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What My Special Needs Nephew Has Taught Me About Confidence
This post is sponsored by Mirum, but opinions expressed are my own. My nephew is one of the most inspirational kids I know. Well, actually, the most inspirational young man I know (he's 16). I only met Brandon 4 years ago when I reconnected with my birth family after 34 years. The day I met him I…
7 Things My Five-Year Old Taught Me
1. Enjoy the moment. Kids live fully in the present. No rush, no future worrying, no past regrets. The bug they started to observe on the way to the grocery store is the most important thing at this moment and the most valuable experience. 2. Patience. I must admit, it was never my strongest quality,…
What “Bad Moms” Taught Me About Our Need To Be Good
While watching Bad Moms there were times when I cackled with glee and scenes when I dabbed my eyes. Was it the greatest movie of all time? No, but it resonated with me deeply. Mila Kunis leads a rebel group of moms who decide to stop trying so hard to be perfect. They ditch PTA…
Should HTML Coding be Taught in Schools?
A while a go, Bill Gates and Mark Zuckerberg appeared in a video about coding via the group Code.org(you can watch the video here). Its a well put together video on the benefits of coding for kids.
Judy Blume Taught Me About Sex
I was up early to meet my Pilates client on the upper east side. I hopped on the 6 train, and just for the record, getting on the subway during the morning rush hour is like taking part in the running of the bulls. You can easily get gorged in the behind if youre not careful.