"The good-Christian-parenting empire runs on the assumption that parental intentionality will achieve certain results." @mburtwrites.bsky.social @kkramermcginnis.bsky.social #MythOfGoodChristianParenting Order here: a.co/d/7SsKYNW

"To deal ethically with children is to be willing to be moved by their desires, needs, and preferences. It doesn't mean letting [them] always have their way, but it does require parents to value a child's perspective . . ." @mburtwrites.bsky.social @kkramermcginnis.bsky.social

"Evangelicals are often the first and loudest to claim that 'children are a blessing,' yet this messaging [of parents 'above' children] places children at the bottom . . . defined by obedience, submission, and relationship to a parent." @mburtwrites.bsky.social @kkramermcginnis.bsky.social

I am reading an early copy of this book and keep encountering sharp insights that are needed in the sea of promises of "biblical" and authoratarian parenting. @mburtwrites.bsky.social @kkramermcginnis.bsky.social #MythOfGoodChristianParenting Preorder here: bookshop.org/p/books/the-...

For what it's worth, I'm not *at all* interested either. 🙃

Such an important question, whose answer reveals the insidious nature of popular Christian parenting resources: “What does it mean when someone says that children are ‘sinners,’ and what are parents expected to do about it?” #MythOfGoodChristianParenting www.amazon.com/Myth-Good-Ch...

Dating app translation: Conservative = conservative Moderate = conservative Liberal = maybe conservative Not political = conservative

Post a warning

“. . . by allowing for the mystical, I’m able to release a little bit of the stranglehold I have on my life, which is required if I’m going to truly go down the healing path.”— @erinjeanwarde.bsky.social

😮 = me, while watching Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo perform Defying #Oscars2025

Drop something pink

If you see this, post a photo from your device with no explanation.

saying "go birds" but just rooting for birds in general, hope they're having fun and not catching that flu

The way they keep bringing up the halftime show, it’s like they know what we’re here for: @kendricklamar.bsky.social #SuperBowlLIX

He is living the dream.

Dear Body, Please act normal, for once. Sincerely, You, who did not have a period for a year and is now having one every 2 weeks

If you see this, quote with flowers from your gallery.

Do not get lost in a sea of despair. Do not get lost in a sea of despair. Do not get lost in a sea of despair. Do not get lost in a sea of despair. Do not get lost in a sea of despair. Do not get lost in a sea of despair. Do not get lost in a sea of despair. Do not get lost

NO

It made my day to receive a stocking filled with treats of all sorts. The kindness of the people on the internet never ceases to amaze me. Thank you for putting this exchange together, @nicoleintheforest.bsky.social 💚✨

"They say killing time ain't a homicide / But a prayer for a leap year" (Noah Kahan)

Any day I eat pasta is a good day.

I have been having so much fun spreading some holiday cheer here. Join me! My list includes things for me, as well as a few for my nephew and niece when they visit. www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/...

More and more each day I understand why Britney Spears took that umbrella to that car.

Do you want to participate in some holiday cheer? Join me in posting your wishlist and sprinkling some people with gifts with #ShareYourWishlist. www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/...

I just finished As Long as You Need: Permission to Grieve by @jspark3000.bsky.social. It is such an important book, a treasure I will hold onto and reread. ❤️

The other day, the 5-year-old was walking around his house and showed me his “mindfulness spot." I can't explain to you how happy it makes me that the little ones are learning how to process their emotions.

Year of girly pop (and Noah Kahan.) That sounds about right.

The power is out and our neighbors (who run a catering business out of their house and are the only ones with a generator) brought over a warm breakfast. 😭😭😭

Describe yourself using 5 things that are probably in your purse/backpack at any given moment: 1. A library card with a cute bee on it 🐝 2. A few Pokémon cards my 5-year-old nephew gave me a couple years ago—to carry him with me ❤️ 3. A mask 😷 4. Aquaphor lip balm 💧 5. AirPods in a penguin case 🐧