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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The Importance of Family Dinners
This article is in partnership with Uncle Ben’s. Growing up we had dinner at 6:00pm every night. Mom cooked, and everyone ate what was on their plates. Fast forward a few decades and dinnertime has changed. Whether it’s because kids have more extracurricular activities, parents have competing work schedules, or easier access to take-out food – there seems to be less … [Read more...] about The Importance of Family Dinners
Tips For Managing a Large Family
Swim practice, basketball practice, soccer, choir oh my! With six active children there is rarely a dull moment in my house. I can't even begin to imagine what our lives will look like when they are all participating in some sort of extracurricular activity. You know, if I had a dollar for every time I was asked "How do you do it?" I would be a very wealthy woman. The truth is, … [Read more...] about Tips For Managing a Large Family
Volunteer With Your Family On Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
"Everybody can be great because everybody can serve.” - Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Martin Luther King, Jr. day is a perfect opportunity to get out and serve with your family. Make it a day on, not a day off! Get out there and plan a family service project; work together, serve together and help your family learn that even youngest members can make a meaningful difference … [Read more...] about Volunteer With Your Family On Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
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