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Reboot Podcast Episode #180 - Navigating Darkness, Perfectionism & Purpose as an Entrepreneur - with Melissa Berstein
Memorable Quotes: “Your journey shows that entrepreneurship isn’t only about ideas, but about learning to bear uncertainty, to temper ego, to stay aligned with what matters most. It’s one of my favorite phrases.
Building more than toys: Melissa Bernstein inducted into the Connecticut Women’s Hall of Fame
The co-founder of the beloved children’s toy company Melissa & Doug has been inducted into the 2024 Connecticut Women’s Hall of Fame. The long-time Westport resident, Melissa Bernstein, was recognized for her contributions to childhood creativity, mental health advocacy and female entrepreneurship.
Best Returning Series 2022
Streaming services continued their dominant ascension with The Power of the Dog, Coda, and The Mitchells vs. the Machines all placing in the top 10 Best Movies overall of 2021. Streaming was also the place curious and adventurous viewers found worthy documentaries, covering topics ranging from classic rock (The Velvet Underground) and folk tales (Woodlands Dark and Days Bewitched) to riots (Attica), athletics (Changing the Game), algorithms (Coded Bias), and politics (Mayor).
Best Drama Series 2022
It took six seasons for Jimmy McGill to complete his transformation into Saul Goodman — a full season longer than it took for us to witness Walter White’s rise and fall — but the end result was a critical hit. Anchored by fantastic performances from Bob Odenkirk and Rhea Seehorn, the sixth season of Better Call Saul garnered near-universal praise to beat the likes of Cobra Kai, Peaky Blinders, Black Bird, and Pachinkko, among others.
Depression Isn’t a Bad Word: 6 Honest Examinations of Mental Illness
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2021 Forbes CHRO Forward Summit - Forbes Connect
November 3, 2021, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. ET / 8 - 10 a.m. PT - Virtual Event Speakers Agenda Sponsors Register Register for Free The volatility of the last two years has unearthed the need for business organizations to quickly build upon their flexibility and agility. Now, more than ever, business success lies not just in being able to anticipate and plan for the future but also in the ability to lead your organization there efficiently and thoughtfully.
Melissa and Doug Co-Founder Melissa Bernstein: The Verywell Mind Podcast, Episode 66
By Published on April 19, 2021 Every Monday on The Verywell Mind Podcast, Editor-in-Chief Amy Morin, LCSW, interviews authors, experts, entrepreneurs, athletes, musicians, and other inspirational people about the strategies that help them think, feel, and do their best in life. Subscribe Now: Apple Podcasts / Spotify / Google Podcasts / RSS Meet Melissa Bernstein If you’ve ever encountered a Melissa & Doug toy, you know who Melissa Bernstein is.
My Toy Company Is Joy Personified, But I Struggled With Depression for Decades
Courtesy of Melissa & Doug Content warning: suicidal ideation To the outside world, I lived a perfect life. My toy company, Melissa & Doug, which I founded in 1988 alongside my husband, Doug Bernstein, had grown from a tiny operation run out of Doug’s parents’ garage into a half-billion dollar business. Doug and I had been married for over thirty years; we had six children and a beautiful home, all of which I was profoundly grateful for. And yet, at many points in my life, I wanted to end it all.
As a child, I was fascinated with death. I thought I was alone: Melissa & Doug co-creator
There’s no question we’re in the midst of dark times that have taken their emotional toll on adults and children alike. But no matter how understandable it is that kids might be brooding about the forces of dark and light in this world, it has always given parents pause when their children seem to have creepy or morbid preoccupations. Maybe it’s manifested by a somber-colored wardrobe, or watching horror movies.
3 Reasons Why Hands-On Play Is More Important Than Ever
By Melissa Bernstein In today’s fast-paced world, giving our children the gift of open-ended play has become much more challenging. As a mother of six and the co-founder of the toy company Melissa & Doug, I’ve had a front-row seat to the societal changes impacting childhood.
How Screen Time is Edging Out Play Time - and Why It Matters
I have had the eye-opening experience of having children across three decades of my life: two in my 20s, two in my 30s, and two in my 40s. This has given me a unique opportunity to witness firsthand dramatic and profound changes in the very nature of childhood. For my oldest pair, smart phones and tablets weren’t in existence during their formative years. My middle set were school-age when the devices started becoming ubiquitous.
Things to Do With Your Kids - Summer Activities for Kids
The summer I was 9, I'd finish breakfast and run up the street (alone!) to my friend Christine's house, where we would listen to music, play Pay Day or Life, make elaborate lunches, and take long walks around the neighborhood singing and telling stories. Sometimes other kids would join us; sometimes we'd all grab our bikes and head over to the neighborhood pond, where we would sun ourselves on the banks, look for four-leaf clovers, and wade in to catch minnows and frogs.
How Screens are Hurting Kids Imaginations
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) just released its updated guidelines for children’s media use. The recommendations reflect what all parents instinctively know: children need less screen time. The corollary, of course, is that they desperately need more free time to ignite their imaginations, develop a sense of wonder, and discover their passions and purpose.
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