Tag: family

• Support for Single Moms: Arms of Hope

  Jan 24

  Several years ago, a women’s retreat I attended chose to benefit a charity through the donation of essential supplies. The Refuge Ranch in Bastrop, Texas, just southeast of Austin, provided… more ›

• Partnerships Supporting Teen Moms: Nurse-Family Partnership

  Jan 11

  I’ve been writing the past few months about my serious concerns for the well-being of pregnant teens, teen moms, and their children. They risk poverty, health crises, and other serious… more ›

• Sixteen and Pregnant … Roadblocks Ahead

  Dec 6

  “My dad told me having this baby was my punishment for having sex,” a student in my biology class once told me. I was startled for a moment but finally… more ›

• List of Joys

  Apr 5

  When life becomes stressful, we can overlook everyday pleasures. Because of a recent and ongoing difficult situation for me, I’m motivated to actively discover and cultivate a sense of joy.… more ›

• What’s in a Name?

  Jan 12

  I once heard someone advocate for a minimum age requirement for getting a tattoo by comparing body art to a drunken climb up a water tower with a can of… more ›