A lot of us look back on the advice we were given by our mothers – at first dismissed – and realize that they were right. Roxanne Jones is no exception. Read more from Roxanne on her blog, Boomer Haiku. I did not have a “Leave It to Beaver” upbringing. For starters, I was born …
This post first appeared on Mona Andrei’s personal blog, Moxie-Dude. My friend, The Social Media Fairy Godmother, asked me recently about the best life advice I’ve ever received. The question was part of Manulife’s #LifeAdvice campaign. (Before I continue, I just want to say: isn’t it cool that I can use the words “my …
The subject of giving advice is old and cliched. Nagging moms and moms-in-law are reminded to “keep their mouths shut and pockets open.” We’re told that the kids know what to do. They have to make their own mistakes. And if we know what is good for us and our relationships with our adult kids, …
