We asked 20 Canadian writers to share who they would nominate for the Dove Celebrate Mom Contest. Here's who Julie Eldson-Height from Sober Julie would nominate.
Julie Eldson-HeightWhile I was growing up in small town Ontario, the world was quite different than it is today. All the Moms united in our neighborhood and supported each other freely. It wasn’t uncommon to be reprimanded by another mother or fed dinner just because. The old saying “It takes a village to raise a child” seemed to be in full effect.
These days we Moms are often too busy to connect with our neighbors, merely passing each other on the street with a wave as we struggle to keep up with our lives. With many of us commuting to work, escorting our children to activities while trying to focus upon family time we often find that we don’t have time to give back to others.
A few years ago, I was rushing around juggling all the balls in the air when my life came to a screeching halt because of a car accident...
Read Julie's full story here...
Know an amazing mom who’s an inspiration to women and girls? Celebrate her!
Visit www.CelebrateMom.ca by September 4th to nominate her for the Dove Celebrate Mom Contest.
She could win $2,500 for herself and $2,500 to be donated to the charity of her choice. But more importantly, you’ll be introducing young girls to real role models who inspire them to reach their full potential! Nominate her now!
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