Brené Brown Born: November 1965 in San Antonio, Texas Occupation: Licensed Social Worker, Scholar, Author, and Professor Awesome Quote: “You’re imperfect, and you’re wired for struggle, but you are worthy of love and belonging.” Why should you know about … Read more

Born: October 1973 in Seattle, Washington Occupation: Writer, Professor, Television Host, and Political Commentator Awesome Quote: “Sisters are more than the sum of their relative disadvantages: they are active agents who craft meaning out of their circumstances and do so … Read more

Born: April 1960 in Kenya Occupation: Environmental and Political Activist, known for the Green Belt Movement Awesome Quote: “In the course of history, there comes a time when humanity is called to shift to a new level of consciousness, to … Read more

This month is Women’s History Month! For this month, I want to highlight some awesome women. Some were/are moms themselves, and you and your kids should know about them. These posts will be brief introductions into these women’s lives and … Read more

This week is National Eating Disorders Awareness week, created by the National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA), which raises awareness about eating disorders. NEDA has great resources for you to educate yourself about eating disorders and body image. This year, the … Read more

When is the last time you went out on a date? (Let’s define a date. A date is when you spend time with a partner, friend, and/or family member who allows for you to get some time away from the … Read more

With only 41 days into the new year, you have done one of two things with your new year’s resolutions: stuck with them or got rid of them. Parenting resolutions tend to be things that can help individuals become better … Read more

College is an exciting time for students, but it can also be a time of anxiety, planning, and late nights as you obtain your degree and take care of your family.  This blog is designed to offer awesome advice, resources … Read more

Chapel Hill, N.C. (September 23, 2015) – The Carolina Women’s Center at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is proud to announce its Faculty Scholars for the 2015–2016 academic year. Dr. Jocelyn Chua (Anthropology), Dr. Tanya Shields (Women’s … Read more

Chapel Hill, N.C. (September 22, 2014) – The Carolina Women’s Center at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is proud to announce its Faculty Scholars for the 2014–2015 academic year.  Dr. Joanne Hershfield and Susan Harbage Page from … Read more