Last weekend, my kids happened to see a little of the riots on the news. We turned them off quickly, but they had already left an impression and Mazzy asked what was going on.
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If you’ve followed a lot of Black female activists over the last few weeks, then you have probably heard a lot of them mention that white women need to do “the work.”
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Yesterday, most of my Instagram feed decided to participate in Black Out Tuesday. There has been a lot of talk about whether this movement did more harm than good.
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Studies have shown that teaching kids about our differences promotes empathy, not exclusion.
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With everyone spending an endless amount of time at home right now, and looking for things to do that don’t involve screens, I thought it would be a good idea to put together a “Quarantine Family Game Guide.”
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When I first had kids, I wanted to protect them from all the bad stuff that exists in the world, but then I realized that option only comes from a place of privilege.
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The rules inside the house have relaxed a lot, but that’s because the rules outside the house are way, way stricter.
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For the first time since I had kids, weekends actually feel like real downtime, because during the shutdown, I am finally giving my kids and myself permission to relax.
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I told the kids that school was canceled for the rest of the year. I honestly wasn’t expecting a huge reaction (we’ve assumed this all along), but Harlow got really upset.
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What happens to young kids who don’t have access to friends for an extended amount of time? This is a massive psych experiment happening to our children in real time.
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05/14/20
Petty Party! 36 Parents Share Their Pettiest Complaints About Quarantine
Is your husband’s chewing driving you crazy? Will your kids NOT STOP TALKING??? Please, feel free to unload.
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Regardless of physical distance, I think you can still feel the love in every one of these photos.
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It had been more than two months since I had seen my mom’s face in person, and I have to admit, the sight of her (even in a mask from a distance) made me choke up a bit.
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Initially, all I wanted was a day when someone else was in charge of snacks. But then, I thought, maybe I am aiming too low. Maybe I should plan the day I really want.
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05/08/20
Say Hello to Our New Pup!
Her name is Frankie. She is the cutest ever and we all don’t know what to do with ourselves except stare at her PRECIOUS FACE.
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