This post is sponsored by the memoir "Anne of Green Gables," My Daughter & Me. There is a new book out that will appeal to fans of Anne of Green Gables as well as to anyone touched by adoption. Both are relevant to me, so I was really curious about Lorilee Craker’s memoir "Anne of Green Gables," My Daughter & Me. In this memoir, Lorilee shares her journey of becoming an adoptive mother, interwoven with the story of her own adoption as a child. With wit and candor, she draws parallels . . .
That’s what SHE said: the app generation, joyful and illiterate kindergartners in Finland, independent kids in Japan, 16 years after Columbine, and more…
STOP GOOGLING. LET'S TALK. | The New York Times Having studied the psychology of online connectivity for more than 30 years, Sherry Turkle focuses on the disturbing trend found in the last five years - the loss of face-to-face conversation. Speaking with young people now in college who grew up in the age of smart phones and apps, now known as the "app generation," Turkle investigates the consequences of our advanced technology with particular regards to the smart phone. Students at one . . .
QOES: Do you like being scared?
With Halloween on the way, I'm curious . . . do you like to be scared?Generally, I don't. I hate scary movies. I find myself getting stressed and panicky, and it's just not enjoyable for me. But recently I went to Knott's Scary Farm with some friends, and I have to admit . . . I had a blast. Even though there were scary creatures jumping out at us every couple of minutes. That chic from Poltergeist? Not into selfies. Knott's Scary Farm is an annual Halloween event at Knott's in . . .
Friday Finds: Fall Boots
1. Black Alannia Boot | Zulily 2. A+ Melody Booties | Target 3. Faux-Suede Zip Ankle Boots | Old Navy 4. Ecote Short Suede Boot | Urban Outfitters 5. Steven Dextir Suede Booties | Shopbop 6. Dolce Vita Jacklyn Booties | Anthropologie 7. Sole Society 'Romy' Bootie | Nordstrom 8. Leather chelsea booties | Gap 9. 'Leila' Ankle Bootie | Tom's . . .
We need to talk about mental health. And we need to talk about gun control.
"We don't yet know why this individual did what he did, and it's fair to say that anybody who does this has a sickness in their minds. But we are not the only country on Earth that has people with mental illnesses who want to do harm to other people. We are the only advanced country on Earth that sees these kinds of mass shootings every few months . . . Each time this happens, I am going to say that we can actually can do something about it, but we're going to have to change our laws. I hope and . . .
What I want you to know about parenting a child through anxiety and depression
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 Christie. I should know what to do. I should say or do or feel the right thing, that perfect mom-thing, that makes everything okay. From the moment those pink lines appeared on . . .
Why do I even bother?
This summer, my 10-year-old did some epic things. He zip-lined over the rainforests of Costa Rica. He strolled the streets of Amsterdam. He hung out with Massai Warriors in Tanzania. He took a boat ride under the Eiffel Tower. He went on a safari to the Serengeti. But apparently, this is what he remembers of his summer. This. This is why we can’t have nice things. . . .
Wednesday’s Child: Rebecca
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 adopting an older child
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 Jenn Porter. My husband and I married young. I was 20 and he was 21. Then a year and a half later, we got the crazy idea that we should adopt an older child. So we did. Our . . .
Trick-or-treating at Disneyland
My family got the chance to visit Disneyland this past weekend, to experience their yearly Mickey's Halloween Party. This is one of my favorite times of the year at Disneyland. It feels like the first big foray into fall and the holiday season, and I love the way Disney does Halloween in a way that it scary but not TOO scary. Trick-or-treating in costume across Disneyland? Yes, please. The boys had a football game that Mark was coaching, so it was just me and the girls for the evening. . . .
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