gaetane borders posted an article on The Parenting Pundit - Jan 30, 2012, 6:13 pm
I thought that I would have been able to move on from this topic for a while...But Sandusky is the a child advocate's gift that keeps on giving! So here's the latest...Former Penn State University football coach Jerry Sandusky, who is under house arrest on charges of child sexual abuse, has asked a ...
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gaetane borders posted an article on The Parenting Pundit - Jan 22, 2012, 3:22 pm
... previously about my feelings here.) First and foremost, I do want to say that I feel for Paterno's family. Losing a loved one is painful whether expected or unexpected. However, I would not be the parenting pundit and child advocate that I say that I am if I did not share my thoughts. Sooo.......
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gaetane borders posted an article on The Parenting Pundit - Jan 17, 2012, 7:41 pm
Have you spoken to your kids about predators and the tricks and tactics they use? If not, today is the day for you to do so because these pedophiles are banking on the fact that you won't. The best way to guide your discussion is to know how these sickos operate. Today's sicko is Ryan Brunn...the mu...
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gaetane borders posted an article on The Parenting Pundit - Jan 9, 2012, 6:30 pm
Recently, ABC news published an article online that upset me so much that I needed to walk away from the computer for several hours in order to collect my thoughts. During my 6-hour hiatus I was able to regain my calm, and even began to feel more positive about the post. Don’t get me wrong, I am v...
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gaetane borders posted an article on The Parenting Pundit - Jan 4, 2012, 1:31 pm
I awoke this morning to a news headline that was so incredibly asinine that I had to read it multiple times to make sure I had it right (I've been on vacation for over two weeks and my mind has gotten a little soft. Anyhoo...) It read: 'Human Barbie' Sarah Burge Gives 7-Year-Old Daughter Breast Impl...
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gaetane borders posted an article on The Parenting Pundit - Nov 17, 2011, 4:59 pm
I'll be honest with you...I am not a football kind of gal. So, up until a few days ago, I had no idea who the heck Jerry Sandusky was. All that changed, however, in the matter of a seconds when all the sexual abuse allegations against him surfaced! Now....he will never be forgotten. The most disturb...
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gaetane borders posted an article on The Parenting Pundit - Nov 12, 2011, 7:55 am
Today's guest post is from a good friend of mine who was able to perfectly capture and describe how a father's love can make a difference in a child's life. The recent Penn State scandal makes this article even more impactful. I wept as I read his recent post and asked if I could share it with all o...
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gaetane borders posted an article on The Parenting Pundit - Oct 28, 2011, 7:16 pm
Hello Pundits, Halloween in just a few days away. I know your kids are excited and eager to dress up in their cool outfits. I wanted to share some tips with you to make sure that the evening ends safe for your babes. Please watch and share:) Happy Halloween, www.theparentingpundit.com An open and ...
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gaetane borders posted an article on The Parenting Pundit - Oct 7, 2011, 10:22 am
Is it possible that parents no longer know how to discipline their children? Maybe something happened within my rather short lifetime that caused a major disconnect such that I simply cannot relate to anything I see, hear, or read. Here’s the source of my current rant: A week or so ago, a news rep...
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gaetane borders posted an article on The Parenting Pundit - Sep 19, 2011, 5:49 pm
I know it’s a bit early to talk about this. But before you know it, November will be upon us. Did you know that November is National Adoption month here in the United States. Although this cause is important everyday of the year, this is the month set aside to raise awareness about the adoption of...
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gaetane borders posted an article on The Parenting Pundit - Sep 14, 2011, 2:50 pm
Have you heard about Kimberly Garrity? Me neither until just a short while ago! She’s an everyday mom who recently got sued by her two adult children for emotional distress. Now, y’all know as a staff member of Peas In Their Pods, I read stories daily about bad parenting. But this is different. ...
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gaetane borders posted an article on The Parenting Pundit - Aug 23, 2011, 7:43 pm
Parenting.com recently posted an article that shared some pet peeves that teachers have. Here are some of the highlights: 1. Not knowing the school's discipline policies, and then getting upset if they're different from yours. 2. Pressuring your child not to mess up or mi...
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gaetane borders posted an article on The Parenting Pundit - Aug 12, 2011, 4:02 pm
Here in the state of Georgia, most kids have traded in their swimsuits for backpacks and new sneakers because it is back-to-school time. Despite this reminder that the summer has officially come to an end, I am still vacuuming sand from the carpet in my car. See, my family spent most of the summer l...
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gaetane borders posted an article on The Parenting Pundit - Jul 26, 2011, 12:50 pm
A relationship with a gynecologist is important to a woman’s health throughout life. When that relationship begins depends on a number of factors. According to Women's Health Associates , a gynecologist in Columbia, MO, the leading determinant of when a daughter should see a gynecologist is wheth...
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gaetane borders posted an article on The Parenting Pundit - Jul 18, 2011, 12:53 pm
Let me ask you a rhetorical question....How do you feel about the Casey Anthony verdict?  I have not met a person yet who isn't outraged by the findings, and the apparent slap on the hand of a mother, human, egg supplier who covered up the murder eh hem...accidental drowning of beautiful Caylee Ant...
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gaetane borders posted an article on The Parenting Pundit - Jun 24, 2011, 7:08 pm
Hmmmmm..... What a crazy week in the news. Lindsay gets off, OJ may confess to killing Nicole and Ron to Oprah, and Bristol Palin talks about the loss stealing of her virginity.  But the one news story that had my mind imploding is the segment that Elisabeth Hasselbeck did for ABC News regarding pa...
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gaetane borders posted an article on The Parenting Pundit - Jun 15, 2011, 8:09 am
I learned something recently that really troubled me so much that I simply had to write about it. I found out that there is a place in America where babies die at a rate that would be expected in a third world or underdeveloped nation. But, it’s not Somalia, Angola, or Cambodia that I’m writing ...
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gaetane borders posted an article on The Parenting Pundit - May 15, 2011, 9:32 pm
I recently read this poem, and wanted to share it with ALL parents (because I know you understand-lol) Being a parent is a no-joke-situation…but quite often, the stuff we have to deal with is simply funny. So here’s a reminder to remember to laugh about the “battles” we often face as parents...
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gaetane borders posted an article on The Parenting Pundit - Mar 28, 2011, 7:47 pm
March 28, 2011 marks the 3-month anniversary of Phylicia Barnes’ disappearance. This straight “A” and college bound student vanished on December 28, 2010 while visiting family members in Baltimore, MD. As would be expected, her parents and siblings are devastated. Since her disappearance, Phyl...
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gaetane borders posted an article on The Parenting Pundit - Mar 25, 2011, 11:08 pm
Ladies get your clear platform stilettos ready because there's a new exercise/ dance phenomenon called Pole Dancing for Jesus.  That's right!  You can get your praise on and work out your glutes at the same time.  The only requirement is that you present your church bulletin to participate.   N...
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gaetane borders posted an article on The Parenting Pundit - Mar 12, 2011, 12:10 pm
This week, my family and I (along with millions of other Christians) celebrated Ash Wednesday. For those that aren't familiar, Ash Wednesday is the beginning of the season of Lent. It's a season of soul-searching and repentance. It's also a season for taking stock of who you are, and where you are ...
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gaetane borders posted an article on The Parenting Pundit - Mar 7, 2011, 10:43 pm
I might be the only person on this earth who is disturbed by the media frenzy surrounding Charlie Sheen's psychiatric breakdown. It seems like I can't get away from all the hoopla and jokes about his “Tiger Blood” and “Winning!” comments. ENOUGH ALREADY! Although he denies it, it is clear th...
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gaetane borders posted an article on The Parenting Pundit - Feb 12, 2011, 10:07 am
Not much has been reported recently about a news report that shocked the nation....the Pastor Eddie Long sexual abuse accusations. If you followed this case you heard Long circumvent and dismiss the accusations of 4 young male adults who filed a law suit stating that he used the Bible to rationaliz...
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gaetane borders posted an article on The Parenting Pundit - Jan 31, 2011, 10:44 pm
January 12th was Phylicia Barnes’ 17th birthday. It’s a day when she should have been planning a party, eating cake, and opening presents. However, there were no celebrations. Instead, her family grieves because she disappeared several weeks ago without a trace. No, she did not run away as the p...
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gaetane borders posted an article on The Parenting Pundit - Jan 15, 2011, 9:24 pm
It's every parent's nightmare...you're child tells you that they've been molested. Your emotions run wild, and you don't know what to do! Here are 5 things that I HIGHLY recommend that you DON'T do if you are faced with this reality. Please watch....and share:) 
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gaetane borders posted an article on The Parenting Pundit - Jan 12, 2011, 11:40 am
Jared LoughnerSaturday's tragic Arizona shooting spree sent shockwaves through the nation, and this recent assassination attempt of Rep. Gabrielle Giffords has the world is reeling in the aftermath of this senseless crime. Jared Lee Loughner, age 22, has been charged with wounding 13 and killing six...
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gaetane borders posted an article on The Parenting Pundit - Jan 4, 2011, 11:45 pm
 The 4-yr-old ME...sassy as ever:) My road to 40 is well underway…6 months and counting. Who would have ever thought that baby g would become a 40-year-old, savvy mommy, wifey, professional, confident, feisty kind of woman? ME!!!!!!!!!!! But I’d be lying if I didn’t acknowledge that fou...
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gaetane borders posted an article on The Parenting Pundit - Dec 30, 2010, 3:24 pm
Today's post is inspired by my good friend, Diane. She posted a hilarious statement as her Facebook status earlier today. It read "Here's hoping the year of 2011 has a Colon Cleanse that comes w/ it. No BS allowed!!!!!!" After chuckling out loud for a few seconds, I found myself deep in thought. See...
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gaetane borders posted an article on The Parenting Pundit - Dec 18, 2010, 10:29 am
Wow! What a year it has been (lol)! It seems like before you know it, we are celebrating the end of one year and ushering in a new one. I have so much to be thankful for in 2010 because I learned a lot about myself and others over the course of the last 12 months.  Yes...there were many highs, and ...
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gaetane borders posted an article on The Parenting Pundit - Dec 17, 2010, 5:34 pm
Hi Parents, I wanted to write you a quick note about a product I think you might like to purchase for your kiddos. STORY TIME FOR ME is a unique literary website designed specifically for toddlers and children in early elementary school, allowing them to read and listen to enjoyable, online inter...
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gaetane borders posted an article on The Parenting Pundit - Dec 1, 2010, 10:10 pm
Recently, I had the opportunity to interview a dynamic woman by the name of Rae Lewis Thornton on the radio show. Her name was very familiar to me because I remembered seeing her on magazine covers, and on news shows several years ago. I was captivated by her, as she was young, beautiful, and vibran...
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gaetane borders posted an article on The Parenting Pundit - Nov 23, 2010, 9:42 pm
Bullying is a VERY relevant issue. Tyler Clementi's inconceivable tragedy placed a spotlight on something that has been an issue for many years. Tragically, countless numbers of teens and adolescents have, reportedly, committed suicide as a result of bullying. It's senseless! I didn't tell my parent...
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gaetane borders posted an article on The Parenting Pundit - Nov 3, 2010, 9:13 pm
So….I have been feeling a little icky lately because of a current bout with strep throat. Maybe that’s why I had to blink a few times to make sure that I was correctly seeing this one headline…"Four Year Old Sued…” What in the???? (Please note that I am practicing deep breathing exercises...
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gaetane borders posted an article on The Parenting Pundit - Oct 25, 2010, 5:51 pm
Hey Atlanta!  Have you heard of Curtains Up, the non-profit performing arts company that mentors at-risk children to become confident and successful performers?  This phenomenal organization's mission is to build character and confidence in foster children through performance arts.    All of...
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gaetane borders posted an article on The Parenting Pundit - Oct 22, 2010, 4:31 pm
You have to be from Mars if you have not heard of the hit tv show called Glee. It follows a group of teen students in glee club, and each episode features musical performances. This hit show has won numerous awards as well as the hearts of millions of viewers...young and old.  Enter drama.... A cou...
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gaetane borders posted an article on The Parenting Pundit - Oct 22, 2010, 2:48 pm
This week, I received a pair of socks to review. They were not just any old socks! They are seamless socks made by SmartKnitKIDS.  I was eager to receive them so that I could have my 5-year-old try them on because she often complains that the seam in her socks bothers her big toe. My daughter acte...
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gaetane borders posted an article on The Parenting Pundit - Oct 17, 2010, 3:32 pm
It's that time of year again when kids and parents are gearing up for Halloween! Your kids have probably already selected their costumes and are looking forward to getting pounds of chocolate. But...Halloween is not all fun and games. Here's a quick Vlog about 5 crucial safety tips that will help k...
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gaetane borders posted an article on The Parenting Pundit - Oct 11, 2010, 2:29 pm
Being pregnant can be really stressful with all the changes your body goes through, and with the constant worrying that the baby will be healthy. So why not take some of the edge off with a few glasses of wine. Heck…it could help dull the back pain you get in the latter months. Sounds crazy you sa...
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gaetane borders posted an article on The Parenting Pundit - Sep 27, 2010, 12:03 pm
I forced myself to wait a few days before airing my thoughts regarding the recent allegations involving Bishop Eddie Long.  Radio stations, newspapers, and credible  news sources have looped the story incessantly...and rightfully so.  In lawsuits filed this week, three men who were members of th...
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gaetane borders posted an article on The Parenting Pundit - Sep 23, 2010, 9:37 pm
Did you know that September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month?   Were you aware that pediatric cancer is reportedly the leading disease killer of children?  CURE Childhood Cancer is an organization that is doing its part to change these staggering statistics.  Founded in 1975, CURE Childh...
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gaetane borders posted an article on The Parenting Pundit - Sep 22, 2010, 9:09 pm
Hi Everyone, Every now and again I like to review a product to give my readers my honest opinion.  So today's post is dedicated to Python Printable Games.  I had not heard about this company before a few days ago, but what they offer can definitely  be a great help to planning Halloween/ fall t...
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gaetane borders posted an article on The Parenting Pundit - Sep 20, 2010, 6:08 pm
Whether at the local park or at a packed venue...Here are 5 super easy parenting tips that EVERY parent can use. Happy Parenting,
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gaetane borders posted an article on The Parenting Pundit - Sep 15, 2010, 12:00 pm
My highlighted parent of the day is Alysia Krasnow Butler. She is a seriously talented writer with an amazing ability to write unpretentiously...openly...and with utmost impact.   The name of her blog is Try Defying Gravity.  Not the ordinary mom blog!  In addition to sharing what it's like to...
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gaetane borders posted an article on The Parenting Pundit - Sep 12, 2010, 9:14 am
Most of what I write about on this blog comes from my experiences, both personal or professional. (That is, unless someone in Hollywood does something that irks me makes no sense.)  Today's post comes from a troublesome conversation I had with a student. She, along with two other girls, came to me ...
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gaetane borders posted an article on The Parenting Pundit - Sep 6, 2010, 10:21 am
My guest post of the day comes from ChristianCollegesOnline.org. It's filled with great educational information for parents as our kids embark on a new school year. Ensuring that your child has a successful school year means being involved in their education and realizing when they may need a little...
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gaetane borders posted an article on The Parenting Pundit - Sep 1, 2010, 10:38 pm
Granted it does not often happen, but sometimes I am at a loss for words. I was rendered speechless a few days ago when meeting with a student. He was a handsome 10-year-old youngster who appeared shy and slightly awkward. I met with him to complete an evaluation in order to determine if he has a le...
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gaetane borders posted an article on The Parenting Pundit - Aug 27, 2010, 2:36 pm
Hundreds of mourners gathered for the funeral for two South Carolina toddlers who authorities say were killed by their mother. Investigators say 29-year-old Shaquan Duley suffocated her sons after a fight with her mother, then tried to make the deaths look an accident.  Apparently, Shaquan was unem...
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gaetane borders posted an article on The Parenting Pundit - Aug 15, 2010, 6:45 pm
Take a moment and close your eyes. Just picture what it's like to spend 9 months anticipating the arrival of your newborn. Picture yourself buying baby furniture, onesies, and reading all the new mommy books you could buy. Then, picture this last scene...that hours after giving birth, the state take...
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gaetane borders posted an article on The Parenting Pundit - Aug 11, 2010, 8:28 pm
Today's post is dedicated to a recent news report that made waves this week. By now, you have probably heard about Montana Fishburne's foray into Hollywood the porn industry. Her last name is likely to be familiar because her father is movie star Lawrence Fishburne (a.k.a. Morpheus from the Matrix m...
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gaetane borders posted an article on The Parenting Pundit - Aug 5, 2010, 8:27 pm
Who has a Money Tree...NOT ME! Guess What!!! School is just around the corner, and our kids need TONS of supplies:) Want to know how to save?  Learn these saving tips... TRUST ME....THEY WORK!!!!  You'll get more for your money, and your kids will be satisfied:) Happy Saving Parenting, www.thepar...
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