The Art of Empathy
I know it’s gauche to admit this, but I don’t love museums. First, I don’t know enough about art to appreciate the experience. Second, I dislike the idea that a small group of art critics and curators get to decide what has aesthetic value. Third, I’ve been tainted by...Social Media’s Drag on Empathy
Remember back in the spring when everyone was glued to their phones as COVID spread across the world? Even though the news was grim, we felt compelled to keep swiping through our social media feeds. There’s a new term for that called doomscrolling. It’s as awful as it...November’s Referendum on Empathy
In a matter of weeks, the US electorate will have the opportunity to exercise one of its most sacred privileges: the right to vote. For America – and the rest of the world – it will be the most consequential election of our lifetime. A referendum on Donald Trump as...I’m still learning to be an anti-oppression educator
Note: This blog was written as an act of anti-racism. That said, I recognize that the most important voices in this crisis are BIPOC voices. I have also intentionally used lowercase for white and capital for Black. You can learn more about this here....5 Ways to Bolster Children’s Mental Health
It hasn’t been an easy spring and summer for anyone, but I have an extra dose of empathy for parents working from home. My daughter went back to daycare full-time in June and it was our family’s saving grace. For eight weeks, my husband and I played a punishing game...Pre-Order Your Copy Of My First Book
