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Stop Suicide Charity Auction to Benefit the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention Quick Link to All Auctions: http://www.motherhoodunadorned.com/category/charity-events/stop-suicide-charity-auction/ Item #8: By-phone or Skype "Mama's Comfort" Coaching Session from Yael Saar, Founder … [Read more...]
Stop Suicide Charity Auction to Benefit the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention Quick Link to All Auctions: http://www.motherhoodunadorned.com/category/charity-events/stop-suicide-charity-auction/ Item #7: eBook BirthTouch® Pocket Guide to Perinatal Mental Illness for Moms & … [Read more...]
Stop Suicide Charity Auction to Benefit the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention Quick Link to All Auctions: http://www.motherhoodunadorned.com/category/charity-events/stop-suicide-charity-auction/ Item #6: eBook BirthTouch® Shiatsu & Acupressure for the Childbearing Year. By … [Read more...]
Stop Suicide Charity Auction to Benefit the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention Quick Link to All Auctions: http://www.motherhoodunadorned.com/category/charity-events/stop-suicide-charity-auction/ Item #5: By-Phone Coaching from Kathy Morelli, Licensed Professional Counselor … [Read more...]
Stop Suicide Charity Auction to Benefit the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention Quick Link to All Auctions: http://www.motherhoodunadorned.com/category/charity-events/stop-suicide-charity-auction/ Item #1: The Nest in Woodinville, WA $50 Gift Certificate … [Read more...]
I'd like to introduce you to Kristin McQeen. She is a total BADASS, and she needs our help. For the past 10 years, Kristin has completed 17 marathons and 9 full IRONMAN triathlons while also fighting Cancer. In 2003, she was diagnosed with metastatic thyroid cancer, resulting in 2 rounds … [Read more...]
You all have heard me shouting from the rafters that I'm doing The Overnight Walk for Suicide Prevention in DC in June. (Don't forget, you can donate in the left sidebar any time! or HERE.) I know its going to be an amazing, life-changing event for me personally and to raise funds and … [Read more...]
"Keep Calm. You're a Good Mom." In fact, you're a GREAT Mom. You are the PERFECT Mom for your child. Just the way you are. Doing your best each and every day. Even on your bad days. There is no other Mom your child wants or needs. Their love for YOU proves it. Just ask them. … [Read more...]
A friend of mine Alyssa, posted this today about her son Carter (who is a friend of my son Ronin) for World Autism Awareness Day today. I asked her if I could share because it is just so beautiful and I want to spread awareness and information. From Alyssa, Mom of 2: "This is what Autism looks … [Read more...]
Have you guys seen this Change.org petition asking Victoria's Secret to Pull "Pretty Young Things" line from VS shelves? Its gotten a ton of recent media attention, and a friend of mine Diana is the mom of 4 who started it. She was even on CNN last week, which is amazing. The power of social media … [Read more...]
I have to confess I've been super slacking in the "training for an 18-mile walk" department. I get emails from the Overnight Walk Coaches each week outlining ways to prepare and so far I've just been ignoring them. But things really started to come together unexpectedly yesterday. Kismet. A … [Read more...]
Marriage equality activists are protesting outside the Supreme Court today, as the nation's highest court begins two days of hearings about two same-sex marriage laws. And on Facebook and other social media, "demonstrations" are also taking place as marriage equality supporters are sharing and … [Read more...]
Today is the Spring Equinox (in the Northern Hemisphere), the date of equal day and night--a day of true balance. Its also the beginning of Spring, a time of growth and renewal. I know it may not feel like Spring in many parts of the world ... there may be snow, or hail, or wind but today the … [Read more...]
Attention women of the Seattle Area! The Seattle Mom Prom an annual celebration of moms (a ladies-only, not moms-only event) is scheduled for May 18th, 2013 at the Fremont Abbey (4272 Fremont Ave N, Seattle, WA). This event is a benefit for Postpartum Support International of Washington, a … [Read more...]
Are you guys familiar with Minted.com? Minted is an online retailer of personalized printed cards, invitations, paper products and fine art prints. They offer an exclusive assortment of holiday cards, baby announcements, thank you cards and wedding invitations (just to name a few) where the … [Read more...]
Words truly have power. The words we tell ourselves, but also the words we use with others. Words can hurt. AND Words can heal. Its up to us to choose wisely. The way we talk to ourselves--our own inner dialog--and the way we express our thoughts to others truly makes a … [Read more...]
GUEST POST: Elaine N. Schoch is an avid traveler who is busy exploring the world, usually with her two kids in tow. She shares her adventures, travel advice and tips on CarpeTravel.com and @elaineschoch. Traveling is stressful enough but adding kids to the mix completely adds another level of … [Read more...]
Last Thursday I received a phone call from a producer at Anderson Live daytime TV show. "Hi Cristi. Would you be interested in being a guest on our show next Tuesday about the Parenting.com story Xanax Make Me a Better Mom." The story had gone viral and was making news. After panicking for a bit, … [Read more...]
Just an update to Washington State Suicide Prevention Legislation Bill (HB1336), introduced by WA Representative Tina Orwall that I posted about last month. From Rep. Orwll's office, 3/4/13: "Rep. Orwall’s troubled youth bill, ESHB 1336, passed the House today with bipartisan support, … [Read more...]
I'm scared. In a few months time I'll be doing something so huge. Something so big that I know will be one of the top challenges of my life...mentally, physically AND emotionally. I'm committed to doing the Overnight Walk for the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, but I've gotta tell … [Read more...]
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