Archive for the ‘Blog’ Category
Bringing Up Race. How to Raise a Kind Child in a Prejudiced World. By Uju Asika (Book Excerpt)
April 21st, 2021
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
April 20th, 2021
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)
April 15th, 2021
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
April 14th, 2021
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 ...
The ABCs of Being Mom by Karen Bongiorno (Book Excerpt)
April 6th, 2021
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 ...
Overcoming the Mom-Life Crisis: Ditch the Guilt by Nina Restieri (Book Excerpt)
April 5th, 2021
Excerpted from Overcoming the Mom-Life Crisis: Ditch the Guilt, Put Yourself on the To-Do List, and Create A life You Love by Nina Restieri, courtesy of Post Hill Press. Chapter 11: Secret Weapons All there is to do, right at this very moment, is to breathe in, breathe out, and kiss the ...
7 Tips For Parenting Adult Children – by Ali Skylar
April 4th, 2021
As my kids hit their twenties, there was at first a big sigh of relief. Okay, now it’s going to get easier. Uh...I don’t think so! The hardest part? Well, you don’t realize it until it happens, but it’s the "letting go" part. All of those times you were exhausted, fried ...
Postpartum Hair Loss & Regrowth Strategies for Moms
March 31st, 2021
If you are a new mom dealing with postpartum hair loss and you’re looking for solutions -- this article is for you. Many new mothers experience the shock of postpartum hair loss around three months after giving birth. Sometimes hair can fall out in clumps, and while not uncommon, it can ...
In Search of the Stork: Over 40 & Trying to Conceive by Dr. Robert Kiltz, Author, The Fertile Feast
March 29th, 2021
I’m often asked, “Can you have grey hair and still get pregnant?” I’m happy to say that despite all of the grim statistics doctors and researchers like to throw your way, it’s still possible to get pregnant at 40 and beyond. It might take longer for it to happen, and ...
Do Parents Need To Build Confidence In Their Kids? by Maureen Eich VanWalleghan
March 27th, 2021
Today, I am truly inspired after having a conversation that included me expressing my desire to build confidence in my daughter. The conversation was with a person who is helping to facilitate some of my daughter's education. The comment that came back was something like "confidence is overrated." It was ...
