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Thank you for your questions and I am happy to give my personal views and best advice I am able to offer from my own experience. I will imagine we are sitting at the kitchen table having a cup of tea...or a glass of wine, depending on your question, and give you an honest reply. I welcome your own feedback because you may have exactly the right answer someone needs that we may post for everyone to benefit.
Anyone Graduating in your House?
Submitted By Jean
My daughter, Lianda just graduated from Fordham University, my Alma Mater. It was a proud moment to stand with her as she received her diploma. As she shook the Dean's hand, I vowed to do my best to h... Read More of Linda's Response...
Question Asked on Friday, June 20, 2008
What is the Best Way for Moms To Celebrate Mothers Day?
Submitted By Nancy
My wish for all moms this day is that we wake up and take a few minutes to think about how important is our personal contribution in making a better world for our children’s future. I don’t believe e... Read More of Linda's Response...
Question Asked on Friday, May 09, 2008
Like me Moms need help bur we also want to help. What can we do and what are some things you do for Moms.
I’ve been thinking about and reading about Martin Luther King lately and feeling very inspired by him and his spirit on the 40th anniversary of his assassination. Dr King took enormous risks for human... Read More of Linda's Response...
Question Asked on Sunday, April 06, 2008
Why do you think one if four teenage girls in the U.S. has an STD?
I believe there are a combination of factors. One of the main reasons I think is pop culture keeps bombarding our teens with all kinds of scripted and reality shows promoting casual sex and we paren... Read More of Linda's Response...
Question Asked on Wednesday, March 12, 2008
Sometimes I feel everything in this world is unraveling and I worry about what my children’s future will be like. What do you think is the solution?
I believe that the solution will come when men and women share equally in the responsibility of managing world affairs. I don’t see a peaceful world any other way. Men and women balance each other and... Read More of Linda's Response...
Question Asked on Friday, March 07, 2008
How much control do you think a parent needs to have after their child turns 18?
Submitted By Trish Cunningham From Aspen, Colorado
Five of our children are over 18 and three in college right now. A couple weeks ago, my 19 year old called from college and asked if it was okay to get a tattoo on her finger. I personally am nervous ... Read More of Linda's Response...
Question Asked on Thursday, February 21, 2008
Happy New Year!
Happy New Year!
I am excited about 2008 because I believe this year, more than ever, many of us will become more energized about taking the risks and doing the work that we need to do to move for... Read More of Linda's Response...
Question Asked on Thursday, January 10, 2008
Happy Thanksgiving!
Does this happen to you? Sometimes you hear good news or something good happens to you in one part of your life, at the same time, a new challenge pops up in another part of your life? How many time... Read More of Linda's Response...
Question Asked on Wednesday, November 21, 2007
Moms Who Invent New Products! Not Easy!
I know every mom who has a product for sale has gone through hoops to get their product to market. One of my best friends invented a product 5 years ago and after hitting what seems to be a hundred wa... Read More of Linda's Response...
Question Asked on Thursday, October 18, 2007
MOM SPACE! GIVE IT A TRY!
The more moms I got to know the more I realized what they needed from me; Exposure! So give this a try!
Do you want other moms to know about your business? Create a MOM SPACE! IT’S FREE!
Do you ... Read More of Linda's Response...
Question Asked on Friday, August 17, 2007
First God, then Piano Lessons!
This past Sunday we had our semi- annual piano recital at our house. In attendance were my siblings, their spouses, grandpop and of course, grandmom with all of her students; our collective kids.
... Read More of Linda's Response...
Question Asked on Wednesday, July 11, 2007
What is a Great Dad!
I was 12 years old, playing basketball, barefoot on the driveway when my dad drove in from work. He got out of the car, saw I had no shoes on and said in one breath, “Linda, put something on your feet... Read More of Linda's Response...
Question Asked on Sunday, June 17, 2007
Foster Child Surprise!
Every day with Moms on the Move, I am reminded of the importance of mothers in our society. I pray, continuously, that I can help elevate their status in our world. In fact, something happened to me a... Read More of Linda's Response...
Question Asked on Friday, June 01, 2007
Virginia Tech: Horror and Hopefully Peace!
Like every parent with kids away at college, I am numb by the horror that families and friends of today’s victims face as they learn their babies they believed were safe in a campus environment, were... Read More of Linda's Response...
Question Asked on Monday, April 16, 2007
Don Imus,
I just read that 3 more large companies withdrew their support from Don Imus.
I think that is significant.
Even though to err is human and to forgive; divine, Imus has suddenly made himself a rel... Read More of Linda's Response...
Question Asked on Wednesday, April 11, 2007
NEW BEGINNINGS AND THE HUNT!
Happy Easter Everyone!
Easter symbolizes new beginnings and it always feels good to think this way! No matter what is going on in your life, you can always find a reason why you can make this time... Read More of Linda's Response...
Question Asked on Sunday, April 08, 2007
I JUST READ ABOUT DOMINIQUE ON MOM SPACE!
She writes this:
Im 19 with my first son who is 8months old. I currently found out that I was having another baby and I dont really know what to do. I live with my mother but she is not helping me.... Read More of Linda's Response...
Question Asked on Thursday, April 05, 2007
MY MOM SENT THIS TO ME AND MY 4 SIBLINGS TONIGHT!
We have dinner at Mom and Dad's house at least twice a month. My parents are in their 70s but they act like they are in their 50s. My Dad is 76 and still works at the hospital 3 times a week. He was C... Read More of Linda's Response...
Question Asked on Sunday, April 01, 2007
Must the Second Child Die Too!
I have to pass this email on because you may know someone who has an answer for this mom. It took me 5 minutes to read and add this to my blog so maybe you can cut, paste and send to your contacts and... Read More of Linda's Response...
Question Asked on Wednesday, February 07, 2007
Frozen Moments!
The Holiday Season is absolutely a favorite time of year for me. My siblings and I grew up with many traditions from the “old country,” many hours in church, community service and a lot of family bond... Read More of Linda's Response...
Question Asked on Tuesday, January 02, 2007
Did You Know I Am Also A Choir Director?
I always think it’s funny that people who know you in one way are always surprised that you do other things too. I am also guilty of that. I remember seeing John Tesh playing the piano proficiently on... Read More of Linda's Response...
Question Asked on Wednesday, November 29, 2006
WHAT OUR THANKSGIVING IS LIKE!
Not only do we have 6 kids but I am one of 5 siblings and all of us have between 3 and 6 children of our own. So, Thanksgiving is a big family crowd. When you have this many family members together ... Read More of Linda's Response...
Question Asked on Thursday, November 23, 2006
When Your Kids are In Danger From Other Kids!
I spoke to a close friend of mine today who was beside herself because her 17 year old son who is a sweetheart, was warned that other boys were going to attack him over a girl.
My friend knew if t... Read More of Linda's Response...
Question Asked on Thursday, October 19, 2006
One Week Til the NEW Mom on the Move Show Airs!
I haven't written for awhile because I have been hold up an edit room 12 hours a day, 7 days a week for the past few weeks getting the new show ready for you to see. My family is hanging in there as I... Read More of Linda's Response...
Question Asked on Tuesday, October 10, 2006
Winning an Emmy Award!
It was very cool to win a Best Host Emmy 2 weeks ago.
Last year it felt unbelievable when I won my first but this year I had a really warm feeling as I approached the podium and thought, “WOW! With... Read More of Linda's Response...
Question Asked on Thursday, September 21, 2006
Another Son Leaves the Nest!
It was really weird, my son Ian is the 4th one out of the house to go to college and for some reason I was a mess the day he left. I remember when my daughter Lianda who is now a junior, left for coll... Read More of Linda's Response...
Question Asked on Wednesday, September 06, 2006
As Proud as a Mom Can Be!
I received a distress email a few years ago from a 20 year old, soon to be mother of 3.
She sounded so desperate I didn’t even think that it could be a crank email. Nakiema was raised with no father,... Read More of Linda's Response...
Question Asked on Wednesday, August 02, 2006
A Phone Call From My Husband!
I just got off the phone with my husband, Ian, who is on his way back from New York tonight. He really wanted me to go with him to this event but I just knew I had so much on my plate today that I jus... Read More of Linda's Response...
Question Asked on Tuesday, July 25, 2006
My Family Visited Cambodia!
I spent the last 2 weeks in Thailand and Cambodia. (more photos on my Mom Space Blog on this website)
My family of 9, barely touched down in Siem Reap, Cambodia when we found ourselves squeezed ... Read More of Linda's Response...
Question Asked on Thursday, July 06, 2006
Teaching Sons About Being Dads!
Today I spoke with two of my sons about why their dad is such a great dad. Probably because of what I do, the first thing that came to mind was, “Boys, Even though Dad was divorced when I met him and ... Read More of Linda's Response...
Question Asked on Monday, June 19, 2006
Innocent Women and Wolves!
I spoke with a mom who is developing a product to help moms and their families stay fit. It’s a discovery she made while working overseas in Japan. Like so many first time inventors, she has been ripp... Read More of Linda's Response...
Question Asked on Wednesday, June 07, 2006
My Favorite Song and an Artist I would Jump For!
Tonight I played a CD I haven't listened to for a long time. One of my top favorite songs is definitely "Galileo" by the Indigo Girls. (Lyrics below) Another one is Jackson Browne's, "For Every Man." ... Read More of Linda's Response...
Question Asked on Thursday, June 01, 2006
When Our Kids Curse, Don't We Lose Respect!
I found my 14 year old son’s band site on MYSPACE last night and checked it out for the first time. For the most part, I thought it was pretty cool and their music was really amazing until I listened ... Read More of Linda's Response...
Question Asked on Wednesday, May 31, 2006
Support Moms Who have a Mom Space!
Why support other moms? Because we need it!
Alone we are powerful but together we are a force!
Anyone who has a public MOM SPACE is obviously reaching out to connect so let’s connect! If someon... Read More of Linda's Response...
Question Asked on Tuesday, May 23, 2006
Do You Really Want Mothers Day to be Meaningful?
One of the best moms I know lost her child in a car accident this weekend. Little Riley was the middle child of 5, only 6 years old, and unexpectedly, ended up in heaven today.
So, Mothers Day for ... Read More of Linda's Response...
Question Asked on Sunday, May 14, 2006
You See? We ARE all in this together!
I received this from JoanZB today.
This is for the mothers who have sat up all night with sick toddlers in
their arms, wiping up puke laced with Oscar Mayer wieners and cherry
Kool-Aid saying, ... Read More of Linda's Response...
Question Asked on Saturday, May 13, 2006
Naked College Professors and the Smell Test!
When I read the latest “Teacher Exposure” article about the USC Professor’s naked photos on her personal website, I thought three things;
How would I feel if she was my child’s college professor? Ho... Read More of Linda's Response...
Question Asked on Tuesday, May 09, 2006
Nuns and Jon Bon Jovi!
I got a call from Sister Mary Scullion today. She felt terrible about having to change our meeting time because rocker, Jon Bon Jovi was coming to Project Home to see her. I laughed,” Sister, Bon Jovi... Read More of Linda's Response...
Question Asked on Wednesday, May 03, 2006
Do You Ask Other Women What They Do? Why not?
Now that people know I promote mothers through Moms on the Move, women automatically approach me and tell about themselves, their causes and reasons for them. So, I am constantly charged up with new e... Read More of Linda's Response...
Question Asked on Monday, May 01, 2006
I Can't Believe What I Just Learned About AIDS!
I was just looking over my notes for an event tonight. Until right now, I was one of those people who believed that AIDS in the U.S is under control. WOW! It’s not! Two teens are infected every hour, ... Read More of Linda's Response...
Question Asked on Tuesday, April 25, 2006
Joy and Justice after Losing a Child!
Sometimes I wonder how a mother finds joy again in her life after losing a child. I featured a mother, Bobbie whose daughter was murdered by the daughter’s husband and three little children were left ... Read More of Linda's Response...
Question Asked on Tuesday, April 18, 2006
Traditions, Hunts and Pisankis!
I grew up with Good Friday being a very solemn Holy Day. We were not allowed to watch TV or listen to the radio this day. In keeping with the Eastern European traditions, we made “pisankis,” Easter Eg... Read More of Linda's Response...
Question Asked on Friday, April 14, 2006
Prom Season and Coed Sleep Overs! Ugh!
When did proms become so complicated? Why do I have to deal with my children telling me how unreasonable I am because I don’t want them to sleep over someone’s house who they don’t know, with a date t... Read More of Linda's Response...
Question Asked on Wednesday, April 12, 2006
Should We Care If Our Teens Keep Rooms Clean?
I had a small battle with my 18 year old son about keeping his room clean today. “What does it matter if no one ever sees it?” was his argument. I’m not sure his friends know they are “no ones” at thi... Read More of Linda's Response...
Question Asked on Monday, April 10, 2006
Amazing Grace!
“Good friends are like angels. You don’t have to see them to know they are there.” This is the wording on a pillow I received this afternoon from my best friend, Mary after not seeing each other for... Read More of Linda's Response...
Question Asked on Thursday, April 06, 2006
What Does Moms Raise the World Mean?
Two people can read the same story, see the same movie, have the same experience or meet the same person and walk away with completely different impressions.
It really is true that reality is subj... Read More of Linda's Response...
Question Asked on Wednesday, April 05, 2006
Moms, Dads, Bugs and 6 Billion People!
Do you know how much land it would take up to have everyone on earth, all 6 billion people standing together side by side?" Well, I learned in Nashville this week that is the area of...Nashville.
I... Read More of Linda's Response...
Question Asked on Monday, April 03, 2006
Computers Verses Knitters!
I featured a woman named Laura Kelly on the show who found there was a business opportunity for women and girls enjoy handwork. I received an email from Rachel A. Dixon from Temple University who que... Read More of Linda's Response...
Question Asked on Sunday, April 02, 2006
Jumping Off Cliffs and Nashville.
I went to Nashville for a couple days this week to record the “Moms on the Move” song. I can’t wait til you hear it! It will be up on the site after it is mixed.
I brought my fourteen year old son... Read More of Linda's Response...
Question Asked on Thursday, March 30, 2006
What About Dads?
I have received a number of emails lately about why I do not feature Dads. It is great that dads are responding to Moms on the Move and want to be acknowledged for their contribution to raising their ... Read More of Linda's Response...
Question Asked on Friday, March 24, 2006
21 YEARS MARRIED!
Yesterday my husband and I celebrated our 21st wedding anniversary. I always thought of 21 as a golden age to achieve, not the duration of life commitment to another human being.
Still, we are a... Read More of Linda's Response...
Question Asked on Thursday, March 23, 2006
Childless Moms, Murder and "The View"
I featured a woman on the show yesterday who had no children but very much a Mom on the Move. I was very excited about her because there are women who take on a mother’s role, who cannot by nature, ... Read More of Linda's Response...
Question Asked on Tuesday, March 21, 2006
Church and Holy Wars
It is Sunday morning and I am just about to get four teenagers up for mass. I can't wait! There is nothing more fun than trying to stir dead wood on a early weekend morning to go to church. To top tha... Read More of Linda's Response...
Question Asked on Sunday, March 19, 2006
Irish Potatoes and Robin Leach
Happy St. Patrick’s Day! I was not born Irish but I was brought up in Irish Catholic schools for 12 years so I am certain God loves people who wear green leotards and eat coconut Irish potatoes! It ma... Read More of Linda's Response...
Question Asked on Friday, March 17, 2006
Psychics and Spacklers!
Thanks for your kind comments. I will "shine the light" on more and more moms as we go. Wait til you see what's coming up on this site to help you succeed.
I am writing this as my husband, Ian, is ... Read More of Linda's Response...
Question Asked on Thursday, March 16, 2006
New Website. Geez!!!
Today we switched over to our new website. Geez! I feel like I just had another baby…without the epidural! There is still a ways to go, but step by step, every day there will be something new to help ... Read More of Linda's Response...
Question Asked on Wednesday, March 15, 2006
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