Oprah Winfrey may be one of the biggest celebrities in the world but, as she always admits, the role that is most meaningful to her is that of teacher. For 25 years, The Oprah Show has been her classroom where she’s taught millions of viewers everything from paying attention to … [Read more...] about all i really need to know, i learned from oprah
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My Mama Wears a Tutu by Deborah Jiang Stein
Talk about inspiration. After her own difficult beginnings -- which you can read about on deborahstein.com -- Deborah Jiang Stein has become a national speaker and advocate about the capacity for transformation. Multiracial and Jewish (her mother was raised Orthodox), she proves … [Read more...] about My Mama Wears a Tutu by Deborah Jiang Stein
childhood is fleeting, motherhood is forever by elin stebbins waldal
My conversation with Elin Stebbins Waldal about her book, Tornado Warning, struck a chord with many of you, who sent emails thanking me for bringing to light the subject of dating violence and thanking her for sharing her very personal story. Because her voice resonated so … [Read more...] about childhood is fleeting, motherhood is forever by elin stebbins waldal
Talking About Bad Moms with Barbara Almond, Author of "The Monster Within: The Hidden Side of Motherhood"
Being a mother may be the world's hardest job, yet we rarely receive -- or give ourselves -- credit for a job well done. Instead, we beat ourselves up and are bombarded with endless criticism for not being perfect and meeting a standard of motherhood that, well, doesn't really … [Read more...] about Talking About Bad Moms with Barbara Almond, Author of "The Monster Within: The Hidden Side of Motherhood"
assisted loving by amy ferris
I love Amy Ferris. She writes from the heart about subjects that all of us, as women, can relate to. If Marrying George Clooney is not on your bookshelf already, order yourself a copy right now. Amy doesn't sugar-coat. She tells it like it is. Her emotions are raw, her words … [Read more...] about assisted loving by amy ferris
My Mother Reads My Blog by Elizabeth Tannen
Elizabeth Tannen is a former NPR producer, Huffington Post contributor and student in the MFA Creative Writing Program at the University of New Mexico in Albuquerque. She writes Dating in the Odyssey Years, a blog that not only her mom reads -- I do, too! We're thrilled to … [Read more...] about My Mother Reads My Blog by Elizabeth Tannen
Our Exclusive Interview with Poet/Author Molly Peacock
Our readers seem to have formed a Molly Peacock fan club, raving about her Mother's Day essay last week and entering our giveaway to win a copy of her new book, The Paper Garden: An Artist Begins Her Life's Work at 72 in droves. Because you still want more, we're excited to … [Read more...] about Our Exclusive Interview with Poet/Author Molly Peacock
spending a happy day with top tv mom marion ross
TV Mom extraordinaire Marion Ross has played lots of mothers but will always hold a special place in many of our hearts as Mrs. C on Happy Days. Now that I'm in my 50's, I was thrilled to go back to the '50s through Marion's fascinating memories. Oh, happy day(s)! How … [Read more...] about spending a happy day with top tv mom marion ross