adoptive parenting · racism · raising boys and men · sadness · scary stuff · transracial adoption

What I Worry About: Racism

Parenthood is full of things that cause fear and worry. It begins with in utero concerns and moves to possible birth trauma. Then you worry about SIDS, formula vs. breastmilk, organic vs. traditional foods, speech development, childhood diseases, fatal childhood trauma, kidnapping, pedophiles, etc. Parents then turn their concerns over to things like bullying, drug… Continue reading What I Worry About: Racism

marriage · parenting · parenting books · raising boys and men

Side by Side

If you have never read the book “Love and Respect,” and you are married, do yourself a favor. Go get it. Read it. Live it. It is, hands down, the best book I have ever read on the difference between men and women. Which is handy in raising a boy. Typical conversation at our house:… Continue reading Side by Side