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KENYA: You know you’re an African mother when…
Motherhood unites us in so many ways, no matter where we come from. There are 54 different countries in Africa, with a myriad of different cultures, tribes and languages. Despite the incredible diversity on the African continent, there are many traits of motherhood...
GLOW: #Heartfulness Webinar – Communication Matters By Liz Kingsnorth
World Moms Network and the Heartfulness Institute have partnered to bring forth a series of online monthly webinar workshops for women called GLOW which stands for ‘Genuine Loving Outstanding Women’. This helps women everywhere to learn and practice...
NETHERLANDS: Tightrope
As one phase of motherhood is coming to an end, another one is beginning. I still remember his huge brown eyes looking up at me and smiling when we would play peek –a –boo., and he would belly laugh when he was a baby. I remember how he went through separation anxiety...
TANZANIA: Towards a More Equal 2017
The holiday season is upon us, and that therefore means that the winds of change for the new year blow ever stronger as we draw ever closer to year end. In reflection of 2016, I cannot help but celebrate it as the year that truly was for the Woman. Yes! The Year of...
JAPAN: Boo-boos of the Heart
Fixing boo-boos was easier when they were little. Even the "big" boo-boos; call the ambulance! Go to the emergency room! Call the poison control center! Those times were scary, and I thought nothing could be worse. But at least I always knew what I should do. I didn't...
NETHERLANDS: Birthday wishes
Today is my birthday. It also marks the day that I’ll start to remain vague about my age. A few years ago I turned 40,(No, I won’t give you specifics.) And I remember a slight panicky feeling in my chest the night before. I thought I was officially old. But there was...
OMAN: Don’t Be Such a Woman
Gender inequality is a sensitive, yet significant issue. Gender inequality (i.e. discrimination) against women and girls affects their education opportunities, choice of career and even their economic advancement. Gender discrimination is so embedded in many cultures...
GLOW: #Heartfulness Webinar – Inspiration through Travels by Naiana Maximo
World Moms Network and the Heartfulness Institute have partnered to bring forth a series of online monthly webinar workshops for women called GLOW which stands for ‘Genuine Loving Outstanding Women’. This helps women everywhere to learn and practice...
WORLD VOICE: “Leftover Women” in China Fight Back
Are you a single woman currently enmeshed in the dating scene? Do you find it easy or difficult to find someone to date because of your success or independence? Being a single, independent woman should not be seen as a disadvantage, but in China, women are being...
POLAND: Five Ways to Genuinely Connect With Your Loved Ones Over the Holidays
The great Amazon toy search. I found myself at it again this Christmas as I looked online for gifts my three children, ages 2, 4, and 6. My husband and I had already purchased the gifts that our children had said they wanted - you know, the big items that Santa...
CANADA: Ten Insights From An Autism Conference
Last week, I had the honour of representing World Moms Network at the Geneva Centre for Autism 2016 Symposium, held in Toronto. Over the course of three days, I reconnected with friends in the autism community and made some new ones, I saw an act by an autistic...
KENYA: Are we raising our girls to be subservient?
The other day, a fellow mom and I were seated outside, basking in the warm Kenyan sunshine as our children played. We both have two sons, each aged 3 years and 5 years. Our boys were playing in a group of 11 children - six girls and five boys. Their play area was...
INDIA: Of Sleepless Nights and Hard-won Patience
The happy story of motherhood invariably begins with one little discordant note. Amidst the congratulations from friends and family and the heady feeling of having reached a life-transforming milestone, one thing that invariably goes unmentioned to new mothers is that...
World Voice: My Guide to 2016’s Gifts that Give Back
What better gift is there than teaching your child the spirit of giving this holiday season! Why not create a family tradition that gives back by supporting one of these amazing organizations with holiday gifts that help people around the world? A few years ago, I...
UK: Parents – Whose Story are you Sharing Online?
It’s a very different world that my children are growing up in now than when I was a child in the 1970’s and 80’s. As a young teenager I would be sat in my room with walls covered in posters ripped out of Smash Hits magazine and I’d be listening to the radio or maybe...
Interview with #WorldMom Yolanda Gordon!
Where in the world do you live? And, are you from there? I live in Fort Mill, SC. I am from South Carolina. I was born and raised here, and I attended public schools here. What language(s) do you speak? I speak English. I can understand Spanish, however, I can...
UAE: A Lesson on Love and Loss
My husband's grandfather recently passed away at the grand age of 94. Along with other members of the family residing overseas, we rushed home for the funeral. As we prepared with the packing and arrangements, my husband and I wondered how we should tell our daughter....
JAPAN: Top Tips for Bilingualism
Like an increasing number of families in Japan, my children are being raised in a bilingual environment. We started this saga back in the days before the Internet took over the world, and I had to actually buy and read books to fill my mind with anxiety-inducing...
World Voice: Sensitivity Is not a Flaw – Indifference Is
I have always been told that I am too sensitive. Even as a child, images, stories and movies that most young children could watch with little to no effect, would leave me upset for weeks. As an adult, this still holds true. I am sensitive. I can’t brush off...
Shop Our #HopeBag Black Friday Sale on Cyber Monday!
We've extended the sale! Today's the last day to receive $5 off each Hope Bag (the grey one with the sari braided handles) when you shop today, Monday, November 28th, 2016, while supplies last! The Hope Bag, along with all of the products in our mini-shop are...
CANADA: Hope For The Future In Troubled Times
As parents, we tend to spend a lot of time worrying about the world are growing up in. There seem to be threats lurking everywhere, from seemingly innocuous neighbours who turn out to be child molesters to terrorist organizations and dangerous people being elected to...
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