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So, You’re Going to Your First Swim Lesson — Here’s What to Expect.
So, you’re ready to take the plunge, but you don’t know exactly what a first swim lesson might entail? First lessons can be rough for everyone involved and more often than not swim lessons can be a child’s first introduction into a more formal learning experience, making it even more important for this experience to be fun and easy.
By Jessica Trumpour6 years ago in Families
Because of her...
I pay my respects to Elders, past, present and emerging I’ll just let those words mellow in your mind for a time… Respect, acknowledgement, recognition. Acknowledgement of country is a heart centred practice to me. It’s not the procedural compliance that some of my peers perceive it to be. I’ve been known to weep openly in the speaking of the words. Falling into the sheer grace and tender surrender of the pain and strength that has come before us.
By Sonny Mac6 years ago in Families
My Mother
My mother is the most inspiring woman to me because she is fearless yet so loving. She's a proud Filipino, 62 yo, born in Davao and the first of 10 children.
By Morgana Morningstar6 years ago in Families
Sos for Moms: Balance Your Work and Parenting Right Without Guilt!
If you are a mom who has finally taken up your job back from where you left during pregnancy, then we know the amount of guilt you always feel! Though there’s nothing wrong in picking up the threads of your career after motherhood, but you feel guilty every moment you stay away you’re your baby – and you cannot help it. No matter how much time you’d be spending with your baby during the weekend and how much extra work you’d be managing during the break time, you’ll always be stressed about an imprecise balance between your work life and mom life!
By Lauren Williamson6 years ago in Families
Death in Dreams
Death in dreams is said to be a symbol that something in your life is changing or ending. Or is it? Or is it our subconscious missing our loved ones and we are crying out that we miss them? Symbols in dreams is one of those unexplained mysteries in life that only us our selves can answer. We all go though our personal experiences and dream about family members, friends, places that we used to visit when we are children and unusual bizarre fantasy worlds made up in our heads. The dream world is a fantastic place to be. Facing dead people in our dreams opens up a whole new world and lets us visit our old friends and familes, we know that they are happy and laid to rest.
By Sara Sparrow6 years ago in Families
The Untold Truth.
Homesickness set it. Why did I have to be away from familiarity? From my friends? I was hating every moment of this so-called "adventure," as my dad put it. Being only 10 years old, I never realized until that moment just how much we take advantage of the most simple things in life. Just to have a bowl of cereal, I first needed to mix the powdered milk and bottled water. What a chore! Needless to say, that was the one and only time I had cereal or milk for that matter. It was gross!
By Kat Herbert6 years ago in Families
3 Tips to Entertain Your Kids While Pregnant
Entertaining your other kids is more difficult as you carry your unborn baby. The waddling, swollen ankles and morning sickness can prevent you from keeping up with your other kids and make it harder to keep them entertained. Luckily, there are some ways you can entertain your kids without tons of effort on your part.
By Kari Oakley6 years ago in Families
What St. Paddy's Day Really Means to Us
Growing up in an Irish Catholic household was exactly as stereotypical as you’d picture; celtic décor as far as the eye could see without being tacky, of course (shamrocks-NOT clovers), we had claimed a designated section at church (left hand side when you walk in, about 10 pews deep), parents who could spout Irish history or song lyrics at the drop of a hat, and a mom whose response to anything even slightly less than favorable was “Jesus, Mary and Joseph”.
By Emily Christyson6 years ago in Families
The Vocal Architect
When we are growing up, we tend to form bonds with people that remind us of home. We are drawn to things that feel familiar. Things that feel safe. For me, that was my sister. And oddly enough, we didn’t have a relationship for about 10 years.
By Iniko Dixon6 years ago in Families
My sister is a true inspiration
My mother and I went through life threatening ordeal when she gave birth to me after five days labor. My mother had one chance of a million to live after losing so much blood.
By Ceri-Jayne Hawley6 years ago in Families
Safe Ways To Encourage Your Child's Swimming Hobby
As children grow and begin to test the waters of ways to entertain themselves, it is natural for a few ideas to come into question that a parent may not love. Whether it be an artsier choice or more sports-related, like swimming, it is in your instincts as a caregiver to worry about possible injury or other risks. It is easy to be fearful of your child enjoying water activities, but considering how great of a hobby it can be, there are a few ways you can encourage your kid to do things safely.
By Olivia Picton6 years ago in Families
The Mothers in Me
I used to think it was cliché saying becoming a mother was the hardest and most rewarding experience all rolled into one. Mostly because I couldn't comprehend how I'd feel and react to how much my life was going to change. Six months ago my beautiful daughter was born, I was overwhelmed with the amount of love I felt for her, it was intense. I grew jealous of others coming over to visit my new bundle of joy, I didn't love them holding her and grew quite sad because I wanted her in my arms. I even got jealous of when my partner cradled her to sleep. Though internally, I'd become so used to carrying her for 9 months, it just didn't feel right not having her on my person after the matter.
By Beccy Fossey6 years ago in Families