I keep thinking of "Babies: the Movie" and how incredibly powerfully it drove home the different ways babies are raised in the developed vs. developing world. I feel both blessed to have so many resources and incredible medical care, but also guilty for participating in the culture of "perfect parenting" we have here while so many mothers and babies worldwide still suffer needlessly.

Join Erin Thornton, Executive Director of Every Mother Counts, Margaret McDonnell, Partnerships Manager, The ONE Campaign and our fabulous co-hosts for a pre-Mother's Day conversation about moms around the globe and in our own lives. Get ready for an inspiring and educational Talk.

I'm off to take a brisk walk and get my exercise in! Thank you so much wonderful women!

In The Motherhood, we know cancer touches all of us. On March 8, International Women’s Day, we’ll gather to take a moment as a community to acknowledge the impact of cancer as a woman’s issue. We'll share our stories about cancer and our loved ones and the transformative experiences that cancer can bring into our lives. And we’ll take a simple but powerful step to fight women’s cancers worldwide. Join the American Cancer Society on this important day to share your stories and learn how our voices can make a huge difference to women around the world who are fighting cancer.

I'm curious- does the "pink ribbon" phenomenon exist in any other country but US?

In The Motherhood, we know cancer touches all of us. On March 8, International Women’s Day, we’ll gather to take a moment as a community to acknowledge the impact of cancer as a woman’s issue. We'll share our stories about cancer and our loved ones and the transformative experiences that cancer can bring into our lives. And we’ll take a simple but powerful step to fight women’s cancers worldwide. Join the American Cancer Society on this important day to share your stories and learn how our voices can make a huge difference to women around the world who are fighting cancer.

I'm still in baby-mode but can't wait to hear what Judith has to say...never too early to think ahead, right?

Judith Warner (author of Perfect Madness; We've Got Issues; and New York Times columnist) is thinking about writing a book on what it's like for mothers these days to transition from being the center of their kids' lives to whatever comes next as kids hit the tween and teen years and don't need us as much.      Part of the idea is that when we were growing up, many mothers used that time to embark on new undertakings - go back to school, start a new business, try a new hobby - but we're of a different generation with a changed economic environment, and our own expectations, interests, responsibilities.  There is no road map for us or real understanding of how other mothers are thinking about this major life shift.       Come share your thoughts, stories and questions as we talk about this important and fascinating topic with Judith.

What do you feel the impact of reality TV (I'm thinking esp. Kardashians, Real Housewives) has had on girlie culture?

Join author Peggy Orenstein to talk about "new girlie girl culture."  Peggy's new book, Cinderella Ate My Daughter, based on her enormously popular article in the New York Times on raising her own daughter, was just published and is getting tons of attention. We'll talk with Peggy about her book and share our own stories, experiences and talk about the challenges of raising daughters!!

I have two sons, but I fear that the girlier girls become, the more Macho little boys will have to become too. Do you see this Peggy?

Join author Peggy Orenstein to talk about "new girlie girl culture."  Peggy's new book, Cinderella Ate My Daughter, based on her enormously popular article in the New York Times on raising her own daughter, was just published and is getting tons of attention. We'll talk with Peggy about her book and share our own stories, experiences and talk about the challenges of raising daughters!!

My question: when my life gets overwhelming (like it is now) my instinct to blog just shuts down. I lose my muse completely, such as it is. How do you all keep blogging through the hard stuff? Does it help you?

Ten celebrity mom bloggers led a Talk on trends in the Mom Blogosphere. The community talked about: - Twitter, Facebook, Foursquare - enhancing or taking away from blogging? - Advice for bloggers wanting to get the word out - Mom bloggers and brands - here to stay and the Do's and Don'ts for bloggers and brands - Predictions for 2011 and more!

Thanks everyone! I have to thank Ellen especially too because through MITM she has taught me to breathe, smile, and have fun with my little one!!

We're talking with Ellen Galinsky about her brand new, already bestselling book "Mind in the Making" (it's #1 on Amazon's parenting list) about the seven most important "life skills" for children growing up today. Ellen wants our kids to learn for grades and learn for life. To communicate effectively, work well with diverse groups of people, think outside the box, and be ongoing learners. And to have all that, they need these seven skill: Focus and Self Control; Perspective Taking; Communicating; Making Connections; Critical Thinking; Taking On Challenges; Self-Directed, Engaged Learning. "It may well be the next iconic parenting manual, up there with Spock and Leach and Brazelton, one that parents turn to for reassurance that all is more or less okay, reminders of how to make it better and glimpses of what’s to come." - Lisa Belkin, The New York Times, April 29, 2010 Join the conversation!

I love this video- on focus and self-control http://www.youtube.com/mitmchannel#p/a/u/1/Lu1V9GM6BXE Ellen shares research and tips. There will be more to come!

We're talking with Ellen Galinsky about her brand new, already bestselling book "Mind in the Making" (it's #1 on Amazon's parenting list) about the seven most important "life skills" for children growing up today. Ellen wants our kids to learn for grades and learn for life. To communicate effectively, work well with diverse groups of people, think outside the box, and be ongoing learners. And to have all that, they need these seven skill: Focus and Self Control; Perspective Taking; Communicating; Making Connections; Critical Thinking; Taking On Challenges; Self-Directed, Engaged Learning. "It may well be the next iconic parenting manual, up there with Spock and Leach and Brazelton, one that parents turn to for reassurance that all is more or less okay, reminders of how to make it better and glimpses of what’s to come." - Lisa Belkin, The New York Times, April 29, 2010 Join the conversation!

My question for Ellen and panel really centers on technology. My 16 month old already knows how to use an iPhone. NYT had scary article on "antisocial networking." http://nyti.ms/9Khq99 How do I raise a well-adjusted kid in a tech-heavy household?

We're talking with Ellen Galinsky about her brand new, already bestselling book "Mind in the Making" (it's #1 on Amazon's parenting list) about the seven most important "life skills" for children growing up today. Ellen wants our kids to learn for grades and learn for life. To communicate effectively, work well with diverse groups of people, think outside the box, and be ongoing learners. And to have all that, they need these seven skill: Focus and Self Control; Perspective Taking; Communicating; Making Connections; Critical Thinking; Taking On Challenges; Self-Directed, Engaged Learning. "It may well be the next iconic parenting manual, up there with Spock and Leach and Brazelton, one that parents turn to for reassurance that all is more or less okay, reminders of how to make it better and glimpses of what’s to come." - Lisa Belkin, The New York Times, April 29, 2010 Join the conversation!