Many teen moms and adult mothers who were themselves teen moms feel or have felt shame, and it caused them to want to withdraw and hide. Shame, however, can't survive empathy.
An abundance of resources is available to help you change your situation, but you must be motivated to get better. Make a commitment to yourself: With God's help, I will do my part to get better. You...
The "undermothered" child feels alone in the world. Adrift. This is because she doesn't have a mother who is a first responder - the person she can call in an emergency. She doesn't have a mother wh...
Being a queen is not about being over, above, or better than anyone else - it is about being your best self. To get there - to becoming your best self - you have to start, and a good starting place is...
So, whatever you are working on (doing your best to graduate high school or earn your college degree), first, stop beating yourself up. Give yourself a break. Then with support, a plan in hand, and m...
In Chapter 1, you’ll hear the voices of graduates and new moms on how they were judged, and resounding messages to educators, loved ones, and other supporters on how to help teen moms graduate: Don’...
Title IX is a federal law, enacted in 1972, stating that no person on the basis of sex shall be “excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under a...
How do you deal with a narcissistic parent? Educate yourself about narcissism, stop blaming yourself, set firm boundaries, minimize communication, and prioritize your own needs.
One of the best ways to improve your parenting skills is to know your parenting style. There are 4 parenting styles: Authoritarian, Authoritative (Active), Permissive (or Indulgent), and Uninvolved (N...
You don't have to face a domestic violence situation alone. There is help. There is the National Domestic Violence Hotline. Free. Confidential. 24/7. Their number is 1-800-799-SAFE (7233).
