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10 tips in RAISING a CHILD
The perfect way of raising a child simply does not exist. You know how you want it, but sometimes you run out of patience and let yourself go. It happens to us all, only you want to give your child a decent education, for which he or she is grateful later on.
By Emma Smith6 years ago in Families
Toys for Nine year-olds
Nine year-olds are in this delicate stage of life which they are no longer small kids, but not yet at the preteens stage. They are at this “in between” two age groups of children to teen years, hence are often called tweens.
By Victoria Marc6 years ago in Families
Letter to My Daughter on Mother's Day
It is my first official Mother's Day. I had you make Mother's day cards for everyone but me. It feels so strange to ask and then watch you craft a card for me. But, I always make sure that everyone else gets one. Our story is long and complicated. We officially adopted you this year. So many things had to fall apart before that could be put together. I lost my best friend. My trust was betrayed and my heart was broken; more than once. You were terrified and too young to verbalize that. When you realized that my home would be your home permanently, everything changed. I almost stopped going to school. It was too difficult to be one of your moms and participate in student life. What the hell was student life when it meant that you were growing up without me? I missed you terribly. I questioned my position in your life every day for nearly five years. You were mine the day you were born. The first day I held you, I promised you that you and I would always be together. When things took a turn, I felt like my purpose in your world did too.
By A'Kala Chaires6 years ago in Families
The Night I Became a Mom
TW: if you don’t like birth stories, if you haven’t yet become a mama and would rather not read a birth story, if you’re easily squeamish, and for all of the other reasons you may not want to hear this story, please scroll past. I understand Mother’s Day and Father’s Day is not a fun day for a lot of people for a multitude of reasons and I absolutely respect your need to do whatever it is to get through this day, hence my warning for you.
By Hannah B6 years ago in Families
The mother I never knew...
The mother I never knew... When I was born, I had a mother she was young, Rome the streets and couldn’t take care of me as much as she should. So my grandparents stepped in and raised me. Growing up I hated my biological mom for not being there, seeing me play the drums in school, or running in Field day, or graduating from high school. I could never understand why she didn’t want me.
By Posher Chantal6 years ago in Families
'Big Brother' Alums Jessica and Cody Expecting Second Child
Jessica Graf Nickson and Cody Nickson from Big Brother just shared some good news. There are expecting their second child since they were in a showmance on Season 19. The news comes just after their daughter Maverick celebrated her first birthday on March 17, 2020, which was on St. Patrick's Day.
By Margaret Minnicks6 years ago in Families
A Note For Everyone On Mother's Day
Mother's Day can be hard for those who have lost a mother, or for those with mothers who have walked out on them. This year, take a moment to reflect on all the other inspiring women and mothers in your life.
By Alexandria R L Weihrich6 years ago in Families
A view of my childhood from the kitchen window
I always hated it when my mom left home. I am, and always was, incredibly close to her and felt sad and nervous when she wasn’t around. Because of this, it was a big production for me every time she left me at home because I was, and am, a crybaby. At first I would stand by the back door, located in the kitchen, and wave as she backed her car out of the driveway. Then, I would act as though I were a race announcer and yell, “On your mark, get set, go cat go,” before she was allowed to drive away. It eventually evolved to include a hand routine with it where I wrote the words in the air with my finger. Seeing as I was a small child, you can imagine how long this took, and if she dared to move before I was done, we had to start over. Maybe I should have known then that I had OCD?
By Katherine Carnes Coleman6 years ago in Families
To the Mothers of America:. Top Story - May 2020.
Remember when you discovered you were going to be a parent? The moment you learned that inside you, was another life? Remember the incredible fear and excitement you felt all at the same time? All you worried about was whether or not you would be a good mother. Do you remember when?
By Dr. Megan Babb6 years ago in Families
A day worth millions of celebrations
Every year, I celebrate my birthday with great zest and enthusiasm with all my near and dear ones as the day reminds me how grateful I am for this beautiful life and spending one more eventful year on this earth. However, I never planned to celebrate a day for a person, who bore an excruciating pain for nine months to bring me into this life. An angel becomes a guiding soul in this alien world and a guardian to protect me from the odds. Who unceremoniously takes up the role of a teacher, friend, mentor, role model and so to this day, and still in return wish only the best of me.
By Amit Kalra6 years ago in Families
10 Celebrities Who Look EXACTLY Like Their Mother.
Are they twins? What happened? Did the child come back as a doppelganger of the mother? Is this a reincarnation? These are some of the questions you'll find yourself asking after reading through today's list.
By Jide Okonjo6 years ago in Families
The Christmas Present Cabbage Patch Doll
This is about a very special Christmas story with my family. When I was little I never wrote a letter to Santa ever telling him what I wanted. Every year I would get the most cool presents & this is one of those special times.I was 8 years old we had just moved to West Chester Ohio from Bowling Green Ohio. My parents in Bowling Green found a really kind,caring babysitter, they wouldn't leave me with just anyone. So when we moved here they hadn't found one yet to watch me while they did Christmas shopping.
By Tara Firman6 years ago in Families