Kathy Sena writes about health, lifestyle, parenting and women’s issues. She is a recipient of the Parenting Publications of America Silver Award for excellence in health reporting. Her writing has appeared in Newsweek ("My Turn"), USA Today, Woman's Day, Every Woman, Family Circle, AARP the Magazine, Los Angeles Times, Shape, Chicago Tribune, Child, Weight Watchers Magazine and many other publications. Her articles have been distributed through the New York Times Syndicate and Tribune Media. Ka
Every three minutes in the U.S., a woman learns that she has breast cancer. Fortunately, most women quickly learn about the support systems that can help them deal with what lies ahead: friends, sisters, support groups...But what about the man in that woman's life? How does he deal with his own fears and frustrations? And how can he best help his wife? Sister? Mom?John W. Anderson had four women in his life go through breast cancer: his wife, mom, sister and his mom's best friend. He chose to... Read Full Story
Concerned about climate change? Want to get your kids involved in the conversation? In December, world leaders will meet in Copenhagen to
hash out a climate treaty that will shape our planet for generations
to come. The time is now to speak up about your family's concern about climate change.Tomorrow is International Day of Climate Action. Visit the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Climate Change Kids' Site for kid-friendly info, games and links.And to help spread the word, Mother Jone... Read Full Story
Congratulations to Sarah Auerswald of Mar Vista, California! Out of 40-some entries in the VIP-Day-at-Disneyland giveaway, Sarah's name was drawn from my straw hat yesterday! She and her family will enjoy a special day with my family and me — along with other parenting bloggers and their guests — at Disneyland in November. They'll love all the color, excitement and fun of Disneyland during the holidays! Thanks to all who entered. Your Disney memories are amazing! If you haven't already read t... Read Full Story
The Parent Talk Today Disneyland giveaway ends at 11:59 tonight! I've loved reading all your wonderful comments about your Disney memories. Some are sweet, and some are a hoot!Be sure to leave a comment about your favorite Disney memory on this post so you will be entered in the drawing. See all the rules here. The winner will be announced here on Friday!
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The Parent Talk Today Disneyland giveaway ends at 11:59 tonight! I've loved reading all your wonderful comments about your Disney memories. Some are sweet, and some are a hoot!Be sure to leave a comment about your favorite Disney memory on this post so you will be entered in the drawing. See all the rules here. The winner will be announced here on Friday!
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Tyler Green, a sophomore mass-communications major at Towson University in Maryland, got in touch with me recently and asked if he could interview me, about my use of Twitter in my work, for his blog. I
was jazzed to answer his excellent questions. But
halfway through the process of thinking about my answers, it occurred to me
that I've apparently hopped over some sort of invisible fence. It doesn't seem
that long ago that I was in journalism school at Arizona State University. Asking people ... Read Full Story
Tyler Green, a sophomore mass-communications major at Towson University in Maryland, got in touch with me recently and asked if he could interview me, about my use of Twitter in my work, for his blog. I
was jazzed to answer his excellent questions. But
halfway through the process of thinking about my answers, it occurred to me
that I've apparently hopped over some sort of invisible fence. It doesn't seem
that long ago that I was in journalism school at Arizona State University. Asking people ... Read Full Story
Check out my family-health column, "Boo Boos, Germs and Pap Smears," over at Jen Singer's MommaSaid.net for info on a new breath test that can help diagnose ulcers. Sooo much better than having to do the tube-with-a-camera test. Let's hear it for modern medicine! Read Full Story
Check out my family-health column, "Boo Boos, Germs and Pap Smears," over at Jen Singer's MommaSaid.net for info on a new breath test that can help diagnose ulcers. Sooo much better than having to do the tube-with-a-camera test. Let's hear it for modern medicine! Read Full Story
