The Foster System: Rachel Hollis Struggled as a Mom

The Foster System: Rachel Hollis Struggled as a Mom

Are you considering becoming a parent in the American foster system? Are you already a foster parent and dealing with the many struggles that come with it? For a time, Rachel Hollis, author of Girl, Wash Your Face was a foster mom in the foster system. She shares the difficult and personal journey she had to go through in her hopes of adopting a daughter. Keep reading to hear about Hollis’s foster system experience and her tips on how to persevere through difficult times.

The Two Wes Moores: One Name, Two Fates

Two men from behind. One wears an army uniform and the other wears a prison jumpsuit

Who are the two Wes Moores? How could two men with such similar pasts end up in completely different places? In the autobiography, The Other Wes Moore, two young men share a name, birthplace, and similar childhoods. Yet, one of the Wes Moores is a Johns Hopkins University graduate, the first Black Rhodes Scholar, and now the governor of Maryland. The second Wes Moore went to prison for involvement in the murder of a police officer. Read on to learn how the fates of the two Wes Moores collided.

Couple Communication: Bridging the Gap

Couple Communication: Bridging the Gap

What makes for healthy couple communication? What are some communication tips that can repair misunderstandings in romantic relationships? According to John Gray, the author of Men Are From Mars, Women Are From Venus, almost all relationship problems can be attributed to errors in couple communication. The fundamental reason these errors happen is that men and women essentially speak a different emotional language. Keep reading for John Gray’s advice on how to improve couple communication.

A Healthy Body Isn’t Always a Thin Body

A Healthy Body Isn’t Always a Thin Body

Is your focus on looking like an Instagram model rather than on attaining a healthy body? Do you have an unhealthy relationship with food and distorted body image? Many women turn to food as a coping mechanism, abusing their bodies to help deal with stress or trauma. This can cause a vicious cycle of dieting, gaining weight, and feeling bad about yourself. Instead of losing or gaining weight to match a beauty standard, you should be doing it to attain a healthy body. Keep reading to learn how a healthy body can lead to a healthy mind.