The best resources to help you talk to your children about tragedy, like the Orlando shooting.
This is an update of a previously published post It’s been somber mood around here over the past 24 hours, as our hearts go out to the loved ones of the 100+ innocent people tragically murdered or wounded at the Pulse Nightclub in Orlando on Sunday...
7 little indulgences under $10 that make big changes to your mood.
I’m a huge fan of grabbing little indulgences or surprises for my kids here and there to help make them feel better after a bad day or, you know, just make them feel special. But when it comes to me, I have gotten pretty good at rationalizing myself right out of...
How to talk to your children about tragedy and terrorism: Excellent resources to help parents, teachers and other caregivers, because we sure need it right now.
(This post has been updated, August 2017) It’s been a somber mood around here lately, as it surely been for many of you. When I first wrote this post, our hearts were going out to the people of Paris. We each have been hoping and praying for peace for humanity...
10 years of Postpartum Progress: We’re standing up and cheering loudly for moms everywhere.
We’ve mentioned the amazing work of Postpartum Progress before, but if you’re not familiar with it, this is a good time. Katherine Stone’s blog-turned-full-fledged-nonprofit has grown into a true force for change, helping the hundreds of thousands of...Hi! We’re Kristen + Liz!
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