What I want you to know about being a mother struggling with depression
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 Megan. What I would like you to know is that I'm a mother who's struggling. I love my children. LOVE them. But some days, I hate myself so much that any other feeling . . .
That’s what SHE said: Louis C.K. on Trump, a call for a ban on homework, a black man experiences different treatment depending on his outfit, parents talk to their children about Trump, a young black woman takes on a confederate flag rally, and more…
HOMEWORK IS WRECKING OUR KIDS: THE RESEARCH IS CLEAR, LET'S BAN ELEMENTARY HOMEWORK | salon.com Research confirms: the benefits of homework are age dependent..."For elementary-aged children, research suggests that studying in class gets superior learning results, while extra schoolwork at home is just . . . extra work. Even in middle school, the relationship between homework and academic success is minimal at best. By the time kids reach high school, homework provides academic . . .
What I want you to know about having two abortions
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. I have had two abortions, and it was never easy, and it still isn’t easy, even though I have been “Pro-Choice” for as long as I can remember. What I really . . .
Wednesday’s Child: Meet Devante!
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 . . .
Black Lives Matter: A tale of three candidates
A Bernie Sanders rally is interrupted by Black Lives Matters candidates. He gives up the mic and lets them speak. Hilary Clinton is confonted by a young black activitst. Hilary appears irritated and condescending. The young woman is physically escorted off, and Hilary says, “Back to talking about the issues” and ignores the questions that were raised. A young black woman at Donald Trump rally is ejected while being taunted, pushed, and screamed at. Trump encourages such behavior and does not . . .
What I want you to know about choosing to be a young mom
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 Erin. My son was born when I was 18 years old. My first daughter was born when I was 21. In many parts of the world that isn’t a big deal. Where we live, it’s a bit . . .
Donald Trump and the murky pool of white supremacy
It seems like the nation is having a collective freak-out about the rise of Donald Trump. Even my Republican friends are panicked about it. And it’s not just the fact that Trump is an idiot. There are plenty of those around. It’s the fact that so many of them are rallying behind this guy, with so little discernment for the xenophobia, racism, and misogyny he is spewing. For better or for worse, Donald Trump is turning over the rock that our country’s white supremacists were hiding under. . . .
On the KKK and “looking for the helpers”
Last week, Orange County made headlines when an intended KKK rally in Anaheim turned violent. There is a small (and elderly) group of people in Orange County who still participate in the Klu Klux Klan. Their last rally was a few years ago . . . all of 3 people showed up. This year, the leader invited chapters outside of the county, and was still only able to strum up about 10 people. Their planned rally was publicized by some local papers, so by the time they showed up to the park, there were . . .
What I want people to know about alcoholism
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. People alway say it can happen to anyone. Still, we all believe it will never happen to us. I believed that. I had plans. My plan was to get married, have . . .
That’s what SHE said: sorority racism, the real inside white Hollywood, a teacher asks how to teach when students carry guns, emotional skills for middle schoolers, how to become resilient, from insomnia to sleep and more…
IF WE'RE BEING CANDID HERE, THERE'S A GOOD CHANCE YOUR COMPANY IS SORORITY RACIST, TOO | linkedin.com/pulse On the heels of Chris Rock's opening monologue at the Oscars, Jared Karol breaks down what "sorority racism" looks like..."A young white woman was struggling to answer, and finally said, "I'm just normal."...When this "normal" perspective continues to go unchecked and unchallenged, it solidifies the sorority racism that Chris Rock spoke about. People grow up with no clue . . .
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