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Grandad
I met a grand father who was born in Italy and raised in Philadelphia. He told me about his uncle's speak easy and how he was raised there as he worked there after school and on weekends. It was warm, rich, extremely cozy and felt safe, even when it was packed with bodies; even with some colorful characters.
By Maryanne O'Keeffe Potter5 years ago in Families
I Remember
For generations my family lived over the peaceful hills. We were the earliest inhabitants, the only ones for the longest time. The hills were rich in nutrients, full of potential, and we expanded. Although life was hard, the atmosphere was pleasant, and we thrived off one another. In a sense, it was a perfect life, at least for me. I remember so much of my adolescence, always looking up to my elders, and striving to become precisely like them. In a way, that is what we all did, to become the same, to be healthy, and to nurture one another. I learned that from a young age, and continuously reached out to others for guidance and help when I needed it most, and even when I did not need it. Purely to build knowledge, to become wise much like the others. I wanted to be wise one day, I constantly told myself as I grew up.
By Jordan Gabriel Clark5 years ago in Families
My Brother Thinks That Facebook Is The Internet
I’m 28 and he is only 22. If we do the math, you’ll see that I was born six years before him. That’s how big the gap between us. Wait until we’re together in public. You’d think that I’m the young one, and he’s the elder one. It’s like he is Goliath and I’m David.
By Elias Netshilavulu5 years ago in Families
5 Ways to Make Busy School Nights Easier
5 Ways to Make Busy School Nights Easier Image: Envato After a long day, the last thing you want to face is a frazzled evening. Try to put in place small habits that can have a big payout for your children, tonight, tomorrow, and into the future. Connect fully over a meal and build a rhythm to keep the household running smoothly.
By Maggie Bloom5 years ago in Families
Being a Parent of Autism in 2020
Here is your counseling number! I said to 18-year old HFA son. Your 18, If you can play video games for hours you can sign up for college! Make a YouTube page, something! Then, I realize he didn't do it because neither had I. How could I teach what I don't know! Parents of children with disabilities are reminded daily that our kid's maturity level isn't an average young adult's mind. Our job isn't done, as a matter of fact, it has just reset. One in 40 children has autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Autism is a word thrown around more than A.D.H.D. That is why I can not stress enough to get to know your children is step one. Do not be like most Americans and allow them to become Labels or a part of a system that doesn't see them for how individually unique they are. I hate LABELS! We have many worries as parents. Almost half of the people who die at the hands of police have some kind of disability, while police interactions with minorities draw increasing scrutiny, disability, and health considerations are still neglected in media coverage and law enforcement policy. “I’m just different.”That’s what 23-year-old Elijah McClain told police in Aurora, Colorado before they killed him. Unfortunately, there are many in authoritative positions who don't care if our children don't really fit “the description”. So now our stress levels go from 0 to 100!
By Cat Estevez Martinez5 years ago in Families
Holidays with the Family: Keeping Your Elderly Loved Ones Safe
The holidays are just weeks away and, although they may look different this year due to COVID-19, many families are preparing to host their loved ones in their homes to celebrate together. While the holidays are a time of joy and companionship, welcoming an elderly family member, particularly one with mobility issues, into your home can come with a variety of safety risks. Fortunately, there are several simple things you can do to keep your senior loved ones safe - both in and outside the home.
By Hailey Parks5 years ago in Families
Happy weekend
It's another weekend, a full and busy weekend. I will stay with my family at home this weekend. There are things to do every day, with his wife, with his son, with his daughter, cooking, shopping, shopping, washing dishes, etc. It is the life of a family.
By Bun bun svz5 years ago in Families
Saved by an Angel
It was 2007 and I found myself in Queensland, Australia, on the beautiful Sunshine Coast, I had recently arrived in Australia to house sit for friends, who were heading of on their 6 week dream trip to Europe and UK, as I drove them to the Airport I realised the only two people I knew were going away and leaving me on my own with just Tommy the Dalmatian dog for company.
By Penny Barradale5 years ago in Families
Thick as Thieves
Small towns are so much different than cities. Growing up in Puyallup I didn't consider my town to be a city, not until I lived in Jerome Idaho. We had one mascot for the entire town, The "TIGERS!" We had two neighborhoods that were considered "in town", the rest were rural homesteads and fancy houses in their own little world by the golf course. The roads were all grid pattern, we had one gas station, one grocery store, one bank and a post office. Plus all the little shops "downtown" off of Main St.
By Jordann Lee Myhre5 years ago in Families
