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DIY Halloween Costumes: Time to Get Started
I always feel a tad self-conscious when I write posts like this. Especially because I now know that my desire to plan so far ahead is connected to the unpredictability of my childhood! But it is who I am. So I’m here to talk about DIY Halloween costumes. August is here, so it’s time to get started!
I’ve been doing a good job of using my revamped org system. It means I have a monthly meeting with myself where I review my goals for the year. I also look at my month-by-month plan and add relevant things to my to-do list. To reduce stress in my life, I just … Read More
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How to Talk to White Boys about Our Racist Country
In the span of one week I’m supposed to figure out how to talk to white boys about two mass shootings? Then a factory immigration raid that left children stranded without their parents?
How do I talk to my white boys about racism in a way that:
- doesn’t make them feel bad about themselves (shame does not lead to good outcomes)
- doesn’t bring undue anxiety into their lives
- helps them understand the unfairness of white privilege and the abhorrence of white supremacy in a way that makes them lifelong advocates against these things?
I barely have time to hold my own life together between a more-than-full-time job and trying to … Read More
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School Year Routines: Best Year Yet
School starts this week for my boys. Henry is going into 3rd grade, and Tate is going into 1st. Whenever there are new transitions, I like to step back and reflect on how life is going and see if there are any adjustments I want to make. Specifically, I’m thinking about our school year routines and whether there are any tweaks that will make life feel more joyful, smooth, fun. Parenting is hard for me, Y’all!
School Year Routines: Morning
Matt is in charge of the morning routine. I’ll have to talk with him about what changes he would like to see, if any. From my perspective, the only thing … Read More