Posts by Crystal

As a feminist mom to three white sons, I spend a lot of time thinking about how I can raised my privileged kids to be good humans. I want my boys to be kind, empathetic people who understand...

“Mom, what’s climate change?” This question from my middle son stopped me in my tracks. Truth is, I don’t know a whole lot about climate change. I know it’s real. I know it’s awful. But...

This cover reveal is sponsored by The Children's Book Review. We're excited to participate in a cover reveal for the new book, What to Do About Your Monsters by Jessica Woo! Learn more about the...

For our first episode, I talked with my friend Keri about her experiences with adoption. Keri and her spouse are white, and their 7-year-old daughter is black. We talk about how Keri's journey began,...

I've found that as my boys get older, they get a bit more selective about what they want to read. They're becoming young adults, and they want to read things that make them feel mature. And, of...

Like many parents, I worry about summer slide every year. I want my kids to have an amazingly fun summer, but I also want them to challenge themselves and keep their minds fresh. I used to be way...