Soccer on the Mat

07/29/2026

HOW TO COACH GIRLS by Mia Wenjen and Alison Foley is BACK IN PRINT.

This is a manual for how to keep girls in sports.

Purchase here: https://link.amazon/B0dhUt4L4

10/24/2023

Hot yoga weakens depression’s grip

Even severely afflicted people experienced significant reduction in symptoms after eight weeks of sessions in a 105°F room.

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In a randomized controlled clinical trial, heated yoga sessions led to reduced depressive symptoms in adults with moderate-to-severe depression.

09/29/2021

It was such an honor to be on Ben Mumme's LIVING YOUR GREATNESS podcast.

#35 Mia Wenjen: A Mom Entrepreneur Celebrating Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion With Authors of Color

Listen to the episode:

Mia Wenjen is an entrepreneur who is the co-creator of Multicultural Children’s Book Day, Co-Author of “How To Coach Girls', and Co-founder Aquent. Mia is pa...

09/18/2021

It's soccer season!

Newly Updated!

Diversity Soccer Books for Kids

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Inside: Looking for the best children's books about soccer? Discover fiction and nonfiction books for kids to read and learn everything about this worldwide sport! Children's Books about Soccer Mina vs. the Monsoon by Rukhsanna Guidroz, illustrated by Debasmita Dasgupta This isn’t a picture book a...

07/08/2021

The U.S. women's soccer team national anthem controversy isn't at all what you think it is

Before questioning someone's patriotism, at least have your facts straight.

07/08/2021

Newton Food Pantry Diaper Drive

July 15 – 17, 2021


Help Newton Food Pantry provide these vital supplies for families in need!

Diaper Sizes 1 – 6
Pullup Sizes 2T – 5T
Baby Wipes


When and Where

Thursday – Friday, July 15 and 16, all day: Porch dropoff

365 Cherry Street, West Newton



Saturday, July 17, 9 a.m. – 12 noon: Outdoor dropoff

Memorial Hall Circle at Newton City Hall, 1000 Commonwealth Avenue
(outside next to the Newton Food Pantry storage pods)



Amazon Wish List

Order from our Amazon Wish List and have it delivered to us!

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Delivery address: Newton Food Pantry

Each month we provide a free 10-day supply of nutritionally balanced food and vital personal care products to more than 1,500 Newton residents who cannot afford enough to eat. That equates to 750 bags per week.

02/22/2021

My book got funded!!

Thank you to everyone for their support. I'm so relieved to say that CHANGING THE GAME: ASIAN PACIFIC AMERICAN FEMALE ATHLETES (my Kickstarter children's book project) reached its funding goal last night!

Changing the Game: Asian Pacific American Female Athletes by Mia Wenjen on https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/miawenjen/changing-the-game-asian-pacific-american-female-athletes

The book is for ages 8 and up and covers 18 amazing athletes fro a range of sports.

Thank you all again!

Meet 18 Asian Pacific American Female Athletes from Yesterday and Today

02/18/2021

Thank you to everyone who has shared and donated!

My Kickstarter is 75% funded with 21 days to go.

Kickstarter picked it as a "Projects We Love" yesterday which means they will help promote it.

I also hit my first goal of 50 donors. My next goal is to reach 100 donors in seven days. I'll keep you posted!

Meet 18 Asian Pacific American Female Athletes from Yesterday and Today

02/02/2021

My co-author, Alison Foley is giving an online seminar for high school athletes who want to play sports in college: Navigating the Collegiate Recruiting Process Through COVID-19.

Learn more here: https://bit.ly/2O2ElKj

Posted on February 2, 2021 by MiaUpcoming Seminar: Navigating the Collegiate Recruiting Process Through COVID-19 Alison Foley will be giving a seminar on Pandemic Athletes: Navigating the Collegiate Recruiting Process Through COVID-19. Thursday, February 18th, 4pm-5pm PT / 7pm-8pm ET This seminar wi...

11/01/2020

For the coaches and athletes in your life:

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