According to DoSomething.org every year over 1.2 million students drop out of high school in the United States. That’s a student every 26 seconds – or 7,000 a day. Statistically, a high school dropout will earn $200,000 less than a high school graduate over his or her lifetime, and commit about 75% of crimes, however, these 14 successful high school dropout celebrity moms defied the odds and … [Read more...]
Emmy Award-Winning Journalist and CARRY Media™ Founder, Paula Faris, Champions Working Moms
If moms thought they needed to carry life’s burdens on their own, broadcast veteran Paula Faris is here to dispel that narrative. And, after a series of fortunate and unfortunate events, the working-mom ally is able to see that picture with better clarity, all while stepping out of her safe space into her new venture, CARRY Media™. “I’ve long had a burning desire to advocate for working moms…so, I … [Read more...]
8 Celebrities Whose Kids Were Bullied
According to the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, close to half of all children will experience school bullying at some point while they are at primary or secondary school, and at least 10 percent of those kids are bullied regularly. Child bullying is a serious concern that, unfortunately, many people, including celebrities, have experienced. Stars like Jessica Alba, … [Read more...]
18 Celebrities Who’ve Suffered From Postpartum Depression
Celebrity mothers are no different than any other mom when it comes to the emotional roller coaster that accompanies parenthood. And, when you're a mom who happens to suffer from postpartum depression it's a wild ride most would rather avoid. Unfortunately, it's a sad reality that affects approximately 5-15% of women after childbirth. Below, are 18 celebrity mothers who've experienced … [Read more...]
‘Her View From Home’ Founder, Leslie Means, Shares Inspiration Behind Successful Brand
From reporting the local news in Nebraska to co-founding a multi-million-viewership website, small-town raised, Leslie Means, always knew her passions would take her far. Today, Means’ popular motherhood-focused site, Her View From Home, encourages women all over the globe to share their honest stories that oftentimes encompasses faith and family. When Means was growing up in South Central … [Read more...]
13 Celebrities Whose Children Died by Sudden and Bizarre Accidents
It's a parent's worst fear, the death of a child. It's a tragedy no mother or father wants to endure, and an unimaginable pain no person is immune to. These 13 celebrity parents lost a child due to sudden and tragic events. *This post contains affiliate links; we may net a small commission if you make a purchase after clicking a link, at no cost to you. Read our Disclosure Policy … [Read more...]
Reese Witherspoon Quote
“...You can't go out without thinking of another person. You don't think about whether you're cold or hot, you think about whether your kid is cold or hot.” Reese Witherspoon … [Read more...]