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It takes a village to raise a family; advice and tips to make the most of yours.
Crippling Our Youth
I agree with this post for a variety of reasons. I'm sick of seeing parents encouraging their kids to dress and act like this at such a young age. They're not ready for that. They're too young to allow their emotions to be affected by likes, shares, reactions, etc. Social media has already caused a lot of mental health issues for thousands across the world, already from teens to college kids, to even some adults. Social media is great for staying connected, but its dangerous for anyone who is using it for purely for an emotional addiction.
By Mel E. Furnish6 years ago in Families
Life is too short...
It’s strange when you sit and accept that life is just a bunch of days strung together. Created and maintained by memories, and little things that turn into the big moments, that you have the power to create. That is the thing about life, it’s a gift, and is so fragile, precious and unpredictable.
By Victoria Keeley6 years ago in Families
Four Tips for Celebrating Father’s Day During a Pandemic
Father’s Day is a day to celebrate all that our father figures have done for us in the past and will continue to do for us in the future. Although Father’s Day may be a little different this year, it doesn’t mean it won’t be a fun day devoted to your favorite father figure.
By Sam Larson6 years ago in Families
No Training Wheels
Today the training wheels comes off my bike & my big brother wheel take them off because the screws are too tight. As he starts wrenching away he had some things to say. Rule one learn your balance & you may fall but keep trying til you get it. Rule two you supposed to have a helmet but you don’t have one so that mean be careful and ride with sense. Rule three don’t cross the street because you not old enough plus it’s your first day without training wheels. After that his rules was tacit & he took off like he had something better to do. So there I was with my bike without no training wheels, “let’s ride”. I was practicing & gaining experience for about 45 minutes on my dead end street. Later their was two bother who was more like teenagers on their bikes as well. They where much more experience then me they rode them bikes like experts I even watch & learned small details I used as visual tips. I even tried to ride along them as they cross the street back & forth, but I will stop every time I got to the street. The fun got normal for me to ride along them & stop at street as they rode straight thru the stop sign every time. It got so normal that the little brother was following his big brother so much on them bikes over & over again. “I think they forgot a rule”. The little brother was hit by a car as his big brother across the streets after leading the joy ride the whole time. I was stunned my first day without training wheels, I was looking on as this young man breathe was leaving his body from impact of the car accident. He die right there as I stood at the stop sign looking at his brother crying knowing he got to tell his mother the news. My brother runs up behind me sad but happy it wasn’t me but I told him I listened to rule three. He hugged me & we walked the bicycle back home as the rescue & ambulance was pulling up. My first day with no training wheels was a life experience. Tell yourself what you learned from this and relate it to your life or situation & don’t forget your first day without your training wheels.
By Ervin Griffin6 years ago in Families
The importance of locksmith services for Home Security
The locks are set for your own protection. But they can be trouble if you are locked out or locked in your home. So, it is a must to have a trustworthy locksmith in contact and ask them to get you out of it. Besides, we all know that locksmiths have experience in dealing with different locks and they also understand the dynamics in-depth to help you get through any hassle at any moment.
By John Reeves6 years ago in Families
Teaching Your Children Valuable Lessons
When you’re helping your children learn, you want your actions to demonstrate what you’re trying to teach them. You want to serve as a role model to instill core values and help your children see the world for the better while striving to be better. Here are some important ways that you can help teach your kids valuable lessons about learning, being global citizens, accepting social responsibility, demonstrating kindness and compassion, and taking a stand against injustice. When you remain actively involved in your children’s education and you make a concerted effort to help teach them with your action, you’ll help your children to learn about their world and their role in it in the most positive way possible.
By Mikkie Mills6 years ago in Families
Leading Causes of Fatal Injuries in Children and Teenagers
It’s always unfortunate when you read about children and young people suffering severe or fatal injuries in an accident, especially one that could have been prevented. During the summertime it’s common to read about hot car deaths or children involved in drowning accidents. However, some of the most common accidents that young people suffer from, especially teenagers, are car accidents. According to research from The New England Journal of Medicine, motor vehicle crashes accounted for 20% of deaths among children ages 1 to 19 years old. The second most common cause of fatal injuries are accidents related to firearms, followed by unintentional poisoning. Some accidents cannot be avoided, but by enforcing safe driving rules and discussing the dangers of firearms and drugs, you could prevent a loved one from sustaining serious injuries.
By Mariela Corella6 years ago in Families
Why are many parents obsessed with eating: How food has maneuvered our eating habit
How much of a parent's pressure to force a child to eat and drink is partly influenced by outsiders' judgment on how to raise a child? For example, if the child is not fat, the parents/parents-in-law will retort and yell at "why does the baby look so guilty? Because no one wants to be cursed, so their parents cope with it.
By madeleine rene6 years ago in Families
Should You Be a Sex-Positive Parent
Have you ever wondered if you should be a sex-positive parent? Do you have a plan on how you are going to talk to your kids about sex and intimacy? Sex-positive parenting is becoming a more popular approach to the Birds and the Bees Talk. It’s an approach that has demonstrated more success in helping teens and young adults navigate entering the dating world. We know it’s important that kids learn about sex and intimacy. The knowledge they have, or don’t have, can end up having life-altering impacts.
By Teela Hudak6 years ago in Families
Quarantine Cooking
Putting food on the table is a stressful thing to think about for a lot of people during the COVID-19 pandemic. Despite state, provincial, and other benefits, many people continue to struggle to make ends meet. This means that more often than not, many households go without enough food. As a first-time Mom in the middle of a pandemic; I share your concerns and my heart goes out to you all. Here is what I’ve done to survive the COVID-19 pandemic. I’ll talk about how to shop, and where to shop for all your household essentials and, hopefully diminish some stress for many of you.
By Zehna Reddon6 years ago in Families
