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How Can Scheduling a Weekly Family Meeting Aide in Your Family's Success
I get it. You are a single parent with a jammed packed schedule. Between working one, maybe two, jobs outside of the home, driving the kiddies to their various activities, and trying to stay on top of daily household chores, you may already be feeling swamped or overwhelmed. So, why on earth would I be asking you to consider adding a weekly family meeting to your “to do” list? Well, holding weekly family meetings is a brilliant way to establish your family’s unique household management system.
By Renee Reid8 years ago in Families
Monster in Law Pt.1
So the other day I saw an article on Facebook with the headline "Why it's OKAY to cut toxic family members from your life." Without even reading the article, my mother in law came right to mind. Now I know that may sound harsh, but hear me out. Let me start by saying, I never would have thought at the time that I would end up resenting my mother in law so deeply that I had no interest in her being a part of my life at all. I had hopes and dreams like most women do... For example, the perfect wedding experience... The dress shopping, the bridal and bachelorette parties, the morning of while getting ready, the ceremony, the toasts, and all the family events to follow. I pictured the perfect relationship with her. But, like they say, you can't see the future.
By Bri Pinson8 years ago in Families
Taking the Blame
If you read part 1, " He's the one!",you may be wondering, what happened within the family to put them against me in such a sudden and odd way. Why would they do such a thing? What did I do to bring this upon myself? Valid questions. My part was being immature and quick to temper. This is how it started and it unfolded like this.
By Existance Enthusiast8 years ago in Families
"Always and Forever"
Love blinded me. As it comforted, inspired, and gave me hope in my darkest hours, it blinded me. My father always reminds me that life works two ways: “You’re born on this Earth, and surely you will either die or be killed.” Direct, but honest. He always reminds me that nobody escapes death. Yet in my mind, I never accepted that my grandma would die. Her name is Ellen Amelia Walton-Williams, and she will always be my greatest love.
By Veronica Williams8 years ago in Families
Paper Houses
When I was eight years old my father told me that we had money problems and so I brought him my piggy bank. What was only pennies and dimes to most were riches to me? Even with what meagre savings I had to offer, it was offered nonetheless. My father looked like he was going to cry.
By Becca Volk8 years ago in Families
I Thought Staying Pregnant Was the Easy Part
All I have ever wanted in life is to be a parent. This is a common aspiration of many women, from little girls, teenagers who are just beginning to go through puberty, to young adults. While many girls do go on to have children, some don't, and some unfortunately experience child loss.
By Rebecca Johnston8 years ago in Families
