On August 12, 2017, a white supremacist at a racist rally in Charlottesville, VA mowed down a group of protesters with his car, killing one and injuring 19 more. Against my better judgment, I started reading comments on news articles …
Why White Americans Need to Stop Telling Black Americans to “Take Responsibility”
I’ve been reading lots of conversations about racism in America lately, which is refreshing. Conversations are important, especially about a topic that resides at the very heart of our diverse society. Of course, it’s also frustrating. People come at racism from different perspectives, and …
Actually, It DOES Matter How You Give Birth
Whenever people discuss c-sections and natural childbirth, one well-meaning sentiment always rises from the fray: It doesn’t matter how you give birth, as long as baby comes out healthy. I appreciate people wanting to remove the judgment that often surrounds …
10 Parenting Books to Match Your Mood
WHEN YOU FEEL LIKE YOU’RE TURNING INTO A NAGGING WITCH . . . If I Have to Tell You One More Time…: The Revolutionary Program That Gets Your Kids To Listen Without Nagging, Reminding, or Yelling by Amy McCready I …
Why We Stopped Using Screen Time as Currency (and What We Do Instead)
“If you don’t stop whining, you’re going to lose your screen time for today.” “If you get out of bed again, you’re going to lose your screen time for tomorrow.” “The timer went off a few minutes ago. If you …
Nine-Pointed Star Unity Wreath Craft
Sometimes I wonder why I don’t post more crafty things to Motherhood and More. Then I do a craft and remember why. We’re always out of tape. And crafts are not all that much fun to write about, quite frankly. …