Parenting with Confidence
‘HERstory’ is our story
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omen should be celebrated every month, but this month especially. When I think of this month and all the great women before us who have laid down this foundation, not only in our world but in our nation, it makes me beyond grateful. These women before us had strength, perseverance, courage, purpose, love, hope and a mission to leave this world a bit better than what they found it. As women, we need to honor those before us and also remember to stop and celebrate the glass ceilings we are shattering too. Moms have always been the backbone of families. If anyone needs to be celebrated, especially these past two years in this pandemic, it is moms.
tory Month that you might want I want to encourage you to take the opportunity this month to share with your children to let to show your daughters and sons them know they can be anything they put their minds to: “A is for the importance women have Awesome” by Eva Chen, “She had in making our world what Persisted: 13 American Women it is today. Those strong-willed, Who Changed the World” passionate women are the by Chelsea Clinton, reasons why women “Dream Big Little get to vote, open by One” by Vashti a bank account, Harrison, “Ambipractice law, tious Girl” by breastfeed in Meena Harris, public, take birth and “Who Says control, became Women Can’t Be an astronaut, atDoctors” by Tanya tend an Ivy League Lee Stone. university, and so much more. As the late Supreme As one woman to another, Court Justice Ruth Bader GinsI appreciate you and applaud burg said, “Women belong in all you for all you do. To all you places where decisions are being moms who sometimes feel like made.” they don’t get to see instant
Quoida Lauzon
I wanted to share a few of my favorite books on Women’s His-
gratification for their hard work as a parent, I see you and
I want to remind you that you are shaping the future generation. As women and moms, we often don’t feel as appreciated as we should. Let’s celebrate ourselves and other women more. Let’s empower and uplift one another. Remember that you’re enough, you’re incredible, you’re impacting this world, our country, our communities and your home. Quoida Lauzon is a Capital District mom and a Registered Nurse who specializes in maternal and infant health, breastfeeding and childbirth education. She teaches classes and coaches new mothers in their pregnancy and “fourth trimester” journey and believes women should thrive, not just survive, motherhood. Connect with her on social media @ nurse.q.lauzon or visit nurseq.com.
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