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The Dad I Never Got to Know
I will never know my father-in-law, except the stories my husband tells me. I can see pictures and videos, but I may not get the full picture ever of what kind of father he would be, both to my husband and myself. It seems like so many father-in-law/daughter-in-law relationships are great; from the ones I know of, it is the mother-in-law/daughter-in-law relationships that are troubled—and I can assure those reading, it is true because I face that in my life.
By Amanda J Mollett7 years ago in Families
How Extroverted Parents Can Cope with Introverted Twins
The issue gains rather serious emotional shadows when the cardinally opposite personalities are the members of a single family, and when they are your children–looking for the ways to live in harmony, not harming each other, becomes an urgent life task. Although it is complicated enough not to turn the upbringing process into a constant struggle of opposites, various solutions for making parent-children interactions an interesting adventure, exist. If you are ready to get to know more about them, continue reading this article.
By Brooke Collits7 years ago in Families
Angel in the Sky
I remember the morning I took the first test—I was shocked, amazed, doubtful, scared. I immediately ran into the living room where my boyfriend stood, showed him the test, and he said, “What is this?”
By Leah Marie7 years ago in Families
Postpartum Depression
Leaving the hospital without my baby, I believe, was the catalyst for the beginning of my postpartum depression. It was my second pregnancy and it was fairly normal until early in the third trimester.
By D. A. Rhine7 years ago in Families
Doula the Daddy: Why Black Fathers Matter
I am a doula and, as such, my work focuses primarily on pregnant and postpartum mothers. However, I assist fathers to be more involved in the process of birth and caring for the newborn. Time and again, black fathers have communicated (verbally and nonverbally) their feelings of being less than fully supported and having their positions, during their partners’ pregnancy, labor, and caring for the baby, usurped.
By Monique Diane7 years ago in Families
Best States to Raise Your Family in 2019
One of the biggest choices that you will have to make when you are raising a family is where you should live. When you are trying to find a place to live, you will want to find a location that is safe, has reasonable costs of living, plenty of professional opportunities, and good schools. There are five states across the country that are considered among the best places to raise a family as they have a variety of amenities that are unmatched by other states.
By Jade Pulman7 years ago in Families
The Summer Fun Ideas
When it comes to summer sometimes it comes around early, and in our case with the whole global warming it is. We are looking at summer more than spring, so now it is time to start pulling out the flip flops and even the bathing suits because on the most hot days you can even go to the lake and take a dip. Yes, there are some days you will have wind and even rain, so make sure that you check your forecast, but lately there has been some days where you can actually just sit back and enjoy the sun with a cool bottle of refreshing water.
By Lakeyia L7 years ago in Families
Tips to Help Parents Get Out of the House with Children
Times with the family should be memories you and your family will have for a lifetime. But, depending on your lifestyle or plans, it might be easier to make excuses not to go. It has been said that kids steal your heart and your mind. You love them, but they might make it difficult to remember at times. Do not let disorganization and forgetfulness become reasons for skipping family time. Be prepared. Have go-tos ready and waiting to make every potential family outing as effortless as possible.
By Sasha McGregor7 years ago in Families
I Have Three Kids
I have three kids. And, don't misunderstand me, I love them. Each of them. Each of them is unique, special, precious Not in some "special snowflake" way that exempts them from error
By Brynne Nelson7 years ago in Families
The Importance of Rites of Passage
Being involved and participating in a "rite of passage" can be a major life altering event. This is particularly true for teenagers. These rites of passage can be the holiday dance, graduation party, or the big one, going to the PROM. Far too many teens miss their rites of passage, because they simply don't have the money for the gown, or the tux, or the limo, or the dinner. Not being able to participate in these rites of passage can have a very negative impact on a child's self-esteem, self-worth, feeling of belonging, etc. It can also lead to intense frustration, isolation, and depression. In the worse scenarios, when a child is repeatedly told by words, actions, or the inability to attend a rite of passage that they are not good enough, they don't matter, they will never be accepted, and there is no hope of improvement, it can be the tipping point that moves them into crime, drug use, abusive relationships, or homelessness.
By Frank Zaccari7 years ago in Families
Even Supermoms Have Bad Days
Not every day is super as a mom. We love our kids and would do anything for them, but there are days when hiding in the back of our closet with a bottle of red wine and a soft blanket seems like a good idea.
By D. A. Rhine7 years ago in Families
Meeting Your Family's Needs While Adding Children
Having children is an exciting and challenging experience. No parents are prepared for all of the challenges that occur while raising kids. One of the most common issues with growing a family is financial planning. Millions of people struggle to pay their bills each month without children. Without a thorough financial plan, parents may start to feel overwhelmed by all of the expenses.
By Jade Pulman7 years ago in Families