1. Billabong 'Stellar' Two-Piece Rashguard Swimsuit | Nordstrom2. Volcom 'Blocko Stone' Board Shorts | Nordstrom 3. J.Crew | Girls' Rash Guard In Heart Stripe 4. Shaun White Wilshire Flip Flop Sandals | Target 5. White 'Sunshine Girl' Rashguard Set | Zulily 6. Volcom 'Thrashguard - Colorblock' Short Sleeve Rashguard | Nordstrom 7. Girls Ruched Mixed-Print Swimsuits | Old Navy 8. Multi-stripe board shorts | The . . .
What I want you to know about my suicide attempt
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 couldn’t pee. I had to. I had the sensation to go, but I couldn’t. I remember, as a kid, that this sensation would eventually go away, but this time it wouldn’t. I . . .
Wednesday’s Child: Jacob
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 being a foster dad: a letter to my foster daughter’s birth mom
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 K's Dad. This is a letter I wrote to our foster daughter's birth mom. I don't actually have any way of getting it to her but it helped my heart to write it.Dear Ms. C.Hi, I am . . .
Was it really racist for a principal to point out that all the black people were leaving?
In a word . . . yes. But let's talk about why. Because the principal seems confused. (Or is, at least, feigning confusion in an effort to deflect responsibility.) In case you missed it, last week a high school principal shocked students and their families by exclaiming "Look who’s leaving … all the black people." TNT Academy Principal Nancy Gordeuk had completed the graduation ceremony and then asked everyone to stay as a student delivered a speech that had been forgotten. A few families . . .
Natural sun protection for kids
This post is sponsored by Blue Lizard Sunscreen Summer is approaching, which means fun and sun and unstructured time. No homework! No packing lunches in the morning! But it also means a new set of challenges. Finding activities. Fighting boredom. And slathering on sunscreen every morning before they go out. There has been lots of recent news about sunscreen and the harsh chemicals it can contain. The best way to protect our kids is by reducing their exposure to the sun and covering up that . . .
What I want you to know: thank you is never enough
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 Amy Dill. Mother's Day is a day when all mothers fantasize about lounging by the pool with a cold drink, a good book, and not a care in the world.But that seldom happens.It . . .
Happy Mother’s Day!
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The physical ache of babies growing up
I’m partnering with the Parenting Unfiltered Campaign from Plum Organics this month, which aims to spark a conversation about the real, unfiltered moments of parenting, from the more vulnerable and sometimes messy, raw moments that go into being a parent to those silly, ridiculous moments we can all relate to. I'm always a fan of honesty in parenthood, because there are far too many people pnline presenting a perfect picture. Today, I’m going in on a topic that is a bit painful, but I’m guessing . . .
What I want you to know about leaving a domestic violence relationship
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. Growing up in a fundamentalist Christian background, I struggled through my childhood, teens, & early adult years to "do the right thing." It seemed EVERY decision . . .
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