Health
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Doctors or Parents: Who Do You Trust More?
In the past, our Momversation panelists have discussed the concern over vaccines (and the subsequent reversal of the infamous MMR innoculation/Autism link). …
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Vaccines and Autism: Debate Over?
Vaccines and autism: for years, there has been talk that the MMR immunization causes autism in otherwise healthy children. Many in the health…
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Five Second Rule: Are You a Germaphobe?
Do you douse your child in Purell before she can eat? Do you think that five second rule food is practically poison? Do you wrap your kid in…
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Best Weight Loss Tips Ever
What you gonna do with all that junk? You know... all that junk inside your trunk? If you're in the market to lose a couple of extra pounds…
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Flippin' Tired!
Moms and sleep go together like ice cream and ranch dressing. It's not that moms don't love to sleep; it's that moms don't get to sleep, what with…
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Keeping Kids Healthy
Keeping kids healthy is a top priority during cold and flu season. And with the H1N1 virus making the rounds, it's important to stress good health…
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Depression Hurts: Overcoming Depression
You've heard of the phrase, "depression hurts?" It's true. Beyond emotional symptoms such as guilt, hopelessness, and irritability,…
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Will Flu Shots Make Your Child Sick?
The flu is a nasty virus, and the swine flu is scary, but will the flu shot make your kid sick? After all, this flu season, doctors suggest that your…
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Why Moms Should Care About Healthcare Reform
Healthcare reform is on the mind of every American. According to the latest Gallup poll, approximately 50% of citizens support President Obama's plan…
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Did You Take Your Husband's Name?
Some women still get disapproving looks when they state that they didn't take their husband's last name. …
Childfree by Choice
There's a growing movement across the blogosphere of people who have chosen to remain childless. …
Is Circumcision Wrong?
It's a tough decision that every American mother of a baby boy has to make: to circumcise or not…
Are You Concerned About Vaccinations?
When you hear the word "vaccine," do you immediately think of the word "autism?" …
Favorite Quotes
Alice
On behalf of the parents of autistic children I know, Jenny McCarthy can go &*$% herself.
Doctors or Parents: Who Do You Trust More?
Asha
I can't plan anything a year in advance. I certainly can't plan 365 meals, nor would I ever want to.
Meal Planning for a Year: Crazy Talk?
Dana
We've been conditioned to think that only one way is acceptable.
Life Experiences: Do They Count as Education?
Daphne
My husband is not Mr. Romantic, but that's OK because he can fix the tires on a stroller.
Valentine's Day: Is It Important to You?
Giyen
Sometimes it works out great, and sometimes she wants the $195 flat iron.
Thankful: How Do You Teach Your Kids to Be Grateful?
Heather
Heather, it's going to be your duty to teach our daughter about her cheeseburger.
Private Parts: Do You Have Cutesy Names for Them?
Heather
When you have something wrong with your child's health, a lot of parents need to cling to something.
Vaccines and Autism: Debate Over?
Jessica
The reality is if you have kids at your house often enough, the accidents will happen.
Accidents Happen: When Someone Else's Kid Gets Hurt on Your Watch
Karen
My husband is the gadgety person. My God, that man has gadgets. And they never work. What is that?
Gotta-Have Gadget: What's Yours?
Maggie
Your 6 week old is not interested in anything but light and shadow.
Mindy
Americans eat too much. Eat half!
Rebecca
What I really want to accomplish is raising children who are advocates for themselves.




















