Mother’s Day Links
Check out my friend Zoe over at Slowmama. – Why I Let My Adopted Preschoolers Nurse
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Amy at Zen Parenting responds to public criticism of her appearance. – My Body- Apparently Up for Debate
Interested in learning more about diverse families? Check out Milkjunkies.net: “A transgender dad in a gay relationship breastfeeds his baby boy. A celebration of queer families, breast milk, and attachment parenting!”
My friend Shannon over at The Woman Formerly Known as Beautiful
Terran McCabe: The Air Force Breastfeeding Mom Finally Speaks Out
by Terran McCabe
Whoever said a picture can speak a thousand words was right, even when I could speak none. A group of breastfeeding women, including myself, all took part in a photo shoot with the intentions of letting others know breastfeeding is possible regardless of your situation. My main contribution, or so I thought, was that I happened to have twins. Boy was I wrong. Another woman and I, who both served in the Air National Guard, also took … Keep Reading!!!
Terran McCabe: Air Force Breastfeeding Mom (Page 2)
The moment I was told I was trying to promote a product, which I can only assume was my breast milk because they were unclear and weren’t able to specify what product I was trying to promote, I decided that while I had to shut my mouth, that I would not stop sharing positive articles regarding the picture on Facebook. To deny that it was a breastfeeding issue was distasteful and ignorant. To not be … Keep Reading!!!
Advocacy: How to Handle Unexpected Media Attention
What is the best way to handle unexpected media attention? RUN!
Just kidding.
If you are an advocate, you may think receiving media attention will never happen to you, but never say never. Whether it be one article in mainstream news, or a media firestorm, be prepared.
Here is what I’ve learned from my own experience…
The less you say the better.
I was speaking to a friend who has been in the media now for decades and she laughed … Keep Reading!!!
Advocacy: How to Handle Unexpected Media Attention (Page 2)
In our case, Time wasn’t necessarily advocating for anything, so the next most identifiable person or thing to that cover would have been the subjects on the cover. That, mixed with a subjective interpretation of the image created a modern-day witch hunt. Most took the tagline that accompanied the image as advocacy for a certain style of parenting, and they assumed that I would say my style of parenting is superior to mainstream society, which isn’t … Keep Reading!!!
Real Men of Attachment Parenting: Immersed in Deaf Culture
From his wife…
This is Chuck…he was a pretty hard core type of guy before Sloane came along. She tempered him and tests his temper, but he does so much to make her life great.
He supported me through our unplanned pregnancy, home birth, and nursing her for 3 years. He changed diapers and does everything “good” dads do (Princess balls, baby/toddler wearing, park adventures, and “getting beautified” by her), but he takes one extra step that most dads are … Keep Reading!!!
The Great Gatsby
One of my favorite books is The Great Gatsby. Our freshman year of high school, my friend Danielle and I stayed home one Friday night, just to finish the book together. When she read the last page, we looked at each other as if we had been had. “That’s it!?” We exclaimed. “What a horrible ending!” Danielle then threw the book and we put our pajamas on, feeling we had wasted the evening.
Slowly, as we discussed the book … Keep Reading!!!
What does Nancy Grace’s Torso Look Like?
Happyplace.com came out with an article today with accompanying video that pointed out that Nancy Grace and Ashleigh Banfield were corresponding via satellite…next to each other in the same parking lot.
How awesome is that?
Most questioned why they didn’t just seat the two anchors side-by-side.
Where is the fun in that? Although, I suppose they do have a point.
Before I took my TV sabbatical, I did watch Nancy Grace over the years. The more I think about it, … Keep Reading!!!
Property Management for Pros
Operating a real estate business is no trivial affair. There are numerous moving parts to balance while still maintaining your sanity. Time is precious. Treat it wisely and strive to eliminate inefficiencies wherever possible. This is essential if you want to grow your business, and it will affect everything from whom and how you hire, what technology you implement, and how you strategize overall.
Industry practices
The first step is becoming well-informed on industry best practices. There’s a lot … Keep Reading!!!
Things That Make You Scratch Your Head- Caption This.
Brian took this picture when passing a bus stop the other day.
I love LA.
Alright, I think this man and his torso need a caption.
Who wants to caption this?
We’re Done Having Kids
When Brian had his vasectomy, we had so many people feel obligated to chime in about how much we would regret it. Some of their reasoning was a bit too morbid to even be amusing:
- You’re so young!
Yes, and each year that passes I will become more at-risk for pregnancy-related conditions I am already at a high-risk for.
- What if something happens to your family/child?
I am not even going to entertain that possibility. You can’t replace human … Keep Reading!!!
