MOTHERHOOD

Cupertino, We Have A Problem. WiFi & Kids.

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An open letter to Apple Inc. Mr. Tim Cook CEO, Apple Inc. 1 Infinite Loop, Cupertino, CA 95014 (408) 996-1010 TCook@apple.com October 15, 2014 Dear Tim, On behalf of concerned parents, I’m writing to ask for your help. First, though, I’d like to acknowledge your company’s tremendous success. You run the most culturally powerful company of all […]...

October 14, 2014 11:40PM      FACEBOOK   /   TWEET   /   EMAIL

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MOTHERHOOD

Feminism and Parenting. Why Have Kids?

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I was in a mood when my eyes glanced at this book title. Indeed, I thought, the ungrateful little buggers. Oops, I’m not supposed to express that publicly. The central mothering narrative is that our children complete us. At times, they surely do. But not always. Author Jessica Valenti’s central thesis in her new book […]...

September 16, 2014 12:42PM      FACEBOOK   /   TWEET   /   EMAIL

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WELLNESS

Ladies, Ditch the Bra Vol. 2: The Fred Hutch Study Rebuttal

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Bra-wearing is in the news again, thanks to the new Fred Hutch study. More women are saying “ditch the bra” because we’re concerned about breast health and cancer. Others are removing the underwires. We’re not just reading about it on the internet. We’re starting to hear it in our doctors’ offices, too. Philip Getson, DO warns […]...

September 8, 2014 2:19PM      FACEBOOK   /   TWEET   /   EMAIL

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PODCAST

Holistic Parenting 101 – Episode 42

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Listening to this show (and then buying Brian’s funny and wise book) is the perfect way to be introduced to the basics. It’s Holistic Parenting 101… enlightening for brand new parents, affirming for parents in the thick of it, and entertaining for everyone. Brian is mellow, zen, and super insightful. He had me before page […]...

September 7, 2014 10:56PM      FACEBOOK   /   TWEET   /   EMAIL

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