Keep Momming Moms & Tween Daughters Public Service ADHD Awareness Initiative Launch

Keep Momming

I participated in a campaign on behalf of Mom Central Consulting (#MC) for Shire. I received a promotional item as a thank you for participating.

As an actress, a public health advocate and former journalist, Holly Robinson Peete has seen it all. And as a mother of four, she’s encountered just about every parenting challenge you can imagine. One of her biggest challenges as mom is building and maintaining a close relationship with her teenage daughter, Ryan.

The mother-daughter relationship is a unique one, and that dynamic can be even trickier during the tween years. Yet sometimes, people dismiss certain behaviors as “typical tween girl behavior” when those behaviors can be symptoms of something more serious. Research suggests that girls are more likely than boys to report having mostly inattentive Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) symptoms. Since inattentive symptoms can be less noticeable than hyperactive and impulsive symptoms, it is important that moms know what to look for.

I’m proud to be joining forces with Shire, CHADD and Holly Robinson Peete to announce the launch of keep momming, a new public service initiative geared towards the moms of tween girls to raise awareness of ADHD.

The campaign is anchored within a new digital hub, KeepMomming.com, where you’ll find tips, tools and other go-to resources for moms, including a checklist to help recognize the symptoms of ADHD – inattention, impulsivity, and hyperactivity – and then encourages moms to talk to their daughter’s doctor. The keep momming initiative can help moms learn about ADHD and provide ideas on how to spark a conversation and stay connected with their tween.

Don't miss Holly's message about the keep momming initiative http://goo.gl/Uayao5, and be sure to check out the website at KeepMomming.com.

FTC Disclosure: This is a sponsored post. I participated in a campaign on behalf of Mom Central Consulting (#MC) for Shire and I received a promotional item as a thank you for participating. See complete FTC Disclosure information that appears at the bottom of MommyBlogExpert's main page and at the bottom of every individual post on this blog, including this one.

Sex Tape Comedy Behind Scenes Mom Blog Sony Press Junket With Cameron Diaz & Jason Segel

Movies

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A Truly Special Press Junket for Mom Bloggers

Last night my hubbie accompanied me for a date night to screen the upcoming comedy movie release Sex Tape, starring Cameron Diaz and Jason Segel, on the lot at Sony Pictures Studios in Culver City, California. This major summer motion picture opens nationwide in theaters on July 18, 2014.

Sony Pictures Studio Lot, Culver City, CA, MommyBlogExpert.com

Movie Poster at Sony, MommyBlogExpert.com

I can't say much about the Sony Pictures production just yet, several posts on my initial social media reactions and a full movie review will be forthcoming on July 10th and July 15th respectively. 

But what I can spill at this point is that after seeing this myself today I'm busy crafting some really interesting interview questions for Diaz, Jason, and the director. Then, on Thursday, a handful of us mom lifestyle bloggers have been invited to participate in the Sex Tape press junket roundtable at The Four Seasons in Beverly Hills to conduct face-to-face interviews with the stars of this film, as well as chat with the director about the making of the movie.

Our press agenda for Thursday, MommyBlogExpert.com

The mostly mom bloggers participating in the interview session are

• Beeb Ashcroft, MomStart
• Enza Solano Ketchum, Enza's Bargains
• Heidi Johnson, The Bragging Mommy
• Janis Brett Elspas, MommyBlogExpert
• Mary Beth Hamilton, Baby Savers
• Rachel Ferrucci, Tools 2 Tiaras
• Sarah Oldham Peppel, MamaLovesMedia
• Tiffany Bendayan, Broward Saves

All these women are well-known bloggers in the business and each is revered by her followers and readership. I know I can't wait to hang out in person with this lively group of intelligent and fun ladies on Thursday as well as to read everyone else's film reviews after the embargo is lifted.

Cameron sculpture at Hollywood Wax Museum, MommyBlogExpert.com

Nothing is more exciting than to be working on this project as I have admired Cameron's work in just about every previous movie she has starred in since There's Something About Mary (1998), especially My Best Friend's Wedding (1997). Come to think of it, Charlie's Angels (2000) was among my faves, too. 

Though this will be my first time meeting her, I'm really looking forward to interviewing this five-time Golden Globe award winner. It will also be fun to sit down with this A-list celebrity IRL, because on a personal level we have a few things in common -- We're both Virgos (I'm a bit older) and each of us stands 5'9" tall (Yes, I wish I was as skinny).

FTC Disclosure: I was invited as a guest of Sony Pictures Studios to screen the movie Sex Tape on the lot in Culver City. I received special privileges and media access to cover this film's big screen release. However, there was no payment or other compensation involved and opinions here are my own. See complete FTC Disclosure information that appears at the bottom of MommyBlogExpert's main page and at the bottom of every individual post on this blog, including this one.

Ringling Bros Discount Circus Tickets for LA, Orange County & Inland Empire Family Shows

Entertainment

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LA, IE & OC Show Schedule & Ticket Info

We've been looking forward to this since last summer when the circus was in town. Finally it's here: the 143rd Annual Ringling Bros and Barnum & Bailey Circus returns to present the all-new 2014 Legends show at Los Angeles at Staples Center, opening on Wednesday, July 9th with L.A. performances running until July 15th. Then, Ringling Bros. moves on to tour the rest of Southern California with multiple shows in the Ontario in the Inland Empire and Anaheim in Orange County through August 3rd.

Sarah most colorful clown on Earth, Norma Perez, MommyBlogExpert.com

*** Clown Girl ***
Special thanks to MBE mom blogger Norma Perez, her husband Daniel and their daughter, Sarah, for so artfully channeling the ultimate circus personality with the clown makeup, wig and red clown nose that Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus sent us for this post series.

This year's show includes a balanced mixture of familiar acts like clowns and elephants, plus some new ones, too. There's something for everyone, young and old here to enjoy.

Motorcycle Globe of Steel, Image from Feld Entertainment & Ringling Bros

Clowns of many colors, Image from Feld Entertainment & Ringling Bros

And of course Tigers AKA Big Cats, Image from Feld Entertainment & Ringling Bros

Special MOM Discount

Get a Family 4-Pack of Tickets 

Just $80 

With code MOM14 

Buy Tickets for LA & Ontario 
AXS.com ~ 888-9-AXS-TIX ~ At either Venue Box Office

Buy Tickets for Anaheim
Ticketmaster.com ~ 800-745-3000 ~ At this Venue Box Office

Image from Feld Entertainment & Ringling Bros

FTC Disclosure: This is a compensated post and I am receiving tickets to take my own family to this circus to facilitate coverage before, during and after the event and to host the associated giveaway. In addition, Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey provided MommyBlogExpert will a circus fun kit, including clown makeup and accessories for this post series. Ringling Bros. has also provided the circus tickets for the giveaway contest. However opinons here are my own. See complete FTC Disclosure information that appears at the bottom of MommyBlogExpert's main page and at the bottom of every individual post on this blog, including this one.