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It takes a village to raise a family; advice and tips to make the most of yours.
I Found Myself When I Quit My Job
I would never personally suggest women return to a 1950s lifestyle. I can only imagine the horde of women marching up to my door with torches and pitch forks demanding my head for that one. Women have strived for decades to earn an equal footing in the working world with men. Before a year ago, I would have laughed at the idea that somehow, giving up my 9 to 5 job might give me a more fulfilling life. In fact, I probably would have been the woman supplying the lighter for the torches.
By Kimberly Adams8 years ago in Families
Understanding the Effects of Addiction on the Family
Addiction is a disease that has a profound effect on everyone that it touches. No one wakes up one day and decides that they want to become addicted to drugs or alcohol. It’s a complex combination of genetics and life experiences that will, ultimately, lead someone to become dependent on substances.
By Aeden Smith-Ahearn8 years ago in Families
8 Stocking Stuffer Ideas for Teenagers and Young Adults. Top Story - December 2017.
Christmas is that time of year where most people stress about what to get their children. Sometimes their child is picky. Sometimes they already have everything that they could want. But when it comes to teenagers and young adults, buying Christmas gifts can seem like an impossible task.
By Samantha Reid8 years ago in Families
Best Co-Parenting Tips
When a schism of some kind occurs within a family, whether it be the mother or father leaving for whatever reason, a host of issues can be bred during that child's rearing. It's important to keep the children out of it at all costs, so as to ensure they aren't left feeling like it's their fault, or that they may not be the issue, but an issue. This is why co-parenting is one of the most important concepts when designing a family after a separation.
By Salvador Lorenz8 years ago in Families
The Hardest Conversation
Due to my job with the elderly towards the end of their lives, it has gotten me thinking about my life. I work with people mainly in their eighties and nineties, mostly with dementia and Alzheimer’s. Families of my residents often find things hard but, in most cases, have made plans for their relative. This means they can visit them and not worry unduly about what happens when their loved one passes away. This is something I think everyone should consider, especially for themselves.
By ASHLEY SMITH8 years ago in Families
Best friends not Lovers!
How many times you see yourself in the friend zone? I see myself all the time! I know right, and its difficult because they're almost all the time your best friend or a close friend. The worst is when they make themselves available all the time and lead you on.
By Liliana Duarte8 years ago in Families
The Toddler Poop Stage
Poop: that's what I am dealing with right now. This stage of toddler life, what I have deemed "The Toddler Poop Stage," is crappy for sure. For those that don't have kids (there are days I envy you), allow myself to explain... so that one day, should you conform to the social norm and have those babies, you can make special arrangements to ship them to Grandma's for a month or three.
By Ashley Vadood8 years ago in Families
In Appreciation of the Mom at Home
Like a lot of other people, I am the product of a single mother. I always respected my mother, imperfect as she may be, because I knew she worked hard for us. I was very aware at a much younger age than most people might have been before learning about money, and the value of it. I watched my mom for years sacrifice for me and my brother, and let's be real, that is what being a parent is. Especially being a mother.
By Jessica Feral8 years ago in Families
Schedules vs Newborns
Starting out as a new parent(s) you just want to do what is best for your baby but also have time to relax yourself and get things done. I was always told you can't put a newborn on a schedule but I decided that it was worth a try. A few weeks before my due date, I decided that I would make a list starting off with how many times she poops, tinkles, eat, naps and when bedtime was. I made sure I had the list hanging up so my husband would know and put down the times that any of these things would occur and how long her naps lasted.
By Quiana Guzman8 years ago in Families
Does Family Always Come First?
I'm sure you all have heard the saying, "Blood is thicker than water," referring to family coming before anyone else. I used to use that saying all the time, until I grew up. Of course, it still stands true, but I'm here to let you know that it doesn't HAVE to be the case all the time.
By Amelia Hart8 years ago in Families
