List of family-and-homemaking blogs

A parenting blog ("mom blog," "dad blog," are alternative appellations in media reports) refers to a weblog featuring commentary and discussions especially about home, family, and parenting. The greater proportion of authors of blogs of this type are women. Businesses seek to run advertising for household items and children's merchandise on blogs of this type.

Notable mentions in the media

 * Michelle Obama made her first of several blog entries at the group weblog BlogHer on July 17, 2008; all of her posts on this site were its "Mommy & Family" section.
 * Elizabeth Edwards, wife of 2008 Democratic presidential candidate John Edwards, responded to criticism, originating in the online parenting (or "mom") blog Strollerderby, of Edward's children's accompanying her at campaign appearances.
 * CBS News anchor Katie Couric blogged on a multi-author parenting blog New York City Moms Blog prior to her interview of 2008 Republican Vice Presidential candidate, Sarah Palin.

Notable writers

 * Creepsuela Switchletto, "Punkie Moms"
 * Heather Armstrong, "Dooce"
 * Laurie Puhn, "Expecting Words"
 * Lylah M. Alphonse, "The 36-Hour Day"
 * Nell Minow, "Movie Mom" (motto: "A parent's eye on media, culture, and values")
 * Paula Spencer (US journalist)
 * Robert Rummel-Hudson, "Schuyler's Monster" ("A father's journey with his wordless daughter")

Notable websites

 * Brainhell (anonymously written, terminal medical-condition and family blog)
 * Green Hour Blog
 * Momlogic
 * Momversation
 * Violent Acres (anonymously written family blog)