Tag: volunteering
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A Non-Traditional Thanksgiving Might Be Just What Your Family Needs This Year
at home insemination kit Thanksgiving used to be one of my favorite times of the year. I have great memories of gathering at my aunt and uncle’s home in Chicago. We’d feast on a huge, traditional meal complete with an array of pies, followed by some epic Bingo games for fun prizes. It was a…
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Embracing Body Positivity as a Plus-Sized Mom
at home insemination kit As a plus-sized mom, I’ve often felt hesitant about volunteering at my kids’ school. Diet culture has led me to believe that my size might embarrass my children, even though we strive for a size-inclusive environment at home. Unfortunately, not every child grows up in a judgement-free space, and the reality…
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The Impact of Becoming a Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) for Foster Children
home insemination kit When Sarah and John Anderson started their family, they always envisioned adopting and fostering children. While they planned to have biological kids, their hearts were undeniably drawn to providing a loving home for a child in foster care. In 2015, after their daughter turned 5, the Andersons took the leap into fostering.…