Wednesday’s Child: Imani
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 . . .
Why that rich, adopted NFL player needs to sit down
I don't follow football, or sports in general, but this week it has been impossible to avoid the anger and backlash to Colin Kaepernick's decision to stay seated during the national anthem. In an interview, the 49ers player cited his reasons: “I am not going to stand up to show pride in a flag for a country that oppresses black people and people of color. … There are bodies in the street and people getting paid leave and getting away with murder.” Kaepernick, like many in our country, is tired . . .
Barney gives you the opportunity to “play poor” with pre-worn shoes for only $620
The other day I stumbled upon these "distressed" sneakers that Barneys New York is selling for $620. Six. Hundred. Dollars. For shoes that come pre-sullied. You guys. I am still dizzy from how much involuntary eye-rolling this product has induced. What in the world? People are paying this kind of money to have their shoes look like they came out of the closet of one of my tween boys? Because I could go to Payless and grab some Airwalks and my boys would have them looking this way . . .
The case for cultivating your child’s musical IQ
The following post is sponsored by Netflix and Beat Bugs, a new family show inspired by the music of the Beatles. Philosophically, I agree with the theory that kids should choose their own passions. I have seen the results of pushy parents who force their kids to be involved in the activity of the parent’s choosing, with no regard for the child. I’ve watched kids cry while being forced out onto a baseball field. I’ve seen parents insistent that their preschooler learn violin. . . .
Want I want you to know about EpiPens and CEOs
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 anonymous. Photo by: Max Bender I skim my thumb over the social media posts on my phone late one night. Funny memes, back to school photos of my friends' kids, and political news. Other than . . .
That’s what SHE said: why do we judge parents for putting kids at a perceived but unreal risk, a letter to moms on not ‘bouncing back’, Trump’s legacy of racial bias, leaving the ‘he-she-they’ grammar rule behind and more…
WHY DO WE JUDGE PARENTS FOR PUTTING KIDS AT PERCEIVED - BUT UNREAL - RISK? | npr.org An interesting commentary that looks at the moral outrage and sometimes criminal charges brought on parents who leave children unsupervised..."It's not that risks to children have increased, provoking an increase in moral outrage when children are left unattended. Instead, it could be that moral attitudes toward parenting have changed, such that leaving children unsupervised is now judged morally wrong. And . . .
#TBT: We almost puked. but we didn’t.
On Thursdays, I post from the vault. This is from April 2010. I went to the mall with the kids yesterday. ALL FOUR KIDS. I'm sure that this is an indication of a very small and sheltered life, but achieving this? The feelings it inspired were similar to the feelings I had after running my first half-marathon. If I can do this, I can do anything! I didn't intend to take them to the mall. I had a small window with a babysitter. But let me explain small windows with babysitters. There is a . . .
Work Life Play podcast with Aaron McHugh
A couple weeks ago, Aaron McHugh reached out to me to see if I would be willing to do his Work Life Play podcast. His podcast has a unique format where he does “micro-adventures” with his guests, and ours was to ride a surrey around Newport Beach. Here is how Aaron described the day: I had this nutty idea of asking Kristen Howerton if she would be willing to do a podcast interview while riding in a Surrey with the Fringe on Top (picture a four-wheeled carriage with each person peddling) on . . .
Wednesday’s Child: Faith
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: Talking politics and Trump’s bid for the black vote with Paul Martin
He's conservative. I'm liberal. And we are trying to have a civil discussion about the election. My friend Paul Martin and I are talking about Trump's new "compassion campaign", his bid for the black vote, the difference between Libertians and Republicans, and more ... . . .
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