and now that my son is seven years old the time just felt right.
Postpartum
Shapewear for the Mummy Tummy
Thinking about investing in some shapewear? We reviewed three popular styles just for you.
Big Kid
How I Get My Reluctant Son to Read Books
I wasn’t an eager reader at 9 years old and neither is my son right now. So, here’s what I do.
Relationships
What Makes a Family?
This week’s column comes courtesy of Liz Gumbinner, author of Mom-101. This past Sunday, if you had nothing better to do like say alphabetize your underwear by color or roll around in the rose petals strewn about your bed for Mother’s Day, you might have…
Your Life
Open Letter to the NBC: What are you doing to your Today Show Brand?
Dear NBC, Most of the loyal readers of Alpha Mom by now have already watched (and gagged) as poor Heather B. Armstrong had to endure being questioned by Kathie Lee Gifford on the Today Show. The entire time Heather was on TV all I could…
Baby
Halloween For the Pre-Trick-or-Treating Set
Costume and activity ideas galore for babies! Just because they can’t ring the doorbell doesn’t mean Halloween can’t be a ton of fun.
Your Life
My 10 Most Memorable Moments at the Mom 2.0 Summit
The conference was awesome with lots of excitement and surprises to be had. It was the perfect balance of professional and personal. Read on.
Uncategorized
Can Parental Involvement Make Kids Smarter?
This week’s Wonderland is brought to you by Eden Kennedy (aka Mrs. Kennedy) of Fussy. Are you a mother? Even if you’re not, you have one somewhere. And what did she do for you, did she cuddle you or change your diaper or breast-feed you…
Young Child
7 Mnemonics Every Parent Should Know
I like to work smart and sometimes we need some techniques to help us learn, or just remember so we can look smarter than our fifth grader. Here’s a list of the mnemonics that I think every parent should know.