Monthly Archives for September 2012
Stacy: Ann Coulter, Ann Coulter, Ann Coulter…
So before I begin this rant, I’ll start off by telling a little known truth: I actually like Ann Coulter. … Continue reading
Lynn: The Feds Are Officially Up Our A** Now!
We’ve been warned by many a conservative media source about the dangers of the government getting too involved in our … Continue reading
Marybeth: Five questions about kids and media
This week I gave a parenting talk based on my book Bringing Up GEEKS (Genuine, Enthusiastic Kids): Protecting Your Kid’s … Continue reading
Carol: Women Who Love Dogs Who Love Children . . .
I feel for this woman, Hinda Mandell. She is 32-years-old, still childless by choice, and she loves, loves, looooves her … Continue reading
Ursula: A plea to Ann Coulter
Our side needs warriors. We absolutely must have folks who brush away Twitter trolls with a snort, who belly laugh … Continue reading
Elizabeth: 5 Reasons Not To “Hold Your Nose” On Election Day
Are you a PASSIONATE Mitt Romney fan? Didn’t think so – not many people are. Mitt Romney has failed to … Continue reading
Lori: Three questions for prospective parents
They are the three questions that every man and woman considering having a child should answer. They are the questions … Continue reading
Ursula: Can a NYC liberal please explain?
I like to think of myself as an ethical conservative independent, which means that I truly try hard – very … Continue reading
Lynn: Students Fight Back Against First Lady’s Starvation Program
Before you send your children off to school in the morning, make EXTRA sure they are getting DOUBLE the servings … Continue reading
Betsy: This blog got me unfriended
This evening, while sitting on RA duty scrolling through funny internet pictures of wildlife animals, I came across a particularly … Continue reading
Carol: More on Kindergarten Testing
Last night, I wrote a post titled — with elegant subtlety! – “Kindergarten testing is insane.” Here’s why I have … Continue reading
Marybeth: Look out for eroding of parental authority
It’s been an eventful week at the intersection of parenting and politics, that busy corner where decision-making often is affected … Continue reading
Stacy: Voices Without a Vote
This video speaks for itself. Please share it on your networks liberally: Amazing…
Carol: Kindergarten “Testing” Is Insane
So now there is a nationwide movement to “test” kindergarteners to assess who may be “falling behind.” If these “tests” … Continue reading
Marijo: The Politics of Chocolate Syrup
The unintended consequences of the nanny state are teaching kids to be enterprising, free-thinkers (gasp!). I’m guessing that’s not what … Continue reading
Elizabeth: Should truancy = fines and jail time?
When it came time to decide on my daughter’s schooling, I struggled. I looked at all the options available to … Continue reading