Words, Women and Wisdom by Yvonne E.L. Silver – Book Summary
Yvonne Silver’s book, Words, Women and Wisdom is about growing into the magnificent potential of being a woman leader! She provides loads of tips.
Women Focused
sexism, women, men, gender differences, sex, Mom, Mother, grandmother, women at work, women issues
Resilient Woman: Feminist, Comedian, and Actor, Joy Behar
Now in her seventies, Behar interests me as a role model who continues to learn, develop and grow. She rouses healthy controversy by telling her truth.
Increased Self-Care Needed if You are a Stressed Mother
Consider this thought “I need to provide self-care to the mother of my children.” We do our family no favor when we become a stressed mother. Our children need us at our best. To do that, we need to treat ourselves as if we are deserving and cherished. Indeed, most of us are! Mothers, whether […]
How Do You Answer, “Are You a Feminist?”
Feminism has had a resurgence! No one asked Meghan Markle, now the Duchess of Sussex, “Are you a feminist?” She had made it clear long before saying “I do” to Prince Harry. On her own page on the Royal website is the line, “I am proud to be a woman and a feminist.” The Ups […]
Have I Told You I Remain A Feminist?
Since the 1970s I considered myself a feminist. Feminism is a complex and ongoing social movement that advocates for gender equality and the empowerment of women. It’s important to note that feminism is not a single, monolithic entity, but rather a diverse collection of beliefs and approaches that have evolved over time. A number of […]
A List of 8 Favorite and Fun Women’s Comic Strips
Reading the morning paper’s comics can be a stress relieving activity. My interest in women’s comic strips resurfaced as I sorted through some magazines ready for recycling. In an issue of MS I re-discovered an article called Paper Movies: Feminist cartoonists create characters that are real, raunchy—and they’ll knock your socks off.
Women Dealing with Conflict in the Workplace
Let us start with, What is conflict? The Merriam-Webster dictionary defines conflict as mental struggle resulting from incompatible or opposing needs, drives, wishes, or external or internal demands. Sometimes that mental struggle can manifest into a physical form ranging from domestic abuse to war. Regrettably, much of it starts for women as conflict in the workplace. […]
The Problem with ‘Working Moms’ and What To Do About It
Invite and negotiate the household workload.
Mother’s Day Reminds Us of the Power of Loving Care
A few years ago, I organized a national Canadian Mother’s Day writing contest called WOW MOM: Honoring Resilient Mothers. Contestants wrote a tribute to a mom. Five objective readers decided the top winners who were given prizes worth over one thousand dollars. The top eight entries are below. I hope these tributes inspire you to […]
Mother Love and Open Heart Creates Safe Haven
Every Mother’s Day, her phone rings off the hook! Jamie Thomson, from a small Southern Alberta community, demonstrates resilience, mother love, and an open door to youth. Jamie goes beyond the term, good enough mother. I met Jamie, while taking an online Positive Psychology course. She has given me permission to give you a taste […]
Let Go of the Curse of Mother’s Guilt
The mother’s curse is believing, “If I really loved my child I would . . . (you fill in the blank).” Guilt is a heavy emotion to carry and women tend to carry a big load of it.
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