I read an article recently which claimed that happier adults have been raised by parents who were less psychologically controlling and more caring. The study at the University of Edinburgh found that ... READ MORE
World Voice
World Voice: Moms+SocialGood Summit Address the Importance of Vaccines
When you’ve gone to a few Summits like I have, you start to wonder if you’ll be as inspired as you were previously. This past Moms+SocialGood Summit on May 4th definitely proved that out. Going on their 5th year, Moms+SocialGood Summit continues ... READ MORE
WORLD VOICE: Go #Lunchless To Fight Child Hunger
Save The Children has launched the #Lunchless campaign this month to help raise awareness of the severe growing hunger crisis in East Africa. The world needs to act now to save the nearly 20 million lives that are at risk in Ethiopia, Kenya, Somalia, ... READ MORE
Africa and Middle East
SOUTH AFRICA: What is Love?
What is love? I believe that each one of us understands "love" differently. Our upbringing has a lot to do with the way we show our love to others, and in the way we interpret loving gestures. Sometimes this leads to hurt feelings and ... READ MORE
TANZANIA: Terrible Thirties – A Tale of Separation Anxiety
My Name is Nancy and I am experiencing, after more than six years of motherhood, a terrible case of separation anxiety. We are used to our toddlers give us hell with this - it is, after all, expected during the terrible twos. But you may call mine a ... READ MORE
Asia and Oceana
NEW ZEALAND: The Oppression of Expectation
As a new mum, I quickly realised that I wasn't capable of meeting my baby's needs, staying alive/sane myself, and having a clean house and the garden the way I would like it. I'm not sure if that's just me or if it was my baby (eventually three ... READ MORE
SRI LANKA: Heavy Backpacks and Uniforms
Kids are out on holiday for the next two weeks. Funny how it's Easter Holidays in some places, Spring Break in others, and here it's the Buddhist New Year. In the end it doesn't really matter what it is I'm just glad I don't have to wake up at 6 am ... READ MORE
Europe
SCOTLAND: Raising Children To Be Happier Adults
I read an article recently which claimed that happier adults have been raised by parents who were less psychologically controlling and more caring. The study at the University of Edinburgh found that people whose parents showed warmth and ... READ MORE
ENGLAND: Helping Your Anxious Child
One of my twin daughters has always been a worrier, she is one of those children who feel the weight of the world on their shoulders and she wants to know and understand everything. This can be particularly difficult for her as she is dyslexic and ... READ MORE
The Americas
USA: Hiking with Kids
We are approaching summer in my part of the world, which means prime hiking season! I hike with my two boys all year round, but I love this time of year when things are a bit less wet. We live along the Cascade Mountain Range, so there is no shortage ... READ MORE
CANADA: 9/11 – Where Do I Begin?
Where do I begin to describe the horror that I shared with the world on September 11, 2001? It was a horror so big that at first, I refused to believe it. Planes deliberately flying into buildings? A terrorist attack against the United States? It had ... READ MORE
Our Mini-Shop
Shop Our #HopeBag Black Friday Sale on Cyber Monday!
We've extended the sale! Today's the last day to receive $5 off each Hope Bag (the grey one with the sari braided handles) when you shop today, Monday, November 28th, 2016, while supplies last! The Hope Bag, along with all of the products in our mini-shop are sourced from women's ... READ MORE
BIG NEWS!!: Our Mini-Shop is OPEN! #worldmom #worldmoms
It is with tons of enthusiasm from around the world that we announce that our mini-shop is live and taking orders! The World Moms have been talking about this for years, and we finally launched our mini-shop! The first products are sourced from women's cooperatives in India and ... READ MORE
