Archive for April, 2021

13 THINGS STRONG KIDS DO by Amy Morin (Book Excerpt)


Chapter 2: They Empower Themselves Jayden woke up on his last day of summer vacation wishing he could make his break last just a little longer. Tomorrow was his first day of junior high, and he was dreading it. Not too long ago, he actually liked school. He got good grades and ...

Wanna Be a Mompreneur? Consider Investing in a Pet Franchise


Franchising is a great way to step into the world of business ownership. Owning a franchise business gives you all the perks of being your own boss with added support from the franchise itself. Pet franchises are not often the first type of business to come to mind, however, they ...

The Working Mom Blueprint by Whitney Casares, MD, MPH, FAAP (Book Excerpt)


Chapter 12  My Message to Working Moms Each time I write a blog post, a chapter— even a social media comment— I look back on it carefully, to make sure that it is honest. It’s my tendency, just like it’s the tendency of almost everyone else I know, to shine things on ...

A Possible Amazing Game Changer? By Ali Skylar


A couple of months ago I was introduced to Dr. David Brownstein as part of a series about Iodine on Gaia TV. It blew my mind how this one element can be a total game changer for our well-being and health.  And that most of us are deficient in it and ...

Bringing Up Race. How to Raise a Kind Child in a Prejudiced World. By Uju Asika (Book Excerpt)


Be Cool, Be Kind, Be You My wish for you is that you continue. Continue to be who and how you are, to astonish a mean world with your acts of kindness. —­Maya Angelou, American writer I talk a lot about coolness on my blog. It’s one of my ultimate values, which might ...

Meet Valerie Gilpeer & Emily Grodin, authors, I Have Been Buried Under Years of Dust (A Memoir of Autism and Hope): Interview by Melissa Couch Salim


I am honored to have been asked to read this book and interview the authors. I congratulate both Valerie and  her daughter Emily for their  bravery, courage, perseverance and vulnerability in sharing their story! What is your hope in sharing the struggles of autism with others?  Well, for those who know ...

Seeking Meaningful Ways to Engage Your Kids? Meet Andy Zurcher, Co-Founder, Kidiosity: Interview by Robin Gorman Newman, founder, Motherhoodlater.com (Two Months Free Opportunity)


  Kidiosity is such an interesting name.  Can you explain the inspiration Kidiosity is a mashup of Kids and Curiosity.  The inspiration comes from our kids, and all of the wonderful attributes that come from having a curious mind.  How different would the world be if we, as grown-ups, were able to ...

8 Reasons it Makes Sense to Refinance Student Loans by Kathryn Flynn


When students and parents borrow wisely, a student loan can be an effective way to bridge a college savings gap. Students are able to borrow money to cover costs of tuition, room and board, and other related expenses and pay it back with interest at an agreed upon later date. But ...

Melissa Couch Salim


Melissa is a former television anchor, reporter, producer, and Founder, Baby Buzz Adoption Group, whose mission is to advocate for aspiring parents challenged by the process.  She spent over 20 years in the medical litigation arena as a successful entrepreneur and is a long time wellness proponent.  She is a ...

The ABCs of Being Mom by Karen Bongiorno (Book Excerpt)


It takes strength and stamina to be a mother. It is a continuing journey, and you need to pace yourself. Eat healthy foods, get sufficient rest, take time to relax and unwind. It’s a big challenge to take care of both yourself and your child, so you need to maintain ...