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Purgatory
I've never been the sharing type. Not openly to people anyway, not unless they blatantly ask. It's not my style to be so bold. (See previous post on bottling up emotions :'D ) I like to write. Put pen to paper and get my thoughts out on the table for me to finally make sense of. In the absence of real privacy, I like to tap away at my laptop's keys and vent. I can save and change things then, and come back to them when I can think of a way to say what I mean. I don't like to delete and rewrite stuff I've already saved though, then I feel like I'm betraying the feelings I had in those moments. They were raw and real, and needed saying.
By Louisa Jane6 years ago in Families
You Should Give Mum a Day Off
There is nothing like being a mum. It is the BEST. I was one of those women who swore I wouldn't let motherhood define me; but yet, here I am, first and foremost: a mum.
By Samantha Bentley6 years ago in Families
Why You Should Teach Your Children About Their Health and Hygiene
There are a lot of different things you need to teach your kids. They need to learn how to ride a bike, speak properly, and how to eat. The list goes on and on, but one thing that sometimes gets overlooked is teaching children about proper hygiene and how to be healthy.
By Jade Pulman6 years ago in Families
What I've Learned About Tantrums
First, tantrums are completely normal for children age 1-4 Knowing this can help ease your mind in that this is normal behavior, but why do tantrums happen?
By Jami Brumfield6 years ago in Families
10 Tips for Staying Sane with a Baby
Before you have a baby you have all kinds of illusions about what it will be like. You and your sweet, happy baby will have peaceful times together, she'll sleep through the night, she'll gurgle and coo at you from her seat or playpen and all will be right in the world. Then reality came. Sure you love her and can't imagine life without her, but you seem to have completely disappeared. You sometimes cannot figure out what makes her cry, Losing yourself does not make you a better mom, and losing your sanity certainly doesn't. Here are 10 tips for staying sane, even with a new baby.
By Doris Hall6 years ago in Families
How Would You Choose the Best Family Lawyers?
It is very unfortunate if you are facing some legal troubles in your family, but to solve such legal issues, you need to hire a professional family lawyer. There are lots of lawyers and legal advisors available, and you cannot find the best one among them without proper guidance and knowledge. Family lawyers are specialized lawyers who mainly deal with the family law, and they can appear in the family court for a hearing or further legal proceedings on your behalf. Apart from that, they can also work on your property agreement and help you to purchase, sell, or transfer your property in a legal way. They are specialized in adoption, dispute resolutions, paternity or child custody, and emancipation. People have a misconception that these lawyers only deal with active divorce cases. But in reality, they can deal with various legal cases related to your family and personal needs.
By Anna Wrench6 years ago in Families
How to Prepare Children for Life
There are three types of people in this world: those who fear to fall the most, those who fear to hit the ground the most, and those who fear never being able to get back up again, the most. According to neuroscience, the brain has the ability to modify its connections, and change throughout human life, which is called Neuroplasticity. It is believed that older people have less of the brain plasticity that is required to learn new things than younger people. However, a strong brain does not equal a strong mind, and a strong mind is what's necessary for a child in this day and age. That being said, the children today can learn to become more and more resilient, and prepared for life and its tragedies depending upon what influences them the most, the support they both give and receive, and their willingness to overcome.
By Jeniah Clarke6 years ago in Families
Get the Most out of Family Road Trips
There is no better way to take advantage of the heat, sunshine, and longer days than taking a road trip with the ones you love the most. That is of course your family! Don't worry these tips will help you from feeling too overwhelmed while in the cramped confines of your family vehicle and answering the proverbial question of, "Are we there yet?" With a little planning any road trip can be simple and enjoyable! Leaving you and your family with more time in the outdoors, at the resort, or even at Grandma and Grandpa's house.
By Kevin6 years ago in Families
Creating Positive Passings at End-of-Life
As Suzanne O’Brien shares in her book Creative Positive Passings: End of Life Doula, Level 1, Caregiver Training, 90 percent of a “Positive Passing” is planning ahead. No matter what the actual disease process, if someone has made their own choices for what they want or what they do not want for end of life care and if the loved ones (caregivers) have the basic skills on how to care for their loved one in this last phase—the overall experience can be better by 90 percent! She continues to share that each and every one of us will be called to assist someone at the end of life. Whether it is a family member, friend, or someone in the community.¹ If you’d like to learn more, we encourage you to read Suzanne’s book, Creative Positive Passings: End of Life Doula, Level 1, Caregiver Training. The information in this book will help you to assist another human being and their family to have the most positive end of life experience possible. Suzanne O'Brien is a nurse with heart, love and passion for helping others make a positive transition.
By Ann Keene6 years ago in Families
My Father's Gold Fever
My father was a man of genuine character. He had a heart of gold and would give the shirt off his back to help someone in need.
By Kathy Larson6 years ago in Families
Dear Dad
Dear Dad, I’ll never forget the look in my mother’s eyes as you beat me up with words when you drunkingly harassed me at night. I’ll never forget the look in her eyes if I didn’t do as I was told, if I didn’t address you as sir, if I didn’t have the right attitude, as you beat me with your hands. The same hands that helped me onto your shoulders when I was too tired to walk. The same hands that held me at night when I was too scared from a nightmare or scary movie I’d watched earlier that day to fall asleep. The same hands that clapped for me while I competed in a cheerleading competition. The same hands that carried me inside when I wrecked my bike and scraped my knees to the bone. The same hands that touched my sisters and brothers bodies the same way you did mine.
By Jaydie Osteen6 years ago in Families
6 Decor Ideas For Kids That Will Enhance Their Learning
Creative intelligence is very crucial to prepare your kids for life's dynamic changes. Here is how you can help your kids become more creative, and exercise their brains at the same time.
By Ross Geller6 years ago in Families