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How Do You Talk to Your Kids About Death?

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It's one of the most difficult discussions you'll have with your kids: death, dying, and grief. How should parents address these topics? Should mothers and fathers talk openly, or should they speak more vaguely about death and dying? Giyen Kim from Bacon Is My Enemy asks, "How do you broach the topic of death with your children?"

How did you talk to your kids about death? Does religion play a big factor in your discussions? Do you talk about the afterlife? And how does your children react to the subject? You can read our Tips on Talking to Your Kids About Death. You can also join the Momversation by commenting in our community:

Momversation: Do you fight with your spouse/partner in front of your kids?

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Dr. Phil calls fighting in front of your kids nothing short of child abuse. But is that going just a bit too far? Asha Dornfest of Parent Hacks asks the panelists, "Do you fight in front of your kids? And do you think that's always wrong?"

What's your take on arguing with your partner in front of your children? Is it a big no-no? Or do you think kids can learn from your conflicts? Join the Momversation by commenting in one of our related forums:

Momversation: The Toxins Around Us

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Peanut butter recalls. Mercury in tuna fish. Lead in kids' toys. It seems like just about everything can make our children sick! But are the dangers of toxins overhyped? Alice Bradley of Finslippy asks the panelists, "Are the dangers of toxins blown out of proportion?"

How do you handle all of the toxins hype? Do you continually purify your environment? Do you ignore news reports? And just who did poop in those peanuts, anyway? Join the Momversation by commenting in one of our related forums:

Homeschool: Pass or Fail?

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Over one million American students are homeschooled. Bring up homeschooling, and you'll hear a multitude of theories and opinions. On one hand, homeschooled students usually do better on standardized tests. On the other hand, homeschooled students can miss out on social and academic opportunities. So is homeschooling a good idea? Dana Loesch of Mamalogues (and our resident homeschooler) asks the panelists, "What do you think of homeschooling?"

What are your thoughts on homeschooling? Are you a mom who homeschools? Do you think it's "weird?" Would you ever homeschool? Join the Momversation by commenting or talking back in our related forums:

Momversation: Are You a Facebook Fan?

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With social networking sites like Facebook, you can communicate with friends old and new. But do these sites take us out of the "real world?" Or do they make stay-at-home moms feel less alone? Rebecca Woolf of Girls' Gone Child asks the panelists, "Are you a Facebook fan or foe?"

Are you on Facebook, MySpace, or Twitter? Do you find yourself on these sites for too long? Or is it just a harmless diversion? Have you had any funny, bizarre, or wonderful Facebook experiences? Join the Momversation by sharing in one of our related forums:

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Momversation: Punishing Your Children

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Spanking? Grounding? Bribes? It seems as if there are a tons of ways that parents can discipline their kids, but what's the best way? Alice Bradley from Finslippy asks the panelists, "How do you discipline your child?"

What's your discipline style? Do you believe that it's your way or the highway? Or do you prefer to give your child choices like Giyen does? Talk to us, and join the Momversation.

New Year's Resolutions: Yea or Nay?

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They're called resolutions because we're supposed to be resolved to keep them. So, why are they so easy to break? Giyen Kim from Bacon Is My Enemy asks the panelists, Are New Year's resolutions for the birds? And should we teach our children to keep up this seemingly fruitless tradition?

So, what do you think? Join the Momversation by commenting below or in one of our related forums:

Momversation: Happy Holidays!

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Our panelists have created a very special video card wishing you all the best this holiday season and beyond. What are your plans for the New Year and your hopes for 2009?

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Momversation: Parenting In the Age of Google

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The Internet is full of helpful knowledge, but a little knowledge can be a dangerous thing. Between WebMD-diagnosed diseases and neighborhood sex offender sites, Rebecca Woolf of Girl's Gone Child wonders, Is the Internet turning us all into a bunch of paranoid parents?

How does the Web affect your parenting? Have you found the Internet to be mostly helpful or harmful? Join the Momversation by commenting below or in one of our related forums: