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Is Blogging Self-Indulgent? Top Mom and Dad Blogs.

Today I read a great post by Lisa Belkin on her favorite mommy and daddy blogs. As I looked through the comments, one particularly bitter reader caught my eye: “No doubt we live in an age of voyeurism. Many of us obviously like to peek in on others’ lives, or at least what they describe as their lives. And then there are those who feel the need to talk about… Read More »Is Blogging Self-Indulgent? Top Mom and Dad Blogs.

In Search Of Stressed Out Parents (Update)

  Today I read a reporter’s query on Peter Shankman’s HARO(Help a Reporter Out) which cracked me up. It said, “In search of stressed our parents.”  That’s like, “In search of people who breathe” in my world.  See earlier post if you want a laugh on the whole stressed-out, crazy busy topic. Here is a good piece on coping with being a stressed out parent: http://www2.vhi.ie/topic/staysane Remember the Golden Rule we so often ignore!… Read More »In Search Of Stressed Out Parents (Update)

Young girls, self esteem, & balancing messages

As the founder of a project focused on role models for girls and women, I was drawn to a blog post by Queen of Spain’s blog about her 3 year-old daughter. Here is an excerpt: “…she came home from preschool crying because another girl didn’t like her new haircut. Of course it was quickly forgotten and the two girls are paling around as if nothing tearful had been exchanged. It… Read More »Young girls, self esteem, & balancing messages

Communicating with Healthcare Professionals – Nov 6/7

On the shuttle heading to GW where I teach women's entrepreneurial leadership. Thinking ahead, and back, about my role in caring for the adults in my family. Talk about an entrepreneurial experience! Many of us harbor a good deal of skepticism toward the health care supply chain. How can you ensure the care and safety of your friend or family member? Here is a great resource: A FREE National TeleClass… Read More »Communicating with Healthcare Professionals – Nov 6/7

Busy Kids Perform Well in School, Emotionally, Behaviorially

It is likely the parents, not the kids, who are stressed with busy kids' schedules. The Washington Post recently reported on a study out of the Maryland Population Research Center at the University of Maryland. The study shows that only a small percentage of kids are actually "over-scheduled." In fact, organized activities are linked, says the post, "to positive outcomes in school, emotional development, family life and behavior." So, it… Read More »Busy Kids Perform Well in School, Emotionally, Behaviorially

Women Making More Time for Themselves

I was surprised to read this report summary which indicates that the gap that exists in 'leisure time' between men and women is closing. Women are making more time for themselves. Nice me: "Oh! Great!"Evil me: "Well, that's what happens when you start from zero." Check out the summary here:http://www.food-business-review.com/research.asp?guid=DMCM4616 Although, as I am blogging about next in our "insiders blog" (http://www.hotmommas.wordpress.com), I did just go to a camp reunion… Read More »Women Making More Time for Themselves

Friends Lead to Happiness

Today, after my daughter's first dance class of her little life, I am shopping with "The Shoe Coven." These are 4 girlfriends (one of which is my super excellent aunt). These women also happen to be prominent members of the mental health community (the supply side, not the demand side). I leave our shoe shopping sessions feeling incredibly well adjusted. Shoes, therapy, what's not to like? Research indicates people with… Read More »Friends Lead to Happiness