Does America Love Its Children?
This is part two of a conversation on Women and Mother's rights, How Far Have We Come?Rose Kennedy, mother of 9 children, including President John F. Kennedy said, "I looked on child rearing not...
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My Most Trusted Advisor
I consider my body my most trusted advisor. I think it assimilates information from the Universe that I can’t understand fully at first. You see, I know the Universe wants my best life, but...
Women’s Rights – How Far Have We Come?
Little more than 150 years ago, women could not own property and had no parental rights. 30 years later most women still had no right to earn wages or own property.The presidential election of 1920,...
Fitness Tips for the New Year
Each New Year I seriously consider my path for the upcoming year. Not just a 10 minute reflection, but at least a week long perusal - I consider where I have been, where I am, and where I want to...
All Mothers Are Holy
Bringing new life into this world is a miracle - a miracle which bears repeating (no pun intended).In all seriousness though, the Christmas Season revolves around the miracle of new life and the...
Pregnant? 5 Must Ask Questions for the Hospital
First off, I would love if every woman had access to a Baby Friendly Hospital, The concept of Baby Friendly Hospitals was started by the WHO, World Health Organization and UNICEF. Their vision is...
Pregnant? 10 Must Ask Questions For Your Doc or Midwife
Every mother wants the healthiest start for her unborn baby. Though not often considered, "interviewing" your health care provider is perhaps the best first step you can take toward having the birth...
The World’s Greatest Concern (what should be)
As a collective planet, our greatest concern should be our children.Confusion from the Traffic Jam on the Super-Highway of InformationFrom parents to extended family to school administrators and...
Giving Thanks In Valleys
I hope your Thanksgiving was full of gratitude, no matter how it was spent.Ours began like any other. My husband and I were in the kitchen, cooking up something great. This year's sweet goody -...
Do women in America fear birth?
Recently, a well known childbirth magazine published a question about birth in America and invited feedback from health care professionals and readers. The question: Why do women in America fear...
Support Women’s Rights
Below is a poem, newly penned by a young Afghan woman* and dear friend of mine. Her life and the life of her family is in constant danger because of her gender, nationality, and her family's support...
Freedom to Live Your Life, But Are You?
The days pass slowly, the years fly quickly by. If I had a nickel for every time someone has said this to me, I might be out of debt by now.I actually do not dread hearing those words, and I...