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Wednesday’s Child: Nikki

February 24, 2016

Every Wednesday I feature a child recently highlighted by a local Wednesday's Child newscast to share the stories of children from around the country who are waiting for a family. My hope is that this can broaden exposure for the children highlighted, but also serve as a reminder that these children represent thousands of children currently in the foster-care system. Perhaps their stories will inspire you to consider opening your home to a child needing a family. For more information and to . . .

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What I want you to know about being a Mormon stay-at-home mom

February 24, 2016

What I Want You to Know is a series of reader submissions. It is an attempt to allow people to tell their personal stories, in the hopes of bringing greater compassion to the unique issues each of us face. If you would like to submit a story to this series, click here.  Today’s guest post is by Nicole. Most of what I say can be applied to any stay at home mom, but I threw Mormon in there because there has been a stigma attached to it, especially in feminist . . .

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Why I’m loving Trunk Club’s new personal styling subscription for women

February 23, 2016

I have talked quite a bit about Stitchfix and how it has been a great option for me. I don’t enjoy shopping, and really don’t have the time to do so, but I want to dress well. I love having a stylist choose things for me based on my size and style, and I really love the convenience of having it mailed to me, and then mailing back anything I don’t keep. So when I heard that Trunk Club just started a similar service for women, I was anxious to try it. So far, I’m pretty smitten. I already know I . . .

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What I want you to know about what to (not) expect when adopting

February 22, 2016

What I Want You to Know is a series of reader submissions. It is an attempt to allow people to tell their personal stories, in the hopes of bringing greater compassion to the unique issues each of us face. If you would like to submit a story to this series, click here.  Today’s guest post is by Selena Boyts. “…she’s my mom and I love her.” -my son, age 17 The day we met our little boy he’d already experienced more trauma, neglect and abuse than most grownups . . .

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That’s what SHE said: the need for nurturance culture in a culture of misogyny, how a former republican came to be a liberal through studying scripture, why students lie, a Brooklyn teenager’s hope for schools of the future and more…

February 21, 2016

  WHY I LEFT THE RIGHT: HOW STUDYING RELIGION MADE ME A LIBERAL | medium.com Susie Meister, former young Republican who worked on George W. Bush's presidential campaign, writes about how studying the Bible shifted her thinking along with her political leanings..."What happened, however, wasn’t an abandonment of my faith, but a shift in my understanding of Scripture. While I had always read the Bible and knew large portions of it by memory, I had relied on the expertise of my religious . . .

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Friday Finds

February 20, 2016

1. Pear, mango and papaya baby food | Ella's Kitchen 2. Seamless Sleep Bra - Grey | Rosie Pope  3.Natural Baby Derma White Mallow | Weleda 4. Poems for the Smart, Spunky, and Sensational Black Girl | Amazon.com  5. Henry David Thoreau for Kids His Life and Ideas with 21 Activities 6. Rollors Lawn Game | Combines the Fun of Horseshoes, Bocce Ball and Bowling  7. Peanut Butter with a Twist | PBCrave  8. Family Foot Measure  9. Prince LionHeart | Play . . .

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Left Mom/Right Dad: talking politics with Paul Martin (Ep 4)

February 19, 2016

He's conservative. I'm liberal. And we are trying to have a civil discussion about the election. It's 2/19/16 and my friend Paul Martin and I are talking about Trump's beef with the Pope, Bernie Sanders creeping up in the polls, the difference between socialism and communism, and the open seat in the Supreme Court. . . .

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What I want you to know about teaching your kid and being gay

February 19, 2016

What I Want You to Know is a series of reader submissions. It is an attempt to allow people to tell their personal stories, in the hopes of bringing greater compassion to the unique issues each of us face. If you would like to submit a story to this series, click here.  Today’s guest post is by A Lesbian Teacher. I want you to know that parent teacher conferences are my biggest fear. Not because I'm scared of talking about your kid, but because I'm scared . . .

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Wednesday’s Child: Mahogany

February 17, 2016

Every Wednesday I feature a child recently highlighted by a local Wednesday's Child newscast to share the stories of children from around the country who are waiting for a family. My hope is that this can broaden exposure for the children highlighted, but also serve as a reminder that these children represent thousands of children currently in the foster-care system. Perhaps their stories will inspire you to consider opening your home to a child needing a family. For more information and to . . .

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What I want you to know about the emotional toll of being poor

February 17, 2016

What I Want You to Know is a series of reader submissions. It is an attempt to allow people to tell their personal stories, in the hopes of bringing greater compassion to the unique issues each of us face. If you would like to submit a story to this series, click here.  Today’s guest post is by Anonymous. *Inspired by another What I Want You To Know post on poverty. We live just above the poverty line, which means that we only qualified for EBT when my . . .

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