Rounding out this month of celebrating women, I wanted to present the changes and advances that women have made over the last decade. Women have increased their education, especially in fields of engineering, math and sciences. Women have increased their earnings and fields of occupation and Women continue to live longer than men. Here are some stats from our Census Bureau to show some of the changes over the years. · In 2019 there were 166.6 million females in the Un

After the month of March moves on to April, how can you continue to support woman and young girls? There are some pretty simple ways to empower our young women to grow strong and resilient. Here are a few to start you off with for the rest of the year: 1. Mentor a girl in your community. The Big Brothers, Bit Sisters organization has been helping align mentors with young girls who have been held back by violence, foster care, poverty or poor performing schools. Becoming a

Did you know that the National Sleep Awareness Day is always celebrated in March every year? I don’t think it is coincidental that it occurs during International Women’s Month either. Insomnia is more frequent in women than in men and refers to the ability to fall asleep and stay asleep during a specific period. Women tend to have more sleep issues during menstrual cycles, menopause as well as in their third trimester of a pregnancy. Sleep apnea can present very differently i

What once was a local small celebration of women, has grown and expanded to celebrating the entire month of March. As we give thanks and show gratitude for the amazing women who have made significant strides in our communities and the world, we can give back to our own community and inspire our daughters to do the same. Here are some easy ways to honor Women’s History month and continue to inspire, encourage and empower our young women to live for their dreams and never look

Women’s History month is a celebration the entire month offering a chance to acknowledge women’s contributions to our history, society and culture. Since 1987 the United States has been observing Women’s History month in March of every year. There have been some amazing women at the forefront of making history in the United States. Susan B. Anthony, Sojourner Truth, Rosa Parks, Eleanor Roosevelt and Abigail Adams have played major roles in changing our nation, communities and