Ana Brooks
@anarabrooks.bsky.social
She/her | Early childhood educator, nap enthusiast, lover of water 📚😴🌊 | "The real glory of being human is the glory of what we encounter in our hearts."—David G. Benner
"The good-Christian-parenting empire runs on the assumption that parental intentionality will achieve certain results." @mburtwrites.bsky.social @kkramermcginnis.bsky.social
#MythOfGoodChristianParenting Order here: a.co/d/7SsKYNW
#MythOfGoodChristianParenting Order here: a.co/d/7SsKYNW
October 22, 2025 at 5:36 PM
"The good-Christian-parenting empire runs on the assumption that parental intentionality will achieve certain results." @mburtwrites.bsky.social @kkramermcginnis.bsky.social
#MythOfGoodChristianParenting Order here: a.co/d/7SsKYNW
#MythOfGoodChristianParenting Order here: a.co/d/7SsKYNW
"To deal ethically with children is to be willing to be moved by their desires, needs, and preferences. It doesn't mean letting [them] always have their way, but it does require parents to value a child's perspective . . ." @mburtwrites.bsky.social @kkramermcginnis.bsky.social
October 9, 2025 at 7:56 PM
"To deal ethically with children is to be willing to be moved by their desires, needs, and preferences. It doesn't mean letting [them] always have their way, but it does require parents to value a child's perspective . . ." @mburtwrites.bsky.social @kkramermcginnis.bsky.social
"Evangelicals are often the first and loudest to claim that 'children are a blessing,' yet this messaging [of parents 'above' children] places children at the bottom . . . defined by obedience, submission, and relationship to a parent." @mburtwrites.bsky.social @kkramermcginnis.bsky.social
The Myth of Good Christian Parenting: How False Promises Betrayed a Generation of Evangelical Families|Paperback
Christian parents want to raise their kids in a godly way. But what if families have been sold promises that "biblical parenting" can never deliver?Christian parents want to raise godly chil...
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September 30, 2025 at 11:58 PM
"Evangelicals are often the first and loudest to claim that 'children are a blessing,' yet this messaging [of parents 'above' children] places children at the bottom . . . defined by obedience, submission, and relationship to a parent." @mburtwrites.bsky.social @kkramermcginnis.bsky.social
I am reading an early copy of this book and keep encountering sharp insights that are needed in the sea of promises of "biblical" and authoratarian parenting. @mburtwrites.bsky.social @kkramermcginnis.bsky.social #MythOfGoodChristianParenting Preorder here: bookshop.org/p/books/the-...
September 29, 2025 at 8:23 PM
I am reading an early copy of this book and keep encountering sharp insights that are needed in the sea of promises of "biblical" and authoratarian parenting. @mburtwrites.bsky.social @kkramermcginnis.bsky.social #MythOfGoodChristianParenting Preorder here: bookshop.org/p/books/the-...
For what it's worth, I'm not *at all* interested either. 🙃
September 28, 2025 at 9:08 PM
For what it's worth, I'm not *at all* interested either. 🙃
Such an important question, whose answer reveals the insidious nature of popular Christian parenting resources:
“What does it mean when someone says that children are ‘sinners,’ and what are parents expected to do about it?” #MythOfGoodChristianParenting www.amazon.com/Myth-Good-Ch...
“What does it mean when someone says that children are ‘sinners,’ and what are parents expected to do about it?” #MythOfGoodChristianParenting www.amazon.com/Myth-Good-Ch...
The Myth of Good Christian Parenting: How False Promises Betrayed a Generation of Evangelical Families (Breaking the Cycle of Religious Trauma and Corporal Punishment)
The Myth of Good Christian Parenting: How False Promises Betrayed a Generation of Evangelical Families (Breaking the Cycle of Religious Trauma and Corporal Punishment) [Marissa Franks Burt, McGinnis, Kelsey Kramer] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. The Myth of Good Christian Parenting: How False Promises Betrayed a Generation of Evangelical Families (Breaking the Cycle of Religious Trauma and Corporal Punishment)
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September 23, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Such an important question, whose answer reveals the insidious nature of popular Christian parenting resources:
“What does it mean when someone says that children are ‘sinners,’ and what are parents expected to do about it?” #MythOfGoodChristianParenting www.amazon.com/Myth-Good-Ch...
“What does it mean when someone says that children are ‘sinners,’ and what are parents expected to do about it?” #MythOfGoodChristianParenting www.amazon.com/Myth-Good-Ch...
Dating app translation:
Conservative = conservative
Moderate = conservative
Liberal = maybe conservative
Not political = conservative
Conservative = conservative
Moderate = conservative
Liberal = maybe conservative
Not political = conservative
July 24, 2025 at 5:52 PM
Dating app translation:
Conservative = conservative
Moderate = conservative
Liberal = maybe conservative
Not political = conservative
Conservative = conservative
Moderate = conservative
Liberal = maybe conservative
Not political = conservative
“. . . by allowing for the mystical, I’m able to release a little bit of the stranglehold I have on my life, which is required if I’m going to truly go down the healing path.”— @erinjeanwarde.bsky.social
March 5, 2025 at 6:04 PM
“. . . by allowing for the mystical, I’m able to release a little bit of the stranglehold I have on my life, which is required if I’m going to truly go down the healing path.”— @erinjeanwarde.bsky.social
March 3, 2025 at 12:18 AM
Drop something pink
February 22, 2025 at 9:24 PM
Drop something pink
If you see this, post a photo from your device with no explanation.
February 12, 2025 at 7:56 PM
If you see this, post a photo from your device with no explanation.
Reposted by Ana Brooks
saying "go birds" but just rooting for birds in general, hope they're having fun and not catching that flu
February 9, 2025 at 7:42 PM
saying "go birds" but just rooting for birds in general, hope they're having fun and not catching that flu
The way they keep bringing up the halftime show, it’s like they know what we’re here for: @kendricklamar.bsky.social
#SuperBowlLIX
#SuperBowlLIX
February 10, 2025 at 12:55 AM
The way they keep bringing up the halftime show, it’s like they know what we’re here for: @kendricklamar.bsky.social
#SuperBowlLIX
#SuperBowlLIX
He is living the dream.
Leo Kelly is an 11-year-old beverage critic, and he already has the power to change restaurant menus. He has built a sizable audience with his pointed takes on Shirley Temples. nyti.ms/3Epgqz0
February 10, 2025 at 12:40 AM
He is living the dream.
Dear Body,
Please act normal, for once.
Sincerely,
You, who did not have a period for a year and is now having one every 2 weeks
Please act normal, for once.
Sincerely,
You, who did not have a period for a year and is now having one every 2 weeks
February 8, 2025 at 10:50 PM
Dear Body,
Please act normal, for once.
Sincerely,
You, who did not have a period for a year and is now having one every 2 weeks
Please act normal, for once.
Sincerely,
You, who did not have a period for a year and is now having one every 2 weeks
If you see this, quote with flowers from your gallery.
January 26, 2025 at 7:43 PM
If you see this, quote with flowers from your gallery.
Reposted by Ana Brooks
Do not get lost in a sea of despair.
Do not get lost in a sea of despair.
Do not get lost in a sea of despair.
Do not get lost in a sea of despair.
Do not get lost in a sea of despair.
Do not get lost in a sea of despair.
Do not get lost in a sea of despair.
Do not get lost
Do not get lost in a sea of despair.
Do not get lost in a sea of despair.
Do not get lost in a sea of despair.
Do not get lost in a sea of despair.
Do not get lost in a sea of despair.
Do not get lost in a sea of despair.
Do not get lost
January 20, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Do not get lost in a sea of despair.
Do not get lost in a sea of despair.
Do not get lost in a sea of despair.
Do not get lost in a sea of despair.
Do not get lost in a sea of despair.
Do not get lost in a sea of despair.
Do not get lost in a sea of despair.
Do not get lost
Do not get lost in a sea of despair.
Do not get lost in a sea of despair.
Do not get lost in a sea of despair.
Do not get lost in a sea of despair.
Do not get lost in a sea of despair.
Do not get lost in a sea of despair.
Do not get lost
It made my day to receive a stocking filled with treats of all sorts. The kindness of the people on the internet never ceases to amaze me. Thank you for putting this exchange together, @nicoleintheforest.bsky.social 💚✨
December 19, 2024 at 2:01 AM
It made my day to receive a stocking filled with treats of all sorts. The kindness of the people on the internet never ceases to amaze me. Thank you for putting this exchange together, @nicoleintheforest.bsky.social 💚✨
"They say killing time ain't a homicide / But a prayer for a leap year" (Noah Kahan)
December 12, 2024 at 8:11 PM
"They say killing time ain't a homicide / But a prayer for a leap year" (Noah Kahan)
Any day I eat pasta is a good day.
December 11, 2024 at 3:03 AM
Any day I eat pasta is a good day.
I have been having so much fun spreading some holiday cheer here. Join me!
My list includes things for me, as well as a few for my nephew and niece when they visit.
www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/...
My list includes things for me, as well as a few for my nephew and niece when they visit.
www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/...
December 9, 2024 at 7:13 PM
I have been having so much fun spreading some holiday cheer here. Join me!
My list includes things for me, as well as a few for my nephew and niece when they visit.
www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/...
My list includes things for me, as well as a few for my nephew and niece when they visit.
www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/...
Reposted by Ana Brooks
More and more each day I understand why Britney Spears took that umbrella to that car.
December 9, 2024 at 6:59 PM
More and more each day I understand why Britney Spears took that umbrella to that car.