What I want you to know: an open letter of closure to my birth mother
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 Brittaney. Photo by: Alvaro Serrano Dear Beverly: an open letter of closure to my birth mother I have been searching for you for the last fifteen . . .
To all women, on Mother’s Day
Happy Mother's Day to those of you navigating relationships with toxic mothers. To those who have had to erect boundaries that leave you ambivalent or alone today. To those who walk down the card aisle for this day and look for something humorous because the emotional cards feel phony and sad given the reality you lived with. Happy Mother's Day to the foster mamas in the sticky, tricky place of not knowing if the child you are mothering today will be the child you are mothering this time . . .
That’s what SHE said: tips on upping your reading game, a thank you to the “big kids”, some delightful mother’s day things, 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.) Artist hides giants in the wilds of Copenhagen, luring seekers into nature from Melissa with Treehugger Some of the forgotten giants, like "Oscar Under The Bridge" reside in locations in which they can be seen from a distance; others – we're looking at you, Sleeping Louis – would be almost impossible to find if you didn't know where to look, Dambo tells me. "Most . . .
A game-changing breathable mattress for infants
At the JPMA Baby Show and blown away by this inventive new mattress from BabyTrend that helps avoid the conditions that can lead to SIDS, as well as avoiding chemicals or allergy issues inherent in most mattresses. I'm talking with the inventor who explains the technology. It's available for only $150. Wish this was available when I had babies. . . .
Chatting with actress Julianna Margulies about motherhood, platform, and life balance. #realbeauty
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Instagram Roundup
A quick recap of some of the events happening this week with the Howerton family on Instagram... Ozomatli - always and forever my favorite band live A post shared by Kristen Howerton (@kristenhowerton) on May 5, 2017 at 10:20pm PDT My third time taking the kids to see @Ozomatli. It's always late and loud and a little rowdy but their musicality onstage and unique mix of genres and cultures is just so incredible. A post shared by Kristen Howerton . . .
I’m chatting with sex educator with Leslie Dixon again . . .
I'm chatting with sex educator with Leslie Dixon again - and this time we are talking specifically about how to talk to kids age 5-7 about sex. Hit us up with your questions! . . .
Wednesday’s Child: Marissa
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 . . .
Best summer books for kids of all ages
This is a guest post by Lauren Savage, the owner of Reading Bug Box, a nationwide subscription box service for children's books. We've been getting Reading Bug Box for about a year and are huge fans. They have an uncanny ability to choose the perfect books for each of my kids, so I was thrilled to have Lauren give us some of her best tips for high-interest books at every stage.During the school year, many school-age kids are required to read for a certain number of minutes per day either . . .
How does a cow save a penguin?
This post is sponsored by Stonyfield Farms Can a cow save a penguin? It's a silly question . .. one that my kids had fun trying to answer. But there might just be a way. Enter Stonyfield Organic. They're pretty into cows. Their YoKids line is one of our favorites. (Hello, birthday-cake flavored yogurt!) Conservation has always been a large emphasis for Stoneyfield. That's why they're supporting the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) as they help save animals from . . .
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