miércoles, 2 de agosto de 2017
martes, 1 de agosto de 2017
5 Ways Same-Sex Parents Can Prepare Their Kids For School
A gay dad enlisted some enlightened teachers to help make back-to-school less stressful.
From: NewNowNext
From: NewNowNext
Editor’s note
Kids across America are heading back to school, including children in same-sex families. While many of the challenges they face are universal, some are unique.
Designer Daddy blogger Brent Almond shares five tips on making the first days of school as much fun as possible. (Sorry, there’s still going to be homework.)
Back-to-school time can be chaotic and stressful—and families with same-sex parents have even more issues to anticipate. Kids with two moms or dads may face situations with potential to both alienate or confuse them, whether it’s a child’s first time attending school or just the next grade up,
To supplement my own (limited) wisdom and experience, I enlisted the help of 10 teachers. While not all have taught kids of same-sex parents, they were all generous and thoughtful in their responses. Here are five of the issues same-sex parented families often encounter, along with input from my awesome panel of educators.
1
FAMILY MATTERS
Talking About Parents in Class
In many schools, the younger grades have discussions and activities related to family. Students are often asked to create a family tree or a collage showing the members of their family. For many kids of same-sex parents, this is when their family’s differences become most apparent.
If not handled sensitively, it can amplify feelings of “otherness” and isolation, potentially affecting a child’s social development and ability to learn.
Early in the year, inform the teacher of any family details that fall outside the mother-father-bio child “norm.” In addition to having two moms or two dads, this could include adoption and birth parents, foster experiences, surrogates, siblings, multiracial/multiethnic families, etc. Particularly if it’s something you’ve already discussed with your child. If your kid knows about it, it’s likely to come up.
For example, our then 4-year-old told his pre-k teacher that he had a brother who lived on a farm in Oregon. She was confused and skeptical, which in turn frustrated my son. He was, of course, was telling the truth.
“Teachers can help facilitate conversations and express feelings if they know the situation. For preschoolers or kindergartners this is especially important, as the children may be experiencing being apart from parents for the first time.” —Lisa, kindergarten teacher, DC
“In some ways, knowing about your child’s family and home life is more important than being skilled in delivering the curriculum. I can’t be a good teacher if I don’t know my kids.” —Rachel, 7th grade teacher, Maryland
“I’ve had students who were being raised by a single mother, grandparents, or foster parents. Every student comes from a different home situation, and by knowing what kind of home life they have, I’m able to adjust my teaching to better meet their needs.” —Alexander, kindergarten, 1st & 3rd grade teacher, Virginia
Equipping the teachers with information helps both them and your children have a more productive and empowered school year.
lunes, 31 de julio de 2017
domingo, 30 de julio de 2017
sábado, 29 de julio de 2017
Favorite Click of the Day: July 29, 2016
Alex Valley by Tony Duran
From: Favorite Hunks & Other Things
From: Favorite Hunks & Other Things
'I wanna be a model. I wanna be an actor. I just wanna get out of North Dakota.'
Photographer Tony Duran's latest Day Book features the artist's incredible images of the ultra hot Alex Valley. Duran blends fashion, tons of skin, not mention a strategy placed rotten orange in this creatively infused and sexually charged series of images of Alex.
viernes, 28 de julio de 2017
Favorite Discovery of the Day: July 28, 2008
Kristopher Turner
From: Favorite Hunks & Other Things
From: Favorite Hunks & Other Things
Funny when you discover a hunk you already know! That is what happened when I saw a movie a few weeks ago called 'Me And Luke'. The flick was a 'Hallmark' type flick with Louis Fletcher and a hottie who caught my eye named Kristopher Turner. It was a good film about a young father trying to stop his child from being adopted. A bit sappy, but quite well done. I began to try to research Kristpher when I discovered he is a cast member of the show Instant Star. Not sure how many of you have seen that show, but he looked completely different. In 'Me and Luke' his hair was longer and he was without his Instant Star Glasses. Anyway, Kristopher is quite adorable and I am looking forward to tracking down his other projects!
jueves, 27 de julio de 2017
Favorite CD I am currently listening to: In The Heights
July 27, 2008
From: Favorite Hunks & Other Things
From: Favorite Hunks & Other Things
After catching the cast of IN THE HEIGHTS perform on the 2008 Tony's I became obsessed with getting the soundtrack. I ordered it online and it arrived last week. I absolutely LOVE LOVE LOVE it. I think those who love musicals and those who love latin music, rap and even contemporary pop will love this soundtrack. Kudo's of course to the amazing Lin-Manuel Miranda and those behind writing this uplifting score. The musical is what a good musical should be, a simple story with some interesting characters and a great score. Although the whole cast is great on the soundtrack, I do have soft spot for anything sung by the beautiful Karen Olivo.
The brilliant writer and actor, and cute as hell Lin-Manuel Miranda
Some of The Heights Hunks:
Christopher Jackson
Robin De Jesús (below with Lin-Manuel)
The very talented and hot Seth Stewart
Ahh, Luis Salgado!
miércoles, 26 de julio de 2017
Favorite Birthdays for July 26th
Happy Birthday Today To:
From: Favorite Hunks & Other Things
From: Favorite Hunks & Other Things
Rugby's Benjamin Kayser turns 33 today.
Rugby's Fabrice Fiorèse turns 42 today.
The great Helen Mirren with Oliver Martinez in 'The Roman Spring of Mrs Stone' turns a beautiful 72 today.
Actor Jeremy Piven who has the talent to both turn me off and turn me on, turns 52 today.
Kate Beckinsale with the adorable Scott Speedman turns 44 today.
Actor Kevin Spacey turns 58 today.
No matter how many dramas she does, I still prefer Sandra Bullock in a great comedy. Sandra turns 53 today.
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