Eradicating negative body-image language.
Oh, My Brainy Boys… (Oh, My Lovely Daughters?)
The Google tells all… sometimes.
Lip Service, Accountability, and No-Fault Motherhood
Mothers. Feeling. Blamed.
Why “Aging Gracefully” Doesn’t Suit Me
Language shapes everything. Time to change the “aging” conversation?
Apologies
You step on someone’s foot in line. It’s automatic. You say “sorry.” You apologize. You reach for the same chicken leg on the platter as your sister at exactly the same time. You laugh, and say “sorry!” You apologize. But whether it comes to everyday apologies over minutiae or major issues that arise from harsh […]
The Makeover Mentality
Is the makeover as superficial as it seems? Why women and not men?
Parenting Tips (and Burst my Bubble)
Parenting rocks. Parenting sucks. Parenting rocks. There are great sources of information out there. And terrible sources of information out there. There are great sources of information out there. When it comes to parenting (mothering in particular), we are our own worst enemies. We are also – potentially – our greatest cheerleaders and sources of […]
Okay Parents – Use Your Words!
You’re not a politician. You’re not a speech writer. You’re not an on-air anchor who has to think quickly on his or her proverbial, beautifully clad feet. You’ve got a hundred different roles in your day, professionally and personally. But the words that tumble out of your mouth aren’t going to make a significant difference, […]