Cool Mom is a lighthearted look at how women who have become mothers now view the world around them. The site features short daily videos and a frequently updated blog by TV host, standup comic, and mom-to-a-toddler Daphne Brogdon.
I first noticed Busy as the wild single side kick to Courteney Cox on "Cougar Town". Pretty and funny, I did not know that she is also a mom. I was at a fundraiser for Joyful heart, Mariska Hargitay's charity to help empower abused women. Sidebar, those heavy scripts she has to play on "Law and Order:SVU" (so heavy I can't watch them) inspired her to start this organization. So, they had a fashion show where TV actresses modeled vintage dresses with modern updates. They all looked great. "The ...
So, like I wrote after taping the show I did an impromptu mom interview with TV host Wendy Williams. Even if people have wigs, or high heels, they still have the same mom concerns we all do.
When I first started thinking about where to send Vivien to elementary school I would talk to other parents about what they were thinking. I often said, "Hey, I'm not going to stress; I know it's all going to be fine where ever we send her." That was the point in the conversation where the other parent was suppose to say, "Right, totally." Or nod. Or do something other than what they did do which was looked appalled that I wasn't freaking out about this issue. What's the matter here? I thought...
When Vivien was a little I had heard about Stroller Strides. A group of gals, led by a mom who workout together in public places as they push their kids in their strollers. It's an inexpensive exercise class and one of the few ways you can workout with hiring a baby sitter. Being a new mom everything seemed so tough to do at first. But I did eventually go and got something out of it but didn't know if it was quite my people. With Rex I didn't care if I was throwing off our precious schedule. I...
Ah, you finally get your kid down for his nap. Now you can rest or write or read or whatever break you want to take. Until a loud noise pierces your easy-listening mood...