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INDONESIA: We Are All The Same
I've been lucky enough to look at motherhood from different cultural aspects. From the American side, the Indonesian side and to a glimpse of the Chinese side. When I was still in the States, I lived a life like most American stay-at-home moms do. I cooked; I cleaned;...
ILLINOIS, USA: We Need Rain
“To really feel the Earth, and understand how much we truly rely upon her, we need to pause from this behavior and look at our natural connectors, the things that bind humans to Earth.”
Travel Itinerary for the Week of October 3rd!
Starting this week, we have five regular posts a week - even more great reading from our phenomenal moms! On Monday we are in Illinois with Jill Barth. Jill writes a thought-provoking piece about natural elements - like water - that humans tend to take for granted...
Friday Question: How do you handle sex education?
This week's Friday Question comes from World Moms Blog writer TwinMom112. She asked our writers, “How do you handle sex education in your home? If your child(ren) hasn’t/haven't reached that age yet, how is sex education handled in your culture?” Check out what some...
MINNESOTA, USA: Kindergarten Entrance Age
This year I sent two children off to school, but I'm keeping one at home. Even though Brody just turned three, I’m waiting another year before I enroll him in preschool and two more years after that before Kindergarten- which he will start having just turned six. Yes,...
INDIA: The Idea of Competition
Like Kirsten said in her travel itinerary last Sunday, I do have a tale to tell you, rather my son does.
It is the story of the boy and the apple tree. Perhaps, you could check out this link for the actual story, so that I save a few words here on my post. It’s a very popular story, not at all an uncommon one.
TEXAS, USA: Interview with Diana @Hormonal Imbalances
How did you find World Moms Blog?
I found World Mom’s Blog by sitting next to Jennifer during our Pathfinder Session at BlogHer’11. I loved the concept of her blog and idea. I have always wondered about other mothers around the world – how they parent, how they discipline, how they live, what their lives are like. I’m so excited to be a part of this group.
PENNSYLVANIA, USA: Addiction: With Love, Mom.
“My mother was an alcoholic. Ahhh yes, I said it. No shame … no embarrassment … at age “thirty-something,” it is just a fact.”
CALIFORNIA, USA: I’m Not Prepared for a Picky Eater — Help!
“I know, I know…but still…I’m worried. 10% calcium here, 15% there, 2% somewhere else. Is that really enough?! Ughhh…”
Travel Itinerary for the Week of September 26th!
On Monday start the week in California, where we will hear from Polish Mom Photographer. This mom ponders the fact that her former milk-guzzling child is now refusing some major sources of dairy, and she touches on the age-old picky eater problems faced by moms...
Saturday Layover for September 24th, 2011
What an inspiring week at the Social Good Summit in NYC hosted by the UN Foundation, Mashable and 92Y! I was lucky enough to meet Caroline Barrett of the UN Foundation at BlogHer in San Diego last month, who invited me to the event. (Thank you, Caroline!) The...
Friday Question: Which trait would you like your child(ren) to learn?
This week's Friday Question comes from World Moms Blog writer The Alchemist ofIndia. She asked our writers, “Which trait would you like your child(ren) to learn from you and/or your husband or partner?” Check out what some of our World Moms had to say... Jenna...
INDONESIA: Interview with Tatter Scoops
How would you say that you are different from other mothers?
I think I have more similar things with other moms, that we all want what is best for our children. Being a single mom in Indonesia where divorce still has strong negative connotations already makes me different and to blog about my struggles, my victories, my journey might make me different. Also, my values in raising my son have been strongly influenced by my own mixture of being Indonesian and Westernized at the same time.
MASSACHUSETTS, USA: Moving right along
She can do a lot of things on her own now. For starters, over the summer she learned to ride a two-wheel bike, skipping right over training wheels. She also learned to swim on her own. In August, we went on a fishing trip and she landed a fish all by herself. It was the biggest fish that week. Now that school is back in session, she realizes that she’s left behind her familiar preschools and entered the wider world of elementary school education. A world where teachers expect a lot more from their students.
CANADA: The People We Leave Behind
How do you gain your children's trust ...how do you keep that trust? Years ago, while working in a busy hostel, I met a young woman who was addicted to crack cocaine. Amira was 2 years old, and Iman was 4. I was a young mom, who knew little about everything, but...
PENNSYLVANIA, USA: Interview with Twinmom112
How would you say that you are different from other mothers?
After 5 ½ years of motherhood, I am proud to say that I am no different. Like many mothers, I strive for outstanding – will learn to be ordinary but refuse to accept failure.
CANADA: A Gay Day Out
“Even with him being so young, it was a fun time out for him. And yet, on internet forums, I’ve seen people debate about whether it would be “appropriate” to take a child to a Pride Parade.”
AUSTRALIA: Grandparents, Old and Grey – Not Me!
“I became a nani on the 27th June of this year, yet I don’t feel old, and I’m not grey (a few strands don’t count do they?)…”
Travel Itinerary for the Week of September 19th!
On Monday we will be in Australia where Fiona @ Inspiration To Dream talks about her entry into a whole new phase of parenting: becoming a grandparent for the first time! She talks about her anxieties and her joys as her grandson made his way into the world. On...
Friday Question: Is spanking children an acceptable form of discipline?
This week's Friday Question comes from World Moms Blog writer Maggie Ellison. She asked our writers, “In your opinion, or role as a parent, is spanking children an acceptable form of discipline?” Here’s what some of our World Moms had to say... Salma of Ontario,...
CALIFORNIA, USA: Interview with Carri Brown
Are you a stay-at-home mom or do you work?
I recently quit my job and became a SAHM. Working outside of the home and being a SAHM are similar in that they both have their positives and negatives. I like the paycheck and away time I got with working but I didn’t like the sitter experiencing all of Blake’s “firsts”. Now that I’m home, I miss the money and the adult conversation but I do enjoy spending time with Blake.
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