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Well-Rounded Tips for a Healthy and Happy Family
Having a well-rounded healthy family includes various aspects. Mind, body, and soul are all important factors in the pursuit of health. We have to work on it in ourselves, but also in our children, if we want a healthy family. It is important to be able to hone into our child’s needs and help them achieve that balance of mind, body, and soul.
By Sasha McGregor7 years ago in Families
Outdoor Activities to Try This Summer with Your Family
This summer is like any other summer. If you’re like any other person and you don't like being inside and you’d rather get out and play, then you may want to keep reading. There are a ton of things you can do this summer to have an amazing time. Whether it’s water parks, beaches, camping, horseback riding or other activities that are fun in the sun, there are many things that you need to get out and try.
By Jade Pulman7 years ago in Families
9 Actionable Parenting Tips
Parenting is one of the most researched topics in the field of psychology. The whole goal of parenting is to make your child productive, responsible and independent, so I am going to share some tips with you that will help you to achieve those goals.
By Akash Sharma7 years ago in Families
Let's Stop Comparing Birth Stories
Once you have a baby, you enter a new community. Motherhood. When meeting another mom, you already have some common experiences. You have both taken on the challenging feat of bringing a child into the world and dedicating your life to that child. When meeting with people who share common experiences, it is natural to want to share those experiences with each other. Most mothers love to talk about their birth stories, but bringing up such an intimate experience can be damaging if done the wrong way. Having spoken to several other women about birth stories, I struggle to understand why it has to be a competition. Birth is a very personal and tender experience, not a competitive sport. While that statement might sound obvious, it's shocking how quickly women will put on their 'game face' as they dig into the details of their labor experience in comparison to another woman's.
By Rebecca Hale7 years ago in Families
Helping the Youth with Dental Care
While going through your teenage years, it can feel like everything is changing, and your teeth are not an exception. Growing up usually comes with getting braces or teeth alignment of some kind, and it also means that more serious dental problems can occur if youth do not take care of their teeth.
By Sasha McGregor7 years ago in Families
Dealing with Your Family When Sickness Strikes
It's never easy dealing with an illness; particularly if one of our family members is suffering. We want to help the sick household members feel better. Being the caregiver for another human (or even a pet) can be overwhelming at times. Thus, knowing what methods are best for each situation is key to staying on track. When caring for loved ones that are ill, it is imperative to keep calm, and take preventative measures to keep the ailment from spreading, or developing into something more serious.
By Jade Pulman7 years ago in Families
Unique Family Traditions from Around the World
When was the last time you participated in a family tradition? Chances are, you didn’t even have to think about it as it was just a common custom your family did, and has been doing, since you were young. Family traditions—both big and small—can be found the world over, and if you were looking to add some different traditions to your familial unit, consider these ideas.
By Marshall Stevenson7 years ago in Families
Charcoal
“His skin was black as charcoal”—that's what my Mom used to say about my brother, I was light skinned compared to him, which was funny because I really wasn't that light skinned, but standing next to him you could see a difference. His nose was broad and strong. He reminded me of those warriors my dad showed us in his comics. His eyes were a beautiful dark brown and his teeth white and pearly, almost perfect.
By Valor Gosch7 years ago in Families
If Only
If only… I had been there a moment sooner. It’s my fault, there’s nothing that can be done now. Her lifeless body dangles effortlessly from the noose that creaks from time to time. You can see the cut she made in her throat with the knife that now lays on the ground. The noose obviously was too slow for her and she wanted a quicker death. My eyes meet hers as I stare into her empty vessel. I wonder what it’s like to see your empty body while you float away to a paradise beyond imaginable. The only thing I want for my sister is for her to be in a better place. She was suffering from major depression, but this wasn’t the way for her to die. Out of the many ways to end her life here on Earth, she chose to kill herself. I break my stare and I look down at the ground. It’s too much to bear. Water starts forming on the inner corners of my vibrant blue eyes. Choking down the screams that want to escape; I collapse onto my knees. It’s getting harder to breathe, everything is blurry. My pants are getting drenched, but in what? My eyes venture to my curiosity of the wetness I am feeling on my legs. Red… all I see is red. Then it hit me… I’m sitting in my sister’s blood. Fear floods my brain, but I’m paralyzed, I am too stunned to move. Everything I have kept bottled up inside me now rushes out of me like a dam that has just been open. My blood curdling screams fill the empty room. Over and over, my hands pound the ground, making the blood splash all over me. Tears fall to the ground.
By Chantell Schulz7 years ago in Families
