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 . . .
What I want you to know about being divorced
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 Paige. Photo by: Clem Onojeghuo This is what I want people to KNOW: I'm divorced, so I know a little bit about it. There are reasons that I think divorce is 100% the answer and divorce is always . . .
The Benefits of Being an Introverted Parent
I wasn’t always cool with being an introverted parent. I wanted to be one of those moms who thrived among children—the mom who’s always on, always available emotionally; the mom who invites all the neighborhood kids over for snacks every day. But that’s just not me. I love my kids, but there’s a reason I’m always suggesting we play hide-and-seek. (There’s something about a dark closet…)I viewed my introversion as a parental liability, a flaw I had to overcome. Lately, though, I’ve been . . .
That’s what SHE said: sorry not sorry for mom hair, a troubling happiness gap with US parents, Jesse Williams, how to hold space, finding happiness, WWJDOF, a Zoo prank and more…
4TH OF JULY FIREWORKS IN NY CITY | youtube.com SORRY WE RUINED HAIRCUTS BY HAVING BOTH HAIR AND CHILDREN AT THE SAME TIME | scarymommy.com An excellent response piece to Bee Shapiro's NY Times piece on "Mom Hair..."The idea that moms make things uncool just by liking them certainly isn’t new. When moms started wearing higher waisted jeans to cover up their postpartum tummies, those jeans suddenly became “mom jeans.” When moms realized how practical minivans are, suddenly those . . .
Up for Debate: International Version (Ep. 17)
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 Istanbul, Brexit, and how we think each candidate will fare with our multicultural climate. . . .
Friday Finds: For New Moms
1. Sleepy Eye Harems | Pickles N' Roses 2. Unisex Courage 3-in-1 Foldover Tote Grey | TwelveLittle 3. Mustard Floral Bull Romper | Amebel Baby 4. B.Box | Baby Bowl and Straw 5. Baby Shades | Ro Sham Bo 6. Silispoons - Silicone Spoons| Silikids 7. Little Balance Box | Promotes Safe & Natural Walking For A Healthy Baby 8. Chewbeads | No bpa, No Phthalates, No Cadmium, No Lead, or Metals. 9. Lulyzoo Crib, Bassinet, . . .
What I want you to know about having a teen who turns against you
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: Jesus Rodriguez Regardless of all the things you've read or been told, the worst problem with having a teen who turns against you is not that your life feels held at ransom . . .
#TBT White privilege, and what we’re supposed to do about it
On Thursdays I post something from the archives. This is from July 2013. The case of Trayvon Martin’s death has sparked a national conversation around race. People seem to be polarized in their reactions to the recent verdict, and as such I’d love to avoid more conjecture on that in this post. Rather, I really want to explore some questions about white privilege, since that is a term that has been widely used in the past week, and hopefully shed some light on what it means and what, . . .
Up for Debate: The curious marriage between the Republican party andevangelicals (Ep. 16)
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 the allegiance between evangelical Christians and the Republican party, and the seemingly odd support that Trump is getting from conservative religious leaders. . . .
How I improved my wardrobe by getting rid of clothes instead of buying them
Keeping my closets organized has been a constant struggle for me. We live in a house built in the 1950s, which means that my closets are minuscule. I also have a habit of collecting clothing. It's my one big shopping issue. I do Stitch Fix and Trunk Club, and I am constantly perusing the sale racks at Target and Old Navy online. I bring in more clothing then I give away, and my closets are often bursting at the seams. This is a bit mortifying to admit, but I am also the person who has items . . .
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