We grew up in a small coal-mining town in western Pennsylvania in the 1960s, where life was simple. My dad worked long hours, often holding two jobs, while my mom stayed busy raising my sister, brother, and me, volunteering at…
For many women, the mother-daughter bond is both endearing and enduring—often the most complicated relationship of their lives. In her book Daughters & Mothers: Mothers & Daughters, Signe Hammer explores how every woman is shaped throughout her life by the ties…
PTFW Members Reflect On and Celebrate Their Mothers! Linda Henry: One of the things I most admired about my mom, especially as an adult, was that she shared her opinions on child raising only when asked. She loved being a…
Like most things, balance matters. Carbohydrates get a bad rap, especially for raising blood sugar, but they’re the body’s main energy source—fueling the brain, nervous system, and muscles. The amount carbs you eat at a meal has the biggest impact…