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It takes a village to raise a family; advice and tips to make the most of yours.

The 3 Lessons I Learned at 24. Top Story - May 2021.
I always thought that I had a pretty good grasp of who my mom is. My mom, or Judy as I may reference her, is the woman who cries at just about everything - movies, videos of puppies, and of course, any proud moment with her children. She is the woman who drove across the country by herself so that she could see what else was outside of her tiny town in West Virginia. She is the woman who still dances around the kitchen like a professional if I turn music on and the woman who plays every single instrument when I put on "Who Loves You" by The Four Seasons. Trust me, that's a performance you don't want to miss. She is still all of these things, but as a woman who has always shown me her strongest, most hardworking side, I learned who my mother truly was in 2019.
By Kam5 years ago in Families
Real Life Self Care
Self care is just as important if not more important when you become a mum. Happy mum, happy baby. Taking time for ourselves is vital to helping our children grow. So in an effort to share and spread the love we asked a real life mum some self care questions. Huge thank you to Michelle from Kent, United Kingdom for answering the first self care questionnaire for us. This is real life self care from a real mum.
By Mumma Bloom5 years ago in Families
“A Mother’s Apology”
Every morning the alarm would go off between five or six depending on sports schedules. I’d hear Mom rustling around the house in her robe and slippers, getting ready to wake my sister and I for school. It wasn’t an easy task as I never was one to willingly rise to the sun during those years. I had built a reputation in my family and I was almost convinced that they drew straws to determine who was to get me up. There was a good chance someone was gonna end up kicked, hit, or maybe even bit for disturbing my teenage slumber.
By Charleen Richey5 years ago in Families
Psychology: why the more parents push their children the lazier they get? In fact, it triggers the "overload effect"
I have also heard of a way to quit the game addiction, that is, the child is locked in a room, must play enough time every day, the result is not long, many children can not stand, and even said never want to play the game again, this is actually the use of the "limit effect".
By lenny martin5 years ago in Families
Children love to chew fingernails is the body lack of what?
When it comes to children chewing fingernails, the mother of the bun has endless worries. She told reporters that her daughter is 6 years old this year, looking at the upcoming elementary school, but all day and night as long as there is nothing, always see the child in chewing nails, if there are barbs on the fingers, will also bite and tear off, so that the hands often have wounds.
By Francesca_Jenkinsta5 years ago in Families
Ten Quotes From My Caribbean Mom That Might Change Your Life
I don't know if I was particularly close to my mom as a child, but somewhere in between my late teens and early twenties, she became one of my best friends. When I lived stateside, we'd sit with a bottle of wine and talk about any and everything. Our bond has only gotten stronger as I've become a mother despite the fact that I live in the Caribbean and she still lives in New York. It's almost ironic that both me and my sister have chosen to live/ raise families in our cultural home of Trinidad and Tobago—the place my mom fled in hopes of forging a better future for us in America.
By Melissa Matthews5 years ago in Families
4 Tips to Make Your Child More Obedient
Communication is really a technical task, in front of outsiders do not communicate well, we can still say they are introverted social fear.
By DelilahSampsonxt5 years ago in Families
The importance of baby sleep
All living creatures need sleep. Sleeping gives people and all living creatures the time for the body to recuperate and regenerate. Lion’s needs 16 to 18 hours of sleep, while primates, ten to twelve hours of sleep. Humans need on average six to eight hours sleep to rejuvenate. Human babies need a full eight hours of sleep and naps in between.
By Virender Singh5 years ago in Families
Dear Dr. Donna - Dilemma: Am I a Helicopter Parent?
Dear Dr. Donna, Earlier in the week I attended my 4th grader’s parent-teacher conference. I was happy to learn that the teacher is satisfied with both his classwork and his behavior. It seems, my son it not a problem, but rather, I am! The teacher accused me of being a “helicopter parent.” When I arrived home that night, stunned from her accusation, my husband just laughed and said, “Yeah, you are.” Still distraught, I asked my girlfriend about it the next day at lunch. While she was kinder and gentler in her response, she too confirmed that I am guilty as charged!
By Donna L. Roberts, PhD (Psych Pstuff)5 years ago in Families
My Dad Taught Me One Thing
I was an inquisitive kid. Always wanted to know things and how stuff works. Still do. But with my Dad, It always went the same way.
By Darryl Brooks5 years ago in Families
The Other Golden Rule
Small, but mighty she smiles, ready for this bold new step. Dwarfed by the towering urban jungle and tall legs of grown figures leading their young into the depths of this brave new world, the tiny kindergarten child peeks up into the eyes of her mother. The unwavering trust lays bare, reflected in the woman’s own cautious glance. Every guardian, in this moment, chooses their make or break words and actions.
By Bree Beadman5 years ago in Families
My Report Card - Strived To Hard For Perfection
From kindergarten on to grade three, I was honestly the hardest person you could ever meet, all on myself. I had such great passions to learn, but most importantly I thrived to be the best, to win awards. To see the A+ on every report card.
By Cathy Deslippe5 years ago in Families