Snapchat, Dim Sum and Open Adoption
The following is a guest post by Kristan Cassady, Kristan and her partner Nichole are a queer Bay Area couple adopting from foster care. They are the subjects in the series THE F WORD., a very personal and sometimes funny look at what it means to adopt a kid in the foster care system. (Check out it out here.) Most mornings, I wake up to J’s tiny fingers trying to pry my eyes open. “Mama,” He’ll say, “Didas, pease.” At this point, I do my best to open my eyes on my own and make my way . . .
Brotherly love | On Thursdays I post from the vault. This post is from March 2009.
On Thursdays I post from the vault. This post is from March 2009. I got to “chat” with Mark on facebook for a while tonight. He sent me this picture of the two boys together: Jafta is still running a fever in the evenings and his asthma is giving him trouble. Luckily I forced Mark to pack the nebulizer, just in case. Mark said he was fine during the day today, and then just got sick again when they got home. Keanan is getting better but still pretty quiet and not his usual active . . .
Wednesday’s Child: Ru
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 . . .
Birth Control by Mail, Laser Hair Removal, and the Best Green Shampoos | Selfie Episode 85
Subscribe via Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Spotify | Google | IHeartRadio Online companies are making birth control more accessible for women. We talk with Alpha Medical’s founder and CEO Gloria Lau and Chief Medical Director Mary Jacobson, MD about telemedicine for common women’s issues. Sarah gives an update on her laser hair removal, Kristen cracks the code on coloring her hair at home, and we discuss the best green shampoos. In this episode we also talked about: Redken . . .
The young poet’s society || On Thursdays I post from the vault. This post is from February 2009.
On Thursdays I post from the vault. This post is from February 2009. I bought The Book of Virtues: A Treasury of Great Moral Stories years ago, back when I was a grad student and children were just a faint idea in a distant future. I loved this collection of classic stories, and recently as I was going through my books, I rediscovered it and thought it would be great to introduce it to my kids. We have started reading portions of it to the kids at night, and at mealtimes. I could go on . . .
Eating Well and Staying Active with Kids | Selfie Episode 84
Subscribe via Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Spotify | Google | IHeartRadio We are all trying to eat better, but doing that with kids can be a challenge. We are chatting with Dr. Julia Nordgren,author of The New Family Table, about how to feed our kids well, and with Stephen Bean, director of Camp New Heights, about how to keep our kids healthy and active. In this episode we also talked about: Keds Off Shoulder One Piece Ruffles Bathing Suit The New Family . . .
Friday Finds
Straw Clutch Handbag Shashi Island Earrings Soludos Kiki Tassel Mule Espadrilles Tropical Leaves Handwoven Coir Doormat | Zulily Mar Y Sol Cyprus Tote Mud Cloth Coir Doormat | Zulily Jeffrey Campbell Lynx Slides Le Specs Fire Starter Sunglasses ban.do Getaway Travel Neck Pillow with Removable Cover . . .
Wednesday’s Child: Lilly & Amelia
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 . . .
An Interview with Camp New Heights director Stephen Bean
Two of my kids are headed to Camp New Heights this summer to participate in their advanced athlete track. Camp New Heights is a great wellness camp for athletes as well as for kids who are just started a journey with physical fitness. They have two, four or six week summer programs for campers aged 9 through 17, located in Santa Barbara, California. Programs are personalized to fit individual needs with the focus of helping each camper build a better version of themselves and reach new heights. . . .
Are Screens Sapping Your Joy? Surviving Digital Distraction with Brian Solis | Selfie Episode 83
Subscribe via Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Spotify | Google | IHeartRadio How do we deal with our addiction to screens? Author Brian Solis offer insight into how digital distractions can affect our mental health, and what to do about it. Kristen talks about her latest breast ultrasound, and Sarah espouses the benefits of a girl’s weekend for the soul. In this episode we also talked about: Kimberly Sayer Ultra Light Facial Moisturizer SPF 30 Lily Lolo Bronzer in Honolulu . . .
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