I was 18, a college freshman thrilled about living on my own. I was also secretly petrified without my parents’ protection and rules. As part of learning how to take care of myself, I attended a campus safety orientation for freshman women.The goal was to empower us to avoid being victims of sexual assault while at college. We were issued a rape whistle on a red … [Read more...] about What Your Child’s College Doesn’t Want You To Know
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GoldieBlox: A New Approach To Engineering For Girls
A friend of mine emailed me a video about a female engineer, Debbie Sterling, who was raising money for her new company. Frustrated that the engineering industry was so male-dominated, she created a construction toy for little girls with the purpose of exposing them to the world of engineering. The video was so heartwarming and inspiring; I immediately wanted the toy for my … [Read more...] about GoldieBlox: A New Approach To Engineering For Girls
Why Autism is NOT to Blame for Sandy Hook
The tragedy at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Connecticut is on all our minds, as it should be. Many reports have come out about this event. The conversations have ranged from what set off the 20-year-old shooter to school security to gun control. One report in particular disturbed me the most. It discussed the shooter’s mental state and said - in the media - that perhaps this … [Read more...] about Why Autism is NOT to Blame for Sandy Hook
How Mompreneurs Can Build Business With Facebook
There comes a time for many stay-at-home moms when they realize that they turn their hobby into a business. Throughout phases of motherhood, moms have chunks of time during the day to feed their creative side. Whether the kids may be napping or in school, moms can showcase their talents online quickly, easily and on the cheap. This "lifestyle business" model that allows … [Read more...] about How Mompreneurs Can Build Business With Facebook
Things That Go Bump in the Night
I’m always wondering why I torture myself with having a baby monitor for the twins. I've come close to ditching it many times. The basic problem with a baby monitor is that they do exactly what they’re supposed to do. Besides letting you know if your kid is screaming bloody murder, they monitor every little snort, sniffle and non-pressing whimper which, if you’re anything like … [Read more...] about Things That Go Bump in the Night