ADHD & Forgiving Yourself

ADHD & Forgiving Yourself

by | Feb 3, 2023

When we are diagnosed with ADHD after a lifetime of thinking we were lazy, stupid, and didn’t want things bad enough, among many other lovely sentiments, very often we have this initial feeling of relief. Finally! This thing that makes your entire life make sense! You...
The Neurobiology of Self-Defense, Part 1

The Neurobiology of Self-Defense, Part 1

by | Jan 9, 2023

This is the first of a two-part series on the neurobiology of self-defense.  This post will focus on fight/flight/freeze responses, and how traumatic stress impacts those. Next time, I’ll talk about the neurobiology of social dynamics. Fight or Flight Most people have...
Social Media Strategy That Works

Social Media Strategy That Works

by | Jan 9, 2023

BY KIMBERLY NADEL When I started out as a Social Media/Marketing Manager I realized right away that you need to be organized to an extent I wasn’t prepared for. Winging it only makes things take longer and makes you stress out. As part of the marketing team at...
Why to AVOID saying “Sound it Out” to Young Readers

Why to AVOID saying “Sound it Out” to Young Readers

by | Dec 16, 2022

Have you ever tried explaining why the word ‘ballet’ ends with a silent t, or why the word ‘knee’ begins with silent k to a young child learning to read? English includes hundreds of words with silent consonants, and vastly more with silent vowels. Have you ever heard...
Themes and Books for 2023

Themes and Books for 2023

by | Dec 6, 2022

Every year Women Belong celebrates the winter Holidays with a ‘Secret Santa’ book exchange. The gifts that members give inspire our list of reading material for the monthly book club. This year was a great selection. As an added bonus we have one of the...