Gorgeous feminist shirts from a woman-owned company supporting causes we love? Trifecta!
Ever since turning into the kind of a woman who wears slogan t-shirts with abandon (thanks, state of the world!) I have tried to work hard to know who the company is, and not just what the t-shirt says. That’s why I adore companies like Brave New World Designs,...
Michelle Obama, Tom Hanks, Lin-Manuel Miranda, and Janelle Monae need your help to register new voters.
In 2014, more than 21 percent of adults who were eligible to vote, didn’t, because they weren’t registered. It’s especially true of young adults 18-30, whose turnout is about 38 percent lower than voters over 60 in midterm election years. Wow. Yet...
What is Malala Day? A primer for families, and some ideas for honoring her work.
We are all fans of Malala Yousafzai (isn’t everyone?), so I was so thrilled to learn about Malala Day, which is today, July 12th. The day celebrates and honors Malala’s tireless work in ensuring education for girls all over the world, especially in areas...
10 alternative ways to celebrate the 4th of July, if you’re not feeling like waving a flag this year.
This year, a lot of readers and Facebook fans and even some of our own team have mentioned that they feel different about July 4th this year. They’re not alone. Just yesterday, Gallup released a poll stating that fewer people feel proud to be an American this...
How to join in the protests against family separation on June 30. Because #familiesbelongtogether
We’re far from alone in our outrage and heartache about the thousands of kids torn from their parents at our borders without due process, thanks to the administration’s new policy. Far from alone. And despite the Executive Order that the president signed...
I Really DO Care. Do U? Then, great! Here’s a shirt for you.
Well, that was fast! It hasn’t been six hours since Melania Trump was photographed wearing a Zara bomber jacket with the questionable message, I Really Don’t Care. Do U? on her way (of all things) to meet migrant children who have been detained and...
This Father’s Day feels different. Can you commit to doing one small thing to help?
Father’s Day is a joyful day. We love honoring all the outstanding dads, stepdads, and granddads in our lives in all the wonderful ways we can. But this year feels different. With the world’s attention trained on the families being torn apart at our...
What you should know about the thousands of missing, abused and exploited immigrant children in the USA, and what you can do about it.
Last night, I attended the Friday night sabbath services before my niece’s Bat Mitzvah. As the Rabbi asked us to quietly send a prayer or good wishes to anyone hurting or in pain right now, all I could think of was the incredibly difficult ACLU report about the...
This new FEC ruling is a political game-changer for parents.
This past week, the Federal Election Commission ruled unanimously that federal candidates can now use campaign funds to pay for childcare costs that result from running for office. And it’s a big, big, big deal, whether or not you’re thinking of running...
Whoa. These celebrity-designed Vans for Custom Culture offer crafting inspiration galore.
If you have a tween or teen (or you’re just a cool mom) you probably have a pair of Vans in your house. How many are gathering dust in your closet? Five? Ten? Forty? Van’s Custom Culture program might just inspire you to give those shoes a new life. The program...
These 5 social justice themed board games can help you (and your kids) be the change you want to see in the world
These are tough times, which is why now, more than ever, we need to remind ourselves – and teach our kids – to keep up the good fight about all the things we care about. But it can be exhausting getting inspired if you’re on a steady diet (by choice or not) of 24/7...Hi! We’re Kristen + Liz!
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No More Mean Girls, by Katie Hurley
The Yes Brain, by Daniel J. Siegel and Tina Payne Bryson
How to Break Up with Your Phone, by Christine Price
The New Childhood, by Jordan Shapiro
How to Be a Happier Parent by KJ Dell'Antonia
Raising Empowered Daughters by Mike Adamick
Radical Kindness by Angela Santomero
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