Elizabeth Kane

A feature article about one of my favorite topics: helping kids become resilient and strong in the face of failure. I interviewed Dr. Rachel Bowman, child clinical psychologist at the Dogwood Psychology Center for Children and Families; and Jennifer Reid, director of the Early School at Lucy Daniels School for this piece.

The development of the education in Chatham County has a unique history all its own, from the humble beginnings of one-room schoolhouses to 18 schools that serve the needs of 8,810 students each day. I wrote this article for Chatham Magazine — a special edition for the 250th Anniversary of Chatham County. I had conversations with John McCann, public relations coordinator at Chatham County Schools; Lesley Richardson, volunteer with the Chatham County Historical Association; and Gene Brooks, a former teacher and assistant principal of Pittsboro High School.

Ever wonder what kids are really doing on social media all day? Read this to find out the pros and cons for the most popular teen social media sites. For this article, I interviewed Laura Tierney, founder and president of The Social Institute, who explains to readers about how to help your teen protect their image online and manage the peer pressure that comes with these social media platforms.

There’s a welcoming new place in Chapel Hill, made especially for the community’s smallest citizens. For Chapel Hill Magazine's Kids Issue, I interviewed Jamie DeMent Holcomb, Kidzu’s interim executive director, as well as Melanie Hatz Levinson, the museum’s creative director. They discuss the research behind the museum's newest development, and how Chapel Hill's tiniest citizens will develop fine motor skills and build literacy skills together at Kidzu's The Nest.

Music lessons don’t have to break the bank. In fact, frugal parents who know what they’re doing can get their kids the best results while their more well-off peers may lose interest altogether. On Money Saving Mom, I reveal their tricks that help them provide maximum music education value for minimum music education cost.

For a musician, it’s your job to take risks, bringing passionate and beautiful music to an audience that craves authenticity. But poisonous beliefs can hurt your confidence and bring your creativity to a screeching halt. Here’s how to put a stop to these dangerous ideas that creep into your mind and overcome them when you’re feeling overwhelmed.

It's a touchy subject and a scary question, but it happens all the time. Helping kids achieve what they want isn't always about self-discipline or raw skills. From my own Practice for Parents website, here’s a blog post that shows why some goals set kids up for failure before they begin and what parents can do to stop it.

Want to set goals that make a real difference for your health? Here’s how to set yourself up for success. For this one, I spoke with Ashley Acornley, registered dietician; Kerry Brandewie, certified personal trainer; and Lori Kahn, a meditation instructor. Read on to find out how to eat well, relax more, and get moving.

If you're struggling to find more, or better, ways to care for yourself, these health experts can guide you toward a healthier perspective with a fresh set of coping tools. This piece was featured in Cary Living and Midtown Magazine. For this story, I had conversations with Dr. Mona Gupta, a psychiatrist, osteopathic physician, and founder of Gupta Psychiatry; Lori D'Elia, a licensed marriage and family therapist, and founder of D'Elia Family Solutions Counseling & Coaching; Sarah Coates, a licensed clinical mental health counselor, and founder and owner of One-Eighty Counseling; and Dr. Jignasa Sachar, a functional medicine physician with FoundationMED.

Looking for a step-by-step guide to a stronger, calmer, and happier you? You can't transform your body overnight, but you can make better decisions that will improve your health and happiness over time. Starting now. This one's a feature story for Durham Magazine. For this piece, I spoke with Deborah Ann Ballard, M.D., M.P.H., with Duke Integrative Medicine. I also interviewed Terry B. Hill, and Tracy S.Q. Hill, yoga instructors and owners of Bikram Yoga Durham.

It’s important to stay strong, healthy and active – no matter your age. While you keep your body moving you can also lift your spirits and find joy in the physical nature of exercise as well as in the camaraderie with the people around you. The cyclists at The Forest at Duke understand this. They’re exercising to stay healthy, but on that path to wellness, they’re also building positive relationships. This one's another feature story for Durham Magazine. I interviewed Dr. Melissa McLeod, a retired pediatric anesthesiologist, and Dr. Kathy Turlington, a retired pediatrician.

Sunny spring days don’t bring on excitement for everyone. If your immune system is sensitive, it can wreck havoc on your body. Whether you’re weary of pollen, foods, or your own pets, find out how to live easier with allergies. I wrote regular blog articles for this medical office and research center, Asthma & Allergy Associates, in Colorado Springs — here's one of them.

Want to conquer a bucket list of fun summer activities that's actually doable? Health is more than a number on the scale—it's the way you feel inside and out. It's the joy in your day, the spring in your step, and the happiness others can hear in your voice. I wrote this feature cover story for Sandhills Magazine as we all began to emerge from an incredibly challenging, and isolated, time after a global pandemic. Here's a guide to help you ease back into the world, feeling healthier and happier. (No pressure, or guilt, required.)

Think you can get away with an untreated cavity? Don’t be so sure. Here’s one of the blog posts I wrote for Johnston Dental Care, a Louisiana-based medical office, that explains what cavities are, what causes them, and how to treat and prevent them.

A scar here and there is fairly common for most people, but some are much worse than others. I wrote this webpage for a medical office based in Atlanta, Georgia, discussing what scar revision is and how it’s performed on patients who want to improve the look of their skin.

Feeling drab out there? With the right essentials, you can enhance your outdoor style and turn it into something new. I created regular blogging content and social media posts for Sunflower Landscapes, a landscaping company in Colorado Springs. Here's one of the blog posts that I wrote for their website.

This one’s for the newbies. If you want a landscaping design that’s beautiful, easy-to-manage, and shows off your style, you’ll need to know some landscaping basics! Another blog post I wrote for Sunflower Landscapes, these starter tips will help you design a landscape you’ll love around your home.

Work-related injuries can be devastating, putting a great worker out of a job for good. With pricey medical bills and worries over your family’s security, you’ll need someone who can stand up for you. I wrote this website page for a Texas law firm that handles work-related injury cases.

A healthy diet paired with consistent exercise habits makes for a healthy lifestyle. Eating clean, healthy foods and exercising regularly isn't just good for your body—it's great for your mood. Here you'll find marketing content I wrote for That’s It, a company dedicated to making healthy fruit bars, chocolates, and snacks that contain real plant-based ingredients with no added sugars.

If you're a business, chances are you're always finding new ways to attract more clients. With the right words and phrases, your sales copy can come alive and captivate the customers you need. I wrote regular blog articles and marketing content for this Colorado-based internet marketing company that provides tools and other services to businesses for website conversion rate optimization — here's one of them.

Substance abuse is complicated. It isn’t always easy asking for help. And it can be even harder to get the help we truly need in time—especially when we need it most. Keep reading to find out about the challenges that make addiction complicated, and the signs that come with alcohol and drug abuse. I wrote this marketing content for a substance abuse treatment and recovery center in Los Angeles, California.

If you want to switch up your style this season, consider adding new pieces to your closet. A new look calls for unexpected fashion twists—double up on plaid patterns, fall for more fringe, and add metallic pieces to give new life to your wardrobe. Here you'll find content I created for Shoptagr, a website that used price tracking to alert users when their favorite items went sale.

With regular therapeutic massage sessions, you can transform your body and your mind. The techniques used in therapeutic massage can help relieve your stress levels, ease your pain, and even strengthen your immune system. Here you’ll find marketing content I wrote for a North Carolinian-based spa.

Looking for ways to get rid of the pests in your garden without using toxic chemicals? Try using insecticidal soaps instead. These effective and safer soaps are used to control pests and protect the plants in your garden using more natural remedies. I created content for a pest control company in North Carolina serving residential customers and commercial businesses all across the state. Here's one of the blog posts I wrote for their website.

Any business property owner will tell you that everyone looks for ways to cut down on energy costs and save money throughout the fiscal year. Here you'll find marketing content I wrote for a Colorado-based company dedicated to providing quality residential, commercial, and industrial electrical services in the Denver Metro area. Read on to find out how to improve energy efficiency in commercial buildings.

I spoke with local designers to offer pro tips on how you can take a simplified approach to decorating your home during this magical season. This one's a holiday feature article for Cary Living and Midtown Magazine. For this cover story, I had conversations with Mitch Danforth, lead designer with Danforth Designed; Vicky Serany, principal designer of Southern Studio Interior Designer; and Judy Pickett, founder and designer of Design Lines Signature, along with her staff.

Leo Manning, a local sales and marketing director based in the Triangle, came to Raleigh by way of Chicago. He was looking for a change of pace from the intensity of his previous Midwestern metropolitan lifestyle, but still wanted to live in an urban environment. In search of a fresh start after moving to Raleigh from Chicago, he asked Otrada Design owner Anita Bhattacharya to create a contemporary feel with multipurpose function throughout his new condo in The Fairweather. I wrote this feature article for Midtown Magazine, interviewing both Anita Bhattacharya, a licensed interior designer, and Leo Manning.

There are many reasons why Sarah Bender and Michael Bender chose to call Durham home. It was a city tied to their support system of close friends, woven together in a strong community with an incredible food scene. This is a story about one family’s journey in renovating a 1945 Colonial Revival-style Forest Hills house into a home where all would feel welcome. For this Durham Magazine Home Department column, I interviewed the Bender family and Alicia Hylton-Daniel, their interior designer and licensed general contractor.

Lee Fitch has come a long way since a life-altering accident threw his entire world in disarray. The 10-year-old boy was struck by a moving vehicle on a residential road in Chapel Hill in March of 2021 – a tragic accident that broke Lee’s ribs, back and skull. It also left him with a severe concussion. This tragic accident set in motion efforts to establish a new pediatric rehabilitation center in Chapel Hill. This article's a feature story for Chapel Hill Magazine. I spoke with Lee Fitch and his family members, along with the doctors, specialists, and fundraisers who are working with the family to make the Fitch Family Comprehensive Pediatric Rehabilitation Program at UNC Children’s a reality.

We all crave a space to decompress after a long day. Get ready to restore your mind and body in a personalized outdoor oasis. Here's how to create your own serene spot on your deck, porch, or patio, so you can slow down and rejuvenate. This article is a cover story for both Cary Living and Midtown Magazine. For this piece, I interviewed Tina Mast, communications director of Homewood Nursery and & Garden Center. I also spoke with Kevin Bolt Fontaine, lead designer at Fontaine Landscaping and Bolt Outdoor Lighting Pros.

Looking for ways to spread some holiday cheer? This one's for the folks who love giving back to the community during the holiday season. I wrote this feature piece for Durham Magazine. For this story, I spoke with Ginger Young, founder and executive director of Book Harvest; Emily Hill, director of development with the Eno River Association; Dave Cook, education coordinator with the Eno River Association; and Kim Shaw, executive director of The Triangle Non-Profit & Volunteer Leadership Center.

Imagine: He’s sleeping better, feeling stronger and acting calmer. She’s less anxious, more playful and a heck of a lot happier. Could it be…the CBD? Your pet means everything to you and your family. So, if you’re watching her struggle with high-stress levels, allergies, anxiety or other ailments, chances are you’ll stop at nothing to eliminate her pain. Read on to find out about some natural remedies the experts recommend to heal your furry friend. For this article, I had conversations with JP Phinney, co-owner of the North Carolinian pet store chain, Unleashed; and Matt Weschler, an organic chemist and founder of Peak City CBD in Apex, North Carolina.

Here are my absolute-won’t-travel-without essentials for long trips. I wrote this blog post for Loving Simple Living, a site that explores what it means to live simply (and with a lot less stuff).

Real talk: Who doesn’t want a shortcut to happiness? Here’s a blog post I wrote for Life as Mom that gives realistic tips to the overworked, overwhelmed moms who need some calm in their day.

True bonding happens in the small moments throughout the day, where the love, laughter, and messes live, nestled inside our hurried lives. Forget about those overly-staged commercials with timed laughter, perfect lighting, and impeccably dressed, well-behaved children. On Authentic Parenting, I wrote a blog post that shows 9 ways to start bonding with your child right now.