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Wednesday’s Child: 12-Year-Old Kenzie

June 3, 2020

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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Life Lately

June 1, 2020

People love to say that racism has to be taught. I'm not so sure anymore. I think we are swimming in a racist environment and kids pick up on it because it's all around us. One thing I do know: antiracism has to be taught. We need to be intentional. And it needs to be an ongoing dialogue. View this post on Instagram   Being antiracist should not depend on your political party. But we cannot change things until we refuse to elect . . .

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Friday Finds: For Him

May 29, 2020

KettlePizza Deluxe Charcoal Pizza Oven Kit Glass Decanter & Whisky Glasses Set Wood Backgammon Board Game Set Jack Black- Beard Grooming Kit Camp: Stories and Itineraries for Sleeping Under the Stars Cuisinart Wooden Handle Tool Set Splash Tunes Pro (Charcoal Grey) Bluetooth Shower Speaker Soft Pretzel and Beer Cheese Making Kit Farm Steady Collapsible Cooler Bag  . . .

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That’s What SHE Said with Glennon Doyle, author of Untamed

May 29, 2020

Kristen Howerton and Glennon Doyle Melton talking about Untamed and Rage Against the Minivan

Glennon and I are chatting about rewriting the narrative around "perfection", parenting in a pandemic, and more. You can find Glennon's book here and Rage Against the Minivan here.   . . .

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· Author Conversation Series, parenting, That's What SHE Said

Beach day| On Thursdays I post from the vault. This post is from August 2009.

May 28, 2020

On Thursdays I post from the vault. This post is from August 2009.   . . .

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Wednesday’s Child: Meet Aiden

May 27, 2020

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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Living with Uncertainty and Letting Go of Outcomes with Brit Barron | Selfie Episode 130

May 27, 2020

Subscribe via Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Spotify | Google | IHeartRadio We talk with Brit Barron about learning to live with fear and uncertainty, and letting go of the need to control outcomes. Kristen and Roo discuss the things they’ve let go of during quarantine, and how priorities have shifted. In this episode we also talk about:  Worth It: Overcome Your Fears and Embrace the Life You Were Made For  Swaddle Designs Face Masks (kid sizes and designs) Dead to Me Lauren . . .

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· Self Care, Selfie, Selfie Podcast

Let’s talk about the elephant in the room around churches and reopening: money

May 25, 2020

Let's talk about the elephant in the room around churches and reopening: money.

Let's talk about the elephant in the room around churches and reopening: money. Churches are struggling because people many folks only tithe in person. When the offering plate isn't passed, there isn't money to pay staff, rent, bills, etc. So churches are feeling desperate. And they aren't necessarily desperate because they are greedy. (I mean, some are.) But most churches are desperate because, like so many other businesses affected right now, they are having to make really hard decisions. Like . . .

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May 25, 2020

Supporting the book launch and staying cool while he cooks. 😎😂 View this post on Instagram   We can't do signed books right now (thanks coronavirus) but I've got some very classy bookplates that you can affix to your book, which is pretty darn close. I will sign it and dedicate it to you, your mom, your ex . . . whoever you want. And I will write the inscription of your choice. I might regret this. Available for anyone who . . .

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That’s what SHE Said With Brit Barron

May 25, 2020

Brit Barron and Kristen Howerton talking about Worth It and Rage Against the Minivan

Brit and I are chatting about how we learned to overcome fear and let go of trying to control outcomes, Our stories are different, but Brit and I had very parallel journeys of finding freedom from trying to please others. If that's been a struggle for you I think you will love this chat (and both of our books!) You can find Brit's book here and Rage Against the Minivan here. . . .

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· Author Conversation Series, That's What SHE Said

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