Sometimes when I write about modern-day slavery and our family's personal mission to abolish it, I get emails from readers with questions like these: "How much do your kids actually know about your husband's work with Love146?" "How do I talk to my children about an issue as dark and complex as …
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Weekend links (& an update from the Philippines)
Back in July I had butterflies in my stomach for several reasons: We were moving to a new house, traveling around the world as a family for the summer, working toward the abolition of child trafficking while there, and I wanted to invite you readers on the journey with us somehow. Whew, it was …
What Helen Keller and our time in the Philippines have in common
This month I'm blogging from the Philippines on behalf of Love146. You'll understand today's post more if you've also read the others: Education that nurtures, education that heals The abolition of child trafficking and exploitation, nothing less. How to talk to your kids about …
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The abolition of child trafficking and exploitation. Nothing less.
I had no idea one sleepless night would change the direction of my family's life forever. But that's exactly what happened. Years ago, having recently become a mom, I woke at 2 am. Nothing unusual, except this time there was no baby screaming. I couldn't go back to sleep, though, so I took out my …
The abolition of child trafficking and exploitation. Nothing less.Read More
Education that nurtures, education that heals
* All names in this post have been changed "Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world." ~ Nelson Mandela I first discovered the healing power of words during my tween years. As hormones began to swirl and adolescent concerns loomed large, books became a …
