Commentary on the intersection of race, culture, and faith
As we enter homecoming/spirit day season, I want to make you all aware of something that I didn't know was happening until a friend told me (we didn't have this particular day when I was in school): When "Crazy hair day" (or any other day that would behoove one to wear costumed hair) comes along… Continue reading Schools: Stop doing “Crazy Hair Day”
Why black people teach their kids about racism I've seen/heard/read much outrage at the notion that black parents would teach their children about racism and that there are people who don't like black people. It's been said that all it does is perpetuate hate. Let me lay something on you: Black parents teach their kids… Continue reading Why black people teach their kids about racism
There has been a shift in my household Things have shifted in The Armchair Household. Our 8-month-old has made several discoveries that has changed the game. She started crawling about a month and a half ago (maybe even two months), but it was only a very slow army crawl. Now she's up on all fours… Continue reading There has been a shift in my household
Haikus for parents of infants Baby on the floor Lots of noise and rancid smell Baby in the tub Daddy wears a suit Formula starts to bubble Oh no! Time to change Mommy needs a nap Baby wants to play a game Over and over Put the baby down Baby wants to be picked up… Continue reading Haikus for parents of infants
Babies grow up Perhaps it's because I've spent a lot of time processing my own mortality and reflecting upon (if not mourning) the loss of my youth that I don't feel a sense of sadness as I watch The Girl grow. I realize that the baby that slept next to me in a little plastic… Continue reading Babies grow up
Stages of grief for parental sleep loss Every parent dreads that time of day or night when their sleep is abruptly interrupted by a small human who has needs that have to be met immediately. Some of us are fortunate enough to have kids who sleep a lot and wake up with little fuss. Everyone… Continue reading Stages of grief for parental sleep loss
What single parents would like you to know... I recently petitioned my Facebook friends who are single parents to share some of their thoughts/feelings about being a single parent. This post consists of the sentiments that I extrapolated from those responses. 1. Reserve your judgments and assumptions: A common thread among the responses was that single parents felt like… Continue reading What single parents would like you to know…
I'm experimenting with WordPress mobile. Excuse any and all typos. Help Your Child Develop These Basic Social Skills I’m probably going to sound like a crotchety curmudgeon with this post, but I intend to address a real issue: Parents, please impart to your children what many of us like to call “home training.” Kids who… Continue reading Help Your Child Develop These Basic Social Skills
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