Category Archives: Parentmap Articles

Fight the Ladykiller

Posted on December 23, 2014 by

My Parentmap post about Barbra Streisand and heart disease is up. Check it out!

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Fitting in at Camp Goodtimes

Posted on July 27, 2014 by

Boy, this summer is flying by. I have found very little time to focus on my writing– most of my energy has been directed towards spending time with my kids and putting my hours in at work. But I did … Continue reading →

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Talking about Philanthropy with Girl Scouts

Posted on July 2, 2014 by

I mentioned in a recent post that I had spent some time talking about philanthropy with a group of Girl Scouts. Here is the Parentmap article I finally wrote about that experience.  I’d love to do more of that sort of … Continue reading →

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May 6: A National Day of Giving

Posted on May 1, 2014 by

Next week, on May 6, the national day of giving, you may decide you want to donate to an organization. That can be overwhelming. In this latest Parentmap article, I give tips on how to choose an organization.

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Foster Care and the Power of Storytelling

Posted on March 24, 2014 by

My first post of the spring! It made me feel great and I hope you enjoy it too.

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Philanthropy for Kids: Nurturing a Giving Family

Posted on January 23, 2014 by

I’ve been wondering about how to explore the concept of philanthropy with my kids. I realize that such a large concept feels sort of intangible. In one of my early blog posts, I explore the definition of philanthropy. But I now … Continue reading →

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Birthday Dreams for All: Providing Birthday Parties for Children of Struggling Families

Posted on January 2, 2014 by

Happy New Year! Here is my first Parentmap post of 2014. I love the idea of volunteers coming together to pull off a party for kids whose families can’t afford this luxury. Now that 2014 is off to a good … Continue reading →

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