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Not Ready for Mom Jeans
The very cool Maureen Lipinski dropped by the show recently to chat with us about her latest, Not Ready for Mom Jeans. Maureen went from hip city girl to married suburban girl in not time flat - in fact, way faster than she expected to. Her second novel covers that ground, but we chatted about all of the things us parents go through as we make that big leap from young and free to feeling old and tied down. Her charm and quick wit make for easy conversation and a great read. You can see the video on the main page, as well as check out the full conversation in audio form in the audio archives. The question is - have you fallen into the "mom jeans" trap yet?
You Majored in What?
We've done a couple of interviews on the show in the last couple of weeks about all of the kids who are about to leave college with diplomas in their hands, ready to make their way in the world. Kate Brooks', You Majored in What?, and Ken Jedding's, Higher Education, both try to help kids find their way once they leave the comfy confines of college.
Take The Kids To Work?
The Chicago Tribune has an article today about local school districts that do not want parents pulling their kids out of school on Take Our Daughters and Sons to work day (April 22). In the article the districts argue that when so many kids miss a day, the educator must basically re-teach that day. And in a time when educators are expected to accomplish a set amount with their kids in the year, with rigid testing that is federally mandated, it's just too tough on the schools. The schools are saying the date should be changed to summer, when the kids can easily attend work with their parents.