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When the Child Becomes the Parent
I was 10 years old when I picked my mother up off the floor where she lay crying. Her and my dad had just gotten into a fight that would've woken the neighbors if we had any, but instead it woke me up long before it was time for me to get ready for school. She wouldn't stand up, instead she fell against my body and cried, "Why doesn't he love me?" she asked over and over again. I consoled her, I told her that he does, I told her that I did, I told her anything I could think of that would make her feel better. I did the best a 10 year old child could.
By Harley Myers6 years ago in Families
Offshore Explorer Stories (Pt. 3)
I have been accused of having a story for every circumstance by my dearest friends. I believe they think I am making the story up. I felt cut off and cut down not because they didn't believe me, but because I couldn't tell the story. The truth is that real storytellers see the world of circumstance and immediately put what seems like scattered facts into a cogent story. This is how storytellers organize their memories. It also helps to have a great memory for these kinds of facts.
By Scott Dodgson6 years ago in Families
Ticking Clocks, Donor Sperm and Indecision
The clock is ticking and there’s nothing I can do. I can’t rewind time, nor would I want too. Life has offered too many amazing experiences, I wouldn’t have wanted to live it any other way. Except maybe said yes to a few more random invitations. Maybe worked less. Maybe that would have led me to find a partner in an unexpected place. Maybe not.
By Eady Grace6 years ago in Families
How to Keep Children Strong and Healthy
There is nothing more meaningful than knowing that the children you are raising are healthy and growing strong. Parenting has its ups and downs, but the proud parent moments make it all worth it at the end of the day. You have put in a lot of blood, sweat, and tears into parenting, so you want to make sure that your kids stay healthy and strong as they grow up.
By Jade Pulman6 years ago in Families
Postpartum Anger
Memories flood my social media account everyday. As I look fondly at a photo from last year of me and my four-month old baby, I am guessing that it did not ever hint the turmoil I was suffering inside. Who would ever know? I was all smiles, and mums were supposed to be exemplars of strength.
By C.J.Erolan6 years ago in Families
Keep Your Kids Safe in Your Neighborhood
You may be getting ready to move your family into a new neighborhood or you might be starting to think about starting a family in your current neighborhood. Whatever the case may be, you want to make sure your family is safe. No one wants their children growing up in an area where they can’t play outside by themselves or walk down the street to hang out with their friends. Here’s how to make sure that your neighborhood is safe for your kids.
By Jade Pulman6 years ago in Families
Safety Tips All Parents Can Implement to Protect Their Children
The world can seem extra scary when parents think about the safety of their kids. This fear doesn't naturally subside when you have your kids at home with you. While it is a parent's job to work towards allowing their kids to earn their independence, it is equally important to keep them safe in every aspect of their lives. Below are some tips to take into consideration for keeping your kids safe.
By Sasha McGregor6 years ago in Families
Sometimes, Facebook Hurts... Kinda. Top Story - August 2019.
According to the every-now-and-then reminder notice from Facebook (also known as Memories), it's been six years since I took Alex to a celebratory lunch after we attended his graduation ceremony for promoting from Tevis Junior High School to Stockdale High School. I was so proud of him, and it was some rare quality time he and I would share that became less and less common as he got older, and I moved farther away.
By Thomas G Robinson6 years ago in Families
Are You Still Trying to Pick up the Pieces?
I host a radio weekly internet radio show on the VoiceAmerica Empowerment Channel called Life Altering Events. People often ask me, "What exactly is a life-altering event?" I tell them this—it can be something we choose, or something that is thrust upon us that dramatically alters the trajectory of our life.
By Frank Zaccari6 years ago in Families
Helping Your Child Become a Better Swimmer
Your child loves to swim, and would like to compete in swimming competitions. How can you help your child become a strong swimmer? With your child wanting to swim every day, installing a swimming pool can give him the practice time without leaving home.
By Craig Middleton6 years ago in Families
