Category - Women's & Family Issues

 

5 minutes of caring Resolution Resolve by Mary Cady Ford, January 5 Little eyes are always watching. Coffee for Cancer by Michelle Andrade, October 2 (4 comments) Help Folgers fight cancer. Votes and Voices by Michelle Andrade, August 26 (1 comment) Women earned the right to vote 88 years ago today. S.W.A.K. by Michelle Andrade, July 17 (2 comments) Write a real letter to someone you know and S.W.A.K. (seal with a kiss). Day of the Dad by Michelle Andrade, June 13 Celebrate dad this weekend. National Foster Care Month by Michelle Andrade, May 14 (2 comments) Make a difference for kids outside your family. Celebrate Mom by Luanne Davidson, May 9 Hear from a mom on how to celebrate mom. An African Education by Michelle Andrade, May 8 Educate your family about another world. No Place Like Home by Jenny Magill, April 24 Make a difference in a child's life. Bring Light by Sam Davidson, April 18 Fund something important. It's April! by Michelle Andrade, April 7 Which means we can learn a lot (and then teach our kids). Play Fair by Michelle Andrade, March 25 Teach your kids where their stuff came from. Not Just For Sunburn by Rachel Jimenez, March 3 Aloe Vera is for more than just sunburn. Bedroom Clean by Michelle Andrade, February 28 Keep that bedroom clean by starting small! Meaningful To You by Michelle Andrade, February 27 Start a Petition. Health Instead Of Weight by Michelle Andrade, February 25 Let's work to talk with out kids more about health and less about weight. Teeth Clean by Michelle Andrade, February 18 February is National Children's Dental Health Month Love My Family by Kathy Dippolito, February 15 Help the love to last all year with a special "I Love You" box for each member of the family. Kitchen Clean by Michelle Andrade, February 7 (2 comments) Here are some tips to make cleaning the kitchen a little tidier in less time. Do Something by Kathy Dippolito, February 1 (4 comments) Do something nice for someone else without being caught. Set An Example by Michelle Andrade, January 23 Set an example by exercising with your kids. Where'd You Get Those Peepers? by Michelle Andrade, January 7 Eye safety for our children is more important than we may think.

one minute nibbles Cool Moms In The Community: Books Inspire Change by Michelle Andrade, October 21 "I never thought I would sell anything but felt compelled to introduce these books to as many children as I could," says Megan Salyer Freund of Barefoot Books. Beyond Fair by Michelle Andrade, October 14 Jewelry brings water to Africa? Cool People In The Community: Whispers Of Hope Inspires by Michelle Andrade, October 7 (1 comment) I feel that from my personal experience, I can share words of hope, empowerment, and encouragement "that anything is possible if you put your mind to it.” I believe that if I continue to give unconditionally of myself, I can spread the message and eventually elevate and eliminate discrimination one person at a time. Coulda, Woulda, Shoulda: I Should Have Convened My Own Supreme Court by Luanne Davidson, October 2 Take some time as a family to get involved in the judicial system. Wanting Less, To Save The World by Michelle Andrade, September 30 (2 comments) Changes in life can be about fear, but how do we let our fear show? Coulda, Woulda, Shoulda: I Should Have Given My Own Awards by Luanne Davidson, September 25 (2 comments) By encouraging our children in the day-to-day activities, we prepare them for being a success in the real world. Coulda, Woulda, Shoulda: I Should Have Chosen More Role Models by Luanne Davidson, September 18 Talk with you children about who they admire and why. Coulda, Woulda, Shoulda: I Should Have Written Better Job Descriptions by Luanne Davidson, September 11 Clearly define responsibilities for everyone in the family and there's no need for confusion or fuss. Cool People In The Community: Eco-Me by Michelle Andrade, September 8 "We like to think of Eco-Me as a Health and Wellness company that helps us focus on ourselves and our homes first," says Robin Levine, from Eco-Me. Coulda, Woulda, Shoulda: I Could Have Staged My Own Pentathlon by Luanne Davidson, September 4 Champion the family together for a cleaning events. Spaces Simplified, part 3 by Michelle Andrade, September 2 Spaces Simplified provides expert help to de-clutter, organize, and beautify your home or corporate space in a way that benefits your life as a whole. Your space should give you energy, not drain it away. It should be--and can be-- a source of inspiration and tangible support as well as a reminder of who you are when you're at your best... -Spaces Simplified, www.spacessimplified.com Shoulda, Woulda, Coulda: I Should Have Employed My Own Child Labor by Luanne Davidson, August 28 Fully employ your children with activities appropriate for their age and you will teach them true responsibility. Spaces Simplified, part 2 by Michelle Andrade, August 26 Spaces Simplified provides expert help to de-clutter, organize, and beautify your home or corporate space in a way that benefits your life as a whole. Your space should give you energy, not drain it away. It should be--and can be-- a source of inspiration and tangible support as well as a reminder of who you are when you're at your best... -Spaces Simplified, www.spacessimplified.com Coulda, Woulda, Shoulda: I Should Have Called More Do-Overs by Luanne Davidson, August 21 (1 comment) Do-overs are great in sports, but what about in all of life's obstacles? Maybe we can give our kids another chance. Spaces Simplified, Part 1 by Michelle Andrade, August 19 Spaces Simplified provides expert help to de-clutter, organize, and beautify your home or corporate space in a way that benefits your life as a whole. Your space should give you energy, not drain it away. It should be--and can be-- a source of inspiration and tangible support as well as a reminder of who you are when you're at your best... -Spaces Simplified, www.spacessimplified.com Cool Families Host AFS Students by Michelle Andrade, August 6 AFS-USA works toward a more just and peaceful world by providing international and intercultural learning experiences to individuals, families, schools, and communities through a global volunteer partnership. Cool Moms In The Community: Encouraging Philanthropy at a Young Age, part II by Beth Kanter, August 5 Beth Kanter, mother of many trades, speaks to us about raising our children to be philanthropically minded. Last week,Beth began sharing with us how she has brought giving into her daily life with her children. This week, she shares more ideas that she has done in her own home to help teach her children about making a difference. Coulda, Woulda, Shoulda: I Should Have Put My Children In The Driver's Seat Earlier by Luanne Davidson, July 31 When we give our children a turn at the driver's seat, we are allowing them the opportunity to practice being in control, make decisions, and understand responsibility and accountability. Digging In The Dirt by Michelle Andrade, July 25 Let your kids be a part of the planting, watering, watching, digging, cleaning, cutting, cooking AND eating and they will see the entire food process! Do Something Green by Tamara Batarseh, July 23 We all know how cool it is to make a difference, so make a more conscious effort to do something GREEN. Television and Me by Michelle Andrade, July 21 For me or not? Picking Tomatoes by Michelle Andrade, July 15 (1 comment) Backyard farming is more than just a great thing for the Earth... it's also an amazing learning experience. Gardening is truly a family affair. A Complaint Free World by Michelle Andrade, July 14 (2 comments) Our perspective can change the way we save the world. Coulda, Woulda, Shoulda: I Shoulda Christmas-ed In July by Luanne Davidson, July 10 (1 comment) Many organizations reap the benefits of giving around Christmas time. Bring that giving spirit into the summer months, too, by Christmas-ing in July. Coulda, Woulda, Shoulda: I Shoulda Celebrated More Independence Days by Luanne Davidson, July 3 (1 comment) Celebrate your child's growing independence as they move from childhood on up. Coulda, Woulda, Shoulda: I Should Have Created More Collages by Luanne Davidson, June 26 Collage making with our kids can be a valuable tool in teaching diversity, similarity, and self-expression. Coulda, Woulda, Shoulda: I Could Have Set Up Summer on the Summer Solstice by Luanne Davidson, June 19 Take this summer solstice to set the tone for the entire summer. Coulda, Woulda, Shoulda: I Should Have Fed The Birds by Luanne Davidson, June 5 (2 comments) Learn about birds with your kids through the art of bird watching. Coulda, Woulda, Shoulda: I Should Have Written My Own Book by Luanne Davidson, May 29 What kind of book will you and your family write? Coulda, Woulda, Shoulda: I Woulda Remembered On Memorial Day by Luanne Davidson, May 22 How can you and your kids remember? Coulda, Woulda, Shoulda: I Coulda Helped With Mother's Day by Luanne Davidson, May 8 Mother's Day does not have to be done without mom's participation. Coulda, Woulda, Shoulda: I Would Have Danced Around The May Pole by Luanne Davidson, May 1 Take the opportunity to celebrate May Day with the family. Coulda, Woulda, Shoulda: I Should Have Accomplished More Field Trips by Luanne Davidson, April 24 Going out as a family can be more than just a chore. Coulda, Woulda, Shoulda: I Should Have Painted More Pottery by Luanne Davidson, April 3 Spend some time with your family making pottery. Coulda, Woulda, Shoulda: I Should Have Used More Commas by Luanne Davidson, March 27 Slow down and put pauses into your life. Coulda, Woulda, Shoulda: I Should Have Baked More Cookies by Luanne Davidson, March 20 (1 comment) Bake together as a family to teach your children lessons for school and life. Coulda, Woulda, Shoulda: I Should Have Celebrated More Holidays by Luanne Davidson, March 13 Celebrate some holidays other than the traditional ones we all know about. Welcome to CoolMomsCare! by Michelle Andrade, March 7 Got a minute? Take your coat off and stay a while! We are glad you are here. CoolMomsCare is here to inspire, encourage and guide you on this journey to Saving the World, One Kid at a Time. Coulda, Woulda, Shoulda: Done It Differently … Maybe? by Luanne Davidson, November 29 A mom looks back and wonders what she could have done different.