Family
Parent News (SC) May 2012
It’s all about Mom on Mother’s Day and every day
Who can leap a giant pile of laundry in a single bound? Who can vacuum, fold, cook, organize, hug, clean, teach, love, listen, and forgive all at the same time? It is no other super... Read More
San Diego Woman, South Bay Woman Magazine, South Carolina Woman Magazine (CA) April 2012
I feel the Winds of Change slowly turning yet another page in my book of life – gently but surely blowing new circumstances in my path that will forever change my world as I know it. I used to believe that we lived our lives as one continuous... Read More
Parent News (SC) May 12
As parents we rarely think of staying in rappor twith our children. We know it’s important to stay in rapport with our boss, our co-workers and even our in-laws. Staying in rapport with our children, well we may fail to give that much... Read More
South Carolina Woman Magazine (SC) May 12
It’s hard to believe that another school year is about to come to a close! It feels like I just sent my kids off to their first day. The weeks during the school year fly by and are packed full of activities, parties, and school work.... Read More
South Bay Woman Magazine (CA) Spring 2012
“I’m FREEZING!”
“But it’s 60 degrees…”
When did I suddenly get old-lady-blood? I live in Southern California, isn’t it supposed to be hot all year long? And uh, sorry. 60 degrees is... Read More
Family Spectrum (NE) May 2012
Music plays a unique melody in many lives. For some, it is a relaxing hobby to be enjoyed during downtime. For others, it is a meticulous field of study that must be mastered. But for the student musicians of the Omaha Area Youth Orchestras, music... Read More
WNC Woman (NC) May 2012
If you followed the Pay-It-Forward Room Makeover Project that began in October 2011, you know that there were so many wonderful nominees who, while they didn’t win the Makeover, did win our hearts. Following is the nominating letter from... Read More
Forsyth Woman Magazine (NC) May 2009
WFU’s Babcock School Presents 10th Annual Elevator CompetitionLet’s face it -- in a turbulent economy, any business can have its ups and downs. Just getting a business off the ground is a challenge, but having funding and interested inves ...WFU’s Babcock School Presents 10th Annual Elevator Competition
Let’s face it -- in a turbulent economy, any business can have its ups and downs. Just getting a business off the ground is a challenge, but having funding and interested... Read More
Everyday I cross the paths of amazing women from all walks of life. Two such women are Debra Cashman founder of SpokaneMama.com and Kelly Sandstrom founder of Workshops for Women. My hope is that their stories will inspire you to make a difference th ...Everyday I cross the paths of amazing women from all walks of life. Two such women are Debra Cashman founder of SpokaneMama.com and Kelly Sandstrom founder of Workshops for Women. My hope is that their stories will inspire you to make a difference... Read More
Written By Jeanette White When a young boy heard his mother had breast cancer, he thought she’d be in a coma. Another child blamed Martians for his mom’s breast cancer. Even when the disease is caught early, kids often feel certain their ...Written By Jeanette White
When a young boy heard his mother had breast cancer, he thought she’d be in a coma. Another child blamed Martians for his mom’s breast cancer. Even when the disease is caught early, kids often feel certain their... Read More
Rochester Women Magazine (MN) 2008
When IQs and vegetables collide, one mom’s dreams are dashed By Marlene Petersen It began with a news story and ended with a plate of peas. “Next,” said the TV anchor, “a two-year old genius becomes the youngest person e ...When IQs and vegetables collide, one mom’s dreams are dashed
By Marlene Petersen
It began with a news story and ended with a plate of peas. “Next,” said the TV anchor, “a two-year old genius becomes the youngest person... Read More
WomenInc (MN)
By Nina Patten Television, radio and newspapers have reported the story of Lucas Henze’s injury. Most of the coverage has focused on the legal aspects of his injury at day care. What they cannot tell you in a few short minutes during the ...By Nina Patten
Television, radio and newspapers have reported the story of Lucas Henze’s injury. Most of the coverage has focused on the legal aspects of his injury at day care. What they cannot tell you in a few short minutes during... Read More
South Carolina Woman Magazine (SC) January 2006
Okay...it’s a new year and that means New Year’s resolutions. For some of us, it’s the annual time of the year when we decide,” this is the year that I find, meet and snag Mr. Right.” You don’t have to admit it. I ...Okay...it’s a new year and that means New Year’s resolutions. For some of us, it’s the annual time of the year when we decide,” this is the year that I find, meet and snag Mr. Right.” You don’t have to admit it.... Read More
The Women's Journals (PA) Nov/Dec 2011
Each November, the United States President declares the month as National Family Caregivers Month. These often overlooked individuals, an estimated more than 65 million people or 29% of the U.S. population, provide care for chronically ill, disabled ...Each November, the United States President declares the month as National Family Caregivers Month. These often overlooked individuals, an estimated more than 65 million people or 29% of the U.S. population, provide care for chronically ill, disabled... Read More
Family Spectrum (NE) May 2012
Music plays a unique melody in many lives. For some, it is a relaxing hobby to be enjoyed during downtime. For others, it is a meticulous field of study that must be mastered. But for the student musicians of the Omaha Area Youth Orchestras, music is ...Music plays a unique melody in many lives. For some, it is a relaxing hobby to be enjoyed during downtime. For others, it is a meticulous field of study that must be mastered. But for the student musicians of the Omaha Area Youth Orchestras, music... Read More
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Northwest Woman Magazine (WA) August 2010
The physical ability to create, nourish and grow another human life is one of most amazing and rewarding things women are able to do (with the help of our male counterparts, of course!). Some women seem to just sail through pregnancy without morning... Read More
WomenInc (MN)
Every school day, the young students of Montessori Children’s House in Albert Lea, Minnesota, eagerly arrive in anticipation of the many fun activities that await them and the new things they will soon discover. The staff at the children... Read More
Family Spectrum (NE) May 2012
Music plays a unique melody in many lives. For some, it is a relaxing hobby to be enjoyed during downtime. For others, it is a meticulous field of study that must be mastered. But for the student musicians of the Omaha Area Youth Orchestras, music... Read More
Alamance Magazine (NC) May 2012
Coffee filter flowers can be made to look like strikingly realistic romantic roses and peonies. With Mother’s Day just around the corner, why not make a bouquet of these lovely posies for her? They’ll far outlive their real... Read More
Alamance Magazine (NC) May 2012
On Saturday, May 12, 2012, Family Abuse Services of Alamance County (FAS) will host its second annual Purple Ribbon Gala in conjunction with the Successful Women of Alamance Network (SWAN) and sponsored by Trisure Insurance. The event will include a... Read More
WNC Woman (NC) April 2012
“Eating Better Than Organic” — I love that title! (Though I admit I stole it from an article in Time magazine by John Cloud from March 2007.) It is the sort of title that makes a person sit up and say, “Hunh?... Read More
Family Spectrum (NE) May 2012
Nebraska has one of the highest rates in the nation for children placed in out-of-home care—children who need a safe place to call home.
Ken and Shannon Ostdiek know all too well the growing need in the Omaha community for foster parents. They’ve... Read More
Family Spectrum (NE) May 2012
I heard the cries from the pool. It was the first time that I had not gone into the pool with my 6-year-old son. It was after Labor Day. The pool at the club was practically empty. I was pregnant but still hiding it from my friends. My two friends... Read More