#TBT: How to cultivate gratitude with children
On Thursdays, I post from the vault. This is from November 2013 Keeping a perspective of gratitude is a hard lesson in life – one that many adults have not even mastered. But instilling the practice of being thankful in our children is a habit that will benefit them throughout their life: people who hold a worldview of being thankful tend to report more contentment and also tend to cope better with life’s challenges. There are several tips for teaching your children the art of being . . .
Wednesday’s Child: Joshua
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 . . .
One week away! Paul and I are sharing our predictions leading up to the election.
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What I want you to know about healing sexual abuse
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 MicheleGrace. Photo by: Christopher Windus What I want you to know... When a predator stalks an animal and the animal gets away, the natural reaction is shaking to release the trauma. . . .
Giving kids agency at birthday parties
This post was sponsored by Monster High When my kids were small, I would scour Pinterest and blogs for inspiration for their birthday party decor. I would relish themes like "whimsical tree fairy party" or "hot pink chevron." (Don't judge. I've been a parent for over a decade and there are side effects. Chevron prints were big back then.) Thankfully, my kids caught wind that parties could be themed after their favorite characters and they saved me from my Pinterest problem. . . .
#TBT: Ethical and fair-trade candy ideas for Halloween
On Thursdays, I post from the vault. This is from October 2014 Did you know that most commercial chocolate companies are relying on child labor to source their cocoa? The low-down is here . . . but in a nutshell a BBC documentary revealed that child labor and even child trafficking is rampant in chocolate production, and that chocolate from most mainstream candy companies can be traced back to farms employing (and even buying) children to work in dangerous conditions. For our . . .
Wednesday’s Child: Ryan
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 . . .
Up for Debate: A republican and a democrat recap the final presidential debate of 2016
He's conservative. I'm liberal. He's a bad hombre and I'm a nasty woman. And we are trying to have a civil discussion about the election. My friend Paul Martin and I are talking about the last debate. . . .
#TBT: On being a Christian and voting as a Democrat
On Thursdays, I post from the vault. This is from November 2012 Tomorrow is the big election day, and I’m sure many of us are ready for the political fighting on facebook to be OVER. I know I am. It’s been another discouraging season as I’ve watched Christian friends (and family) cast judgment on anyone not towing the line with the Religious Right. I’ve been open about my political beliefs but I’ve also tried to avoid being negative and defensive, but today a couple things . . .
Wednesday’s Child: Ryan
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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