Last week I posted what was one of the more controversial things I’ve ever posted on my facebook page. It was an article that criticized that the flurry of “positive cop” videos that seem to occur in response to news stories about violence at the hands of law enforcement. The author asserted that the new wave of positive police stories felt disingenuous, and I have to agree. In a vacuum, there is nothing wrong with posting heartwarming stories of cops doing great things . . . they restore our . . .
What I want you to know about being your teacher
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 Danielle Reed. I think about your stories on my drive home. When I cook dinner for my family, I wonder if you ever found your missing book. I call my sister and we laugh . . .
“Growing old gracefully” . . . a nice idea until your skin goes south
The idea of growing old gracefully is a nice concept when you are in your 20s. I have always been the kind of person who said I would never get any work done. I still feel the same way for the most part, though in recent years I have also added the caveat that I will "never say never." I don't mind my wrinkles. I have a crow's feet and laugh lines and I feel like they are well earned. I am 40 years old and I don't mind looking my age. At the same time, there are a few things that really . . .
Friday Finds: Backpacks & Lunch Boxes
1. Girls Patterned Backpacks | Old Navy 2. Wildkin Dinomite Lunch Box | Target 3. Tucker + Tate Print Backpack | Nordstrom 4. VOLCOM Deluxe Backpack | Tilly's 5. Girls Zip-Top Lunch Bag | Old Navy 6. Vans 'Old Skool II' Print Backpack | Nordstrom 7. Printed Senior Backpack | Gap 8. VOLCOM Americana Lunchbox | Tilly's 9. Junior Printed Backpack | Gap . . .
What I want you to know about being sexually molested by a relative
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. I felt compelled to write about my experience as a victim, in light of the news about the Duggar family. An old wound surfaced and my heart hurt by some of the . . .
How we family
This post is sponsored by Tylenol. I think it’s really important, as a family, to have activities that sort of define who you are. Activities that are mutually enjoyable, that you can be sure will result in a good time for everyone involved. As the old saying goes, the family that plays together, stays together. But defining what that “play” means, specifically, isn’t always easy. Before we had kids, our “thing” was travel. We loved to get out in the world, and to experience different . . .
Wednesday’s Child: Kierre
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 raising children with mental illness
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 Dawn Bizzell, M.Ed. Trigger Warning: Suicide, Mental Illness, Self-harmI want you to know my children. I want you to know how beautiful, talented, and amazing they are. I . . .
What I want you to know about loving our son’s birth mom with an open adoption
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 Julia Ann Pearson. I often see that awkward twitch in people's smile when the open relationship with our son's birth mom comes up. One can almost see their mind race with all . . .
Friday Finds: Summer Reading
1. The Berenstain Bears Get Ready for School | by Mike Berenstain 2. Freddy & Frito and the Clubhouse Rules | by Alison Friend 3. The Big Ideas of Buster Bickles | by Dave Wasson 4. Eva and Sadie and the Best Classroom EVER! | by Jeff Cohen 5. B. Bear and Lolly: Catch That Cookie! | by A. A. Livingston 6. Don't Ever Change | by M. Beth Bloom 7. Get Dirty (Don't Get Mad) | by Gretchen McNeil 8. The Fog Diver | by Joel . . .
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