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Parenting Wars

Do or do not - there is no try. The ins and outs of one of the most difficult jobs on earth: parenting.

It Takes a Village
As a mom there is a lot that you need to worry about. What your kids are eating, how they are learning, if they are growing fast enough etc. etc. Being a mom today, in the electronic age we are in, might be the hardest of all times to be a mom. Okay, it can be argued that it was harder before modern healthcare, but with all the judgement going on around us constantly, I think I have a pretty good argument.
By Mich7 years ago in Families
How Tech Has Changed the Job Requirements for Modern Parents
Some days I think I'd do better as a parent if I became an Instagram Influencer or Youtuber, and produced a video countdown of my top 10 tips for finding the washing machine and just tagged my kids.
By Karen Thompson-Anderson7 years ago in Families
Bedtime Battles—5 Ways to Stop Late Night Kids
It’s bedtime; you’re exhausted, and your kids still have enough energy to launch the space shuttle. What’s a parent to do? Moving without a forwarding address is not an option.
By Akash Sharma7 years ago in Families
From What Age Can We Talk About Sexuality With Our Children?
Educating children on this topic is basic so that they get to know each other better and learn to relate to each other. One of the most important tasks is to educate our children on a subject that is not always easy to talk about: sexuality.
By creatorsklub7 years ago in Families
Maybe
In my early years, my journal and I had a very special, very sacred bond. We went to school together, we laughed together, we cried together, and sometimes we just stared at each other blankly, waiting for the other to speak.
By Kai Grace7 years ago in Families
Relationships in a Large Family
What About the Future? Growing up or raising a large family is a most exciting experience. It is fun, it is stressful, it’s never boring, it’s challenging, it’s tremendously time and effort consuming, it’s extremely rewarding—you name it.
By Alyssa Day7 years ago in Families
Adolescents and Addiction
Drug addiction in the United States is spreading like wildfire. It is common for parents to worry about whether or not their child may have been introduced to drugs or alcohol. The signs and symptoms of addiction can vary person to person. The drug of choice is also something to consider when looking for the signs of drug use. Early addiction can be difficult to detect. Over time, however, there are behavioral patterns and habits that could be indicators that your child may be using drugs.
By Kevin Repass7 years ago in Families
Eco-Parenting—Easy Tips
In the past few years, my obsession with health and wellness has increased tenfold. I trained to teach yoga five years ago and started living an entirely vegan lifestyle. I began to look into the things I put on my skin and in my body, from medicine to body lotion. I wanted to be as natural as possible for both my own health and that of the planet. When I fell pregnant with my little boy, my interest in a more eco-friendly lifestyle increased (much to the dismay of my partner, who goes along with it, but would probably rather I wasn't so hellbent on saving the world one cloth nappy and vegan dinner at a time).
By Samantha Bentley7 years ago in Families
How to Stay One Step Ahead of Your Children
As a mom you know how important it is to think about potential problems before they actually become a problem. We try to stay one step ahead of everything and anticipate potential situation before the event occurs so that we are prepared for anything. Preparing for the worst case scenario all the time forces us as moms to overthink anything and everything and we often come across as overbearing or too protective to our family and children. As we get ready to head into the summertime there are some small but key things we can do to help ensure that our children and family are safe and protected without being that crazy mother that gets on everyone’s nerves.
By Kevin7 years ago in Families
Conscious Parenting 101
Parenting. A tall order for many adults who—let's just be real—don’t know what the heck they are doing (I certainly don’t! 😝)! It’s one of the biggest responsibilities we have in life. We are supposed to raise a child to be a kind, healthy, happy human who can take care of themselves efficiently. Now how the hell does one do that?!
By Grace Calo7 years ago in Families
Oh Man! The Dream Job!
I’ve been a stay at home father for almost three years. I also drive Uber on the weekends to pay for a couple of the household bills. It’s actually really nice to be able to interact with adults for a couple hours a week. Meet new people. It often turns into the same conversation though. That conversation usually ends up at either, “What do you do other than Uber?” or “Do you still cook?” That’s when I tell them I am a stay at home father. There are four typical responses. “Awww,” or “Oh, how nice, that must be incredibly rewarding,” or “That is a job in itself, a hard full time job,” and my favorite, “Oh man, the dream job! Hahaha.” These four responses almost always fall neatly into four categories, all of which are probably pretty obvious.
By Templeton Ferrari III7 years ago in Families
A Vent, if You Will
I’m 14, and to my surprise, old enough to write on this website. Thankfully, of course but there’s nothing I feel like writing about more than this. I’ve just moved out of my moms house with my older sister, she’s 18 as of recently. We actually moved out the day before her birthday, and I feel terrible that it couldn’t have been as amazing as any one could hope their birthday to be. At least, happier than most days.
By E. C. Pluto7 years ago in Families