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Talking About Race
Cross-posted from resources for Talking About Race at MultiracialSky.com. The key to talking with your child—or anyone—about race is the same key to discussing any complex subject: openness. Start an...
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I’m Coming Back
It’s been a while, but it seems I still have something I need to say–imagine that. With all of the heartbreak our family has been through the past 2 years, there has also been tremendous learning going...
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Homeschool K-2, Fall 2009
September Visit Zoo Visit Science Center, with planetarium show (Jaja & Rico) and Discovery Room (Gretel) Visit friend who runs a shelter for homeless pregnant and parenting women; deliver...
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On Haitian Adoption & Traumatized Children
From Upside-Down Adoption: Let’s say you live with your child in a house that burns down. You’re dazed, confused, and burned. Your neighbor says, “I think I should take care of your child”. You say,...
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Princess Party for Little Girls of Color
I have three daughters, and all of them have been through the princess phase. My four-year-old seems more smitten than either of her older sisters were. She was a princess (with an afro) for...
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Questions to Ask the Social Worker When a New Foster Baby Arrives
About Mom: Name Age Is she eligible/applying for a supported living program? Does she have family or other potential support to parent? Does she have a mental health diagnosis? (Is she receiving...
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Foster Family Blogs
These are all blogs I have read over the years about being a foster family, and most are also about raising a large (5+ kids) multiracial, bio-adoptive mixed family. Some of the blogs (some of the best...
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Facts About Foster Care
On any particular day, there are about 400,000 children in foster care in the U.S. In 2013, about 640,000 U.S. children spent time in foster care. Children in foster care remain there for an average...
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Five is More Than Four
Last summer when our Fresh Air kiddo came for the first time, about three days in I remember thinking to myself, “Five kids is definitely more than four!” A few weeks ago we had six kids in our family,...
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Searching for Black Dolls
I have spent more time than I’d like to admit researching Black dolls for my children. Even though my current crew are mostly past the doll-acquiring phases of their lives, I still note any new links...
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What is K’Vay?
I love to create. I’ve been making things for as long as I can remember. Recycling inspires me. I love thrift stores and overflowing barns. My favorite way to paint is on found and discarded materials...
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Multiracial Family Encounters
That thing when you and your child meet a new family and the only thing their four year old wants to know is where your child’s dad is, and then doesn’t believe you that he is at lacrosse practice with...
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K’Vay at Nectar’s
I have 25 K’Vay paintings on display locally this month. It’s my third show this year; coincidentally, there is a new article in the local alternative weekly about how this is a great town to show...
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Where are the Foster Families?
So we received a phone call this summer. We’ve actually received one-a-month since we started being a foster family this past spring. This call was from our local placement social worker about a child...
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In Which My Multiracial Child is Told Their Self-Identity is Wrong
Went to middle school open house night. Came away feeling pretty good about my kids’ teachers, except for watching one teacher call out one of my child’s Black friends for a supposedly missing...
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Black Ballerinas
Still loving this magazine cover photo of Black ballerinas Ashley Murphy, Ebony Williams, and Misty Copeland from this summer. Makes me smile every time. Read an article about the racial shift taking...
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Random Thoughts 09.26.14
How do we feel about walking into the neighborhood corner store/deli with an all White college-age staff and LOUD Black rap music playing that seems to feature the ‘n’ word? What is the significance...
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My Etsy Art Store
When I need that feeling that I’ve accomplished something with this current phase of my life (other than endless loads of laundry), I can always cue up my Etsy Art storefront. Makes me smile every time.
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John Lopez Metal Sculptures
Stumbled across the amazing sculptor John Lopez, and had to look at all his work. His horses and buffalo are my favorites. Plus, he creates his art with recycled metal materials.
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And Then We Were Nine
Last week we became a family of nine. Nine. Me and J and seven kids. The children are currently 12, 12, 10, 8, 5, 2, & 1. In other exciting news, it’s pouring rain here and the city has decided...
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