social good
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Support these organizations fighting unnecessary gun violence. Don’t lose hope.
Read Essay →: Support these organizations fighting unnecessary gun violence. Don’t lose hope.While this is not a political site per se, we have never shied away from sharing the causes, concerns and…
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12 excellent children’s books to start conversations about prejudice and discrimination.
Read Essay →: 12 excellent children’s books to start conversations about prejudice and discrimination.While I’ve seen such a beautiful swell of love, support and compassion for all kinds of people all over my…
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Dr. Martin Luther King’s I Have a Dream speech in its entirety: Where to watch, and what to talk about with your kids
Read Essay →: Dr. Martin Luther King’s I Have a Dream speech in its entirety: Where to watch, and what to talk about with your kidsToday we commemorate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr’s life and legacy, as we have every year since we started this…
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Research shows this app can help kids become kinder, more generous, and possibly more willing to pick their clothes off the floor?
Read Essay →: Research shows this app can help kids become kinder, more generous, and possibly more willing to pick their clothes off the floor?We all want to raise kind, caring, empathic kids, and there’s certainly a lot of discussion about whether technology is…
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Gen Z for Equity: This teen’s small business is taking a stand against racism
Read Essay →: Gen Z for Equity: This teen’s small business is taking a stand against racismIf your kids’ book covers or school folders are looking a little plain this early in the school year, take…
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Exceptional chocolates from Black-owned chocolate companies. For Valentine’s Day and beyond. (2024 update)
Read Essay →: Exceptional chocolates from Black-owned chocolate companies. For Valentine’s Day and beyond. (2024 update)As we are recognizing Black History Month right along with Valentine’s Day, in February, I’ve found some wonderful Black chocolatiers…
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Why we’re supporting Bombas this holiday: The gift that gives back in more ways than one
Read Essay →: Why we’re supporting Bombas this holiday: The gift that gives back in more ways than oneEvery year we share our favorite holiday gifts that give back, to help us maximize the impact that our gifts…
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Fall fashion must-have: Gorgeous pieces from the Alivia clothing line created by adults with autism
Read Essay →: Fall fashion must-have: Gorgeous pieces from the Alivia clothing line created by adults with autismWhen I recently spotted the Alivia clothing line on a friend’s Instagram, and learned all the clothes were created by adults with…
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This non-profit creates absolutely free, Instagram-worthy room makeovers for adopted kids and foster families
Read Essay →: This non-profit creates absolutely free, Instagram-worthy room makeovers for adopted kids and foster familiesSeveral months ago I stumbled on the work of the non-profit group Bloom Family Designs on a friend and fellow adoptive-mom‘s…
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I switched to reusable bamboo paper towels to help alleviate my kids’ climate change anxiety. Here’s how it went
Read Essay →: I switched to reusable bamboo paper towels to help alleviate my kids’ climate change anxiety. Here’s how it wentI committed to switching to reusable bamboo paper towels recently, in part at the urging of my teens. The realities of…