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Can We Really "Have it All"?

The eternal challenge of work life balance especially for mothers seems to have recently taken a center stage in collective public discourse thanks in part to the publication of Sheryl Sandberg's book. For those of you who may have been laying under a rock these last few months, according to Sheryl Sandberg, Facebook COO and author of the ...

Posted to Notes From Ivanna (Weblog) by Ivanna on 05-02-2013
The time for action is NOW

My heart has been broken since the devastating tragedy at Sandy Hook Elementary last Friday. As a mom to four young children including a first grader, I couldn't stop shedding tears at the images of the atrocities committed in Newtown, CT. I can't possibly imagine what those parents are going through. As we reflect on what ...

Posted to Notes From Ivanna (Weblog) by Ivanna on 12-18-2012
"Disappearing Mothers"? I Don't Think So...

A recent article in the Financial Times, "Disappearing Mothers" has struck a nerve with many, including me. Just as I was beginning to contemplate a detailed response to the article with my rebuttal, I came across a piece that did it so well while making me laugh that I couldn't even try to replicate it. Thanks ...

Posted to Notes From Ivanna (Weblog) by Ivanna on 09-21-2012
Really?!? Time Magazine....

Here we go again...in my opinion, it's obvious Time Magazine only cared about selling copies with its recent cover. To me, it's clearly an attempt to sexualize breastfeeding. I have four children (ages 5, 4,3 and 19 months) so I can speak from experience a bit. With my first, I was so nervous and sleep deprived that ...

Posted to Notes From Ivanna (Weblog) by Ivanna on 05-22-2012
Circus Tickets Giveaway!

Alot of hard work and effort goes into organizing a wonderful circus performance like Ringling Bros Barnum & Bailey especially when it comes to working with one of our favorites...the great big elephants! We're very excited to have the circus coming to Charlotte's Time Warner Arena Feb 1-5 and be attending! We're ...

Posted to Notes From Ivanna (Weblog) by Ivanna on 01-23-2012
Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Coming to Town! Feb. 1-5

I have many wonderful memories of attending the circus when I was a child and also enjoyed dressing up as a clown when I was a teen to entertain kids parties for spending money! (but that's another separate blog post..he he) And now I can't wait to experience the circus again with my little ones when Ringling ...

Posted to Notes From Ivanna (Weblog) by Ivanna on 01-05-2012
The Holidays with four kids, 5 and under :)

This is the second holiday where our family is truly complete....as I look back at the four little faces in my minivan I realize how amazingly blessed I am. I have my days believe me, just like anyone else, but for the most part I have learned to develop a keen sense of humor, self-deprecation and zen-like attitude that enables me to ...

Posted to Notes From Ivanna (Weblog) by Ivanna on 12-19-2011
Where have the past 5 years gone?

As the mom of four little ones (ages 5, 3 1/2, 2 and 10 months) my days can sometimes blend together into what seem like quick weeks so it's no surprise that my eldest starting Kindergarten a week ago snuck up on me too soon. Where have the past five years gone? Well, for starters I've been pregnant several times during that time ...

Posted to Notes From Ivanna (Weblog) by Ivanna on 09-05-2011
Nutrition and Little Bodies...

I am not a nutritionist by any stretch of the imagination. I am merely a mom of four little ones ages 4 1/2, 3, 2 and soon to be 6 months. And if there is something that I have quickly learned from my experience is that food plays a critical role in how our children develop physicially and emotionally. It can affect their behavior, mood and ...

Posted to Notes From Ivanna (Weblog) by Ivanna on 04-26-2011
What Heart Health Means to Me

Heart health issues have unfortunately been a part of my family for many years. It started in 1980 when my maternal grandmother abruptly passed away at age of 50 of a suddent heart attack. I still recall my mom picking up the phone in the middle of the night and then bursting into tears at the news. I was only 4, but still remember the look on her ...

Posted to Notes From Ivanna (Weblog) by Ivanna on 02-22-2011

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