8 mins read

Mommy, Why Can’t I Have Blond Hair and Blue Eyes?

With Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. at the fore of our minds, we at Modern Mom would like to share with you the writings of author Mallika Chopra. In this excerpt from her book, 100 Questions from My Child, Mallika found a gentle way to talk to her young daughters, Tara, and Leela, about race and class, two issues central to Dr. Kings life mission. Why Cant I Have Blond Hair and Blue Eyes?

2 mins read

Declutter your life to boost your confidence

A lot of people carry around with them a lot of “baggage” or “clutter” in their minds. They are holding onto things they say they should do but don’t, people they are not speaking with but want to, all the should’s and could’s in life. All of this emotional clutter negatively influences your confidence and self esteem. It is important to analyze your life from time to time, answer a series of questions, in order to get back on track. I like to call it alife tune-up, and we all need it in order to stay true to our priorities and values in life.

4 mins read

Attention Singles!

I had a client that I admire so much for her strength and passion to tackle some issues in her life. Like many single women, either by circumstance or divorce, she was frustrated with her inability to meet the right one. She had perfected the other areas of her life, such as her career and circle of friends. She was extremely focused on her work, and because of it, she climbed the corporate ladder and was doing very well. Sometimes when someone comes to me seeking help in meeting someone, I give them opposite the advice they are expecting.