What I want you to know about growing up with a Vietnam Veteran for a father
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 was submitted by Amy Bowman. Photo by: Thomas Tucker My dad was a living, breathing ghost in our house until I was an adult, when he finally began to "wake up" from . . .
That’s what SHE said: an interesting study on the most racist places in the U.S., safety tips to use with your kids at big events, talking about Memorial Day and lots more great stuff . . .
Here are some things I read this week that made me think. (These are just snippets - click on the title to read the whole thing.) This Kraft Ad Geared Toward Moms Who Swear Is F*cking Hilarious from Kate with PopSugar "When we read that 74 percent of moms admit to swearing in front of their kids, our first thought was, "Holy sh*t — what the f*ck do the other 26 percent of moms do?!" It seems Kraft Mac & Cheese was thinking the exact same thing. The brand created an informational "film" . . .
Instagram Roundup
The replay of the last 7 days on Instagram.... That night our daughters became backup dancers. A post shared by Kristen Howerton (@kristenhowerton) on May 19, 2017 at 8:31pm PDT Fun at the Night Market last night. A post shared by Kristen Howerton (@kristenhowerton) on May 20, 2017 at 8:19am PDT How many adults does it take to get 4 beach cruisers in a minivan? #U2orbust Please try not to be jealous of all of the amazing offers that fill my . . .
What I want you to know about talking to people with different beliefs
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 was submitted by Alex. Photo by: Aaron Burden "I was brought up Christian, “came out” as non-Christian in my late teens, then re-evaluated and found God in my . . .
Heartline Ministries Haiti
After an emotional reunion at Kembe's former orphanage, I'm giving a peek into what Heartline Ministries - Haiti does in this space that used to house orphans and how they are helping relieve the orphan crisis in a different way. . . .
Wednesday’s Child: Ariana
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 . . .
Chatting with sex educator Leslie Dixon in our ongoing series on sex and kids.
Today's topic: talking with teenagers. Dun dun dun ... ? . . .
Some thoughts on normalization, narratives, and the importance of reality-testing
"This may not seem ordinary to you right now. But after a time it will." - The Handmaid's TaleI just started watching The Handmaid's Tale on Hulu. It's based on a book by Margaret Atwood that I remember reading in high school. It's a profound allegory of religious and government control and the parallels to our current political climate are fascinating.Over the past few months, I have also read two novels that tell stories of the lives . . .
What I want you to know: Letter to a Pregnant Friend
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 was submitted by Melissa Uhles. Photo by: Janko Ferlic Dear Soon-to-be-Mama, I just read this book from the library called, ""The Mask of Motherhood"". I . . .
That’s what SHE said: how one family’s devastating loss is changing lives, the impact on just one black teacher in a child’s life, the ins and outs of maximalist design and more….
Here are some things I read this week that made me think. (These are just snippets - click on the title to read the whole thing.) Why Americans Smile So Much: How immigration and cultural values affect what people do with their faces by Olga with The Atlantic "And when Wal-Mart opened stores in Germany, the company also had to tweak its chipper ways to better suit the sober local mores, as The New York Times reported in 2006: Wal-Mart stopped requiring sales clerks to smile at . . .
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