On today's episode of the Encouraging Health Series, I will be talking with Christine Cook of truebluematch.com.

Christine's professional life has always been about supporting and educating
parents and children.

She currently presents workshops throughout NH for parents through PTOs and
co-hosts a day-long parent retreat three times a year.

Deciding it was time to return to the workforce full time in the fall of
2009 Christine became discouraged with the lack of opportunities due to the
failing economy. The idea of a matching website for parents had been
growing since some lonely days as a new parent with her first son. She
decided to follow that idea and make it a reality.

Truebluematch.com, a friendship matching service for parents was launched in
November of 2010. It provides opportunities for moms to meet moms and dads
to meet other dads that share similar interests, parenting styles and
personalities.

The site has resonated with parents. Many parents who have lost their jobs
in the recession have also lost some friends and the opportunities to meet
others. Truebluematch.com provides a great resource for these parents to
connect with others face to face--a critical component for happy parents!