Talking Back: Is It OK for Kids?</h1> <article> <h1>Talking Back: Is It OK for Kids?</h1> <p>Momversation — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 08:04:39 +0000</p> <p>Talking back to strangers: when is it appropriate, and when is it rude? Some moms want to empower their children to defend themselves against inappropriate behavior. Some parents don't allow their children to talk to strangers period, yet alone in a confrontational manner. Sure, as parents, we don't love when our children "talk back," but we also want our kids to not be pushovers. So, where's the line? <a target="_blank" href="http://www.jessicagottlieb.com/">Jessica Gottlieb from JessicaGottlieb.com</a> asks, "Do you allow your kids to talk back</p> <p><a href="http://www.momversation.com/episodes/talking-back-it-ok-kids" target="_blank">read more</a></p><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/MomversationEpisodes?a=H5jfs20Ya9o:Ff9t2DSCUEY:yIl2AUoC8zA"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/MomversationEpisodes?a=H5jfs20Ya9o:Ff9t2DSCUEY:gIN9vFwOqvQ"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/MomversationEpisodes?a=H5jfs20Ya9o:Ff9t2DSCUEY:qj6IDK7rITs"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/MomversationEpisodes?a=H5jfs20Ya9o:Ff9t2DSCUEY:F7zBnMyn0Lo"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/MomversationEpisodes?a=H5jfs20Ya9o:Ff9t2DSCUEY:7Q72WNTAKBA"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/MomversationEpisodes?a=H5jfs20Ya9o:Ff9t2DSCUEY:V_sGLiPBpWU"></img></a> </div> </article> <article> <h1>Babysitters Needed: How Young Is Too Young to Babysit?</h1> <p>Momversation — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 05:44:00 +0000</p> <p>The sign reads, "Babysitters Needed!" and your teen is dying to babysit. But you're not quite so enthusiastic. Sure, you started babysitting at age 13, but that now seems so... young. But what's the difference between then and now? Are teens really less responsible than they were a scant 10 years ago? Or have parents changed? <a href="/panelists/giyen-kim-bacon-my-enemy">Giyen Kim of Bacon Is My Enemy</a> asks, "How young is too young to babysit?"<br /> </p> <p><a href="http://www.momversation.com/episodes/babysitters-needed-how-young-too-young-babysit" target="_blank">read more</a></p><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/MomversationEpisodes?a=giM717-oJv4:6I596wkRrdM:yIl2AUoC8zA"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/MomversationEpisodes?a=giM717-oJv4:6I596wkRrdM:gIN9vFwOqvQ"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/MomversationEpisodes?a=giM717-oJv4:6I596wkRrdM:qj6IDK7rITs"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/MomversationEpisodes?a=giM717-oJv4:6I596wkRrdM:F7zBnMyn0Lo"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/MomversationEpisodes?a=giM717-oJv4:6I596wkRrdM:7Q72WNTAKBA"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/MomversationEpisodes?a=giM717-oJv4:6I596wkRrdM:V_sGLiPBpWU"></img></a> </div> </article> <article> <h1>Depression Hurts: Overcoming Depression</h1> <p>Momversation — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 05:59:39 +0000</p> <p>You've heard of the phrase, "depression hurts?" It's true. Beyond emotional symptoms such as guilt, hopelessness, and irritability, depression also has physical symptoms, such as chronic aches, fatigue, and insomnia. It's not something one can just "get over." It is an illness that can affect every member of a family.<p><a href="http://www.momversation.com/episodes/depression-hurts-overcoming-depression" target="_blank">read more</a></p><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/MomversationEpisodes?a=w8HjAVPEYRk:ip1ELtND6wo:yIl2AUoC8zA"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/MomversationEpisodes?a=w8HjAVPEYRk:ip1ELtND6wo:gIN9vFwOqvQ"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/MomversationEpisodes?a=w8HjAVPEYRk:ip1ELtND6wo:qj6IDK7rITs"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/MomversationEpisodes?a=w8HjAVPEYRk:ip1ELtND6wo:F7zBnMyn0Lo"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/MomversationEpisodes?a=w8HjAVPEYRk:ip1ELtND6wo:7Q72WNTAKBA"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/MomversationEpisodes?a=w8HjAVPEYRk:ip1ELtND6wo:V_sGLiPBpWU"></img></a> </div> </article> <article> <h1>Are Little Girls Clothes Way Too Sexy?</h1> <p>Momversation — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 04:00:42 +0000</p> <p>From tweens with "juicy" on their butts to butts hanging out of low-rise jeans, little girls' clothing keeps getting racier and racier. And if the clothes <em>themselves </em>aren't racy, then their slogans are dripping with innuendo. Fine if the wearer is 23, but why should an 8-year-old worry about being "Legal-ish?" (a real T-shirt). While some parents are outraged, others happily purchase their 10 year olds thongs and push up bras. For these parents, why is it OK that marketers are sexualizing our little girls in order to sell products?&</p> <p><a href="http://www.momversation.com/episodes/are-little-girls-clothes-way-too-sexy" target="_blank">read more</a></p><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/MomversationEpisodes?a=FqOVCD8N25Y:hz9htNiD9GA:yIl2AUoC8zA"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/MomversationEpisodes?a=FqOVCD8N25Y:hz9htNiD9GA:gIN9vFwOqvQ"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/MomversationEpisodes?a=FqOVCD8N25Y:hz9htNiD9GA:qj6IDK7rITs"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/MomversationEpisodes?a=FqOVCD8N25Y:hz9htNiD9GA:F7zBnMyn0Lo"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/MomversationEpisodes?a=FqOVCD8N25Y:hz9htNiD9GA:7Q72WNTAKBA"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/MomversationEpisodes?a=FqOVCD8N25Y:hz9htNiD9GA:V_sGLiPBpWU"></img></a> </div> </article> <article> <h1>Do Your Kids Call Adults by Their First Names?</h1> <p>Momversation — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 04:00:39 +0000</p> <p>R-E-S-P-E-C-T. What does it mean to you? To some, it means that kids call adults "Mrs. Jones" or "Mr.</p> <p><a href="http://www.momversation.com/episodes/do-your-kids-call-adults-their-first-names" target="_blank">read more</a></p><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/MomversationEpisodes?a=Ylza7Ot29A8:VZc3dqiU1Sw:yIl2AUoC8zA"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/MomversationEpisodes?a=Ylza7Ot29A8:VZc3dqiU1Sw:gIN9vFwOqvQ"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/MomversationEpisodes?a=Ylza7Ot29A8:VZc3dqiU1Sw:qj6IDK7rITs"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/MomversationEpisodes?a=Ylza7Ot29A8:VZc3dqiU1Sw:F7zBnMyn0Lo"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/MomversationEpisodes?a=Ylza7Ot29A8:VZc3dqiU1Sw:7Q72WNTAKBA"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/MomversationEpisodes?a=Ylza7Ot29A8:VZc3dqiU1Sw:V_sGLiPBpWU"></img></a> </div> </article> <article> <h1>Have Kids' Halloween Costumes Crossed the Line?</h1> <p>Momversation — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 03:39:53 +0000</p> <p>Halloween is about fantasy, fun, and (of course) candy. But some of the kids' costumes seem to cross the line: a <a href="http://www.zoogster.com/products/ru882031.html#" target="_blank">sexy pirate</a>, a <a href="http://www.zoogster.com/products/ru882031.html#" target="_blank">belly-baring cheerleader</a>, an <a href="http://www.zoogstercostumes.com/products/cc00302.html" target="_blank">axe murderer</a>. And have you ever seen a referee who looked like <a href="http://www.halloweenexpress.com/referee-teen-costume-p-18683.html" target="_blank">this</a>? Are these si</p> <p><a href="http://www.momversation.com/episodes/have-kids-halloween-costumes-crossed-line" target="_blank">read more</a></p><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/MomversationEpisodes?a=sWgAgVZigYo:oi2WFMWvjBE:yIl2AUoC8zA"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/MomversationEpisodes?a=sWgAgVZigYo:oi2WFMWvjBE:gIN9vFwOqvQ"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/MomversationEpisodes?a=sWgAgVZigYo:oi2WFMWvjBE:qj6IDK7rITs"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/MomversationEpisodes?a=sWgAgVZigYo:oi2WFMWvjBE:F7zBnMyn0Lo"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/MomversationEpisodes?a=sWgAgVZigYo:oi2WFMWvjBE:7Q72WNTAKBA"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/MomversationEpisodes?a=sWgAgVZigYo:oi2WFMWvjBE:V_sGLiPBpWU"></img></a> </div> </article> <article> <h1>Do You Let Your Child Watch Scary Movies?</h1> <p>Momversation — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 04:00:57 +0000</p> <p>It's October, and it seems like everyone is lining up to see the latest creepy flick, Paranormal Activity. But for little kids, movies as seemingly benign (at least from the commercials) as Coraline can be traumatizing. After all, kids and scary movies go together like ice cream and ranch dressing. Or do they? Are your kids not bothered by frightening films? <a href="/panelists/mindy-roberts-mommy-blog">Mindy Roberts of The Mommy Blog</a> asks, "Do you let your kids watch scary movies?"</p> <p> </p><p><a href="http://www.momversation.com/episodes/do-you-let-your-child-watch-scary-movies" target="_blank">read more</a></p><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/MomversationEpisodes?a=FA_OcQrThtc:JNoPq-SwYS4:yIl2AUoC8zA"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/MomversationEpisodes?a=FA_OcQrThtc:JNoPq-SwYS4:gIN9vFwOqvQ"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/MomversationEpisodes?a=FA_OcQrThtc:JNoPq-SwYS4:qj6IDK7rITs"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/MomversationEpisodes?a=FA_OcQrThtc:JNoPq-SwYS4:F7zBnMyn0Lo"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/MomversationEpisodes?a=FA_OcQrThtc:JNoPq-SwYS4:7Q72WNTAKBA"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/MomversationEpisodes?a=FA_OcQrThtc:JNoPq-SwYS4:V_sGLiPBpWU"></img></a> </div> </article> <article> <h1>Talking to Your Kids About Race</h1> <p>Momversation — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 04:00:54 +0000</p> <p>One of the most difficult issues to discuss with your kids is race. From an early age, children can recognize the surface differences between kids, such as the color of skin. And as well all know, where kids go, so go questions. So how much of an emphasis do you put on race, and how can you relay your attitudes towards diversity to your children? <a target="_blank" href="/panelists/alice-bradley-finslippy">Alice Bradley of Finslippy</a> asks, "How do you talk to your kids about race?"<br /> </p> <p><a href="http://www.momversation.com/episodes/talking-your-kids-about-race" target="_blank">read more</a></p><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/MomversationEpisodes?a=z_LxlPpLHnw:7hmlWQzTivc:yIl2AUoC8zA"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/MomversationEpisodes?a=z_LxlPpLHnw:7hmlWQzTivc:gIN9vFwOqvQ"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/MomversationEpisodes?a=z_LxlPpLHnw:7hmlWQzTivc:qj6IDK7rITs"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/MomversationEpisodes?a=z_LxlPpLHnw:7hmlWQzTivc:F7zBnMyn0Lo"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/MomversationEpisodes?a=z_LxlPpLHnw:7hmlWQzTivc:7Q72WNTAKBA"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/MomversationEpisodes?a=z_LxlPpLHnw:7hmlWQzTivc:V_sGLiPBpWU"></img></a> </div> </article> <article> <h1>Dealing with a Miscarriage</h1> <p>Momversation — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 05:48:44 +0000</p> <p>A miscarriage can dredge up myriad emotions: guilt, sorrow, anger, and isolation. A miscarriage truly is a loss, and it's natural to grieve. It's also natural to ask yourself questions such as, "What did I do to cause this?" even though the majority of miscarriages have nothing to do with a mother's actions. And though it's difficult to talk about, miscarriages should be discussed because such a large number of women experience them; talking through the pain can often lead to a healthier recovery and less stigma. So, today on Momversation, t<p><a href="http://www.momversation.com/episodes/dealing-miscarriage" target="_blank">read more</a></p><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/MomversationEpisodes?a=ooMgtcsyPS8:ZnnJkWIgD2o:yIl2AUoC8zA"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/MomversationEpisodes?a=ooMgtcsyPS8:ZnnJkWIgD2o:gIN9vFwOqvQ"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/MomversationEpisodes?a=ooMgtcsyPS8:ZnnJkWIgD2o:qj6IDK7rITs"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/MomversationEpisodes?a=ooMgtcsyPS8:ZnnJkWIgD2o:F7zBnMyn0Lo"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/MomversationEpisodes?a=ooMgtcsyPS8:ZnnJkWIgD2o:7Q72WNTAKBA"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/MomversationEpisodes?a=ooMgtcsyPS8:ZnnJkWIgD2o:V_sGLiPBpWU"></img></a> </div> </article> <article> <h1>Funny Wedding Day Stories</h1> <p>Momversation — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 07:20:44 +0000</p> <p>It's the day that every little girl dreams of the biggest party of one's life: her wedding day. So many details... so many things that can go wrong. The cake can fall, the band can suck, a wedding crasher can throw up on your mom's dress. But one man's disaster is another man's hilarious story. And here are some of our laugh-out-loud moments. <a href="/panelists/daphne-brogdon-cool-mom">Daphne Brogdon of Cool Mom</a> asks, "What's your funniest wedding day story?"</p> <p> </p><p><a href="http://www.momversation.com/episodes/funny-wedding-day-stories" target="_blank">read more</a></p><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/MomversationEpisodes?a=lz9f8xf0rKk:yYGsEQR0rew:yIl2AUoC8zA"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/MomversationEpisodes?a=lz9f8xf0rKk:yYGsEQR0rew:gIN9vFwOqvQ"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/MomversationEpisodes?a=lz9f8xf0rKk:yYGsEQR0rew:qj6IDK7rITs"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/MomversationEpisodes?a=lz9f8xf0rKk:yYGsEQR0rew:F7zBnMyn0Lo"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/MomversationEpisodes?a=lz9f8xf0rKk:yYGsEQR0rew:7Q72WNTAKBA"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/MomversationEpisodes?a=lz9f8xf0rKk:yYGsEQR0rew:V_sGLiPBpWU"></img></a> </div> </article> </main></body></html>