Love is a Professional Word
April 25, 2023Last year, I attended "Keeping Families Together," a one-day event put on by Our Sister Our Brother. We had the... View Article
About Madeleine Lovett
Candelen's class clown, Madeleine moved to Arizona from Georgia in September 2020 to rebrand the organization and join the team as the Communications & Brand Specialist. Madeleine has a strong background in performing arts and a Bachelor of Science in Public Relations from Georgia Southern University. She enjoys starting her day with several (yes, several) iced coffees, attending concerts, camping without cell service, hiking and paddleboarding with her pups, thrifting, brewery hopping, and collecting plants.
Recent Posts
Candelen Announces New Chief Executive Officer, Rob Podlogar
March 30, 2023Candelen is elated to announce the appointment of Rob Podlogar as the organization's new Chief Executive Officer. Rob is joining... View Article
Inhale & Exhale: The Fight Against Postpartum Depression & Anxiety
March 14, 2023CONTENT WARNING: This post discusses topics - including suicidal thoughts, mental illness, and weapons - that some readers may find... View Article
Encouraging a Curious Child’s Natural Talents: 5 Fields of Study to Introduce to Children
January 24, 2023Young children are inquisitive by nature. This curiosity is fundamental for a child's overall development, and plays a major role... View Article
Tips to Organize Your Family Calendar in 2023
December 20, 2022Parenting is a roller coaster of things to remember. From soccer practice and dentist appointments to field trips and monthly... View Article
Candelen Among Phoenix Business Journal’s 2022 Best Places to Work
December 9, 2022Candelen is proud to announce it has been named by the Phoenix Business Journal (PBJ) as one of the 2022... View Article
Domestic Violence Isn’t “One Size Fits All”
October 20, 2022Domestic violence has many forms. These include physical abuse, sexual violence, reproductive coercion, economic abuse, and emotional abuse. Relationships begin... View Article
Pregnancy & Birth: The Stuff Nobody Talks About
September 13, 2022-What does it feel like to give birth? -Is it safe to have sex while I'm pregnant? -My body is... View Article
No Is A Complete Sentence (And Other Ways To Set Boundaries)
August 15, 2022We've all been in situations where we've been asked to do something, given advice we didn't ask for, or in... View Article
Signs of Mental Distress in Children That Are Easy to Miss
June 28, 2022We often assume that if our children are in distress or experiencing mental health difficulties that they would be obvious,... View Article
Candelen Receives Grant from Nina Mason Pulliam Charitable Trust
June 6, 2022Candelen has been selected as a Nina Mason Pulliam Charitable Trust grant recipient! The grant, in the amount of $70,000,... View Article
5 Easy Spring Crafts for Kids
May 24, 2022Springtime is the perfect time to get inspired by fresh food, favorite critters, fragrant flowers, and more! Lakeshore Learning Materials... View Article
Creating Planet Earth: Saying Yes to Outdoor Play
April 12, 2022What is the most important place on the planet for children? Is it the Amazon Rain Forest? The Pacific Ocean?... View Article
Talking to Kids About Tough Sh*t
March 30, 2022Divorce. Natural disasters. Death of a pet or loved one. School shootings. War. Illness. Sex. Suicide. COVID-19. Bullying. Racism. This... View Article
Candelen Announces Virtual Event “Talking to Kids About Tough Sh*t”
March 17, 2022Candelen is pleased to announce their upcoming virtual event, Talking to Kids About Tough Sh*t, starting at 6:00pm MST (Arizona... View Article
Is It A Gift To Be Gifted?
February 16, 2022I'm a proud mom, okay? So let's take a moment to list a few things that my preschooler, Grayson, can... View Article
Loss Is Nothing But Change, And Change Is Nature’s Delight
November 12, 2021Loss is nothing else but change, and change is Nature's delight. Marcus Aurelius Candelen is losing our Vice President of... View Article
Candelen Receives Grant from Desert Financial Credit Union to Support Play & Learn
October 26, 2021Candelen has been selected as a Desert Financial Credit Union grant recipient! The grant, in the amount of $15,000, will... View Article
Candelen Receives Grant to Provide Nutrition Education and Healthy Food to Kith & Kin Participants
October 13, 2021Candelen has been selected as a 2021 Neighborhood Grant Partner from the Sprouts Healthy Communities Foundation. The grant, in the... View Article
Candelen’s Call to Adventure
July 6, 2021Summer vacation leads to frequent requests for "movie nights" from the kids and we obliged this week's request by watching... View Article
