With Savvy Auntie web community, women — especially Jewish ones who are not moms — vouch for the importance of strong niece-nephew bonds.
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Halogen: Melanie Notkin on the Importance of Being an Aunt
Halogen: Melanie Notkin on the Importance of Being an Aunt
It's Your Health Network radio: Savvy Auntie
PIX 11 Morning News: 'Savvy Auntie' A Guide To Women Without Children
Savvy Auntie: Some Thoughts on Marginalized Roles and Styles of Writing
NPR: Calling All 'Cool Aunts': It's Time to Get 'Savvy'
Mother’s Day may honor the mothers of the world, but Melanie Notkin argues that being a mother isn’t just limited to the biological definition. As the founder of the website SavvyAuntie.com — the first online community for aunts and godmothers — Notkin celebrates the lifestyle of women who don’t have children, but still love them.
MarieClaire.com: Exclusive Q&A: Melanie Notkin is The Savvy Auntie
Melanie Notkin, Founder of Savvy Auntie, created an entire brand devoted to giving aunts the tools to be as knowledgeable and resourceful as parents while reminding them of their unique role in a child’s life. In her first book, Savvy Auntie: The Ultimate Guide for Cool Aunts, Great-Aunts, Godmothers, and All Women Who Love Kids, Notkin teaches aunts everything from how to ease the pain of teething to how to quiet a nosy relative who brings up the term ‘biological clock.’ We spoke to her about the recent launch of her first book and about what it really means to be savvy…
UrbanBabyBUZZ: Savvy Aunties Unites
Motherhood is an all-encompassing life event riddled with mystery and joy. Most of us have no problem admitting we do not go it alone. There are important women in our inner circles that contribute to our sanity by extending their love and lives to our children. Savvy Auntie: The Ultimate Guide for Cool Aunts, Great-Aunts, Godmothers, and All Women Who Love Kids by Melanie Notkin is a go-to source to support all of the lovely PANKs (Professional Aunt No Kids).