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 Sue. Nineteen years ago we adopted our daughter but she was the 3rd that finally went through. In four short months we had two failed adoptions. The first was the most . . .
That’s what SHE said: unchecked racism of the left, a confession about the war on drugs, a Muslim woman unlearns how to be an ambassador for her religion, questions from the final exam at Trump University, sweating the small stuff and more…
THE UNCHECKED RACISM OF THE LEFT AND THE PLATINUM RULE | huffingtonpost.com A white man calls out the unchecked racism of liberal white people who tend to center themselves in a misguided effort to combat racism... "White progressives need to learn to balance when and where white opinions are helpful, requested, and not imposing. White people are so used to dominating discourse and centering ourselves, we struggle with the idea that when it comes to discussing race our opinions are often . . .
How to connect with kids in the car ride home
This content was sponsored by Monroe Shocks & Struts It can be a challenge to stay connected as a family during the school year. After we get home from school, the kids have to do their homework. Then they need to practice drums and guitar, and after that they are usually begging to go outside and play with the neighbor kids while I assemble dinner. Before we know it, it's bedtime, and it's easy to feel like I barely connected with the kids before they have to head to bed. I've been . . .
Friday Finds
1. Too Many Carrots by Katy Hudson | Amazon 2. Egg Cup Tea Towel | West Elm 3. Set with Bodysuit and Leggings in Organic Cotton Jersey | H&M 4. Spring Rabbit Ring Holder | Dot & Bo 5. Chalkboard Eggs | Terrain 6. Good Hare Day Wall Mirror | Land of Nod 7. Rabbit Ears Doorstop | Anthropologie 8. Dash Go Rapid Egg Cooker | Target 9. Craft Paint Sets eco-kids | Target . . .
Up for Debate: Talking Politics with Paul Martin (Ep. 7)
He's conservative. I'm liberal. And we are trying to have a civil discussion about the election. It's 3/25/16 and my friend Paul Martin and I are talking about Trump''s latest shenanigans with Cruz's wife, the statistical tie between Sanders and Clinton, and more . . . . . .
On forgetting permission slips and the shame cycle of failure that follows
It feels like every time I get into a groove and feel like I'm actually nailing the parenting thing, something comes along to knock me down a few. My self-esteem around mothering can be fragile, probably because doing it right is so very important to me. So sometimes, a small failure can send me into a tailspin of despair and shame. That happened earlier this week in the course of an afternoon, and I want to share it here for the sake of those other moms who watch along on instagram or . . .
What I want you to know about losing your baby
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 Lauri Walker. A friend asked me the other day if I would be ok talking about my son, Andrew. I was both, at the same time, heartbroken and delighted. Heartbroken . . .
Wednesday’s Child: Kayden
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 struggling with feederism
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 Brooke Felix. I'm eighteen. I'm diagnosed with GAD and depression, and episodes of OCD. For as long as I can remember, I thought I was fat. From the age of two or three, . . .
How to find the perfect Easter ensembles for siblings
I am typically the kind of mom who lets her children dress themselves. In fact, I have a whole instagram account about it. I value self-expression over perfection, and while their outfits are sometimes eyesores, I think it’s important to let kids feel some agency in what they wear. Even if it’s mismatched. There are a couple exceptions to this rule, namely our annual Christmas photo and Easter Sunday. In these scenarios, I morph like Jeckyl and Hyde from the laid-back mom who lets her kids wear . . .
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