Comments on: New York Times’ Article on “Mommy” Bloggers Lights a Fire

By: amy

amy — Sat, 27 Mar 2010 02:54:47 +0000

you are an exceptionally talented writer. good things will come!

it’s so funny to think about the way we receive “news”…and how that is constantly changing. for example…i never thought i would refer to blogs before books, real life interpretations of “experts” before the writings of “experts”.

i’m hopeful that this article will, over time, just be more of a discussion starter about how informative and powerful mommy bloggers can be.

By: Leenie

Leenie — Wed, 24 Mar 2010 03:20:22 +0000

Great critique, Monica. Extremely well written.

By: Rachel @ Busy Mommy Media

Rachel @ Busy Mommy Media — Tue, 23 Mar 2010 22:57:21 +0000

Well said. I was disappointed in the article myself but I think part of it, as it is for most moms, is that most of the guilt I feel comes from myself.

I commented on this article here:

Is the NY Times Jealous of Mommy Bloggers? – http://busymommymedia.com/2010/03/is-the-ny-times-jealous-of-mommy-bloggers/

By: Organic Motherhood with Cool Whip

Organic Motherhood with Cool Whip — Sat, 20 Mar 2010 04:40:42 +0000

Hi there! I just found your site on Mammy Diaries and I adore you already!! This is a very thoughtful and well-written response to the NYTimes article, which in all honesty didn’t offend me too much. I was actually kind of excited that mommy bloggers were being taken seriously as a market force. I am a big attachment parent myself and I agree very much with the way you described moms here. We are always over-judging ourselves and finding ourselves coming up short in some way or another. “Why can’t every mother be right according to what works for her?” This is exactly how I feel, but better stated than I could have ever put it. My blog is also about this same topic. Trying to find the balance between being “organic” and accepting that I am not perfect and neither are my kids. I’m so happy I found your site and look forward to reading more of your blog!! Brilliant post.

By: McClain

McClain — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 16:31:40 +0000

BRAVO!!!! Very well said. I love the way you say, “paragdigm of insecurity among motherhood”. That is exactly it. If you don’t have doubts or feel insecure about the way you mother then you are less likely to criticize other mothers. And yes, unfortunately, criticism and controversy sells. You should submit this as an op/ed