Why We Should Embrace the “Extreme Parenting” title

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Probably before, but ever since Time Magazine’s “Mom Enough” cover came out, people have been labeling parenting practices that are similar to or in alignment with “attachment parenting” as extreme. Most of us laughed it off because there was a clear disconnect between what the families' lives were actually like in these "extreme parenting" scenarios and what society thought went on in their homes. It was (and still is) such a foreign concept to so many Americans, that the general … [Read more...]

You Have Given a Miracle This Christmas- Clean Water

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We had the Waves for Awassa Event in Los Angeles on World AIDS Day. (December 1) Jack, from Waves for Water, gave a water demonstration and showed videos of what can happen to a community when it’s given what every human needs access to- clean water. When he was done speaking, a couple who attended (fellow adoptive parents, but that is all I will say so that they can remain anonymous) asked us when we were planning on going. “March at the latest.” I replied. Jack jumped in to … [Read more...]

H2OPE For Ethiopia | Clean Water Project

As most of you know, we are working with Waves for Water on a clean water project to bring rural Argisa, Ethiopia much needed filters to create access to safe drinking water. We were recently updated on the severity of the water related diseases of the area. What we were told has made us realize that time is of the essence. We are now trying to bring 100 filters to the area as soon as possible to prevent any more senseless deaths from water borne illnesses.  What we are doing:  I wanted to … [Read more...]

Celebrating Christmas Without Presents

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   This year we are starting the tradition of forgoing traditional Christmas presents. As extreme as it may sound for some, we feel it is absolutely right for our family.     For me, all of the excitement leading up to Christmas Day is what I love the most. First, we have Halloween, which, for us, ends up being more about buying pumpkins and dressing up than anything else. It’s a costume party to kick off the season: fun.   Second is Thanksgiving. This … [Read more...]

Waves For Awassa Los Angeles Dinner

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If you’re in the L.A . area we would love for you to come to our Waves for Awassa dinner on December 1, 2012 (World AIDS Day): Awassa Children's Project & Waves for Water  are joining together to launch the 'Waves for Awassa' project Join us for a fun and inspirational dinner ... dine on the award winning cuisine prepared personally by Genet, drink honey wine, Ethiopian beer and more... Special guest and board member Cara Houck will speak about the thriving Awassa … [Read more...]

Phase 2 of Our Clean Water Project: Introducing- Waterlink Africa

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Did you know? $1 can give clean water to one person for over a decade. Why is water life-altering? Unsterile water is the number two killer amongst children. Around the world, fetching water is a woman’s task. Thus, one of the most crucial health issues for women in Africa is the clean water shortage. 1 in 5 children worldwide dies of a water-related disease. Water is a women’s issue. In order to get access to clean water, women and girls must carry up to 50lbs of water every day … [Read more...]