"Can't we just have a period of morning for the people who died?""Let's take some time to grieve. Why does everyone have to talk politics?""It makes me sad that people are using a tragedy to promote a political agenda."Over the past few days, in the wake of Orlando, I have seen many people posting variations on a theme. And the underlying message is the same - it's a call for people to refrain from talking about gun control in the wake of a mass shooting. It's a subtle shaming of the people who . . .
Wednesday’s Child: Caleb
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 losing a marriage to addiction
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 Kris. Photo by: Olivia Snow Five years ago my life looked completely different. I was in college across the country working on my second degree. I met an incredible man through my roommate . . .
I didn’t shelter my kids from what happened in Orlando. Here’s why . . .
I don't talk to my kids about every mass shooting that happens. I wrote about that here. But I did talk to them about Orlando. I talked to them because I want them to understand why their mom is so adamant about LGBT rights . . . why I take them to pride parades. Why I went bezerk when I heard that their classmates were using "gay" as a slur. Why I pulled us out of a church that they like because it doesn't allow gay people to serve in children's ministry.My kids are living in a bubble in some . . .
Up for Debate: Talking Politics with Paul Martin (Ep. 15: Orlando)
He's conservative. I'm liberal. And we are trying to have a civil discussion about the election. It's 6/12/16 and my friend Paul Martin and I are talking about the mass shooting in Orlando, how it affects our views on gun control, and the public response. . . .
What I want you to know about surviving foster care
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 Jennie Zamora. Photo by: Yuliya Ginzburg I recently read a submission to “What I want you to know…” about growing up in foster care and I wanted to share my story of my own foster . . .
That’s what SHE said: 5 stories about Ali, 8 ways to be a good enough mom, if 70s moms had blogs, tuning out your kids’ fighting, families that can’t afford summer, a call to moms to put on the swimsuit and more…
5 STORIES YOU DIDN'T KNOW ABOUT MUHAMMED ALI | huffingtonpost.com From Broadway to foreign hostage negotiator, Ali's life outside if boxing was pretty epic, too..."5. He secured the release of 15 U.S. prisoners in Iraq. In November 1990, Ali met with Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein in Baghdad on a “goodwill tour” in an attempt to negotiate the release of 15 Americans held hostage in Iraq and Kuwait." 8 WAYS TO BE A GOOD MOTHER INSTEAD OF A PERFECT ONE | postpartumprogress.com The importance . . .
Friday Finds: Father’s Day Gift Guide
1. Omaha Steaks Father's Day Ribeye Gift | omahasteaks.com 2. Parker Sweater | KrochetKids.org 3. Easy Pour Cocktail Shaker | trudeaucorp.com 4. Six hand-selected food products | Mantry.com 5. Apple iPhone 6 / iPhone 6S KLIX Genuine Leather Wallet | empirecase.com 6. Spiceologist Black & Bleu Rub | spiceologist.com 7. Deluxe Table Top Tennis | Calendars.com 8. Leather iPad Case | Ssekodesigns.com 9. Ice Sphere Mould | trudeaucorp.com . . .
What I want you to know about living with infertility
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 Diana Tierney. Photo by: Elke Karin Lugert What I want you to know about living with infertility is that it is that its waking up in the morning feeling full of hope and going to . . .
#TBT: Working moms and narrow margins
On Thursdays I post something from the archives. This is from May 2011. As a working mom, there is very little (if any) room for error or variation from the norm. I already have more on my plate than is probably realistic with four children – I work as a college professor, I write for a number of websites, and I edit and manage a staff of writers for another. If everything worked out exactly as planned in any given day, I still probably wouldn’t have enough time to do . . .
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