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Comment on Wells Fargo: Your Heart Is In the Right Place But…. by Julie C.

Julie C. — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 17:13:27 +0000

You are so cute when you’re angry! Loved your rant, your points are valid, good teachers should be paid their weight in gold, supplied by the fat profit margins of Wells Fargo.

Comment on Wells Fargo: Your Heart Is In the Right Place But…. by Carly at living The Scream

Carly at living The Scream — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 16:23:07 +0000

I have seen it. I like your idea of them supporting local schools.

Comment on I Know What You Need: A Little Herb by Jenny L

Jenny L — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 09:13:29 +0000

I can just imagine! My own herbs to spice my roast, how cool! Perhaps hot, actually.

Comment on Tears and Tantrums: Taming the Beast by Henny Ort

Henny Ort — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 08:46:44 +0000

The helplessness in the face of a tantrum! Good advice, my dear friend. We dont need to take it to heart. But from where do you take the notion that kids dont have emotional recollection?

Comment on The Mommy Files: Can We Ever Accept Our Post-Baby Bodies? by Anna Kitchens-Culp

Anna Kitchens-Culp — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 05:19:44 +0000

I’m relieved to hear someone say that they are neither loving their post-baby jiggle nor completely snapped back to the best shape of their life because they kill themselves at the gym. I work out daily and eat fairly healthfully, but my stomach sags. It’s always been naturally poochy, but it’s as if I’m 4 months pregnant all the time, and my previously perky belly button now frowns. I do not feel empowered by that. I do not feel sexy when I see it hanging down while I crank out push-ups. Is it “worth it” to have brought my daughter to the world? Of course! But my daughter is a beautiful daily reminder of that. I would like my belly button back, please. (And my stretch marks are on my ass, not my belly…would any amount of she-ra! make that empowering?) That being said, if other women embrace their changed body, good for them! I just think the feelings either way are valid. May we all try to live healthfully and try not to obsess or frequently speak negatively about our bodies.

Comment on Giving Your Brain a Break: Easy Ways to Do Nothing by k8

k8 — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 04:17:04 +0000

I’m laughing at the idea of adult coloring books. Would the pictures be of crazy-eyed cartoons in rush hour traffic? Parent teacher meetings? Diaper changes? Would it be printed on fancy stationery with crayons that twist out of fancy pens?

Comment on How Our Body Image Is Ruining Our Girls by LEB

LEB — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 18:33:36 +0000

I’ve already seen my SIL passing these “lessons” on to her daughter, who is only six years old. My SIL has always valued fitness, and my niece is like her mom in terms of athleticism. The past year she’s been in gymnastics, and the kid has ABS! It’s amazing… and it’s why I get very bothered when my niece says anything about being fat, or someone or something else being fat.

My SIL didn’t start it, though… my MIL does the same thing. It’s very frustrating being around the two of them and hearing them casually put themselves down about how they look. Ever since I’ve been aware of the female bonding “ritual” of self-degradation (“Omigawd, I’m so fat!” “No, sweetie, you’re way hot!”) I’ve made an effort to NOT take part in that sort of interaction. Oh believe me, there are plenty of things about my body I don’t like… but I don’t want to commiserate with others on it, nor do I want them relating to me that way. It’s so horribly negative, and I just don’t like hearing it.

So if I’m ever lucky enough to have a daughter, I hope I can remember these self-taught lessons, and not pass on the practice of self-loathing.

Comment on The Mommy Files: Can We Ever Accept Our Post-Baby Bodies? by Ruby T.

Ruby T. — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 18:29:14 +0000

I cannot tell you how much I LOVE that quote in the photo! I am so going to refer to my stretch marks as “earning my stripes” from now own. It’s a very empowering thought, and when I see them I won’t sigh, I’ll know that I have been through the battles of motherhood and I am still winning.

Comment on Teaching Your Kids Character: Social Intelligence by Henny Ort

Henny Ort — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 08:33:34 +0000

Good point. I just felt myself that i’ve lost the listening ear of mine. I used to intuitively connect to people. now im just busy getting on in life… and leaving what’s important, behind.

Comment on The Mommy Files: Can We Ever Accept Our Post-Baby Bodies? by Henny Ort

Henny Ort — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 08:25:00 +0000

what a loaded question. i hate my body. i hate the fact that my girl’s body is hidden under layers of mommyhood. i love that i’m a mom, but why does every part of my body have to tell the tale?
tummys are not the only place i need help emergency. i want to get back to myself. hmmph.

Comment on How Our Body Image Is Ruining Our Girls by The Mommy Files: Can We Ever Accept Our Post-Baby Bodies? | Modern Home Modern Baby

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 08:06:10 +0000

[...] Then I went to the kitchen, leaned against the counter, and savored a chocolate Super Bowl cupcake while I contemplated how I would do this. An app that records my every calorie? A blog about what I was doing? How would I keep myself honest? I made my decision and moved on, though I didn’t mention it out loud, because we all know how I feel about our own body images ruining our little girls. [...]

Comment on Teaching Your Child Character: Grit by Teaching Your Kids Character: Social Intelligence | Modern Home Modern Baby

Teaching Your Kids Character: Social Intelligence | Modern Home Modern Baby — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 05:05:33 +0000

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Comment on Lost and Found by Adventures In Babywearing

Adventures In Babywearing — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 02:46:20 +0000

Thank you!

Steph