No Holding Back is a place where I advocate for topics of importance in the realms of child, newborn, and maternal health. Basically, if it impacts our children, I write about it. I advocate. I use my voice. And I try to get other parents to do the same. I had the opportunity to do […]
Accidental Activist
I am an accidental activist. An accidental gun control activist. And other than advocating for newborn health, I think this is the most important thing I can spend my time focusing on. But maybe it’s not so accidental. Becoming a Gun Control Activist My whole life has led me to the point that I am […]
The Promise
Generally speaking, I try to stay away from controversial topics on my blog. I hate conflict, I can’t stand it when people are mean (especially to me!) and truth be told, I’m too tired (and busy!) to get all wrapped up in a big debate via comments. However, I’m going to break my rules a […]
Have Your Voice Heard
Gun violence is the number 2 killer of children between the ages of 2 and 19. Dear Friends, I know the topic of gun control is an extremely volatile issue. I normally avoid the highly politically discussions on this blog, but this is a topic I feel that mothers need to be discussing. Not fighting […]
Blogger Day of Silence for Sandyhook
We are also raising money that will go to an organization in the memory of this tragedy. The organization is called The Newtown Family Youth and Family Services. Here is the official description of the support service we are donating to: “Newtown Youth and Family Services, Inc. is a licensed, non-profit, mental health clinic and […]
