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 posts is by Natalie. I used to believe in monsters. Until my brother became one. Three years ago, I got a call that my brother had been arrested for molesting his step-daughter. . . .
Can moms ever really get their groove back?
I received this email from a reader and thought that it was a great question, so with her permission I’ve posted it here along with my response. I’d love to hear your experience with this because I think it’s something many mothers can relate to. Hi Kristen, I'm a mom with a 2-year-old daughter. But I used to be a writer, a friend, and a wife and interesting person. I used to be the person my friends came to for advice on things like what movie to see, or what kinds of clothes were . . .
What happens when they go to college?
This post was sponsored by Scholarshare. School began a couple of weeks ago, at least for our four kids. I posted about how unprepared I was for the start of the school year, especially when it came to my youngest daughter's first day in kindergarten. It wasn't the emotions of the day that got to me. I barely managed a tiny *sniff* as she walked into her room. I was ready for it and she was ready for it. This wasn't a huge deal. It was all the other stuff related to school that I . . .
Wednesday’s Child: Anjal, Mario and Deyvon
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 . . .
What I want you to know about having plastic surgery as a child
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 Lesley Miller. I still remember the first time I got called Dumbo. It was on the way home from Springbrook Elementary School, and I was alone on the greenbelt near my . . .
What I want you to know about being pregnant and depressed
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 Allison. I just had the 18 week sonogram two days ago and found out we're having a boy, and from the looks of it healthy and not missing any important bits.It's been two . . .
That’s what SHE said: race and parenting, regretting motherhood, adoption and loss, being a gay Christian, and more . . .
The Racial Parenting Divide: What Adrian Peterson Reveals About Black Vs. White Child-Rearing | Salon.Com White children in general are raised to be Columbus, to “discover” the world anew and then to manipulate and order the universe to their own liking. If we take away the colonizing impulse in living this way, I think it would be amazing to have the luxury of raising black children who also view the world as a space of their own making, a space to be explored, a space to build anew. A space . . .
Friday Finds
1. Boys canvas high-tops | The Gap 2. Bitsies 10-Pack | 31 Bits 3. Striped dress | Gilt 4. Typography Birdhouse | Anthropologie 5. Healthy granola bars | Intoxicatedonlife 6. 3 Natural linen eco friendly storage baskets | Etsy 7. Leather buckle clutch | The Gap 8. Canyon Road Tunic Dress | Anthropologie 9. Home Sweet Home dowel wall art | Urban Outfitters 1. Zipitbedding.com 2. Boost Solar Backpack | . . .
31 Bits launches a children’s line!
I've been a longtime fan and supporter of 31 Bits. In addition to being cute and fashion-forward, 31 Bits jewelry is made out of 100% recycled paper, posters, and magazines by displaced women in Northern Uganda. Each piece of jewelry is unique and hand-crafted by a woman in the community of Gulu, Uganda. I've gotten to know the founders of 31 Bits over the years (the headquarter in my town) and I'm such a fan of their work. This week, they are launching a children's . . .
What I want you to know when having a family does not come easy
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 Rev. Jacqueline Hope Derby. As I write, my husband and I are beginning our third round of collecting everything needed to update our Home Study for our adoption. Doing the . . .
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