Just because it was doesn’t mean it always has to be
My mother-in-law has been visiting us this week and because my primary office is in my home, we’ve had the opportunity to discuss a number of issues ranging from pre-k providers to neighborhood pets to preparing for and paying for college. Let me stop right here and say that I adore my mother-in-law. That being [...]
Read more »How to Celebrate International Women’s Day from the Comfort of Your Suburban Home
I am thrilled to share with you this fantastic guest post by my friend and much admired colleague, Melissa Wardy, owner of Pigtail Pals. Pigtail Pals is passionate about empowering girls and encouraging parents to “Redefine Girly.” Her blog discusses media literacy, sexualization, gender stereotypes, and body image. Her shops offer inspiring apparel and gifts [...]
Read more »The Best Day…How Do You Inspire Your Daughter?
I was listening to a Taylor Swift song the other day and it really got me thinking. Here are some of the lyrics “I’m thirteen now and don’t know how my friends could be so mean I come home crying and you hold me tight and grab the keys And we drive and drive until [...]
Read more »Send Her Back to School Prepared to Succeed
It’s that time of year again…back to school! Hopefully your family enjoyed plenty of summer fun. You’ve purchased the backpack and filled it with supplies so that your daughter is prepared for school each day. But have you prepared her for school? Here are a few tips that will help her prepare for more than [...]
Read more »Words Hurt
Sticks and stones may break my bones but words can never hurt me. Wrong! In fact, it’s just the opposite. Most physical cuts do eventually heal but emotional scars take significantly longer and sometimes never fully heal. The bottom line is that Words Hurt! Were you ever picked on, called names or made fun of [...]
Read more »5 Tips to Encourage Self-Confidence and Discourage Mean Kid Behavior
You’ve undoubtedly heard the stories in the news lately about the 15-year old girl who hung herself because she was being bullied and the 3rd grade boy who jumped out a window to end his life so the bullying would stop. I don’t know about you but it just breaks my heart to hear stories [...]
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