What family preservation looks like in Haiti
When we set out to adopt from Haiti, the ethics of the organization we would work with was a top concern. I believe in family preservation, and I did not want to adopt a child who was removed from living birthparents for monetary reasons. I did a ton of research and kept getting the same answer: Heartline. They had a great reputation in Haiti, and they tried very hard to reunify birth families when they could. The people who work at Heartline will always hold a special place for me, because . . .
Wednesday’s Child: Tommy
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 . . .
The mall camp: when refuge happens in unexpected places
Last month I had the chance to visit Iraq and Lebanon with World Vision to see the work they are doing with families living in refugee camps. I’ve seen footage of the violence and destruction that ISIS has wreaked on families in Iraq and Syria and I think that their stories desperately need to be told. It’s easy to turn a blind eye to what is happening to both the Iraqi and Syrian people because it’s happening so far away. It’s also so incredibly painful that I think it’s hard to . . .
Wednesday’s Child: Paige & Colton
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 . . .
California’s New Sanctuary State, Tragedy in Las Vegas, and Gun Control
Chatting with my Republican friend Paul E. Martin about trumps response to Puerto Rico, the tragedy in Las Vegas, gun control, and California’s new “sanctuary state” decision. . . .
Self-care when the world seems broken . . .
How do you stay sane when the world seems broken? In this week's episode of Selfie we talk with grief therapist Claire Bidwell-Smith about collective trauma after national tragedies, and with activist Micky Jones about the intersection of activism and self-care. We also explore the balance between caring for yourself and the world around you, and how action and community can be forms of self-care. Listen here. Special thanks to Claire Bidwell-Smith, author of The Rules of . . .
Wednesday’s Child: Josh and Tyler
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 . . .
Wednesday’s Child: GQ
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 . . .
Making self-care attainable when it comes to vision care
This post was sponsored by VSP® Vision Care I've talked a lot about how self-care is elusive to me . . . how I struggle with taking the time to take care of my own needs. It seems like I'm always juggling the needs of others, while putting myself on the back burner. The old "put the oxygen mask on yourself before putting it on your children" analogy? I'm failing at that. One of the areas I've always struggled with, in terms of self-care, is my health. I put off going to the doctor. . . .
Wednesday’s Child: Willie & Willene
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 . . .
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