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 losing a 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 post is by Heather Blaire. What I want you to know is that you never get over losing a child. The pain never goes away. And you are never the same person again.I lost my sweet, funny, one . . .
That’s what SHE said: pimp-shaming, having it all, looking smarter, being happy, and more . . .
'Pimp-Shaming' Website Names Alleged Pimps, Gives Out Personal Info | Jezebel Lieutenant Kevin Wiley oversees the Department’s human trafficking operations and describes Oakland as “the hub of the West for child prostitution.” Oakland and eastern counterpart Atlanta, he says, tend to be entry points into “the circuit,” a human trafficking ring that cycles victims around the country. While it may seem controversial to publicly display individuals’ photos alongside abhorred crimes before they’ve . . .
Friday Finds
1. Moroccan dot tunic | Tea Collection 2. Mod medina swing dress | Tea Collection 3. Agadir tile board shorts | Tea Collection 4. Spicy ginger sesame and cucumber salad | Tasty Yummies 5. Turquoise tebteb scarf | lemlem 6. 8 mid-Cmntury modern vintage napkin rings | Etsy 7. National Geographic qua oasis betta aquarium | Petsmart 8. Zia dress | Gilt 9. Sanuk baseline shoes | Tea Collection . . .
Outtakes from Southeast Asia
I’ve been sharing some of the stories of our trip to S.E. Asia. If you haven’t read them I hope you will. I’ve written about how sex trafficking is defined, and how the Exodus Road has started an alliance to coordinate the efforts of anti-trafficking teams across the globe. I’ve talked about how commonplace indentured servitude (slavery) is in the sex trade. I’ve talked about after care and how rescue doesn’t end after a raid, and how Exodus Road is addressing these problems. If you haven’t yet, . . .
QOES: Would you read your child’s diary?
An interesting dilemma came up today. India has kept a diary for much of the last year, and usually shares it with me. But today, she let me know that I’m not allowed to read it. And while I’m fine with that, since I suspect her current rants involve how annoying her brothers are and how mean I am for making her unload the dishwasher. However, I can also see how a diary, in the teen years, could leave some vital clues for parents if their teens were really facing some bigger issues. If I had . . .
Wednesday’s Child: Keametrous and Keonte
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 Parenting A Child With Diabetes
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 Amy Edwards and Jaime Stephens. When your child is diagnosed with type 1 diabetes, you are instantly bombarded with a whole new vocabulary: insulin, ketones, test strips, logs, . . .
How Exodus Road brings freedom to victims of sex trafficking (and how you can help)
It’s been hard to figure out how to tell the story of Exodus Road, because there is just so much about the scope of human trafficking that is outside of our awareness. I’ve talked about how sex trafficking is defined, and how the Exodus Road has started an alliance to coordinate the efforts of anti-trafficking teams across the globe. I’ve talked about how commonplace indentured servitude (slavery) is in the sex trade. I’ve talked about after care and how rescue doesn’t end after a raid. But . . .
Friday Finds
1. Wireless media hub for sharing movies across family computers | Iogear 2. Adorable girl's fashion diary | Barrons 3. Sam & Libby sandals for kids | Target 4. Nerf bow for girls | Amazon 5. Shaun White shorts | Target 6. Eco-conscious LiveON kids yoga mat | Manduka 7. Girls' printed jumper | Target 8. Grilled caprese toast with burrata cheese and grilled avocados | The Gift of Food 9. Day-tripping shoulder bag (on sale!) | Anthropologie . . .
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