One White Middle Class American Woman’s Blog

Archive for February 2008

Time & Place, Lady!

Posted by: 1wmcaw on: February 15, 2008

Warning: If you are a parent, this blog could easily tick you off…one way or another.
I had to come on and tell this little gem. I attend church with wonderful people. Some are little more “special” than others, but I really do love them all. One particularly special woman approached me after service this past [...]

Proud to be an American

Posted by: 1wmcaw on: February 13, 2008

I realized that in my zeal for understanding things outside of my own cultural experiences, people may not know that I am actually very thankful, grateful, and yes, proud, to be an American citizen. As much as I appreciate other cultures and their commonsense approaches to things like child-rearing, I do enjoy the benefits of [...]

My Favorite Quote Ever

Posted by: 1wmcaw on: February 11, 2008

“For species such as primates, the mother is the environment.”  -Sarah Blaffer Hrdy, 1999
Or, in other words: For human infants and children, their mothers and fathers are their entire worlds.
-me
I’m really into all things biological, anthropological, cultural, and sociological lately. Especially as it relates to family and child development/relationships. This quote sums it up [...]

Excuses and Gender

Posted by: 1wmcaw on: February 9, 2008

I have a new observation. It has been hanging around the back of my mind over the last few days and a few recent events have brought it to the fore.  I want to ask my readers their opinion about men. No, I do not want to start a “men are pigs” diatribe. Both male [...]

Incredible stuff!

Posted by: 1wmcaw on: February 7, 2008

Why I’m so passionate about breastfeeding…http://www.sciencealert.com.au/news/20081102-16879.html
Check out this latest research done in Australia. It’s incredible. And not done by a dentist lol  
My only concern with all the focus on breastmilk as a substance is that we will forget about breastfeeding as an act, process, and art. The act of holding babe in arms and taking [...]

FDA Bans Infant Cold Meds

Posted by: 1wmcaw on: February 5, 2008

Let me start by saying I’m slightly on the crunchy side of mainstream.
I breastfeed, my mom is an aroma therapist, I love natural/herbal remedies, and use them all the time. I believe they work and do help greatly. As soon as the sniffles or sneezes hit my house, I use my tea light diffuser [...]

Irreverant Boob Song ;o)

Posted by: 1wmcaw on: February 2, 2008

This is hysterical (and true!) and I just couldn’t resist posting it. If some of you are offended…..oh well. You’ll get over it.
It was in this month’s Babytalk magazine. Its by Melissa Balmain and goes to the tune of “Be Our Guest” from Beauty and the Beast.
See our breasts, see our breasts-
Everywhere, half-naked chests.
While we [...]

Welcome!

Posted by: 1wmcaw on: February 1, 2008

This is my new blog! I like to talk…a lot. About lots of things. I can be quite random, but I’m passionate about a few things and you’ll find those topics pop up repeatedly.
This blog will cover a wide range of topics including: lots of kid stuff, relationships, faith, book reviews, health, and breastfeeding. Things [...]