Mommyhood

Fight The Anti-Science Trend by Raising Critical Thinkers

Courtney Heard

Jan 314 min read

Fight The Anti-Science Trend by Raising Critical Thinkers

It's crucial to raise critical thinkers if we are ever to defeat anti-science rhetoric.

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11 Ways To Make Sure You’re Raising Critical Thinkers

Courtney Heard

Nov 14, 20227 min read

11 Ways To Make Sure You’re Raising Critical Thinkers

How to promote critical thought and skepticism in your kids as a parent.

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How To Explain Same-Sex Marriage To Your Kids

Courtney Heard

Feb 17, 20215 min read

How To Explain Same-Sex Marriage To Your Kids

Are you ready? Are you prepared to learn how simple it is to explain same-sex love to your kiddos?

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Shut Up! 12 Things I'm Tired of Hearing as an Outspoken Atheist

Courtney Heard

Jan 28, 20217 min read

Shut Up! 12 Things I'm Tired of Hearing as an Outspoken Atheist

I've been an outspoken atheist for a long time. I am definitely tired of hearing a few of these things from religious people.

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Ask Mommy: How Do I Give My Kids A Community Without The Church?

Courtney Heard

Oct 1, 20205 min read

Ask Mommy: How Do I Give My Kids A Community Without The Church?

The first thing you need to do, I think, is to try to get rid of the thinking that social events and community tend to be tied to the church

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Ask Mommy: How Do I Help My Teen Cope With Depression?

Courtney Heard

Feb 6, 20187 min read

Ask Mommy: How Do I Help My Teen Cope With Depression?

A letter from a reader asking for advice for coping with depression in a teen.

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New Video: 6 Kids Who Died Because Their Parents Believed In Nonsense

Courtney Heard

Nov 24, 20171 min read

New Video: 6 Kids Who Died Because Their Parents Believed In Nonsense

This topic came up in a conversation with my mom and my brother re: alternative remedies. It’s not a fun topic, but it is an important one.

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Courtney Heard

Aug 30, 20174 min read

Why I’m Breaking Up With Catholics

The day I write off every last Catholic. Every single one of you.

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Ask Mommy: My 3 Year Old Is Praying, What Do I Do?

Courtney Heard

Aug 22, 20175 min read

Ask Mommy: My 3 Year Old Is Praying, What Do I Do?

Another atheist parent send me a question this week, I’m atheist born into a Catholic family. I was raised Catholic. I have a daughter...

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Ask Mommy: I’m An Atheist Mom Married To A Christian Dad! Help!

Courtney Heard

Aug 15, 20175 min read

Ask Mommy: I’m An Atheist Mom Married To A Christian Dad! Help!

An atheist raising a child with a Christian husband. What would you do?

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Every Atheist Parent Needs: The I Survived Book Series

Courtney Heard

Jun 19, 20173 min read

Every Atheist Parent Needs: The I Survived Book Series

You need to check out this series of books called I Survived.

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Atheist Kids: A Guide For Religious Parents

Courtney Heard

May 3, 20174 min read

Atheist Kids: A Guide For Religious Parents

What to do if your child tells you they are an atheist.

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Ask Mommy: Help! I Don’t Believe Anymore, But My Daughter Still Loves Church!

Courtney Heard

Jan 17, 20175 min read

Ask Mommy: Help! I Don’t Believe Anymore, But My Daughter Still Loves Church!

Help! I Don’t Believe Anymore, But My Daughter Still Loves Church!

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Ask Mommy: My Stepson Doesn’t Believe in Evolution. What Do I Do?

Courtney Heard

Jan 4, 20174 min read

Ask Mommy: My Stepson Doesn’t Believe in Evolution. What Do I Do?

Here one for the atheist step-parents out there.

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Ask Mommy: How To Cope While Living With Religious Relatives

Courtney Heard

Aug 3, 20164 min read

Ask Mommy: How To Cope While Living With Religious Relatives

I’m in a relationship with an agnostic with extremely religious parents. We have recently had a baby.

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12 Kid-Friendly Vacation Spots That Will Exercise Your Science Muscles

Courtney Heard

Jul 27, 20165 min read

12 Kid-Friendly Vacation Spots That Will Exercise Your Science Muscles

Here are 12 of the best vacation spots that will promote healthy critical thought and a love for science.

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Ask Mommy: Atheist Grandma, Christian Granddaughter & Causing Doubt

Courtney Heard

Jul 14, 20164 min read

Ask Mommy: Atheist Grandma, Christian Granddaughter & Causing Doubt

A grandmother wants to draw their grandchild away from religion.

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Ask Mommy: Atheist Parents Shunning Kids For Religion?

Courtney Heard

Jun 29, 20164 min read

Ask Mommy: Atheist Parents Shunning Kids For Religion?

What would an atheist parent do if their child turned out religious?

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This Christian Wants You To Tell Your Kids Something Awful & He’s Wrong

Courtney Heard

Jun 17, 20164 min read

This Christian Wants You To Tell Your Kids Something Awful & He’s Wrong

You wouldn't believe what this religious guy wants us to tell our kids.

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Ask Mommy: Talking To Your Kid About God, Jesus, The Bible and Church

Courtney Heard

May 31, 20165 min read

Ask Mommy: Talking To Your Kid About God, Jesus, The Bible and Church

Talking To Your Kid About God, Jesus, The Bible and Church

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