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You’ve taught your children about stranger danger. You monitor their internet use. Is that enough to protect them from getting kidnapped?
Human trafficking expert Nancy Hartwell believes we can do more. [Read more…] about Protect Kids from Human Trafficking with Nancy Hartwell (Video)
As a former divorce attorney, Jason Levoy has dispensed his fair share of divorce advice.
He’s seen couples fight to the bitter end. He’s seen couples put their differences aside for the sake of the kids.
And his most important advice is to communicate. [Read more…] about Divorce Advice by Former Attorney Jason Levoy
The statistics are scary.
The chances of your child being bullied at school range from 25 to 33%.[1]
The likelihood of your teen ending up in an abusive relationship of some kind lies at 33%.[2] [Read more…] about How to Bully-Proof Your Child
Your marriage is over.
Divorce is imminent, or perhaps has already begun.
You can’t talk to your spouse anymore without it turning into a fight. [Read more…] about How to Communicate with Your Ex During Divorce
There are some things you just don’t want to talk to your kids about.
Porn on the internet. What they’re learning about sex from their friends. Why private parts need to stay private.
But there’s no choice. You HAVE to talk about those things. [Read more…] about How to Talk to Your Kids about Sex with Emily Gaudreau (Video)
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I can’t say I have been intimidated by anyone.”[1]
How many of us can say that?
But Serena Williams said it. [Read more…] about #BrilliantBabe: Mother (& Tennis Star) Serena Williams
I got bullied at school.
Every school has its mean girls, and I knew every name of ours.
They were cool. Inscrutable. Utterly without regard for anyone shy or nerdy or weird. [Read more…] about Cyberbullying and Your Child: What You Need to Know
We all love our kids.
We think they’re the brightest, cleverest, funniest, most talented beings on the planet.
But at the same time, we’re realistic.
They’re not as smart as US. [Read more…] about How to Raise a Smart Baby
Toxic death cream.
That’s what one mother called it, as she smeared the white cream onto her child’s back.
It was a popular brand of sunblock containing the chemical oxybenzone. It was the only kind she could find at the shop. [Read more…] about Why One Mother Called Sunscreen “Toxic Death Cream”
Of course you feel stressed out when bad things happen.
But what you may not realize is that you can feel stressed out when good things happen, too.
[Read more…] about 5 Tips to Keep Your Relationship Strong after Having a Baby
Do you feel beautiful?
Ask 100 women, and only 4 of them will say yes.
You’d think that, as grown women, we’d have grown out of not feeling confident. [Read more…] about How Can We Teach Our Daughters They’re Beautiful?
It’s tough to be a teen.
Teenage acne is on the rise. More than 85% of teens now suffer from breakouts, a steep rise from just a generation ago.
It’s ironic—and unfortunate—that this increase coincided with the age of social media and smartphones. [Read more…] about 6 Sneaky Tricks to Prevent Spots Before They Start
I am not a fan of the 3-second rule.
If food falls on the floor, it’s dirty. It doesn’t matter whether it lies there 3 seconds or a fraction of a second. The instant food touches a dirty surface, it’s a goner. Into the trash bin it goes.
But that’s just me. [Read more…] about Should You Let Your Kid Eat Dirt? Allergy Protection for Kids
Our teens are in trouble.
Mental health issues are skyrocketing, including attempted suicides.
More and more high school and college students are seeking counseling for anxiety, depression, and mood disorders. [Read more…] about The Hidden Danger of Smartphones: 3 Ways to Help Your Teen
“What do you wish for, Mummy?”
My daughter is waving a sparkly silver wand in the air. She’s ready to grant me any wish with her magical powers.
“I wish you’d get your shoes on,” I say.
“No, Mummy. A real wish!” [Read more…] about Do You Really Want Your Wishes to Come True?
