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Momversation: Do Boys Get a Bad Rap?

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Men's rights. Sounds a bit odd to the ear, doesn't it? But to people like radio host Glenn Sacks, the need for pro-men campaigns is all too real. After all, shirts like David & Goliath's "Boys Are Stupid. Throw Rocks at Them" are popular but are, to some, unfair and downright wrong. And they're not easily explainable to young, impressionable boys.

But how much of a widespread problem is this? Are girls now getting too big a piece of the self-esteem pie? Rebecca Woolf from Girl's Gone Child wants to know, "Are boys getting a bad rap?"

What are your thoughts? Do you think boys are discriminated against? With a history of men in the White House, do we really need to worry that boys won't believe that they can grow up to be president? Or do you think today's society sends the message that boys aren't as good as girls? Join the Momversation by commenting in our community:

Momversation: Are You Happy With Your Post-Baby Body?

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Extra weight, never-fading stretch marks, and changes "down there." After you have a baby, your body will never be the same, and that can be hard to accept. Mindy Roberts of The Mommy Blog asks the Momversation panelists, "Are you OK with your post-partum body?" Featuring guest panelist Kierna Mayo, Big Kid Buzz editor of CafeMom.

Are you OK with your after-baby body? Do you accept them as a part of being a mom? Or do you like your body better now? Join the Momversation by answering our poll or commenting in our related forums:

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: Toxic Friendships

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On Monday, she's your best friend; by Tuesday, she won't return your calls. She's your frenemy... you know, your friend-slash-enemy. But do you really need her in your life? Dana Loesch of Mamalogues asks our panelists, including guest Karen Walrond of chookooloonks.com, "How do you handle a toxic friend?"

Have you had a frenemy? Do you currently? Do you think people should cut toxic friends out of their lives or try to repair the relationships? Join the Momversation by commenting in the forums below:

Momversation: Are "mommy wars" a myth?

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The "mommy wars" have been all the rage in the media, but are they real? Moms might argue over the issues of motherhood, but are they really "at war?" Maggie Mason of Mighty Girl asks, "Are the mommy wars a myth?"

Do you believe the mommy wars are real? Or are they just a media construct? 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: