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Changing My Name

By now I’m sure that you can tell that feminist issues are a very big deal for me. It even took a bit of coaxing from my parents for me to walk down the aisle with my dad; I did it for him, because it was important to him, but I don’t like the idea of being passed off from one man’s hands to another. Yet one thing about my decisions related to my married life really stands out: I took my husband’s name. I’ll admit it rankled a little, just the idea that I erase a part of myself … Continue reading →

Options for School Christmas Gift Exchange

In my article yesterday I discussed having Christmas parties at school. I also talked about the complications that can come with exchanging Christmas gifts among the students in your classroom. There are other options for teachers who wish to continue to carry out the tradition of student gifts but feel that a variation is needed from drawing names or bringing boy or girl gifts for exchange. One such variation is asking parents to send a small item for each child in the class. For example if your classroom has 18 students, each child will bring 18 of the same items. … Continue reading →

The Marriage Blog Week in Review for October 1-7

This past week Heather joined Karri and I in the Marriage Blog again, making for a variety of topics. If you missed any, why not use this as an opportunity to catch up with what we wrote on: Monday, October 1 Karri kicked off the week and the start of the new month by getting excited about an event that takes place on the last day of the month: Halloween! She offered some great ideas for Halloween costumes for couples. Heather wondered should a prenup be compulsory these days? I offered some ideas for how to learn more about your … Continue reading →

Name Changes for Wives Across the World Continued

I began writing an article about the different uses of name changes in marriages throughout the world. I will continue the list of countries in this article. I hope that you are finding them as interesting as I am! India The child is given the father’s surname and then changes to her husband’s surname when married. In some of south India, the women usually take the man’s first name instead of his last name. The woman’s first name is then usually given as her maiden name. Japan The married couple must by law pick one surname. The woman may use … Continue reading →

Name Changes for Wives Across the World

In the past couple of articles, I have addressed newly wedded wives and name changes. I never knew so many options existed. In my research I found a very interesting piece of information about name changes across the world. I just had to share with you! America (English speaking countries) It is tradition in English speaking countries for the woman to take on the man’s name. There are several variations of how the woman does this. She may use her maiden name as a middle name or use her last name along with his and a hyphen. As a child, … Continue reading →

Changing Your Name- The Process

Changing your name after marriage can be a time consuming process if you have a lot of cards or legal documents. However, it can also be just as simple of a process. You should not feel guilty if you decide to change your name. You should also not make your children feel like they should keep their maiden name. With the proper paperwork, most states allow you to easily change your name even if you have not gotten married. In most situations, changing your name requires a legal document such as a certified copy of your marriage license or divorce … Continue reading →

Options for Changing Your Name

Since birth (and before birth for many of us) our name identifies us. In some cases, our name is our history and our heritage. Many parents put a lot of consideration into the name of their child. Therefore a woman changing her name after marriage can be major decision. Many women choose to keep their maiden name for professional reasons and only use their married name for social reasons. Famous singers, movie stars, lawyers, and doctors may choose to keep the name under which they began their career. They fear that they may not be known under a different name. … Continue reading →

When a Child Changes or Rejects a Name

We spend a lot of time picking out our children’s names. We pour over baby name books, search our favorite names from literature, movies, sports, and try various versions of first and middle names before we settle on just the perfect moniker. Alas, these kids come with minds and personalities of their own and it is not unusual for a child to change, adjust or reject their name as they grow and evolve and take on something they feel suits them better. Some kids have been known to change their name a few times before settling on the name or … Continue reading →

Let’s Talk About Pregnancy: Your Parenting Primer

There’s more than one reason why it takes ten months to develop a human being. You’re not only making a baby, you’re making yourself into a mother. Life changes like this take some time, and some getting used to. Nature has this amazing way of anticipating all these changes and introducing them to you in subtle ways, but the question is: Can you read the signs? Deprivation Station – Having to wake in the night to go pee often will help you get used to waking all night with baby. Early in pregnancy you will experience sparse trips, and they … Continue reading →

Respecting Your Child’s Privacy

Last week I was at a meeting of a group of parents who’ve adopted from Korea. The discussion turned to privacy issues. Many adoptive parents are so excited about our children. We love to share their stories. We are eager to correct stereotypes about adoption. (When you’ve seen babies three to a cradle in a baby home, you feel like buttonholing people on the street and asking them if they’ve ever thought of adopting!) People ask us about adoption. We are eager to give them information, to reassure them, but also to be honest so that an adopting couple will … Continue reading →