Here I am, on day 3,674 of stay at home orders. It’s my official first day as the associate editor for Modern Mom, and I’m typing from my bed with the TV on in the background and a 5-year-old by my side. My how times have changed. Or have they? The pandemic is an unprecedented global event, but our ability to adapt and thrive as mothers is not. This Mother’s Day, we don’t … [Read more...] about There is power in writing; it can inspire action.
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How Jasinda Wilder Saved Her Family’s Home Writing Steamy Romance Novels
Have you ever been in a situation when you felt the walls of your life closing in on you; pressing against your hope, your faith, your peace? I know what that feels like. My family suffered a series of back-to-back blows. My son was diagnosed with autism on a Thursday, and the next day, my husband lost his job. We were pawning, scraping and doing everything we could think … [Read more...] about How Jasinda Wilder Saved Her Family’s Home Writing Steamy Romance Novels
The Impact of Writing on Reading: Write With Your Children
We often hear about the importance of reading with your young children at home, but rarely do we hear people advising to write with your children at home. Research proves, though, that reading and writing go hand-in-hand, and a child’s reading comprehension greatly improves as his or her writing improves. A report by the Carnegie Corporation in New York, published by the … [Read more...] about The Impact of Writing on Reading: Write With Your Children
Help Your Child Develop Good Writing Skills
So, you want your child to become a better writer. Good plan! The ability to write clearly and with ease is one that will help your child from first grade through the rest of his or her life. Sure, school will teach your child the fundamentals of writing (grammar, syntax, and such), but that won’t necessarily make it easy or fun. Take-home essays and … [Read more...] about Help Your Child Develop Good Writing Skills
Jessica Alba is Writing How-To Book for Moms
Jessica Alba is adding a new title to her resume - author! The 30-year-old actress has written a how-to handbook called "The Honest Life" full of advice for moms who want to create a natural and non-toxic life for their families. "It's totally crazy but amazing," Alba told People. "I'm not extreme. This book is for people who are in the middle but want to create a healthier … [Read more...] about Jessica Alba is Writing How-To Book for Moms