Shannon Ford

Dateline: Shannon
Weblog: www.sameoldshannon.com/
Articles: 10
First Published: Nov 22, 2010 / Last Published: Aug 22, 2011
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I am a stay-at-home mom with a preschool-aged son, living in the south Chicago suburbs. I also have a husband and a large cat. My #1 goal in life is to be a writer. Or maybe that's #2. Goal #1 is probably to be thin. Also, I'm kind of a smartass.

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    Same Old Shannon

    http://www.sameoldshannon.com/
    I'm a smart-ass mom who writes about more than just parenting. I write a lot about books, television, and Crock Pots. I also write about exercise, …
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Shannon Ford's articles

  1. August 22, 2011

    Seriously, Another Public Breastfeeding Controversy?
    It's hard to believe, but the owner of a women's gym told a mother she couldn't breastfeed in the facility
  2. July 6, 2011

    Making Parents Feel Bad For Making Kids Feel Good
    Everywhere they look, parents are told they're doing something wrong
  3. June 3, 2011

    Public Breastfeeding: Why Are We Still Having This Argument?
    We're all told breast is best, but some say breastfeeding is not best in public.
  4. May 18, 2011

    When Will American Parents Get a Grip About Education?
    American parents want to give their children a competitive edge academically, but they're going about it all wrong
  5. February 10, 2011

    Are Antidepressants Over-Prescribed?
    New study finds many are prescribed antidepressant medications without diagnosis of a psychiatric disorder
  6. December 15, 2010

    Consumer Group Sues McDonald's Over Happy Meal Toys
    Is packaging toys with fast food deceptive to children?
  7. December 7, 2010

    Breastmilk Sharing on Facebook: Has 'Breast is Best' Gone Too Far?
    Is it really better to feed a baby the breastmilk of strangers instead of formula?
  8. December 1, 2010

    NTSB Forum to Discuss Babies on Planes
    Air Travel Industry Could See End to "Lap Child" Policy
  9. November 23, 2010

    San Francisco Petition Seeks to Ban Circumcision
    A group is petitioning for a ballot measure that would make circumcision illegal in San Francisco.
  10. November 22, 2010

    TSA FTW!
    In an attempt to bypass airport security, we're taking the train this Christmas!