Dealing With (Mom) Judgement, Criticism and Guilt
“Show me a mother, and I’ll show you a woman who feels guilty for something, thanks in no small part to the judgmental internet musings of other moms who’ve made different choices.” So says Brandy Zadrozny in an article she wrote for the Daily Beast earlier this year. I’ve written...
The Weird and Fascinating World of Unschooling
Logan LaPlante was 13 when he gave a TED talk about how homeschooling makes him happy. It's an inspiring message that racked up over 8 million views on YouTube. You can watch it here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h11u3vtcpaY What makes Logan's story newsworthy, however, is that he's not just a regular homeschooler. He has complete...
Raising Resilient Kids: How Teach Them to Thrive and Flourish in the Real World
"I can't do it," my five year old says. Again. We're playing a flashcard game as part of this month's parenting challenge and I'm teaching her to read simple words. Get a word right, she gets a point. Get a word wrong, Mommy gets a point. 'Quit saying that', I...
Forget Finding Your One True Calling – The World Needs More Multi-Passionate People
Some people are born knowing what they're meant to do with their lives. Not me. I never grew up with a burning passion I had to pursue. There was no inner voice whispering in my ear day in and day out. I only knew that I wanted to do something that...
How to Take Risks, Build Confidence & Keep Going: A Guide For the Sensitive & Shy (Like Me)
I took a risk last week. I didn't publish a typical Hackerella post - one that marries personal anecdotes and insights with research and data. Instead, I decided to share 2500 words (and accompanying photos) about a little girl who finds a magic wand in the woods. Not exactly the...