5 Signs You’re Parenting In Survival-Only Mode
When raising three kids under 4, you stop worrying about being a perfect parent, and you just focus on survival.
First Step In Ending Inequality? Burst Your White Privilege Bubble
“All Lives Matter” is racism in disguise. It’s the most recent example of systematic injustice making the lives of black people harder than their white counterparts.
Ramblings Of A Guy Who Just Found Out He’ll Be A Dad
When you learn you’re going to be a dad for the first time, you start looking at your life very differently…
9 Things You Didn’t Know About HUGGIES® (And Changing Diapers)
The secret to a Huggies diaper lies in a combination of containment gaskets and hundreds of people behind the scenes.
We Survived Lunch at Cracker Barrel
Bringing a baby to Cracker Barrel is effectively throwing chum in shark-infested waters. We were lucky to survive.
Choosing The Right Agency: “All About Fostering” Part 4
There are a plethora of options, all with their own pros and cons. How much weight you give to those pros and cons really depends on the outcome you’re seeking.
Myths About Fostering You Probably Believe: ‘All About Fostering’ Part 3
If you’ve ever only heard misconceptions about fostering, you’ll be less likely to do it. Thankfully, most of what you assume about fostering is probably not true.
Questions About Fostering You Were Afraid To Ask: ‘All About Fostering’ Part 2
While it’s certainly not as taboo as it once was, it can still be uncomfortable to ask questions about fostering. Here are some responses to the questions you’re afraid to ask.
Why We Became Foster Parents: ‘All About Fostering’ Part 1
After years of assuming foster care wasn’t right for me, God finally slapped me in the face to show me my true calling.
PICTURE: How to speak like a toddler
Helping a toddler learn to talk is one of the most rewarding experiences. Soft Rs, missing vowels and pronoun confusion all make it fun to listen to any young speaker. For months (and years), their little minds and mouths slowly work together to form more complex sentences and […]
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