Selena is the Co-Founder and Managing Editor of Beenke. She's an aunt to three, an auntie to many, and a devoted wife and dog mom. She left the corporate world to focus on her writing and to create a business that supports women. Beenke is her baby.
How can I keep kids safe around water? Important question! Child drowning doesn’t happen like you see on TV, there’s usually no big splash, or yell… it tends to be quick and silent. A child will fall in headfirst, and then sink straight down. Scary! Don't let this happen to your family. Read on to learn the drowning risks every parent shoul.... Read More
Do you spend more quality time on your phone than you do with your partner and kids? Or have you tried to organize a family activity, only to find everyone else is more interested in staring intently at their phone? Whether you know it or not, you’ve been the victim of phubbing. Which, according to new research, is slowly eroding your relationsh.... Read More
Does your child struggle with reading? Maybe they say they "hate to read", or they try to avoid reading whenever they can. Does your child have difficulty with spelling and/or writing? Is it hard for them to follow a story or share the details of what they just read? The above are just a few of the signs of dyslexia in children. If any of this .... Read More
Earth Day is a global event held on April 22nd that more than one billion people from 192 countries will participate in this year! It’s also an awesome opportunity to teach kids about protecting the planet by introducing them to key concepts like planting, recycling, pollution, and reusing. One of the main priorities of the earth day movement is t.... Read More
“That’s the lady from school, what’s her name again?" " Where the heck did I put my sunglasses?!” If it seems like you’re having trouble remembering stuff, you’re not alone. Mommy brain is not a myth. An Australian study, published in the Journal of Clinical and Experimental Neuropsychology, confirms what new moms have known all along...carrying.... Read More