"The Miracle Worker" - Ladies’ Home Journal, June 2005
The 54-year-old founder of the Chicago-based Expect a Miracle Foundation, has made it her business to help single parents provide life's small extras for their children. [Read the article.] [ Download the PDF (811KB) ]

"Hide and Seek Savings" - Woman’s Day, April 2005
Finding a stash of cash is always a great feeling, and it’s easier than you might think. Best of all, finding hidden savings doesn’t have to take a lot of time and can reap big rewards. Look in these common places to find hidden savings.
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"The Predator Next Door" - WomensWallStreet.com, April 2005
Even though the percentage of sex offenders who go on to repeat their offense varies greatly and are often reduced if the individual is getting treatment and if the individual is living in a stable, supportive home, it's terribly unnerving to know that someone who has committed a violent sexual act against another person is living down the street. So when you find out one is living next door, or down the street, then what? The first instinct for many is to "do something" about the situation, including posting flyers, confronting the person in question or keeping the person under constant surveillance. As frustrating as it may be, experts across the board recommend against many of these actions. [Read the article.]

"A Mother Takes on Drowsy Drivers" - Family Circle, August 10, 2004
It's a mistake, thought Carole McDonnell when the verdict was read. Her heart sank as the words "not guilty" rang through the New Jersey courtroom. After two trials, Michael Coleman -- the man who fell asleep at the wheel, crossed three lanes of traffic, and smashed head-on into her daughter Maggie McDonnell's car - would only be slapped on the wrist with a small fine and a suspended sentence for killing Carole's daughter. Learn how Carole fought back and changed the law that let her daughter's killer go free.
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"How to Slim Down at the Supermarket" - Woman's Day, August 3, 2004
Stocked with sticky-sweet desserts, fresh baked goods and most of your favorite foods, the supermarket can be a destination for diet disaster. Learn how to navigate the pitfalls of the food store. These tips may just help you pass by the pastries the next time you shop.
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"The Label Game" - The Learning Channel Online
Labels like "the smart one" or "the pretty one" can have long-lasting effects on children that linger well into adulthood. This piece explains the influence of labels and how parents can avoid their potentially damaging effects.
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"Is Your Child Stressed Out?" - BlueSuitMom.com
School, soccer, dance, scout meetings, household responsibilities, family issues -- today's children are bombarded with activities and responsibilities. If your child needs a personal assistant to squeeze a few extra minutes out of the day, take time to read this article. [Read the article.]

"Being Squeezed in the Sandwich Generation" - BlueSuitMom.com
Caring for aging parents and growing children places a new kind of stress on working families. Here's a look at how to cope when you're stuck in the middle. [Read the article.]

"The Divine Art of Being Unplugged" - Small Business Computing
E-mail. Cell phones. Pagers. Instant Messaging. Think you can't disconnect without short-circuiting your career or your life? Experts weigh in on the problems of our always-on society and give some rock solid advice on hanging up. [Read the article.]