But there are so many moms and children lacking those privileges. It's only by luck that my kids were born into the circumstances they were.
Owning My Bias
Nowadays, with racists running for and winning office while openly espousing the profiling of religious belief and questioning the very humanity of people of color, turning their backs on the poor and destitute ravaged by war and strife and hunger, I can’t afford to deny my bias in defense of my ideals.
We Have Four Years To Become A Band Of Feminist Idiots
Four years to become a tribe that lets losses slide off our backs, enjoys the ride, celebrates ourselves and our individualities. We have to love playing the game. We have to love each other.
Why I Let My Son Wear an Elsa Dress
In a world where we so much progress made every day, why is this so taboo?
Raising Children To See The World Beyond Our Doorstep
They'll think beyond the boundaries of the ethos of ‘my country’ and embrace the idea of ‘our world’.
I Will Shape My Sons’ Understanding of “Women”
What matters most to me is this tremendous opportunity I have to be the closest and first idea of what a woman is to four young boys.
Size Matters When You’re Growing Up Giant
Growing up involves adjustment. The kids grow and the parents adjust.
Little Boys Never Grow Up; They Just Get Longer Pants
She told me, when I found out Hank was a boy, to be ready to have a little boy forever.
He Has His Own Definition Of Forever
There is only one thing more devastating for us parents than having to admit our child is beyond rescue, that circumstances have pressed our son or our daughter outside the scope of our parental toolbox.
Fragile and Brave
I can honestly say that you’ve impacted my life more than I ever could yours. You’ve shown me the value of being unafraid.