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Debate Mom

Kristina Cappetta, a.k.a. Debate Mom, is a former TV News Producer turned stay at home mom to two beautiful little girls. After years of writing depressing news stories, Kristina turned to the blogging world and created The Mommy Rundown to talk about the things moms everywhere are dealing with as they raise their children. She loves to tackle the issues and hear what you have to say, and give her opinion too, of course! Follow me on Twitter @kcappetta!

 

Articles by Debate Mom

 
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  • Breastfeeding Billboard Stirs Controversy
    May 17, 2013. posted in Baby
    Breastfeeding has become one hot topic. If you do it, where you do it, and how long you do it always sparks debate and pits mom against mom each and every time. So, it should come as no surprise that ...
 
  • Is Saliva the New Pacifier Cleaner?
    May 09, 2013. posted in Baby
    When you become a mom, you become immune to a lot of things that used to gross you out. You know what I’m talking about…poop...
 
  • Battling the Babysitter Blues
    April 25, 2013. posted in Baby
    When it comes to leaving my kids with babysitters, I could, perhaps, be the pickiest mother on the planet. Some may say I’m nuts because I won’t leave my kids with just anyone. In fact, si ...
 
  • Are You an Online Oversharing Mom?
    April 09, 2013. posted in Baby
    As a mom, there are things that I sometimes think people need to know about to get through their day. They just couldn’t survive without knowing how little my daughters sleep, their eating habits ...
 
  • Taking Issue with Toddler Bathing Suits
    March 26, 2013. posted in Toddler
    As a woman and mother of two, one of the things I hate most is bathing suit shopping. Gravity and motherhood can do some mean things to your body, making this experience one of the worst. With that sa ...
 
  • Moms Mixing Wine with Play Dates
    March 13, 2013. posted in Toddler
    A lot of moms are mixing their Pinot with their children’s play dates. While little Jenny is having her juice box, mommy is having some...
 
  • C-section Tweeted Live : #Cool or #TMI?
    February 28, 2013. posted in Pregnancy
    The birth of a child is one of those moments in life where you have so many emotions going on you feel like you’re going to explode. You’re excited, scared, curious, all rolled into one bi ...
 
 
 
 
  • Tragedy at Sandy Hook: Why?
    December 17, 2012. posted in Toddler
    Why? That's a question I've been asking myself for the past couple of days. Why did 20 little beautiful innocent children have to be killed? Why was their time on earthcut short?What did they do to de ...
 
  • Do You Buy Toys for Your Kids Based on Gender?
    December 10, 2012. posted in Preschool
    As you flip through store ads this holiday season to find that “perfect” toy for your little one, how many pictures do you see of boys playing with dolls or girls revving up the engines of ...
 
  • Do You Have a Holiday Shopping Limit for Your Kids?
    November 26, 2012. posted in Toddler
    When it comes to holiday shopping, we all want to fulfill our childrens’ wish lists. We all want to see their faces light up as they open that special present that they just had to have. But, so ...
 
 
  • Mom and Baby Booted Off City Bus for Stinky Diaper
    October 28, 2012. posted in Baby
    Babies must be hardwired with a talent to poop at the most inconvenient times and places. Whether it is right after you’ve changed them or just before heading out the door in a hurry, poop just...
 
  • Do You Have a "Tech Tot"?
    October 25, 2012. posted in Toddler
    By the time they turn four, nearly half of all American kids will have already used a smart device. Is that good?
 
  • R U Texting While Parenting?
    October 12, 2012. posted in Toddler
    I admit, I sometimes use my smartphone to text, tweet, and Facebook while watching my kids. But, did you ever think it could be dangerous?...
 
  • Is a 1st Birthday Blitz Necessary?
    October 03, 2012. posted in Baby
    When it comes to milestones, your baby's first birthday is right up there. So, it's natural to want to make it the best you can. But, at what expense?
 
  • Do You Have the “Mommy Gene”?
    October 01, 2012. posted in Baby
    You’ve probably heard people say things like, “Oh she was born to be a movie star. But, have you heard anyone say someone was born to be a mother?
 
  • Would You Pay to Choose Your Baby’s Sex?
    October 01, 2012. posted in Pregnancy
    Many of us register for baby gifts because we don’t want to get stuck with stuff we don’t want or can’t use. Well, more and more couples are taking it a step further...