My rules about guns will not keep my kids safe, and that makes me sick

Posted on February 15, 2018February 15, 2018 by strivingshannon

Last weekend, our family went over to a neighbor’s house for some afternoon play. My five-year-old came tearing around the… Read more My rules about guns will not keep my kids safe, and that makes me sick

Five lessons I’ve learned as an anti-gun parent raising a gun loving child

Posted on January 10, 2017June 5, 2017 by strivingshannon

I grew up in a strict, no-guns allowed household. No real guns, no toy guns. Even squirt guns were off-limits. Neighborhood… Read more Five lessons I’ve learned as an anti-gun parent raising a gun loving child

Star Wars, guns and my four-year old son

Posted on June 29, 2016 by strivingshannon

Guns are a prolific problem in our country. An estimated 91 people die a day as a result of gun violence,… Read more Star Wars, guns and my four-year old son

Asking parents if they keep guns in the home

Posted on December 2, 2015December 7, 2015 by strivingshannon

I was raised in a gun-free house. No real guns, no toy guns. Not even water-guns were considered okay in the… Read more Asking parents if they keep guns in the home