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Christa T. Palmer

Feminist Activist Pat Robertson’s Advice on Marriage

Legendary feminist rights activist Pat Robertson has some advice for women whose husbands have had affairs.
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No ADHD in France?

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Well, not really. French children still have ADHD but it is diagnosed, managed and treated in a very different way than in the United States.  A thought-provoking article in Psychology Today discusses the differences in how French and American physicians approach the issue of ADHD. (more…)

Marijuana for Morning Sickness?

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The medical marijuana movement has changed a lot of people’s thinking about using pot for medical conditions. Did you know that there are some people that have turned to marijuana for serious morning sickness? (more…)

Colbert Takes on Elimination Communication

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You know elimination communication has become a hot trend when Comedy Central takes it on. (more…)

Teen Mom Farrah Abraham Sells Sauce

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Did you know that Farrah Abraham, from season 1 of Teen Mom, has a business venture? No, I’m not talking about that movie. I can’t even mentally process the thought of that movie. (more…)

The Mommy Board Wars: Stay at Home versus Working Moms

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One of the most passionate mommy wars is the battle between the moms who stay at home versus those who work outside of the home. Here is a recent war between the two. SAHM=stay at home; WOTH=work outside the home (more…)

The Fresh Beat Band: Top 5 Sins

If you are not familiar with The Fresh Beat Band, they are an absolutely insidious group that has a show on Nick Jr. Their music could drive a person to serious day-drinking. They are very popular with children, but most of the adults I know have a less-than-stellar opinion of the band’s music. I’ve summarized some of their sins here for you. (more…)

Kids and Cell Phones: What is the Right Age?

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My son is making a hard-core plea for his first cell phone. He’s seven and he’s not going to get one right now. He asked for an iPhone for his birthday and I told him that it’s good to dream, but it’s not happening. (more…)

Prepping the Kids for Mother’s Day

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Mother’s Day is coming up in a couple of weeks. I think it’s my responsibility, as a good mother, to coach my kids (and my husband) on how to observe the day properly. I’ve come up with a list of rules for the day and I will spend the days up until the holiday making sure my family understands. (more…)

That Would Never Fly Today: Scenes from the 70s and 80s

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One of my more vivid memories of grade school is watching a boy get paddled in front of the entire cafeteria. I can’t remember what he’d done but he’d certainly been in trouble a lot. In retrospect, I’m pretty sure he had Attention Deficit Disorder but in the late 70s, he was just considered a troublemaker. (more…)

A Different Perspective on Spanking

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Spanking has a  much greater stigma than it did a mere twenty years ago. When I was in school, paddlings were not uncommon, even at school. Today, many people have backed away from spanking as a discipline tool. However, I found one Christian parenting board where people were discussing spanking in a much different way than the mainstream. (more…)

What Did Children Teach You About Your Spouse/Partner?

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You learn a lot about a spouse or partner over the years together. However, there are some things you don’t learn until you have a child together. There are certain stresses and positive moments that teach you a lot about the person you’re with. (more…)

The Business Side of Elimination Communication

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Elimination Communication is a hot trend among some crowds. But, did you know, it’s also a business? It’s not necessarily all about going back to nature. There are lots of things you can buy to show that you’re committed to elimination communication. There is also plenty of money to be made on these products. (more…)

How Special is Your Snowflake?

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All children are special but some are more special than others. Is your snowflake as special as he/she can be or are you an underachieving parent? Take our handy quiz: (more…)

The Mommy Board Wars: Dealing with the Lower Classes

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Sometimes, a person will post something unbelievably horrid on a mommy board. It will be bad enough to make you wonder why anyone would associate, much less mate with them. I found just such a post on dcurbanmoms. There were many people that were as horrified as me. Yet, there were others that sympathized with the original poster. Note: SES stands for socio-economic status. (more…)

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