Fifteen years ago, a single book I picked up in the Boston Airport helped me leave an abusive job, seek help for a spiraling eating disorder and pursue my passion for writing. There is no doubt, when I look back at the last decade plus, (during which I got healthy, married, had my first child and became a published author), that a book saved my life. Throughout my life, I’ve … [Read more...] about The Book That Saved My Life (and the books that are helping mom’s through the pandemic)
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Moms Helping Kids Pursue Their Dreams
Parents do so much to help their kids pursue their dreams. These moms demonstrate the lengths they go to support them and the joy they experience with even the smallest successes. This video is sponsored by Align Technology, the makers of Invisalign® clear aligners. Over 1 million teen patients have been treated with Invisalign aligners, and with Invisalign treatment there’s no … [Read more...] about Moms Helping Kids Pursue Their Dreams
Tips on Helping a Baby Sleep Through the Night
Babies can start sleeping for longer stretches of time as their nervous systems mature, and they can go longer in between feedings. According to MayoClinic,com, many babies can sleep for nine to 12 hours at a stretch by their sixth month. Try a variety of different tricks to get your baby to sleep through the night to figure out what works best for him. Routine Getting your … [Read more...] about Tips on Helping a Baby Sleep Through the Night
Helping Teens Change Rape Culture
Thanks to the presidential election, the news lately has been full of women’s stories of unwanted sexual attention from men. In response, Canadian writer Kelly Oxford amassed thousands of voluntary accounts of women’s first experiences with assault and harassment. Most took place when the women were minors, and involved trusted coaches, hairdressers, neighbors and caregivers; … [Read more...] about Helping Teens Change Rape Culture
Helping New Dads Bond and Connect With Their Babies
As a new mother, there is an undeniable intuitive knowing and connection between a mother and her child. Your baby is totally dependent on you and is comforted just by your energy, scent, heartbeat, and voice. And as the mother, you are the most consistent and stable thing they have known for the past nine months. We produce food for our babies to thrive on, and breast … [Read more...] about Helping New Dads Bond and Connect With Their Babies