The Busy Parents Online Magazine
Owner and Editor-in-Chief, Gina Ritter
| Editor-in-Chief | Gina Ritter |
Oversees all Editors and makes final decisions |
| Executive Assistant | Laura Townshend |
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| Copy Editor |
Lisa Graffeo |
Examines sections for copy mistakes and assists Section Editors in making clean copy |
| Special Projects and Consultant |
Consults with EiC & Section Editors on special projects | |
| Newsletter & Annoucement Editors |
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In charge of announcements to mailing list and general and targeted public, as well as newsletter duties (?). |
Assistant Editors |
1. Lisa White |
Contributes time and energy as needed and when possible. Contributes to any and all sections |
| Team Education Coordinator | Works with EiC to keep section editors and other team members up to date. Trains new partners of BPO (ex: Section Editors) in issues concerning advertisement, maximization of section, cross training, etc.. | |
| Busy Parents University Manager | Sandy Fleming |
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| Team Technology Coordinator | Works with EiC and section editors and other team members with tech problems/needs. | |
| Chief of Research |
Gina Ritter |
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| Research Coordinator |
Sandra Hayman |
In charge of all research requests by the EiC & Chief of Research |
| Community Manager |
Sandra Hayman |
For Chats, Message Boards, etc.. Keep order amongst members and movement in discussions |
| Letters to the Editor | Coordinating/Compiling | |
| Calendar Coordinator | Brandy Brow |
Keeping us up to date |
Sections
Family Diversity |
74 sections listed |
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| Natural Family Editor | Specifically for natural pregnancy and parenting -- For every family who IS natural or WANTS to be more natural | |
| Special Education, Behavior & Disabilities Editor | Diana Smith
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Children with behavioral disorders, disabilities, etc. Resources for parents and professionals |
| Blended Families Editor | Finding solutions and education for Step families/blended families/any family raising a non biological child. | |
| Busy Families Editor | Issues that touch most families. Generalized family. | |
| Young Parent Editor | Issues facing 12-22 (?) year olds having babies | |
| Boomer Parents | Parents who begin having children (or begin again) in their late 30's to 50's | |
| BusySpirit Editor | Exploring Christianity and family | |
| Writing Family |
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Resources and Relaxation for Busy families with parent or youth authors! |
Pregnancy &
Children |
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| Busy Multiples Editor | Parenting and pregnancy for twins, triplets, etc | |
| Baby & Toddler |
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Feeding, supplies, tie in to shopping section, health, baby exercise, baby massage, etc.. |
| Gradeschoolers Editor | Sandy Fleming
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4-12 Years -- Tie into shopping section -- everything about kids this age - what they like, dont like, needs, etc.. |
| Parenting Teenagers Editor | Parents with teenagers | |
Entertainment
& Education |
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| Family Entertainment Editor | ||
| Story Time Editor | Children's Books & Periodicals -- reviews and sales, articles, activism | |
| Homeschooling Editor | Brandy Brow |
All homeschooling issues. Christian and non Christian Homeschools |
| Crafts Editor | ||
| Pets Editor | TD
Yandt |
All things pets |
| Abuse & Safety Editor | Tenna Perry |
Survivors of rape, abuse, incest, trauma and Family Safety |
| Family News | For recalls, news and other noteworthy articles on news affecting families | |
| Holiday & Party Manager |
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To keep Holiday action going in a timely manner (not confused with gifts editor) |
| Home &
Health |
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| Health & Exercise Editor | To motivate, inspire & educate youth and adults to be healthier | |
| Women's Health | Dana Portwood |
To motivate, inspire & educate women to be healthier |
| Journal Editor | Journaling for the family and soul | |
Work &
Money |
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| Daycare Dayz (Business side) Editor | Brigitte
Thompson |
Where and how to find the best resources, becoming a childcare provider, starting and running a daycare, daycare business finances, daycare providers support line |
| Working at Home Editor | Issues and support for moms and dads working from home -- Unbiased, listing pros and cons | |
| Computerized Family Editor | For web savvy parents, or those just learning | |
| Busy Family Finance | All aspects from kids, savings, college, cars, homes, etc | |
OTHER |
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