Rage Against The Minivan

In a press conference that stunned the nation, two days ago our president made comparisons between self-described neo-nazis and those who protest against white supremacy, saying that there is fault on both sides and implying that there is an alt-left that is just as bad. Since then, his supporters (and Fox News) have worked hard to create a false equivalency between the white supremacist march and the protests and marches of Black Lives Matter. This is a horribly dangerous and irresponsible . . .

Given the events this weekend in Charlottesville, I thought I would share some resources for talking to kids about racism, including both the historical context of our country as well as the present-day issues of prejudice, systemic racism, and white supremacy. I am a firm believer that we should be talking to our kids about racial differences from a very young age. When racial tensions bubble up in our country, parents often want to figure out how to talk to their kids about the specific . . .

Burt's Bee's is now available at Grove Collaborative, my favorite online spot for green and eco-friendly products, and my friend Ginger and I are drinking wine and trying on all of the colors. Here's how the shades look on each of us: My favorite was the Tahitian Sunset (middle bottom row). Ginger's was the Pacific Coast (middle bottom row). And we both agreed that the lip balm in Hibiscus was fantastic for everyday wear. Grove is having a killer gift-with-purchase on Burt's . . .

I'm so excited about this new puberty book for boys, from the folks behind American Girl's Care and Keeping of You book. I've recommended that book for girls so much and people have always asked about a boy version. It just came out this week, and it's appropriately named Guy Stuff. Author Cara Natterson provides some insight as to why she wrote the book, what ages it is appropriate for, and how writing for boys is different than writing for girls.  Why did you want to write Guy . . .

I've made it a goal to try to use less waste in my kids' lunches this coming year. We've outgrown bento boxes, so I'm experimenting with some new products to try to cut down on plastic bags. Here are some of the best things I've found, including reusable sandwich bags and bags that can be composted. All products are from Grove Collaborative, my go-to spot for eco-friendly products, and they have a killer gift with purchase right now. All products are from Grove . . .

This post was sponsored by Clorox For kids, there’s no better time of year than the last week of school, because you’ve got the whole summer spread out in front of you. (For parents, it's . . . um . .. . quite another story.) And then there’s nothing worse, as a kid, than when the end of summer is approaching. My own kids still have several weeks left and are already dreading it. Last week I posted something about how to ease the transition into the school year by . . .