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What I want you to know about adopting after infertility and dealing with post adoption depression

March 16, 2015

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 Sarah. My husband and I have been married nearly 5 years. Our relationship started as a sort of whirlwind romance. We met on a Friday – went out to dinner on Saturday – and on Monday . . .

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Friday Finds: Statement Necklaces

March 14, 2015

1. Mixed Metal Flowers | Target  2. Madewell Gildstitch Statement Necklace | Shopbop 3. Stone Collar Necklace | J.Crew 4. Long Leather Tassel Bib Necklace | BaubleBar 5. Fringe Court Bib Necklace | BaubleBar  6. Necklace with Stones | Target  7. House of Harlow 1960 Tessellation Necklace | Piperlime 8. Art House Long Layer Necklace | Banana Republic  9. Necklace with Stones and Beads | Target  . . .

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What I want you to know: infertility cuts a man up, too

March 13, 2015

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 Sheridan Voysey.  I know. I’ve felt it—felt each stinging cut. For ten years my wife, Merryn, and I dreamed of starting a family. Our journey in pursuit of that dream included . . .

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Talkspace introduces online therapy for our busy lives

March 12, 2015

This post is sponsored by Talkspace. I have mentioned before that in my 20s and 30s, I worked as a licensed marriage and family therapist doing counseling with individuals, families, and couples. It was a job I really enjoyed, because I truly believe in the value of therapy and that it can change lives and free people from unhealthy patterns of behavior and ways of thinking. My husband is also a marriage and family therapist, in full-time private practice here in California. We have often . . .

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#TBT: PRESS RELEASE: Popular Blogger Rushed to Infirmary at Epcot

March 12, 2015

On Thursdays I post something from the archives. This is from June 2012. I’ve recently learned that it is now practice for bloggers to write a self-promoting press release when something bad happens . . . like this one.  YOU GUYS.  Something bad happened to me, too. Famed author of Rage Against the Minivan falls ill on space simulation ride Kristen Howerton, famed blogger at Rage Against the Minivan, was spending the day at Disney’s Epcot theme park with her family, . . .

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Wednesday Child: James

March 11, 2015

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 . . .

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What I want you to know about being an online adulterer

March 11, 2015

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 Alissa.  I want you to know I never set out to become an online adulterer. I never set out to threaten my family's stability. I know I will get backlash for this from readers and . . .

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Questions of eternal significance: What is your favorite age?

March 10, 2015

If you are a mom, or spend a lot of time around kids, do you have a favorite age?I have always loved 5-year-olds. Even before I had kids, it was my favorite age group. I taught the 5-year-old Sunday school class at my church when I was in high school, and during my brief stint as a substitute teacher kindergarten was always my favorite class to get. I have loved this age with my kids, too. It's such a sweet age because they are still so cute and cuddly - missing teeth and cute mispronunciations . . .

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What I want you to know about living with my husband’s depression

March 9, 2015

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 Wendy.  Sometimes the hardest part is seeing him so miserable and not being able to help. Nothing I do caused this, and nothing I do can make it better. Sometimes the . . .

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Mama said: Dealing with sibling rivalry

March 9, 2015

The sibling rivalry in my house has really amped up this year, so this question from a reader was very relevant. Sarah and I talk about how we are dealing with contentious siblings.   Any ideas for us? . . .

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