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 Guilty. I was the other woman. There. I said it. I had an affair with a married man. I knew he was married at the time. He never lied to me. His ring was always there.He told . . .
On participant ribbons and letting kids always win
I just went to a fair with my kids, where all four of them participated in a hula-hoop contest. My children are not world-class hula-hoopers. They are mediocre at best and didn't outlast the winner. It was just something fun for them to do. But guess what? They all won participant ribbons! So forever we can celebrate and remember their mediocrity at rotating a plastic hoop around their hips. Sigh. They loved the ribbons. They smiled and proudly showed them to Dad, who secretly rolled his . . .
What I want you to know about parenting a child with trichotillomania
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 DeLee. A few months before my daughter turned 2, she developed a habit of tugging at her hair. 'No big deal', I thought, 'It's a phase kids go through.' Fast forward about . . .
Friday Finds
1. Mamuye tote | FashionABLE 2. French navy ruched daria belted dress | Zulily 3. Alem strawberry scarf | FashionABLE 4. Malindi multi-wrap | Sasa Designs by the Deaf 5. Kelly green spectacle wolf tee | Zulily 6. Cotopaxi backpacks for a cause 7. Simply 7 quinoa chips 8. Holland House gourmet vinegars 9. Grilled zucchini ribbon salad | Sweetpeasandsaffron . . .
What I Want You To Know About Raising My Sister’s 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 posts is by Anonymous. My sister died at the age of 30. Just like she predicted she would. We all teased her, called her a hypochondriac, and laughed about her past worries of brain tumors . . .
Nine ways parenting is harder than I expected
Remember that day? The moment in the bathroom with the pregnancy test, or at the doctor’s office for the confirming test. The moment the adoption papers were signed. The moment you found out you were going to become a parent. It was a rush of emotions, all those feelings of excitement and joy tangled up with a few random strands of anxiety. Occasionally you’d understand there might be hard times. But mostly you imagined the wonderful things. The smiling faces, cute clothes, tiny baby shoes, . . .
Sometimes I ignore my children, and that’s okay
I believe it's important to be present with my kids. I believe in quality time, and in quantity time, and I believe that children deserved attention and love. These are ideals that I strive for as a parent, but sometimes I can't help thinking that in the pursuit of better parenting, we've swung the pendulum a bit too far. Let me explain what I mean . . . There is a woman at my church who has adult children, one of whom is a very public figure who is quite open about his faith. As such, many . . .
25 things I want my kids to know
As I've been home with my kids this summer, I've come to the shocking realization that they are growing up fast. I know. I’m a walking cliché. My speaking schedule requires me to travel a bit, and every time I go somewhere, the kids always seem ridiculously older when I return—even if it’s just been a long weekend. But lately, it seems like they look taller every morning. They get out of bed and have matured overnight. This makes me wistful, of course. But it also makes me thoughtful. With . . .
Wednesday’s Child: DayShawn
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 verbal abuse
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 posts is by an anonymous reader. I want you to know that verbal abuse damages children, and its effects linger even in adulthood.This may seem like a given, but I've run into quite a . . .
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