That’s what SHE said: mercy as a response to terror, what it takes to forgive murder, the protests at University of Missouri, interview with a transracial adoptee, garlic, parenting advice and more…
LET MERCY FOR REFUGEES BE THE RESPONSE TO THE PARIS ATTACKS | theestablishment.com Margaret Covid makes a compelling argument / plea to France's president to respond with mercy as opposed to the current response which is to shut the country's borders, effectively sealing the fate of thousands of refugees suffering in refugee camps as the weather turns..."Why is Hollande using the refugees as hostages, condemning them with his border closure to a death that is slower but no less certain than . . .
Strategies for creating the best holiday photo cards (and a Minted and Stitchfix giveaway!)
I love having portraits of our whole family together. In our everyday lives, I’m usually the one behind the camera, and it’s rare to get all four kids in a picture, so it’s nice to get a photo with everyone together once a year. I love looking back at our yearly photos – it’s like a snapshot of that age and stage. We send out holiday photo cards every year so that’s my motivator (and reminder) to get new photos taken every year. What I don't love: taking the family portrait. Oh my word, . . .
What I want you to know about living with someone who has been suicidal
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 Jessica Belf Vincent. The death of Robin Williams hit me hard. I was sad for the loss of a great man who brought people such light was gone. But more than sadness, I was . . .
Wednesday’s Child: Daniel
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 gender inequality
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 working mother, wife. Woman. Growing up I was always told I could do and be whatever I wanted. I was never told I could do anything a boy could do, why would that point be made . . .
Easy, no-measure cakepops that kids can make
A couple years ago I was trying to negotiate around doing the traditional “bag of plastic crap” goodie bag for India’s birthday party. I don’t like buying these, assembling these, or sending them home so that other parents can figure out how long until they can throw away the plastic top, ring, and frog-that-sticks-to-the-window that we gave them. I had the idea of doing cakepops because it’s consumable, and also something easy and affordable that we could make at home. India loved making and . . .
Always thought about adopting? Here’s why you should do it FIRST
I can’t even count the number of times a person has mentioned to me that they had “always thought about adopting” but never got around to it. I’ve also got several friends whose family plan always involved adoption, but who started with biological children and then found themselves feeling like their family was full. Many people consider adoption, but few go through with it. Adoption isn’t for everyone, but there are still so many children (especially in the US fostercare system) who need a . . .
What I want you to know about being a recovering alcoholic
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 "Recovery is Growing." Photo by: Jonas Jacobsson I have been delusional in my last few years of life. You see, I'm a recovering alcoholic. What's glorious about being an . . .
That’s what SHE said: the stressed out modern family, a teacher’s resignation strikes a chord, Israel and Palestine from a Christian’s perspective, exposing America one homework assignment at a time, racism in dating profiles and more…
STRESSED, TIRED, RUSHED: A PORTRAIT OF THE MODERN FAMILY | nytimes.com A breakdown of the statistics on what is happening to the modern family according to a new Pew Research Center survey. Without paid family leave policies and after-school child care, parents are stretched thin when it comes to work-family balance which also mean that balance is still heavily tilted to one side.... "In most cases, that means women still do the majority of the child care and housework — particularly . . .
What I want you to know about being a victim of online predators
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 Laura R. Photo by: Fabian Irsara What I want you to know is I so desperately hope this is something you’ll never have to know. I grew up in a very normal, nice Christian . . .
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