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 Jessica Griffin. After the birth of my 2nd child I went on anti-depressants and have been on them ever since. At the time I was very embarrassed by it so told no one and considered . . .
The Benefits of Being an Introverted Parent
I wanted to share my latest post at Quiet Revolution, a community of support for introverts. I wasn’t always cool with being an introverted parent. I wanted to be one of those moms who thrived among children—the mom who’s always on, always available emotionally; the mom who invites all the neighborhood kids over for snacks every day. But that’s just not me. I love my kids, but there’s a reason I’m always suggesting we play hide-and-seek. (There’s something about a dark closet…) I . . .
Friday Finds
1. Medela Freestyle Breast Pump | Amazon 2. Banana Parfait Flexi-wire Lace Bra | CakeMaternity 3. Kolcraft | Cloud Umbrella Stroller 4. PlanetBox | Different Lunch Packing Systems Designed for Different Appetites 5. Bixbee | Signature Kids Backpack-Purple 6. Explorer Kits for Kids | Geography Subscriptions for Kids Littlepassports 7. Coral Rock Candy Seamless Bra | CakeMaternity 8. 3 Bar Monthly Subscription Box | The . . .
What I want you to know about loss and 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 Jill. I want you to know that loss is at the root of adoption. There is joy in adoption but that joy comes with a side of sadness. Adoption is part of my family tapestry. Two of . . .
Meeting our Tanzanian penpals
About six months ago, my kids started writing back and forth with some Massai children in Tanzania. This is a feature of National Geographic’s family expedition to this location, and it was a really neat experience. For a long time, my kids had no idea they would actually meet their new penpals. So when I told them about the trip and that they would get to meet the kids they had been writing, they were really excited. Karis’s penpal was a sweet girl named . . .
Wednesday’s Child: Cynthia
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 . . .
National Geographic family safari in Tanzania, day 1
For the past week and a half, we spent a magical time in Tanzania on a family expedition with National Geographic. I have so many stories to tell from our time there that I’ve decided to break it up into several posts. Our first day we hit the ground running, and were picked up at our hotel near the airport in Arusha, Tanzania bright and early. We took a van to the small Arusha airport and got to know the other families on the trip with us. There were several kids the same age as ours, so there . . .
What I want you to know about being morbidly obese
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 Nicole. I have always been overweight. As a child I felt fat, I remember being a 13/14 in 6th grade when everyone else, it seemed, was a 3/4. Looking back, sure I was probably 20 pounds . . .
Massai jumping
We’ve spent the past week in Tanzania on a family expedition with National Geographic. I’ve got so many stories and photos to share, but first we have a long journey home. In the meantime, I wanted to share a couple of my favorite pictures of the trip, from an afternoon we spent with a group of Massai people. Massai warriors are known for their incredible jumping skills. It is something they have a lot of pride in, and a group came and demonstrated their jumping for us. It really was . . .
QOES: How Many Times Per Week Do You Actually Exercise?
We're supposed to exercise. I know this. You know this. We all know this. Clearly knowing and doing can be mutually exclusive. We find all sorts of creative ways to feel better about our couch sitting. Making fun of CrossFit commies is super fun while being simultaneously jealous of their abs. Sometimes our expectations can be a little...unreasonable. Source Not everyone on Facebook can be exercising as much as it appears they are, right? Please say I'm right. Then there's all those . . .
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