I need to figure out how to keep other people from posting pictures of my little girl on their Facebook pages. Please note: I’m not bringing this up to discuss whether it is, or is not, good/safe/appropriate to put pics of young children on the Internet. I am only asking the question – shouldn’t I […]
Archives for March 2012
Do smart phones and children belong together?
Ipods, smart phones, Facebook, digital video, the Internet. Mind you, when I was a child, we didn’t even have cordless phones until high school. Up until about 20 years ago, nobody would ever call someone and immediately ask, “Where are you?” Um…I’m standing in my kitchen talking on the phone that’s attached to the wall…. […]
Why I will NOT be watching Hunger Games
For the past several days, all I have seen across the entertainment news is the huge promotion and hype around the premiere of The Hunger Games. I have not seen it (nor will I), however, I know enough about it to know I don’t want to give my time, and my dollars, to the makers […]
Fox 5 San Diego TV segment – #1 first baby food myth
I had a blast at Fox 5 San Diego this morning with Shally Zomorodi! We talked about what I consider the #1 myth about about baby food. “What is the best first solid food for babies?” 9 out of 10 people would answer, “White rice cereal of course.” I remember when I was eleven years […]
If my daughter had a different mom, she would probably be on drugs
No, not the illegal kind. The FDA approved kind. Why do I make such a bold statement? Let me share a story….. Monday, my husband picked my daughter up at school. She had spent the weekend with her father (my ex) and I hadn’t seen her since Friday morning. I went to greet her. She […]
Is organic worth it?
“I know eating organic is better, and what I would ideally do. But the store that is most convenient to me does not carry organic foods. I am too busy to drive out of the way to an organic store, plus, it’s a lot more expensive. Is it really that much better? Is it worth […]