Laurel Bell-KrasnerManhood and Morality.We want character but without unyielding conviction; we want strong morality but without the emotional burden of guilt or shame; we want…Jun 16, 2019Jun 16, 2019
Laurel Bell-KrasnerWriting Prompt:What I wish people knew about mental illness (help me add to this list!)May 30, 2019May 30, 2019
Laurel Bell-KrasnerIf you can pass this test, you might win a date with me!What are you passionate about?Dec 8, 2018Dec 8, 2018
Laurel Bell-KrasnerThe other stigma with mental illness.We have a stigma in this country around mental illness. I would like to believe that things are getting better with that. But it’s still a…Oct 30, 2018Oct 30, 2018
Laurel Bell-KrasnerSome mental health issues impact manliness. Depression isn’t one of them.First of all, I never thought I’d be blending a discussion of mental health with a discussion of what The Art of Manliness blog/website is…Oct 30, 2018Oct 30, 2018
Laurel Bell-KrasnerI would like to thank fellow YA author Will Leitch for this.But I have to disagree with this, “That others want to, that this safe space is seen as threatened by the inclusion of people who are…Oct 29, 2018Oct 29, 2018
Laurel Bell-KrasnerWhat Humanism has to do with Disciplining Your Kids.First of all, you need to read this book. I don’t care who you are. I don’t care if you have kids or not or take care of kids for a living…Oct 16, 2018Oct 16, 2018
Laurel Bell-KrasnerOn Foosball and Giftedness.I never liked football. I never liked soccer. And I really, really do not like foosball. I blame my giftedness entirely (before you get…Oct 16, 2018Oct 16, 2018
Laurel Bell-KrasnerHow to Stop Drinking Negativity Kool-Aid.Here’s my take on how to stop drinking the kool-aid cocktail of negativity, politics, and pop culture:Aug 23, 2018Aug 23, 2018
Laurel Bell-KrasnerWhy I’m thankful for my horrible childhood.Maybe I was kind of born observant. But my life experiences during my formative years certainly contributed to the fact that by now, I have…Mar 31, 2018Mar 31, 2018
