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Children: Our most valuable natural resource.

A Couple Who Couldn't Agree on Selling the Family Home. AI-Generated.
Marcus was standing in the kitchen doorway with his coat still on. He'd come to pick up the kids, and I'd asked him, again, what he wanted to do about the house.
By Family Law Serviceabout 23 hours ago in Families
A Couple Who Couldn’t Agree on a Parenting Plan
I remember the exact moment I knew we weren't going to sort this on our own. It was a Sunday evening, and Lily was standing in the hallway with her overnight bag, looking up at both of us like she was waiting for permission to breathe. She was six. She shouldn't have had to stand there like that, reading the room before she'd even taken her coat off.
By Jess Knaufa day ago in Families
How Florida Courts Determine a “Substantial Change in Circumstances”
In Florida family law, many court orders are not permanent. Orders related to child support, alimony, time-sharing, and parental responsibility may be modified when circumstances change significantly. However, not every change qualifies. Florida courts apply a specific legal standard known as a substantial change in circumstances before approving most post-judgment modifications. Understanding how courts evaluate this standard can help individuals set realistic expectations when considering whether to pursue a modification.
By Grant Gisondoa day ago in Families
The Moment It Happens
The words “Congratulations! You’re pregnant” are uttered, life changes. No, this is not about those words. But life indeed changes with those words, as well. Nothing is ever the same after those words.
By Alexandra Granta day ago in Families
Have You Thought About What Happens if Your Elderly Parents Outlive You?
The thought provoking question of what to do about your aging parents when they can no longer do for themselves is a worrisome one.
By Justiss Goode2 days ago in Families
Navigating Relationships with Emotional Intelligence
Relationships are the very fabric of our lives, weaving together our experiences, shaping our identities, and providing a profound sense of connection. Yet, they are also incredibly complex, often fraught with misunderstandings, heartbreak, and the bewildering question: "Why do relationships fail?" It's a question that echoes in countless hearts, hinting at deeper psychological currents beneath the surface.
By Being Inquisitive2 days ago in Families
The Inheritance of Silence: What Gets Passed Down When No One Speaks. AI-Generated.
The things that are never spoken in a family do not disappear. They settle into the bones of the house, into the silences between words, into the way people learn to hold themselves. They become an inheritance as real as any heirloom, passed down from generation to generation without ever being named. The granddaughter does not know why she feels so alone in a crowded room. The mother does not know why she cannot say "I love you" even when she means it. The grandmother does not know why she has spent her whole life waiting for something that never came. None of them speak of it. None of them need to. The silence carries everything.
By HAADI3 days ago in Families
The Power of Presence
When “Good Parenting” Became a Feeling In modern parenting conversations, “good” has increasingly come to mean emotionally warm, verbally affirming, and immediately comforting. A good parent is expected to soothe distress quickly, validate feelings consistently, and minimize discomfort whenever possible. These traits are treated as obvious indicators of healthy parenting, reinforced by cultural messaging, therapeutic language, and social reward structures. When a child feels better in the moment, the parenting decision is assumed to have been correct, and when discomfort persists, the decision is often framed as a failure of care rather than a necessary part of development.
By Peter Thwing - Host of the FST Podcast3 days ago in Families
The Day Technology Saved Me and Changed How I See the World. AI-Generated.
Have you ever felt completely lost? Like you're stuck in a dark tunnel with no light at the end? I certainly have. Life throws us challenges, and sometimes they feel too big to handle. For me, that moment came during one of the hardest times in my life. I was overwhelmed, lonely, and felt like my world was shrinking. But then, something unexpected happened. A simple piece of technology didn't just help me; it literally saved me and showed me a new way to live.
By Jamika Wilkerson5 days ago in Families
Rome with Kids? Here’s What to Do
Rome with children does not have to mean dragging them from monument to monument. Yes, there are ruins and Renaissance masterpieces — but there is also another Rome. One of science labs, film sets, vast parks, interactive museums, and places where curiosity is encouraged rather than contained.
By NGPNTN5 days ago in Families
The joy of being a parent
I remember being told when I was pregnant there is nothing quite like being a parent and as a mum of five people will often say things like "Wow! Five kids? You must really like children!"
By Nadine Haigh5 days ago in Families
DNA Test Said She Wasn't the Mother… But She Gave Birth to Them
One of the strangest and most complicated medical stories in history is the story of Lydia Fairchild. In 2002, Lydia was in a very difficult situation. She was pregnant with her third child and was still separated from her partner, Jamie Townsend.
By souhila6 days ago in Families