After adopting Ezra in 2015 we felt whole and complete as a family. Two kids is a great number. I loved the work of being foster parents though and we were pretty alright at it so we decided we'd keep going and keep helping. We fostered a few littles after Ezra's case and each time … Continue reading Waiting on Sunshine: pt. 1/6
I try to make just about any unpleasant thing into something fun. Nervous about something coming up? Play what I call "Best, Worst and Likely." Think of the most insane worst case scenario you can come up with, I mean completely, laughably, darkly bonkers. Then think of the craziest best case scenario, again, more bonkers … Continue reading An Element of Fun
I want to provide another perspective for any friends still reluctant to wear masks. I have 3 high-risk kids at home. Because of his wonky airway my baby, Oliver, has been hospitalized with pneumonia more times than most adults. Even before COVID we avoided taking Oliver out to places with lots of people. For years … Continue reading Another Perspective on Mask Wearing
To all my friends suddenly homeschooling: I want to share some tips to hopefully help your time homeschooling be a little easier for you and your kids. I've been homeschooling for a few years now (our oldest is in 3rd grade) so I'm not an expert but I've got experience. A little background, I first … Continue reading To All My Friends Suddenly Homeschooling
I think most people want to help where it's needed, want to put good into the world, they just need to know how and where to put their efforts. This blog post is the beginning of something I've wanted to do for a few years now and something I hope will help connect people with … Continue reading The Emily Effect
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