Archives: February, 2009
… And then Grandpa invented fire!
Last night my daughter, who is obsessed with the DS handheld game system she wants for her birthday, was asking if I had a DS when I was a little girl. "We didn't have video games when I was little," I told her (I was a pre-teen before we even had Pong). "People didn't have [...]
What do you think about the KIPP school controversy?
Do you have kids at KIPP School in Fresno or know someone who does? Tell us what you think is going on there. I continue to be saddened by the KIPP school controversy. I met a mom who has her child in that school today, Julia Lerma, and she is very happy with the education there. She's collected [...]
Momcast 02/24: Got sex?
Got kids? Eventually you'll need to talk to them about sex. Patsy Montgomery, Director of Public Affairs for Planned Parenthood in the South Valley, spoke with the Moms on our weekly Momcast about finding teachable moments, reproductive health, and surprised us sharing the many, MANY services available at Planned Parenthood. Listen in!
Local Child Abuse Prevention
"One death is a tragedy; one million is a statistic." -Joseph Stalin There are a high number of incidences, in Fresno County, where kids are being injured at the hands of their parents. These injuries not only leave physical scars, but mental and emotional ones as well. The impact resonates throughout our entire community, and [...]
Local Child Abuse Prevention
"One death is a tragedy; one million is a statistic." -Joseph Stalin There are a high number of incidences, in Fresno County, where kids are being injuried at the hands of their parents. These injuries not only leave physical scars, but mental and emotional ones as well. The impact resonates throughout our entire community, and [...]
wanted: a hush
It is freaking loud here under the Big Top. Just too damn loud even for a circus. The kids all returned to school today so it should be quieter here today. Should be but it wasn’t. …barking dogs …loud music in one room competing with the television in the other …loud conversations …crying, shrieking babies. [...]
Music Mama 10: Obama recovery/U2 style!
It's cloudy and rainy in Fresno today, but here's some great news. Because of tax cuts in the recovery bill, U.S. President Barack Obama is saying the average U.S. family will be getting to keep an extra $65 each month, starting April 1st, according to a story in VOA News. "95 percent of all working [...]
Expert advice:
Dr. Jill Grimes, author of "Seductive Delusions: How Everyday People Catch STDS" ($16.95), is a family practice physician who specializes in the sexual health of young people. She has a private practice in Austin, Texas and is a clinical faculty member at the University of Massachusetts Medical School. Here is her advice on the "Ten Things to do if your Teen is [...]
Calling all Mompreneurs
An exciting series of workshops has come to the Central Valley. Sponsored by the Lyles Center of Innovation & Entrepreneurship at Fresno State, these workshops will help aspiring entrepreneurs and innovators commercialize their products and services. The Lyles Center has been a vital resource for our company as we grew from craft fairs to retailers. [...]
How to make a Man Cave
The folks at Lane Home Furnishings have created a traveling showcase, a mighty big 18-wheeler mobile showroom, filled with ideas on how to create a Man Cave and what they call a She Den. The rig comes to Fresno Feb. 28 at Fashion Furniture, 255 W. El Paso, Fresno. Visitors can view the entertainment room [...]
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