Today my friend Shaun King put together a chronological account of the eye-witness stories in the murder of Mike Brown. I know that there are some who are confused about the outrage and protests around this case, but I think if you watch this it will give you a better understanding. Note that MOST of these witnesses did not know Mike Brown, which is quite different from the narrative I've seen from some suggesting that all of the witnesses are personal friends who are weaving a . . .
Friday Finds
1. Table terrarium by stone & aster | Gilt 2. Slate neary tee | Raven & Lily 3. Mason jar branch personalized pillow | Etsy 4. Navy stripe davis junior beanie | Krochet Kids 5. Tomatoes with thai basil dressing | Healthy Seasonal Recipes 6. Speck Burton iphone case 7. On My Way To School by Sarah Maizes | Amazon 8. LilGadgets untangled pro children's wireless bluetooth headphones | Amazon 9. DC Aqua eastwood flannel | . . .
What I want you to know about being a sister of an adoptive sibling
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 Everly. When I was eleven, I went to Haiti for the first time and met three kids who would become my siblings. When I was twelve, I moved there as my parents worked . . .
Alcohol and honesty: What do I tell my kids about my past drinking?
This post was sponsored by FAAR in collaboration with the Talk Early campaign, an initiative to empower parents to talk with their kids about alcohol. How honest should we be with our kids? That's a question Mark and I are always asking ourselves. About the news. About our neighborhood or neighbors. About family situations. About certain questions we have about faith. We value honesty with each other and are trying to teach our kids that honesty is always the best choice. We want to . . .
What it’s like being a young black man in America
This guest post is by Wesley Hall. It is a repost from last year because I think it bears repeating in light of current events. Man, I'm just glad I had a mom who gave me the realness from a young age. I can remember thinking she was so stuck in the past for telling me that I couldn't do or say or wear certain things, that I could not stay out as late as my white friends could, that I could not "experiment" with any of the things my white friends did. I struggled so much with . . .
Wednesday’s Child: Jay
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 being a parent of a bully
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 an anonymous writer. Other parents refer to my child as a bully. What they don't see is the beautiful, happy, but hurt and traumatized little girl she truly is inside. My . . .
Lessons about maternal health from Merck for Moms
Sponsored by Merck for Mothers and BlogHer. A few weeks ago at BlogHer '14 I had the chance to attend a seminar given by Merck for Mothers on global maternal health. It was an eye-opening experience. We learned that every 10 minutes, a woman in the U.S. nearly dies from complications of pregnancy and childbirth. Most of these deaths are preventable. That's why Merck created Merck for Mothers, a 10-year initiative designed to reduce maternal . . .
NatureBox: a healthy snack subscription service (and a giveaway!)
This post is sponsored by NatureBox. The giveaway is now closed. Congrats to Liz and Anita! We've tried to minimize the processed food in our home. It seems like so much of the packaged foods on the grocery store shelves have ingredients that we are trying to avoid . . . from refined sugars to trans fats to high fructose corn syrup. Jafta and I are also gluten-free, which narrows our choices a bit, and I've also been really trying to minimize the food dyes we consume. When I heard about . . .
What I want you to know about leaving my husband
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 an anonymous writer. I want you to know that trying to decide whether or not you should leave your husband is not easy. It is the hardest decision you will ever make. I know, . . .
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