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Family Activities During Winter
No matter where you live, you may have trouble finding things to do in the winter. If you have children, it can be difficult to make sure they are entertained when the temperatures dip. Here are some ways to make the most out of the winter months and still have a great time with your entire family.
By Robert Cordray6 years ago in Families
Normy and Not Just Any Trap
I’m discussing changes at work with one of my coworkers and I mention that I will probably need to start job hunting early next year with these changes in my comp plan at work that will result in me earning a lot less money. My coworker, Letty, who is only a little familiar with our family situation and our guardianship of my granddaughter says to me, “I don’t see how you can get a new job with what a mess your family life is. You need to have a boss that understands all the time you miss with a young child like our boss does.” I say to her, “Wow, Letty, that’s a little harsh that my life is a mess.” She is not apologetic when she says, “Hey I remember when my sister who is an addict, was off the radar and I had to drive a hour away to help out with her four kids, I missed all kinds of work, if I had any other boss than our boss, I would have lost my job for sure. So there is no way you can start a new job or even change locations cause you don’t know when you will need to miss work with a little one. Sucks for you but that’s how it is.”
By Sarah Seas6 years ago in Families
Toddler Teething Remedies
Growing teeth is hard, man. Sharp little pearls ripping through your gums sounds exactly as bad as it feels for our little babes. When your little one is teething it can cause all kinds of symptoms including fever, irritability, upset tummies, and swollen gums. And, unfortunately, you'll get bouts of teething on and off for the first 3 years or so. No one likes to see their children suffer, so I've compiled a simple little list of tips to help ease the pain and hopefully get you both some peace!
By Emma Conrad6 years ago in Families
Introducing: The Google Generation
A new twist on parenting Note the date. Today, I am coining a new phrase–Google Generation. This is not the same as “Generation Google” which attempts to categorize a generation of younger folks who are supposedly more adept at Google skills than their elders.*
By John Teehan6 years ago in Families
Best Questions to Ask When Touring a Child Care Center
Hi there and welcome. With a lot of families considering care for the start of next year, most have begun the process of looking for a childcare center for your child/children. As an Early Childcare Educator I love writing about this topic because looking for a childcare center is an incredibly daunting topic (How do you choose just one when there are SO many available?). In this market where there generally are at least 3 childcare centers in your suburb, what should you consider asking the director to help you make your choice? These 5 questions may provide some guidance into how the center operates (beyond location, hours and age groups):
By Morgan Kearney6 years ago in Families
Book I Wrote
I use my book cover not to get more sales but quite the contrary. I am writing to discuss how parents can really affect their child's happiness and how mine affected my life. I knew my sexuality was different at an early age but had no one to talk to about it. I couldn't discuss it with someone who was gay because in the 1970's everyone was still in the closet and to come out as gay meant you were sent to gay conversion therapy.
By Lawrence Edward Hinchee6 years ago in Families
Best Advice for New Mums
Let me tell you a little secret: When I was given this assignment title I did cringe a little. As a new mum, I really wanted help and advice when I asked for it, but I was inundated with unsolicited advice and opinions from EVERYONE and anyone that had a kid.
By Samantha Bentley6 years ago in Families
The Holidays Aren't for Me!
I promise I’m not a Grinch, but I might be skipping out on the Holidays. Don’t get me wrong, I love Thanksgiving and Christmas and I love decorating for them (and will continue to do so in my own home). It’s my extended family that makes it very hard around holiday time. I wrote an article about “Becky” (which is up on my Vocal profile, please check it out), my aunt who is ableist and tends to point out basically everything she thinks I’m doing wrong in my life.
By Chronically Meg6 years ago in Families
