Archive - The Auntie Bulletin

Navigating Friendship Through Life’s Biggest Transitions

Ann Friedman on Auntiehood, parenthood, and how the one might prepare us for the other.

Jan 17 •

KINSHIP SNACKS: How To Tell a Really Good Story to Kids

Featuring Jurassic Park. Plus: Good mail; a brief account of the crimes of the baby; friendship across the parenting divide; when kids ask about people…

Jan 13 •

The #1 Best Way to Decide If You Want to Have Kids

From compulsory parenthood to informed consent.

Jan 10 •

KINSHIP SNACKS: How Aunties Can Help Redistribute Moms' Workload

Plus: Aunties explain The Auntie Bulletin; there’s a style called “auntwave”; hetero women are getting divorced; baby slings on statues; a cute kid and…

Jan 6 •

Here’s What You Might Do With Your One Wild and Precious Life

A suggestion for how to spend your time.

Jan 3 •

December 2024

Win a 12-Month Paid Subscription to The Auntie Bulletin!

There's a paywall going up for Monday Kinship Snacks in January.

Dec 27, 2024 •

KINSHIP SNACKS: How to Respond When a Kid Makes You a Gift… and You Don’t Know What It Is

Plus: a parent on sharp knives; a nonprofit leader on charity ratings; the Trader Joe’s parking lot will destroy you; immigrant found family; OOO…

Dec 23, 2024 •

Why Sensitive, Neurodivergent Introverts Make Great Aunties

So 👋 many 👋 waving 👋 hand 👋 emojis 👋.

Dec 20, 2024 •

KINSHIP SNACKS: Hand a Child a Big Sharp Knife

1) How to teach a kid to make a salad; 2) why building a village is hard; 3) the year in fat joy + two more recommended reads; and 4) your Cute Kid…

Dec 17, 2024 •

Who is The Auntie Bulletin For?

Got significant kids in your life who aren’t *your* kids? This newsletter is for you.

Dec 13, 2024 •

The Radical Potential of the White Elephant Gift Exchange

Ideas for centering generosity – rather than shopping – this holiday season

Dec 6, 2024 •

November 2024

10 Questions about Auntiehood for Dana Miranda of Healthy Rich

“Before she was born, I thought my lack of desire to have kids meant I didn’t like kids, but I fell in love with her instantly.”

Nov 29, 2024 •

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