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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
Loving the Family Life
Parenthood
Cyberbullying and Your Child: What You Need to Know
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
How to Raise a Smart Baby
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
Why One Mother Called Sunscreen “Toxic Death Cream”
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”
5 Tips to Keep Your Relationship Strong after Having a Baby
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
How Can We Teach Our Daughters They’re Beautiful?
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?
6 Sneaky Tricks to Prevent Spots Before They Start
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
Should You Let Your Kid Eat Dirt? Allergy Protection for Kids
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
The Hidden Danger of Smartphones: 3 Ways to Help Your Teen
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
Do You Really Want Your Wishes to Come True?
“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?
