New additions to my blogroll - many discovered via Twitter (my latest addiction) or from Psychology Today:
Showing posts with label online networking. Show all posts
Showing posts with label online networking. Show all posts
Tuesday, July 8, 2008
Monday, July 7, 2008
Parenting News
This week's issue of Parenting News You Can Use is now available. Included in this edition:
Complementary Parenting
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Saturday, June 28, 2008
Multi-Tasking Moms
Are soccer moms a dying breed?
According to marketing and advertising representatives from companies who cater to families with children, the modern mom maintains her career, family, friendships, book clubs, play dates, after school activities, and date nights, as well as managing her local community and on line network and blog, all while looking good and feeling even better.
What the article failed to mention is the fact that today's women (mothers or not) grew up under a different set of "rules" than those our own mothers experienced.
My favorite T-shirt when I was around five years old (I remember it vividly) was one that read: Anything Boys Can Do, Girls Can Do Better!
Not that I believed that to be true, but it empowered me to try harder, not be intimidated by those who said, "but you're a girl," and gave me permission to be whoever the hell I wanted to be. At five, I may not have realized the impact this would have on my future self, but I now know that I'm now not alone among this generation of women who refuse to settle - or sacrifice - when it comes to our careers, our families or our happiness. We make choices and with every change there does come evolution.
I don't have a daughter and perhaps I never will but I can only imagine how difficult it is to raise a young girl these days. While I was singing along to "Like a Virgin," before I was old enough to understand what that even meant, today's youth are learning about sex at a much earlier age and are exposed to much more than many parents choose to admit.
If moms do have such an impact on the advertising and marketing campaigns that major companies create, shouldn't we be witnessing a shift in the levels and frequency of sex and violence featured on television and everywhere else in our society?
I'm not sure where us Multi-tasking Moms need to start for these changes to take effect, but I do know that with each forthcoming generation of women, and future moms, change is bound to occur and the companies that cater to them are going to have to modify their approach accordingly.
It's going to be an exciting ride and we have the women and moms before us to thank.
According to marketing and advertising representatives from companies who cater to families with children, the modern mom maintains her career, family, friendships, book clubs, play dates, after school activities, and date nights, as well as managing her local community and on line network and blog, all while looking good and feeling even better.
What the article failed to mention is the fact that today's women (mothers or not) grew up under a different set of "rules" than those our own mothers experienced.
My favorite T-shirt when I was around five years old (I remember it vividly) was one that read: Anything Boys Can Do, Girls Can Do Better!
Not that I believed that to be true, but it empowered me to try harder, not be intimidated by those who said, "but you're a girl," and gave me permission to be whoever the hell I wanted to be. At five, I may not have realized the impact this would have on my future self, but I now know that I'm now not alone among this generation of women who refuse to settle - or sacrifice - when it comes to our careers, our families or our happiness. We make choices and with every change there does come evolution.
I don't have a daughter and perhaps I never will but I can only imagine how difficult it is to raise a young girl these days. While I was singing along to "Like a Virgin," before I was old enough to understand what that even meant, today's youth are learning about sex at a much earlier age and are exposed to much more than many parents choose to admit.
I'm not sure where us Multi-tasking Moms need to start for these changes to take effect, but I do know that with each forthcoming generation of women, and future moms, change is bound to occur and the companies that cater to them are going to have to modify their approach accordingly.
It's going to be an exciting ride and we have the women and moms before us to thank.
Wednesday, February 13, 2008
Book Review - The Four Man Plan
The Four Man Plan:
A Romantic Science
by Cindy Lu
A friend introduced me to the idea behind this book so I had to pick up a copy just to see what the heck she was talking about. I couldn't put it down once I started reading it and interestingly enough, I realized that I've been implementing The Four-Man Plan (with slight modifications) my entire dating career.
Cindy Lu's no scientist. She's not a doctor and she's not a math whiz, either. But one thing that can be said for her is that she is courageous in talking so openly about her past relationships, the mistakes she made along the way, and sharing her discovery that the best way to form a healthy relationship is to be honest, open, and willing to forgive yourself first.
This book will speak to women (or gay men) of all ages and stages: from those of us who have been married before and want to rediscover dating - and how it's done these days - to those who have been single for a long time and no longer want to be alone.
Put your feet up and enjoy your beverage of choice when reading this book. You'll laugh out loud, find yourself nodding in agreement and asking yourself why you ever dated what's-his-name, all while discovering a new way to look at love and relationships with this outrageously inventive way to enjoy dating once again.
www.thefourmanplan.com
www.thefourmanplan.com
Wednesday, February 6, 2008
MatchMaker
I don't claim to be a matchmaker but I do enjoy seeing people I know find someone to spend their time with - and possibly the rest of their life.
Several of my girly-friends are getting married this year. I can't wait to celebrate - and witness their union.
And to those that are in search of that special someone - please read the warnings first - there are several online dating services to handle just about anyone's requirements.
Several of my girly-friends are getting married this year. I can't wait to celebrate - and witness their union.
And to those that are in search of that special someone - please read the warnings first - there are several online dating services to handle just about anyone's requirements.
Sunday, October 14, 2007
Trendy Tots
Are you a photographer? Do you have a baby between 3-12 months who you've been told should be a model? Trendy Tadpole needs you!
If you're looking for ways to get your infant or toddler started in a career of modeling, or if you've been searching for a way to get your name out there for your photography business, contact the people over at Trendy Tadpole today!
In exchange for some amazing photographs of your little ones in the hip clothing that Trendy Tadpole offers, they're willing to let you keep the clothes - FREE clothes - what could be better than that for us hip, trendy folks who are constantly getting compliments on your little ones' wardrobe?
Make sure to let them know that you heard about Trendy Tadpole from us here at Happy Healthy Hip Parenting. Exchange links are available through their website as well to help promote your business.
If you're looking for ways to get your infant or toddler started in a career of modeling, or if you've been searching for a way to get your name out there for your photography business, contact the people over at Trendy Tadpole today!
Make sure to let them know that you heard about Trendy Tadpole from us here at Happy Healthy Hip Parenting. Exchange links are available through their website as well to help promote your business.
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