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What I want you to know about surviving child abuse

April 15, 2016

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 Anonymous. Photo by: Natalie Collins  I'm different because they were different... As a child and early teen I knew my life circumstances and my family was different . . .

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Top teen pet peeves while driving in the car with kids.

April 14, 2016

This post was sponsored by Monroe Shocks and Struts Driving in the car with kids is not without it's challenges. Especially because, as a parent, car safety is a huge value. You want to get from A to B with the least amount of distractions possible, but kids can make that more difficult. Here are a few of my pet peeves when I'm driving with the kids: 1. When my kids act like it's a restaurant. I swear, we can be at home for hours, where there is plentiful food in the fridge, and we get . . .

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Wednesday’s Child: Cheyenne

April 13, 2016

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 . . .

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What I want you to know about integrating my church life

April 13, 2016

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 Timil Jones. Photo by: Jamie Street  Sunday is the day of escape. It is the day of refuge. It is the day you lay your burdens down at the foot of the cross. It . . .

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What I want you to know about Post-Adoption Depression

April 11, 2016

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 Mama Gringa. Photo by: Joy Stamp  Recently, a dear friend of mine asked me on a video call, "Do you want to bring the girls home to Australia?" and I couldn't . . .

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That’s what SHE said: teaching value over tolerance, the trouble with crowdfunding, a pinch of satirical radicalism enlightenment, a journalist’s surreal experience among Trump supporters in New Hampshire, parenting hacks, universal truths and more…

April 10, 2016

WHY I WON'T TEACH MY CHILDREN RACIAL TOLERANCE | bonbonbreak.com To tolerate is to endure. Less focus on enduring and more focus on valuing..."So when we teach racial "tolerance," we teach our children to endure other races. We teach our children to allow other races to merely exist. We teach our children that white is the standard and other races deviate from our standard. Teaching tolerance teaches that we have the power and superiority over other races to allow their mere existence. If we're . . .

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Up for Debate: Talking Politics with Paul Martin (Ep. 9)

April 9, 2016

He's conservative. I'm liberal. And we are trying to have a civil discussion about the election. It's April 8th, 2016 and my friend Paul Martin and I are talking about Bill Clinton's run-in with Black Lives Matter activists, the potential of a contested convention, and more . . . . . .

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Friday Finds: Modern Bedding

April 9, 2016

1. Blue Mela Chevron Quilt Set | Zulily 2. Kate Spade New York | 'Monaco Floral' Duvet Set  3. Multi Floral Printed Comforter Set - Xhilaration™ | Target    4.The Hill-Side giant floral print bed linens | CB2 5. Mesa Soft Dye Jersey Duvet Cover | Urban Outfitters 6. Jolie Coverlets | Crate & Barrel   7. Marimekko 'Kasvu' Duvet Cover & Shams | Nordstrom  8.Twisted Navy Bed Linens | CB2  9. Giant Abacus Bedding | . . .

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What I want you to know about the time I called you racist in prayer group

April 8, 2016

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 Anonymous. Photo by: Chuttersnap  I was very angry. I was upset to the point of blanking out on memory, to the point I had to ask my husband what I said. And . . .

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Wednesday’s Child: Danasia

April 6, 2016

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 . . .

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