September 26, 2020

Have A Kind Weekend

Dear friends, another weekend, and officially in fall! It can feel strange, moving into a new season during such an unmoored year. But we hope you’re able to find ease in the transition and respite in the cooler temperatures.

We could all use a little kindness in our lives. Find a way to brighten someone’s day, and let the effects reverberate through your weekend.

See you next week. <3

This week on the blog: we talk about exploring gender with your child. 

“Adopted children are blessings and, as a writer, I feel my son is my inspiration for carrying on and for using the written word to try to interpret our existence.” 

16 parents share their most surprising parenting tips. 

What are the reasons people choose to adopt a child? American Adoptions shows you some of the most compelling motivations. 

One in five teens struggles to afford or goes without proper menstrual products. Slowly, but surely—states are taking action. 

Paternity leave has long-lasting benefits—from healthier marriages to more engaged relationships with their children. Why don’t more men take it? 

The Wright family found that adopting their teen son was costly, challenging, and joyous. 

Monkeys taught this mother how to embrace teenage sleepovers. 

PBS states that books are the best way to teach children about important issues. They gave us their top 13 reads on diversity, gender equality, and even hair love. 

Are Donald Trump’s words affecting the way our children behave in the classroom?