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Finding Farewells, New Beginnings, and Potential for Teens This Fall
Did you hear about the October Theory Challenge for teens on TikTok this fall? The challenge is similar to setting New Year’s resolutions — it encouraged social media users to make big life changes and dive deep into self-reflection. The idea was for teens to reset goals and create new momentum before the year’s end.…
How To Network And Increase Your Social Capital
The current economic climate is having a significant impact on women. The industries hardest hit by furloughs and layoffs – hospitality & tourism, education, and service jobs, were staffed predominately by women. Many of whom are working moms, supporting multi-generational family members while balancing work and motherhood. For all of us, navigating this challenging economic…
A Note of Comfort To One Struggling To Conceive
So, it is much easier to give advice on what NOT to say to people who are struggling to conceive (see previous blog, What Not To Say). The truth is, there isnt really a lot you can say to someone who is struggling with this difficult journey. Like with many hard things in life, there are no words to capture the sorrow, the pain, the loss and the heartache that this path brings. At any given moment, a caring supporters words can seem trite or meaningless, even with the best intentions.
10 Ways To Survive Twin Toddlers (Or A Single Toddler)
People love to dole out advice when it comes to babies. Let them cry it out. Swaddle them tightly. Breast is best. But when it comes to toddlers? People get a pained look on their face, wish you luck and make a quick getaway. Surviving toddlerhood is a huge accomplishment. Surviving twin toddlerhood is akin…
Teacher Strike: Our Teachers Walk Out, Not On The Kids, But For The Kids
Why strike? Why walk out on the kids? These are questions I know people across the U.S. are asking. I am not a teacher. I do not work for the public school system. I am just a parent who sends her six children to public school Monday through Friday, August through May, well I did anyway until our…