In First For Women’s exclusive cover story, actress, deaf activist, mom of four, and author Marlee Matlin reveals how she continues to use her success to inspire others.
Marlee was the first deaf...
"My boss is a control freak,” the young man complained. “She hovers over my shoulder all day long. It’s like she’s looking for mistakes.” He went on to describe the classic micro-manager, often...
When Emmy winner Christine Baranski lost her husband of over 30 years, actor Matthew Cowles, in May 2014, she was devastated.
"It’s been a tough year," Baranski said less than seven months after...
When it comes to meditating, finding those moments of peace and stillness isn't always so easy — but luckily, using pictures for those moments can help. If you're wondering how to start meditating,...
Naomi Judd opened up to First for Women about the wellness strategies that keep her feeling and looking her best at 72 — and shared the spiritual advice Oprah gave her that changed her life.
After...
Mom Kayla Martin will never forget the moment that she was body-shamed on a flight from New Zealand to Australia, but thankfully she was able to turn what was the most embarrassing moment of her...
Editor of <a href="https://www.nowtolove.com.au/mother-and-baby" target="blank"> Mother & Baby magazine Erin Mayo realizes it's OK not to be Superwoman all of the time._
As a young girl...
While no one likes being told what to do, there are certain tough moments throughout life during which we could all take advantage of sitting down and listening to a fresh perspective. Whether...
In her latest book, The Rock, The Road, and The Rabbi ($14.99, Amazon), Kathie Lee Gifford writes of her personal journey walking along ancient paths in Israel, as well as her studies of ages-old...
Judy Sheindlin (better known as Judge Judy) has topped the syndicated ratings for nine years with her self-titled show, thanks in large part to female viewers.
"Women like to see women in...
Our society tends to mold and shape children into tamed, domesticated adults. We’re taught from a young age that there’s a certain plan for us, and if we do our best to follow the rules, it will...
Wondering how to be more organized and creative this year? It turns out the secret is to start a bullet journal. If you haven't heard of them before, they're the perfect marriage of a journal, a...
It's the start of 2018, but instead of spending our time thinking about ideas for a new year's resolution, we've come up with something else. We already know that we could probably be more social,...
Do you ever feel like one of those people in life who has nothing but bad luck? And equally, do you have that one extremely successful friend, for whom things always seem to work out?
What if we...
Starbucks has unveiled its 2017 holiday cup — and it's probably one of the company's most creative ideas yet, with a color-it-in-yourself design. The chain released the coloring-book inspired...
Real Living visited IKEA’s hometown in southern Sweden for its annual Democratic Design Days to discover how a mail-order business evolved into a modern day design icon. From what goes on behind...
Carli Jay had been overweight her entire life. That is until three years ago, when she embarked on an amazing weight loss journey that helped her lose a whopping 140 pounds.
Growing up in a...
It's more than icing on the cake.
Mom Lisa Aldrich was planning on picking up a typical birthday sweet for someone's big day at a grocery store when an employee handed her a cake with a shockingly...
She famously remarked that she had a "crowded" marriage to Prince Charles, thanks to his affair with his now-wife, Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall. And during their 10-year marriage, in which they...
With Dr. Oz as a father, and as the co-host of a TV program, Daphne Oz can't escape the limelight. Unfortunately, that means she's subjected to criticism from Internet trolls who are so mean, they...
As parents, the only thing we can do is try to be the best role models possible for our kids, and one mom is setting the bar pretty darn high.
Phoebe Kannisto and her family—which includes seven...
Weighing in at 375 pounds was enough for Kayla Butcher to make dramatic changes to the way she was living her life. Already on the heavier side by her 8th birthday, the Canadian says she was raised...
The golden royal trio have been making waves for Children's Mental Health Week--and they're more than happy to campaign for the cause in their personal time.
Prince William and Princess Kate mixed...
A strong sibling relationship is one of the most cherished bonds, and the connection between twins, some people say, is one-of-a-kind.
Sadly, Walker Myrick has never met his twin. It's been nine...
Usually, when a girl is in the face of danger not too far away you'll find her father doing all he can to rescue her. But the roles were reversed for this daughter-father duo from Fairfax, Va.