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Parents of LGTB, Let's Stick Together!
Parents of LGTB, let's stick together! My daughter is a blessing for me, she was born when I was 36 years old after two miscarriages. You can imagine my love for her, like every other mom, and though divorced, her dad also loves her dearly. She came out at 16, three years ago, and honestly, I have never had any issue with that. As long as she is healthy, has a good heart, is responsible, what else as a parent can I ask?
By Nancy7 years ago in Families
Who Is Your Top Dog?
Who comes first to you? Is it your wife? Is it your mother? Maybe your kids? Where does your baby mama fit in? Who is the one that you turn to in your time of need? Who do you count on when you're upset? Who is the one who can calm you down when you are angry? Who is the one that is above all your number one before anyone else?
By Amanda J Mollett7 years ago in Families
'Yummy Mummies' Season 2 Is Now on Netflix
If you loved the first season of Yummy Mummies, you will also love the second season that was released on Netflix on July 3, 2019. If you did not watch the first season, it followed four mothers to be in Australia and their expensive preparations to look after the newborns.
By Margaret Minnicks7 years ago in Families
5 Ways to Stop a Family Fight
Even the closest and most loving families have disagreements and fights. However, the key is not to let it escalate. And here’s how:
By Akash Sharma7 years ago in Families
How I Cracked Tantrums In My House
I've made a discipline breakthrough in my household. My usually well-behaved and calm 2 1/2-year-old has suddenly discovered the terrible twos**. We recently took our first family vacation, and for the first few weeks back, I was convinced I had brought back the wrong toddler. There was no way my kid was screaming and rolling around on the floor because I told him that we didn't have any more bananas. Who is this maniac that yelled at me for asking if he had to go potty? He suddenly decided that sleep is no longer important, and if it wasn't his idea, it wasn't happening. There were a lot of tears for a bit there, many of them mine. I felt extremely unprepared, insecure, and helpless.
By Catherine Luna7 years ago in Families
Perfectly Useful Gifts For New Mums...
Having just had my first child six months ago, I have recently experienced the influx of generosity that surrounds a new addition to the world. It seems that everyone we know and everyone our parents know wanted to treat us and our baby boy. Whilst every last gift was so thoughtful and so lovely, there were some that stood out more than others. There are also some that I would have gifted my friends, had I had a baby before them...
By Samantha Bentley7 years ago in Families
10 Ideas to Make Boating Fun for Your Family (Especially the Kids)
Are you planning a boating adventure for your family? Do you wish to make it a huge success and turn it into an experience of a lifetime? You might have already made some plans as to how you will make it a wonderful trip.
By Eada Hudes7 years ago in Families
My Alternate World
I was a part time caregiver for my dad. He had dementia. My siblings and I took turns on the weekends caring for him, and during the week we had help from a wonderful agency. It was always his wish to stay in his home. We were very fortunate to make that happen for him.
By Trish7 years ago in Families
A Little Fish That Made Big Waves. Top Story - June 2019.
Anyone who gets to know me knows that I LOVE tattoos. My entire body is essentially already mapped out in my mind, as to what I plan on getting next. I've been blessed to meet some great artists throughout my life who continue to grow in talent and character. Outside of being home with my wife and children, getting to hang out in a tattoo shop is my second place of zen. The sounds, scents, and conversations within just make me feel at peace. Some of my ink is for fun while other pieces have certain meanings that connect me to some rather important moments in my life. This is the tale of one of my more meaningful tattoos.
By Nathan Hutton7 years ago in Families
Guide to Supporting Your LGBTQ+ Child. Top Story - June 2019.
As Pride Month comes to an end, it is important to remember that queer pride should not just be reserved for one month of the year. LGBTQ+ pride needs to be 24/7, 365 days a year. The acceptance of queer and trans youth is especially important in the home and between family. For some parents, the thought of having an LGBTQ+ child may be difficult to understand, for others, it never even comes to mind until their child comes out. The fact is that queer and trans youth that are accepted by their families are much less likely to commit suicide, or suffer with depression surrounding their sexuality or gender identity. In general, acceptance increases thehappiness in the home, and in the child.
By the.unstable.sibling7 years ago in Families
Fun Gift Ideas for Siblings
Finding the perfect gift for a brother or sister can be a challenging task. Let’s face it; sibling relationships can be complicated, and they oftentimes go through a series of highs and lows. It’s this complicated family dynamic that can make gift shopping for siblings a headache. After countless holidays and birthdays each year, many people find themselves at a loss when their brother or sister’s big day comes around.
By Tobias Gillot7 years ago in Families
A Letter to My Father: All of Me
It took me days to gather the strength to write this. Your words took me by surprise. I do not think it's fair to expect me come back, when all you do is believe my choices are mistakes. It's not easy to live without you. I miss you, everyday. Believe me, it's hard for me that this has separated us. I respect your decision, but do not make me feel bad about mine. No one is perfect, and your decision is not somehow superior. You claim your hands are tied in this manner… that there is nothing you can do.
By Y F ✨7 years ago in Families