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Why My Son Needs His Daddy (And Why Every Child Deserves a Father)

Posted on October 31, 2016 by shannon.whitmore

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I remember the exact moment that Andrew learned that he was a father.  We had been married for just two weeks, and had only been living together in Maryland for one.  We had barely finished unpacking my belongings, and we … Continue reading →

Posted in Marriage, Parenthood, Personal Reflections Tagged Fatherhood, Gender, Motherhood, Parenting

Emerging from the Fog of the Newborn Stage

Posted on October 24, 2016 by shannon.whitmore

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The first few weeks of John’s life are mostly a blur now.  I have vague memories of those first months with John, but mostly I remember the emotions.  I remember feeling overwhelmed in the hospital with so many people in … Continue reading →

Posted in Parenthood, Personal Reflections Tagged Babies, Motherhood, Newborns

What Makes a Mother

Posted on October 17, 2016 by shannon.whitmore

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I thought I had come to terms with my decision to formula-feed my baby boy months ago.  To this day, I consider it the best decision I have made so far as a mother.  Breastfeeding ruined my first three weeks … Continue reading →

Posted in Family, Parenthood, Personal Reflections Tagged Babies, Breastfeeding, Formula, Motherhood

Discovering the Humanity of Your Teacher

Posted on October 10, 2016 by shannon.whitmore

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When I was in high school, I stumbled across my chemistry teacher at the supermarket in town.  It was completely unexpected, and I could barely process his presence before the moment was over and we returned to our respective shopping missions.  I … Continue reading →

Posted in Faith, Personal Reflections, Youth Ministry Tagged Education, Religious Education, Youth Ministry

Seeing the World in Color: Children and Racism

Posted on October 3, 2016 by shannon.whitmore

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I have never been known to back down from a controversial topic.  In the past few years, I have written posts about contraception, gay marriage, fur moms, and Islam.  I have been called a bigot and a monster; I have … Continue reading →

Posted in Parenthood, Personal Reflections Tagged Black Lives Matter, children, Racism

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