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From the Hip

by Family_Moms

Real moms take on real issues

From the Hip

Real moms take on real issues

Are You Guilty of Facebook Politics?

Posted August 09, 2010
Posted Monday August 9, 2010 by Jackie Morgan MacDougall

Imagine standing in the middle of a party filled with your closest friends, family, some co-workers and random acquaintances. Between small talk and the exchange of endless baby pics and "aren't my kids adorable?" stories, you suddenly find yourself bombarded with unfiltered (and sometimes-uneducated) opinions on politics, religion and current events.

Sure, that scenario is pretty unlikely. Because most of us actually practice party etiquette, having… Read More
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The Secret Life of Celebrity Moms

Posted August 05, 2010
Posted Thursday August 5, 2010 by Jackie Morgan MacDougall

What do J.Lo, Amanda Peet, Gisele Bundchen and countless other famous moms have in common? Sure, they all defy the law of post-baby gravity, miraculously getting their body back before they even leave the hospital, but they also share another increasingly common trait... they are secretly trained medical professionals and child development experts. Shhhhh!

Wait? That's not true?

Then I guess I'm baffled as to why… Read More
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Are You Outsourcing New Motherhood?

Posted July 23, 2010
Posted Friday July 23, 2010 by Jackie Morgan MacDougall

I am a control freak.

There, I said it. I try to do everything myself and have a hard time asking for help. When my hubby and I were engaged, someone asked me if we were going to use a wedding planner. But for me, the idea of missing out (and making someone else rich) on the journey to our day was utterly ridiculous.

… Read More
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Intuition or Overreaction? How to Tell the Difference

Posted July 16, 2010
Posted Friday July 16, 2010 by Jackie Morgan MacDougall

Earlier this month, something happened in my hometown that shook moms and families for miles. While watching fireworks from a sidewalk on the 4th of July, a 43-year-old mother of three was killed when a car careened off the road and into a crowd of bystanders. Several members of her family were also hurt, her teen son in critical condition.

Shannon Penrod was there,… Read More
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5 Ways We're Robbing Our Kids of Childhood

Posted July 09, 2010
Posted Friday July 9, 2010 by Jackie Morgan MacDougall

Sometimes, life lessons happen where you least expect them.

Making time for a pedicure is about as rare as walking out of Costco with just the "one thing" you came for. But recently I enjoyed a much-needed pedicure with a thought-provoking parenting rant on the side, ending with the manicurist venting animatedly about how things have changed since she raised kids. "Kids have too many toys! Send… Read More
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Toy Guns: Child's Play or No Way?

Posted June 30, 2010
Posted Wednesday June 30, 2010 by Jackie Morgan MacDougall

I love the 4th of July. It's one of those holidays that never fails to provide my family lasting memories. Each year is consistently filled with sunshine and a new family first: first fireworks... first camping trip... first time I was asked "Mommy, can I have a gun?"

Ummm, excuse me?

Here was my baby boy, not even potty trained, with a big grin on his… Read More
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