Momosphere: 2.26.10

Feb 26 2010 by Jennifer Newman

Raising Cavemen, MommyTracked.com
Blogger Kristy Campbell is trying to raise sensitive men. “I want to raise my sons to be men I’d want my daughters to marry … strong, capable, sensitive family men. … I’m beginning to wonder if that’s possible.” As the mother of two boys, I’m not sure it is. At my house, everything – even toothbrushes and pillows—is a gun, sleeves are used as napkins and the word “fart” is said over and over again. It’s a losing battle, but one worth fighting.

The Definitive List of Chick Flicks Every Dude Should Watch, Momformation
I’ll admit it; I love a good chick flick. What I don’t love is watching it with my husband, who likes to constantly check to see if I’m tearing up at the sappy parts. Blogger Scott Adler has compiled a list of his favorite chick flicks. He includes some classics — “His Girl Friday” — and nearly every Meg Ryan-Tom Hanks film ever made.  For some reason, he also listed “The Joy Luck Club,” a movie that will reduce anyone to a puddle on the floor. I’d skip that one.

In the Shoes of Olympians’ Parents, MotherLode
My family and I have been watching the Winter Olympics nightly. My oldest son is inspired by the athletes and wants to be a speed skater, “bobcat” sledder or a snowboarder. This got me wondering just what it takes to raise an Olympian. I’m not the only one thinking about this as the games wrap up; the New York Times’ parenting blogger Lisa Belkin tackles the subject.