Technology detox
What do they do, little urban citizens of virtual worlds, when they arrive in a home where screentime for preschoolers is not prioritized? How do they live?
What do they do, little urban citizens of virtual worlds, when they arrive in a home where screentime for preschoolers is not prioritized? How do they live?
You can call us crazy, if you want, and not in a good way. We have our moments of absolute certainty to that effect.
I love these books for their powerful imagery and empathy, building a bridge between those-who-have-firsthand-experience and those-who-need-a-window-in.
Foster care: Book resources Read More »
I went to a Supper to taste the Christ, I was so hungry for him. So very hungry after months of vacuity, and when I received the bread he was suddenly there, in me.
(Dis)orienting experiences Read More »
I imagine that, like me, you want an answer: something to eat or do or break or understand that will make the difference, make this bearable.
There is a dearth of books on foster care, particularly those written for children. Here is a list I’ve gathered of a few that our family has enjoyed.
Books for children in foster care Read More »
Did you hear we have a new placement? My goodness, I thought there would be more problems associated with something like this…
Life cycle of a foster case Read More »
I have a severe case of poison ivy on my wrist, and a new set of daffodils blooming in my flowerbeds.
No matter what we do, we will always know someone who does it bigger or braver. Certainly if we had known it would burn like fire, we would have stepped away from the hellish abyss.
What does it matter? Read More »
The hum of a white-noise fan upstairs
The purr of a lone car going by
The sound of my own cough