...parent to two children. Though there is much that we all can offer when it comes to insights, reassurance, and spoken encouragement, there is almost always even more that we can give simply by being present and listening without judgment. How do you practice and improve your listening skills? How do you lend an ear to improve relationships with family and friends? Photo courtesy of Flickr. Signe Whitson is the Chief Operating Officer and a Master...
...from 9:00-10:00 p.m. ET (8 CT, 7 MT, 6 PT) to raise awareness. How To Join Simply open up your Twitter app and follow @PauseMeNot (, your party host). Then, search for the #PauseMeNot, #gno, #menoCHAT hashtags. Finally, answer our questions, ask your own, or just join in the virtual soiree’s chatter using the chat’s hashtags in your tweets so we can “see” you. Here’s to transforming the stigma one tweet at a time! Party Topic: Join @PauseMeNot as...
...havoc that drug and alcohol addiction can wreak on families, friends, and communities. "Our books focus on drug and alcohol addiction, recovery, and the impact of drugs on the community," says Tammy. And, last June, Tammy brought Stony Brook University's Red Watch Band Training program to her high school. This is a voluntary training program that trains bystanders how to intervene to prevent death from alcohol overdose. It's usually offered on co...
...e colony. If the honey/Borax mixture is depleted before the ants are gone, simply make more and refill. Note: Borax should not be ingested by people, so use with caution around children. Jill Swensen blogs at Being Spiffy where she writes about everything she's passionate about, from fashion and style to crafting, baking, and entertaining. Anything she can do to make your world a little more spiffy! Follow Jill on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, a...
...nd Space Museum All of the Smithsonian Museums are amazing. Plus, they are free! Head to the National Mall and you will be surrounded by the museums. You can simply walk into any Smithsonian Museum and check out all of the artifacts. The Air and Space Museum is one that the whole family will enjoy. There are so many aircrafts to see throughout the entire museum and they have fun activities that will keep every member of the family entertained. Mou...
