| No Images? Click here  As a high school senior in 1999, I wrote my college application essay about my favorite childhood book, Miss Rumphius. Published in 1982, it’s not only beautiful to look at, it also has a trio of inspiring messages.The book tells the story of the fictional Alice Rumphius’ life. Early on in the story, Alice’s grandfather, under whom she apprentices at his art studio, teaches his young granddaughter three important lessons: 1) At some point in your life, live by the sea; 2) Travel far and wide; and 3) Leave the world a more beautiful place than you found it. To that last point, Alice plants dozens of lupines around her seaside home, literally leaving her home more beautiful than when she found it.Fast forward. I'm now a mother of two young sons, trying to raise good children in this topsy-turvy world. And the lessons of Miss Rumphius ring in my head every day. How do I teach my children to make the world more beautiful, whether that's with infinite kindness and respect, a fine-tuned moral compass or a sense that no matter that they are but one person, they can make a difference. How do I raise the kind of young men who not only know sexual assault of any kind is wrong, but know how to speak out against it. How do I make sure that -- as future white men -- they are part of the solution, not the problem. It's a tall order, certainly, one that so many parents are now facing.Which leads me to this newsletter. In it, I'll do my best to share tips and ideas about how to raise kind people. I’m a work in progress, just like the rest of us, but I’ll aim to share everything I can to make us successful in this challenge. I can’t wait to hear both your highs and lows, as well as advice on sticky subjects. Hopefully, then, together, we'll raise the next generation of people who desire to be the change they want to see in the world.I look forward to greeting you in your inbox every week, and, as always, if you have questions or thoughts, please get in touch: KateA@huffpost.com.xxKate Your kids will love this
Read this when parental insomnia sets in If you have yet to read this intense story by Katherine Heiny yet, you must. Called ‘Reality Shrivels. This is your life now:’ 88 days trapped in bed to save a pregnancy, it’s a harrowing read about a mother’s unbending determination to help save her child. It’s terrifying and engrossing. More stories from the trenches  A guide to helping you raise the kind of person you'd like to know.Love what you see? Send it to a friend. Did someone forward this email? If so, subscribe here. Can't get enough? Check out (In)formation and The Good Life. |
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