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Planning Your Stay at the Family Cabin
It may sound counterproductive to plan out your getaway to the family cabin or vacation home, but you’ll thank yourself later if you do. If you’re not taking a trip to Disneyland, there’s a good chance your kids may quickly find themselves bored—especially if you’re in a more isolated area, without TV or internet. Preparing for the days you’ll be gone, with fun and relaxing activities for both the kids and yourself, will make this trip the best one yet! So, grab a pen and paper, or pull out the notepad on your phone, and take note of these family trip ideas.
By Sasha McGregor6 years ago in Families
Getting Divorced in Georgia? Here’s What You Need to Know
Ending a marriage is never easy. In addition to the emotional trauma that comes with the end of such a serious relationship, you also have to deal with legal challenges and other chores. A divorce is a personal trauma that, frustratingly, demands the oversight of the law to run its course. It’s a tough thing to go through under any circumstances.
By Carlos Fox6 years ago in Families
Making the Most of Your Maternity Leave
Many moms will tell you they think working a full-time job is easier than being a full-time stay-at-home mom. As a guest blogger at ScaryMommy.com so eloquently put it, “I want to go back to work. Not because I don’t love my one year old but, because I want to escape him... Rather than obsess over the nutritional content on his high chair tray. Rather than watch the Wiggles for one more minute.”
By Kerrie McLoughlin6 years ago in Families
It’s a Mom Thing
Being a mother of three kids, ages three, four, and five, I never get a break. I’m constantly on my feet whether it is cooking, cleaning, getting them ready for school, practices, dr. appointments, and so on. I never get a chance to sit down even for a second, unless a phone is involved with youtube playing for the kids. Then maybe I get a quick second before they start demanding 'mom, I want this and I need that.'
By Sara Bevins6 years ago in Families
Everything Has a Place
My Daddy was a man of very few words and lots of laughter. He giggled at almost everything, especially life’s drama. When we would “have a fit and fall in it,” Papa would just giggle. His IQ was high and his words were few. Perhaps there is wisdom in this. He basically felt that other’s business was none of his. Thus, when Papa coached me about something other than sports, I listened. One of his strongest lessons had to do with orderliness.
By Scout Cloud6 years ago in Families
Standing Ovation
I started a tradition with my Son Chase on the last day of school in second grade, and have continued this almost every year since. I would pick him up from school holding a handcrafted sign for him and his classmates. I would also hand out positive stickers, or other small prizes. I started out recognizing the year he and his friends had just conquered, and acknowledging their new class status. The signs would read something like, "See ya second grade; hellllllllo third grade!" These signs became more and more loved by the kids, and morphed into positive sayings for all of the school that I would hold up until the last of the kids had been picked up, and the last of the buses had rolled away.
By Jenn Luokkala6 years ago in Families
Respect
Bear Heart Williams is a respected Road Man, holy man, and teacher among the Creek nation. He lives in Albuquerque, New Mexico. I met Bear Heart years ago and learned to call him “Uncle.” It is with great respect for him that I share his personal story of respect.
By Scout Cloud6 years ago in Families
Be a Butterfly
I overheard my 14 year old son and our 16 year old neighbor talking in our kitchen over the weekend. My son, Chase was leaning casually against the counter, regarding Shawn half- heartedly, who had been discussing the appropriate dress of a high school boy. Chase had started high school last week, and the initial anxiety of the unknown had already mostly dissipated. Shawn was imparting what he felt was solid advice to help my son fit in at school.
By Jenn Luokkala6 years ago in Families
Coparenting: 7 Success Strategies After Divorce. Top Story - September 2019.
Divorce affects every child differently. However, all children of divorce do best when both parents stay actively involved in their lives. This continuing connection makes a positive difference for children of all ages—even teens—minimizing the fact that their parents no longer live together.
By Rosalind Sedacca6 years ago in Families
Keep Busy During Hurricanes
For Americans who live in the Southeast, hurricanes are a part of life. While hurricane seasons have become stronger in the past decade, they have always been part of life in this part of the country for a long time. While most of the focus is on how to prepare for the hurricane to ensure proper hygiene, water, and food, it’s important to be able to keep yourself—and your kids!—occupied while you’re waiting out the storm. Check out these ideas:
By Brandi Brown6 years ago in Families
