How do you express yourself with confidence? Are you shy? Do you tend to be passive when you enter a room and hope that all eyes are not on you? Do you struggle to communicate your opinions, thoughts, and needs clearly and confidently? It’s not uncommon. Many are surprised when I let them know that…
This article is sponsored by Mothering Justice – a non-partisan organization dedicated to changing policy to improve the lives of mothers of color in our country – to share the information that follows. It’s 2020 and I am faced with explaining issues my parents, grandparents and great-grandparents faced. The casualness of hate and prejudices have…
Making time to reflect and be grateful for all the wonderful things you have can be challenging. Especially when you’re busy is when you need this time! Whether you are preparing for a more grateful Thanksgiving, or you just want to take a moment to think about all the things you have to be grateful…
It is important to share affirmations for our teenage sons‘ self-esteem. Often when we think of affirmations, we focus on our daughters and ourselves, but they can make a big impact in the lives of everyone. I can vividly recall the first time I realized my tween son was struggling with his self-esteem. He’d gotten…
This post is made possible with support from the American Cancer Society. All opinions are my own. When my oldest son was 11, his pediatrician had a very open conversation with me about the HPV vaccine. He answered my questions, showed me the research, and reminded me that the HPV vaccine is cancer prevention. After…
