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Comment on Some Disappointing News on American Motherhood by Elizabeth

Elizabeth — Fri, 18 May 2012 13:29:07 +0000

Why isn’t THIS on the cover of Time?

Because that would require actual reporting on the complicated subject of the interplay of race and class! If we talked about why and how poor women, women of color and women living in rural areas have worse pregnancy outcomes, then we might have to ask tough questions about systemic injustice. Time would rather just shock people with exploitative cover photos without having to provide substantive content.

Thank *you* for writing about this though. It is so important and so many people do know know that we still face these problems in the USA.

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Some Disappointing News on American Motherhood « Merrimack Valley Moms — Thu, 17 May 2012 19:21:51 +0000

[...] works for them). In 2011, about 24 percent of mothers breastfed for an entire year, which I’ve written about before. Therefore, those making it to 3 years, as shown on this photo, comprise a small [...]

Comment on Building Bridges by Sarah

Sarah — Wed, 16 May 2012 02:19:13 +0000

Very inspiring, thanks! Chin up!

Comment on Building Bridges by Dawn Patenaude

Dawn Patenaude — Tue, 15 May 2012 20:32:25 +0000

Always inspired by your words. Thank you

Comment on Sesame Place by mommywannabe2011

mommywannabe2011 — Wed, 09 May 2012 22:46:12 +0000

I can’t wait until our little one is old enough to take this trip. I loved Sesame Street as a kid and want to share it with my baby.

Comment on When There’s a Concern About Your Child’s Development by Students with Disabilities: Resources for Lowell Parents | Lowell Parents Network

Wed, 02 May 2012 23:30:17 +0000

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Comment on Wait a Second; I thought I was the Parent by Kate Sama (@KatieYoda)

Kate Sama (@KatieYoda) — Tue, 01 May 2012 00:18:55 +0000

Tiffany – just found out about this new rule from my daycare provider and was doing some internet searching and came across your article. As a mother who pumps milk for my child I find it appalling that they would expect her to drink cold breast milk. Seriously? That’s gross. I am up at arms and plan to take action by writing my state rep and state senator and then seeing if this is something other mom bloggers have heard of or dealt with. I’d love your help or anyone else’s who sees this and wants to take action. I am trying to figure out why banning a bottle warmer is going to keep a child from being burned.

Comment on Finding Child Care in the Merrimack Valley by HN

HN — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 09:48:14 +0000

Sorry, no specific suggestions. I would just call around among local restaurants that you like to see if they have private rooms available for such an event. Good luck!

Comment on Trying to Put Myself First by Heddi

Heddi — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 09:44:12 +0000

Thanks, Kim! Yes, the guilt never ends. I went to an evening event last night – by myself – which I don’t think has happened in over a year!? I agree that it will get easier (in some ways) as they get older, but then we’ll long for those crazy days of babies and toddlers, midnight feedings, etc. Always new challenges, but I’m going to keep reminding myself of that “putting myself first” message. It’s easy to forget sometimes…

Comment on Trying to Put Myself First by mamamzungu

mamamzungu — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 17:42:56 +0000

Oh I know. What a struggle this is! I think you’re right – much of it is the guilt that prevents us from doing things that put us first or from enjoying them when we do. But I’m guessing this gets easier the older the kids get when they can enjoy being with their friends enough to give us a break. (Right now I’m nursing Caleb as I type this)
Nice post!
Kim