Category Archives: Empathy
Calling Out Racism is All of Our Responsibility
I just had to share this news story because this couple’s situation could very well become Rob’s and my situation when we need to get our home appraised. And for my friends on here who don’t think racial discrimination still … Continue reading
The liberating act of styling my natutal hair
I tryed out creating my own natural hairstyle! For decades, like almost every black woman in the U.S., I heard the message from the media and dominant culture that my hair was ugly and unmanageable. Only straight hair was good … Continue reading
Posted in Empathy, Love, self care, Standing Up
Tagged blm, dominant culture, natural hair, negative messaging
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The Heartbreak of Conservative Christian Political Activism
I was reading an editorial about the Alabama special election Dec 12. The author Mark Galli was arguing that the real loser, no matter the election outcome, was Christianity’s image. He went on to say that conservative Christians, and liberal … Continue reading
Posted in Christ, Christianity, Empathy, Love, Parenting, Politics
Tagged Christ, Christian, conservative Christian, Parenting, Politics
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Watch “An Aha moment helping Will get to sleep.” on YouTube
I’m finding that my perfectionism is getting in the way of blogging, so I’ve decided to try communicating by vlogging instead. Let me know what you think!
Posted in Christ, Empathy, Family, Love, Parenting, Productivity, Sleep
Tagged childhood stress, Christian, compassion, motherhood, Parenting, Productive mommy
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Helping Children Develop Empathy
From reading yesterday’s post, “Learning a Lesson,” a friend asked me what I had done to help instill empathy in Will. I didn’t have a direct answer. Quite frankly, I’m amazed at how much empathy Will has developed in his … Continue reading
Posted in Christ, Empathy, Love, Parenting, Productivity
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The Productive Mommy 