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Embrace Experiences with Your Children
When our children are small we revel in the joy they gather from the smallest things—biting into a sharp apple, playing with their shadow, squeezing mud through their fingers or hearing a new sound. We see the world anew again marveling at how we ‘missed’ the discovery of everyday things until they came along. It is although blinkers have fallen away. We record their first steps, their height on a doorway, photograph their birthdays and vacation adventures. As our children grow and experience the world around them we offer our own insights, our own experiences and gradually they gather their own knowledge of the sights, sounds and smells.
By Mandy Eve-Barnett -Multi-Genre Author6 years ago in Families
My Blue Eyed Baby,
My Blue Eyed Baby, The final decision is coming up for court on who gets custody. Your dad wants full custody, or 75/25. I want shared custody, to have you in a week on and off scenario. It’s been 11 months since we have been separated. It’s November of 2019. On December 9, 2018, shortly before midnight, I struggled with leaving. I held you in my arms as you slept peacefully. Your dad and I had been fighting. He told me, he knew I had plans to leave in the morning with you. He said it wouldn’t happen. I felt like I was out of options. I tried fixing us. I tried having conversations. Your mom felt that she couldn’t stay there with your dad. He was so upset with me before we went to bed, to hear about my plans to leave with you, while he was at work. It was the only way we could be free. Your daddy didn’t love me and we were making each other unhappy. You witnessed our fights, raised voices, tears, and sadness.
By Scarlett Price6 years ago in Families
5 Common Coparenting Conflicts to Stop Now
The endless back and forth, the texts, the emails, the drop off and pick ups, holidays, lawyers… there’s no end to the problems that come up when coparenting with an Impossible Ex. We’re exhausted, overwhelmed, sick and tired.
By Julie Beckerman6 years ago in Families
I Want to Be Mom
I don’t know what else to do or what else I could say. My heart is heavy. My mind can’t stop thinking about the upcoming hearing. What is believed to be the last hearing. The final decision of who gets custody or what is in the best interest of Chandler.
By Scarlett Price6 years ago in Families
My Grandmother Life and How She Used to Live It
For a girl, what is being a bride today? Perhaps there is not much difference these days being a bride and being a girl before being a bride. Girls are demanding these days. They have their conditions when they want to marry.
By Mukesh Saini6 years ago in Families
Fun Things to Do During a Snow Day
If your children are home from school because it is snowing too much to go, then you may be stuck with ideas to entertain them for the day. Here are some activities to do to stay warm and cozy, and make your snow day as fun as possible.
By Kari Oakley6 years ago in Families
An Open Letter to My (Nearly) Three Year Old - On the Day We Moved You out of Your Toddler Bed
Today I teared up as I set up your "Big Boy Bed." A full sized, single bed, all for you. Pushed up against your bedroom wall with its little side table and crisp, new dark blue bedding. With the creases still in from where it had been packaged, and two pillows. You had never had two pillows before. I didn't know why it was making me so emotional really, and I felt a bit stupid when your Dad realised I was crying. After all my main goal for the past week had been to get your new room finished. But now with everything nearly done and your new bed all set up here I was, standing in the middle of it all when I should have felt relieved, crying.
By Rebekah Crawley6 years ago in Families
Top 3 Ways to Guarantee Your Family's Safety
Top 3 Ways to Guarantee Your Family's Protection Life may be unpredictable, but most people are often aware of the factors that endanger their well-being. Consequently, we should always strive to protect ourselves from the ever-present dangers that threaten different aspects of our lives. It is important to note that having a family puts you, the adult, at the forefront of protecting your loved ones and children. Therefore, it is vital to learn the top ways to protect your family.
By Megan Brady6 years ago in Families
Top Tips on Getting Your Newborn to Sleep Well at Night
Tired mums and dads all around the world are way too familiar with the trouble of getting their children to sleep. Thankfully, there is enough input from experienced parents to help ensure that your toddler stays asleep through the night.
By Martin Bagel-Brown6 years ago in Families
