Paula is an entertaining speaker who can find the inspiring kernels of wisdom about family life amid the popcorn spilled all over her kitchen floor, or share her insights as a longtime writer, editor, and firsthand practitioner on the family beat.

She's spoken at groups ranging in size from 30 to 1,200, and before such audiences as the Wisconsin Early Childhood Association annual meeting (Parent Night keynote), the American Library Association, Women Today Expo, Moms of Boys, American Society of Journalists and Authors, North Carolina's Writer's Network, Editorial Freelancers Association, many bookstores, and the kindergarten class at Estes Hills Elementary School.

Sample Speech Topics

• Momfidence! A Pep Talk
• What I've Really Learned as a Parenting "Expert"
• Momfidence for Beginners (pregnancy and infancy)
• Raising a Happy and Semi-Civilized Toddler
• Writing for Women's Magazines

Sample Feedback

"Paula gave very useful information in an easy to understand way. She was humorous and easy to relate to, this makes the information more applicable in real life."

"What a fun experience! Your humor, wisdom, and practical advice were right on!"

"I like the message 'do what works for you.' My husband more receptive when he knew that you weren't a PhD or MD but a mom of four who was speaking from real-life experiences. We also enjoyed your sense of humor."

"Very personable, informative, and interesting."

"She has a fantastic sense of humor, which made the workshop enjoyable."

"I so enjoyed your remarks at the conference last weekend. During your session I found myself filling a sheet of paper with idea nuggets."