July 2, 2014 – Maria O’Neil with Beth Lambert Recovering a child from a severe chronic illness is neither a myth nor a rare occurrence. Every day in this country children are regaining their health and wellness thanks to the intense love and commitment of their parents and caregivers, often in partnership with courageous, dedicated, …
The Stink About Breast Cancer and Deodorant
If you are using a deodorant or antiperspirant, you have a good reason to ask if it can cause breast cancer. Anything unnatural that you do to your body is a potential cause of disease. Applying chemicals to the armpits, which are next to the breasts, should be suspect. Whenever you have any health issue, …
Does Your Deodorant Stink?
Body odor. It’s a complete non-starter. We can’t smell bad. Our kids can’t smell bad. Let’s face it, anyone we’re shacking up with can’t smell bad. The problem, of course, is that sometimes we do. (Sure, there are people who don’t sweat. Don’t envy them; they have a different issue.) Listen, it’s hot outside. We …
Ladies, Ditch the Bra for Your Health
I realize it may feel some combination of uncomfortable, unprofessional, or unnecessarily provocative to go braless. Societal convention has most of us trussing up before going out. If you’re reading this at home, do me a favor and unhook. Then keep reading. There’s evidence of a relationship between bras + breast cancer Yes, seriously. DRESSED …
Dolphin Parenting, A Tiger-Free Zone – Episode 31
July 2, 2014 – Shimi Kang, MD with Louise Kuo Habakus I was transfixed by Amy Chua’s “Tiger Mom” book and read it in one breath. I was simultaneously embarrassed for her and morbidly impressed. Her two daughters seemed awfully accomplished, after all. I squashed the seed of insecurity that was planted and promptly gave …
The Genius of a Growth Mindset – Episode 26
May 28, 2014 — Carol Dweck, PhD with Louise Kuo Habakus View book on Amazon When someone says “there are two kinds of people in the world,” what comes to mind? – Those who walk into a room and say “There you are!” and those who say “Here I am!” (Abigail Van Buren) – People …
Our Fabulous Food Event in Cranford!
On behalf of Fearless Parent™ and The Thinking Moms’ Revolution, we’d like to express our deep appreciation to the wonderful speakers, sponsors, exhibitors, volunteers, and attendees who came together to create a fabulous food event in Cranford, NJ on Saturday, May 3 at the Calvary Tabernacle Church called Stirring the Pot — How Food Makes Us …
The Power of Microresolutions — Episode 24
May 14, 2014 — Caroline Arnold with Louise Kuo Habakus View book on Amazon.com This book makes me positively giddy… because I’m on the brink of making some big changes! Every New Year’s Eve, I make resolutions. They’re always the same. And I’m embarrassed to admit that they always fall by the wayside. Maybe I’m …