by Jenny Dean Schmidt | Oct 25, 2016 | CM Mom Bloggers, Jenny's Channelmom Blog, Watch Channelmom Show
I know. You’ve had enough. You’re absolutely OVER the Presidential campaign of 2016. You’re sick of him. You’re tired of her. But, the fact is, your kids are still watching. Your children see the video clips of screaming candidates. And,...
by Jenny Dean Schmidt | Sep 28, 2016 | CM Mom Bloggers, Jenny's Channelmom Blog
If you’re a mom who gets stuck in the Facebook conundrum of comparison… feeling worse and worse as you view other moms’ social media lives… let’s talk: Perhaps, it’s the perfect pics of the sun-kissed mom sipping margaritas in...
by Jenny Dean Schmidt | Aug 17, 2016 | CM Mom Bloggers, Jenny's Channelmom Blog, Watch Channelmom Show
For the toddler moms… Hold on, mamas of toddlers. Hold onto your toddler and enjoy the days of innocence. Treasure the dirty hands and wet kisses. Camp in the land of scribbled drawings and teachable moments. Love those little ones hard… while they let...
by Jenny Dean Schmidt | Jul 14, 2016 | CM Mom Bloggers, Jenny's Channelmom Blog
sel-fie- ˈselfē/ noun informal noun: selfie; plural noun: selfies; noun: selfy an image of oneself taken by oneself using a digital camera especially for posting on social networks. Maybe you’re a perfect parent and your kids never do anything digitally. And, maybe...
by Jenny Dean Schmidt | Jun 1, 2016 | CM Mom Bloggers, Jenny's Channelmom Blog
With transgender bathrooms now a federally required provision in public schools, I’ve realized how gender roles are naturally investigated by children who look to their parents. My realization was birthed while staring at a family portrait, snapped while we...
by Jenny Dean Schmidt | Apr 29, 2016 | CM Mom Bloggers, Jenny's Channelmom Blog, Watch Channelmom Show
I am guilty of not hanging out with black people. And, you might be too. Or, if you’re black, you might not be hanging with white folks either. When we separate, differentiate and bifurcate, what are we teaching our children? I know this is not a new...