Estelle Erasmus
Health, Wellness and Beauty Writer
I've written service-oriented articles on health, beauty, sleep, science, fitness, and medical news for Vice, Yahoo, The Washington Post. Edited Esthetique and The American Breast Cancer Guide.
PROJECTS
Psychology Today
7 Easy Ways to Enhance Your Child's Education
I’m in the process of doing some at-home-ad hoc empirical studies with my daughter, which I will report back to you in a later column. In the meantime, I asked a few savvy women what is the most educational thing they did for their children, and found that the research supports the best choices we can make for our kids.
Reading is Fundamental: "The one most educational thing I do with my boys is make reading a way of life," says Tiffany. "Statistics constantly show that young male’s have lowe...
Writer's Digest
Screenwriting Tips & Insights from Michael Zam, Writer of the Emmy-Winning Series Feud: Bette and Joan
In this interview, screenwriter Michael Zam offers screenwriting tips for beginners and veterans, and discusses his success with the Emmy award-winning FX series Feud: Bette and Joan, starring Susan Sarandon, Jessica Lange, Stanley Tucci and more.
Michael Zam, is an award-winner screenwriter, and popular film instructor at New York University. He also teaches theater studies in London. Zam and his writing partner, Jaffe Cohen, wrote and sold a screenplay that became Ryan Murphy’s Feud: Bette ...
Traveling Mom
What to Buy for a Ski Trip
Before leaving on a recent family ski vacation to Stowe, Vermont, where we stayed at the Green Mountain Inn and skied at Stowe Mountain, we headed to our local REI store (become a member and get great deals). From socks to coats, we bought everything we needed as a family to stay toasty but still look terrific whether we were on the slopes, snowmobiling, or sleigh riding. Check out this video on what to buy before a ski trips, then read on for some ski fashion tips.
Ski Fashion Tips
Bright is...
Traveling Mom
8 Essential Luxury Air Travel Tips for Kids
My husband travels a lot on business so he has mega frequent flier miles and opportunities to get the whole family upgraded. As a result, we’ve traveled business class to Australia, the Bahamas, California, Florida, and more.
My 5-year-old daughter is used to traveling in style, but I have honed some tips I’d like to share on how to make any travel experience a success with little kids.
1. Don’t Pass on a Printer
You will save yourself a lot of time by printing out your boarding passes at hom...
Traveling Mom
Channeling Madonna in a Visit to Woodloch Resort
One of my favorite local vacation spots–for any season– is Woodloch Resort in the Poconos. Called one of America’s “Best All Inclusive Family Resorts,” Woodloch stands out from other vacation locations with an emphasis on activities that families can do together.
Situated on a beautiful lake in between glorious mountains, Woodloch in Hawley, PA, has been owned and operated by the same family since 1958, and perhaps that’s why I find it reminiscent of the Catskills resort made famous in the mo...
Your Teen
7 Ways to Handle a Sleepover Party with Your Tween or Teen
It’s nearly the end of the school year, and once the homework load dissipates, most tweens and teens are clamoring for more sleepovers. According to a Harris Poll, Americans say kids are ready at age 11 (10.7 on average) to venture out to a sleepover, but many start even younger.
It seems it’s a necessary rite of passage, but is there a way parents can smartly navigate a sleepover party without losing their cool, and their children’s confidence?
Practical Advice for a Sleepover Party
Dr. Debo...
zwivel.com
The Buzz on At-Home Microneedling Kits: 8 Top-Rated Devices
I have sensitive skin, which although I’m a beauty writer limits me in my explorations. For example, even though I’ve tried fillers, Sculptra and Thermage, I can’t do Retin-A or any acid other than the gentlest lactic one. Dermabrasion is another treatment that’s out of the question for me.
As I get older, what I’m most interested in is building up collagen. At-home microneedling devices — of which there are hundreds of models on the market — promise just that, and much more. Beauty experts a...
ozy.com
Blowing the Best Invite of My Life | True Story | OZY
Blowing the Best Invite of My Life | True Story | O...
Next Avenue
Finding Purpose in a Pre-Retirement Trip to Ecuador
“Miners going into the mines often used to carry small birds, such as canaries which were highly sensitive to the buildup of toxic gases. If the birds died, the miners quickly fled. Today, the world’s 500 million indigenous peoples, living in some 15,000 distinct groups, are the miner’s canary; and the Earth — particularly the tropical rainforest — is the mine. That the canary is dying is a warning that the dominant cultures of the world have become toxic to the Earth. In this case, however, ...
foodlion.com
Summer Crafts for Kids Using Stuff You Already Have
Gather your supplies, and transform the stuff in your home into fun and family friendly crafts, like cork coasters, window decorations, and jewelry. With the days of summer getting longer, it's the perfect way to entertain the kids without spending a fortune.
You'll Need:
Eight wine corks per coaster, so start collecting them a little in advance, or invite friends over for a play date to help.
A glue stick or craft glue
Rubber bands
CD or DVD discs (one to back each coaster). Pro tip: Use bla...
thirdage.com
9 Best Clean and Natural Facial Cleansers!
(A Slide show) for thirdAGE/healthy living for women + their families
thirdage.com
The Best Clean and Natural Body Washes and Body Creams
(A Slide Show) for thirdAGE | healthy living for women + their familie...
zwivel.com
From Concave to Convex: How I Reshaped My Temples with Sculptra
From Concave to Convex: How I Reshaped My Temples w...
