Samantha Sophia (Raising Self)
Trauma‑informed parent coach; intentional parenting, family culture, and relationships.
UK MPs Slam Palantir Manifesto as Narcissistic Supervillain Rant
A "disturbing, narcissistic rant" and the "ramblings of a supervillain" - this is how the US spy tech company Palantir's manifesto has been described by UK MPs.
Dad Shows Sons How to Spot and Share Household Tasks
How this Dad intentionally teaches his Boys how to notice things around the house and proactively help carry the domestic load of everyday life.
Sibling Support Fuels Young Author's Creative Journey
My 16-year-old daughter has been writing a fantasy book series since she was like 13. The other night her and her brother (14) decided to act out excerpts and reminisce about her characters and their lore. My heart was so full...
Justice Must See Women as Victims, Not Perpetrators
We need to talk about survivor justice laws and why the criminal justice system is seemingly incapable of perceiving a woman not just as a perpetrator who must be punished but as a victim deserving of mercy.
13‑Month‑Old Mimics Family Curses Without Hearing One
A classic moment often referenced in our family jokes. 13 months old and none of us curse and yet there he is cursing us out like he been here before.
Automatic Draft Registration Begins This December
The federal government plans to start automatic registration for the U.S. military draft in December.
Explaining Today’s Reality to Your 2019
Imagine trying to explain to the 2019 version of you what you have lived and are living through.
Intentional Whimsy Parenting Breeds Oxford Commas and Musical History
My parenting style is a mix of intentional and whimsy. It means my kids use the oxford comma even when texting. They will also talk about early 19th century historical events at the dinner table while cosplaying their favorite musical...
From March 2019 to Now: Cherishing Motherhood
March 2019 versus now. Raising her is one of my favorite things about this little life of mine.
Top GPA Student Seeks Astrophysics College Advice
My daughter is a sophomore with an above 4.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale. We are preparing for college. She wants to study Astrophysics. We are looking mostly at California & international schools because of the current climate. I am...
TikTok Bans AI Black Influencers Promoting Explicit Content
TikTok has banned 20 accounts after the BBC highlighted the use of Al-generated black female influencers to drive users to sites promoting sexually explicit content. They are part of a growing trend of accounts on Instagram and TikTok that has been...
Lady Tremaine's Story Makes You Root Against Cinderella
I'm reading Lady Tremaine by Rachel Hochhauser and it is so well done I’m about to fight Cinderella.
Grandparents Now Must Parent Their Adult Children
I’m a high effort parent who was raised by a low effort parent. And I’m realizing that my mother, as a grandmother with adult millennial children, has had to become a high effort grandparent/ parent to grandchildren/adults. This is because...
Employee Rejects Massive Raise, Exposes Leadership's Fallout
This person wrote a very candid LinkedIn post about quitting her job at Block the day after they fired 40% of their workforce. She walked away from an over 75% pay increase/retention compensation they are offering their remaining workforce. More...