A recap of the past seven days on Instagram ... DIY skateboard ramp with plywood and cabling spool. You can pin that if you want. A post shared by Kristen Howerton (@kristenhowerton) on Apr 1, 2017 at 7:07pm PDT "The world is colorful. Get used to it, Donald Trump!" - art and quote by India Howerton ? Some lovely vintage-inspired dresses for Easter. Thank you @modernechild! Our new family jam: listening . . .
Wednesday’s Child: Joe
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 . . .
Three new children’s books featuring a black female protagonist
I want to point you to three incredible children's books I just discovered. They all have inspiring messages, and they all feature a little black girl as the main character. Children's books with girls as the main character (in non-princess roles) are woefully under-represented, and books with black girls as the main character are like a unicorn. So I'm thrilled about these new books. (For full disclosure, Matthew and Denene are also personal friends and two people I really like a lot). If you . . .
What I want you to know about parenting a child who is blind.
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 Nikki. Photo by: Kelley Bozarth My daughter is completely blind. She has no vision. No light perception. Nothing. And it doesn’t make her any less . . .
Paul E. Martin and I are chatting in our latest politics recap.
Paul E. Martin and I are chatting in our latest politics recap. We are talking Russia, Pence's rules around women, and the healthcare meltdown from the Republican Party. . . .
Texting Rules for Tweens and Teens
This year, my kids have ventured into the world of texting with peers. Their time on the cell phone has increased as they socialize with friends after school via the phone, and group chats abound as well. While I can appreciate their desire to connect with friends, I've also observed the danger in these texting relationships. There have already been some hurt feelings, and I see kids sometimes taking the advantage of the detachment of a screen to behave in ways they would never act in real life. . . .
That’s what SHE said…..all kinds of tips for everything from reviving an old friendship, getting your kids to take nasty meds, and making your house smell divine plus a bunch of other 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.) A Psychologist Explains How to Revive a Dead Friendship from Cari with Science of Us Whether you broke up with some sense of finality or just let things fade out, there’s a reason you ended things last time around — and whatever pushed you two apart may not have gone away. “Sometimes we romanticize our friendships, and maybe we forget some of the reasons why . . .
13 April Fools’ ideas for slacker parents
I’m not one of those parents who lives for April Fools’ Day. Or even acknowledges to my children that it exists in the first place. But my kids are in on the day, and they have expectations. Their expectations look something like this: Ain’t noboy got time for that. I’ve got to find some pranks that are easy to implement, and that don’t require a visit to the craft store. Or baking. So I’ve rounded up a few ideas for simple pranks I can pull with things we’ve already got. ———— 13 April . . .
Instagram Roundup
The highlights of our week on Instagram ... She's here all week ... Repost @markhowerton : "In Mexico, do they play ONE?" - India A bunch of tired kids who made it through a 3-hour play! ? Current obsessions: Numi Toasted Rice green tea, Jonathan Adler's grapefruit-scented candle, succulents, and trying to beat Jafta on @BestFiends. (I'm on level 19 and determined to stay ahead.) Wanna join us? #ad DIY drawing table with a music stand and some duct tape. . . .
Friday Finds
1. Chambray Pouch | Anthropologie 2. Women's' Weekender Handbag Solid Chambray - Mossimo Supply Co.™ | Target 3. BDG Chambray Crew Neck Shift Dress | Urban Outfitters 4. Chambray Bubble One-Piece for Baby | Old Navy 5. Dotty Chambray Slip-On Sneakers | The Gap 6. Chambray Stripe Sash Dress | Zulily 7. Fouta Bath Collection | Serena & Lily 8. Chambray Chino Shorts | H&M 9. Fabric Desk Accessories Set, . . .
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