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Good Luck Fellow Parents
Dah day dah!! So it starts. Six and a bit weeks (47 days if we're counting!) of no school run, no uniforms to be washed, no homework to be argued over.
By [email protected]4 years ago in Families
Three Little Birds. Top Story - August 2022.
I watched my daughter, barely two days old, lay lifeless on the hospital table in front of us, struggling to breathe. “We need to get a spinal tap ASAP.” the paramedic shouted to the ER surgeon. I cried, paralyzed at that moment, praying harder than I ever have in my life. “Please, don’t let her die.” Please, don’t let her die.”
By Kathryn Mahoney4 years ago in Families
10 Crucial Components of First-Time Parents' Financial Planning
Financial duties are one of many responsibilities that come with becoming a parent, including planning ahead to invest in your child's future and setting aside money for basic requirements.
By Odedele Badiru4 years ago in Families
My Childhood Tonsillectomy
I have it in my mind that it was a Thursday morning. I was six-years-old and my little suitcase was packed and ready. I was going into hospital to have my tonsils out.
By Joe Young4 years ago in Families
As long as it is their own choice, then no regrets
A little boy almost considered himself the unluckiest child in the world, crippled by polio and with jagged, protruding teeth. He seldom played games or played with his classmates. When the teacher asked him to answer questions, he always kept his head down and said nothing.
By Habovery4 years ago in Families
It was all a dream
if you told me 20 years ago this is what my life would be like, I would think you’re crazy. Ever since I was 6 years old I dreamed of being a mom. At 6 years old, I could tell you what my kids names were going to be, what kind of mother I was going to be, the kind of husband i wanted to marry and the life I just knew I was going to live. I talked about kids so much, my mother would yell
By Selena seda4 years ago in Families
Are Nike, Vance, Converse expensive for the average family?
Coincidentally, I just bought my son a pair of Vans. It was fun. He played skateboard and wanted me to buy him a pair of Vans. He said that the shoes with the apron were the standard, and it was easy to control and make movements. I suspected that he had a plan in mind. He knew THAT I had always been a tool control, and respected a good horse with a good saddle and a good knife not to cut wood by mistake. He touched my mind and said. As for me, frankly speaking, I think these shoes are a bit expensive. I could wear a pair of shoes for years at my price. Besides, it takes a lot of money to wear out a pair of shoes in a month. (Lowering his expectations) Actually, in my heart, I already want to buy it for him. Because children's consumption concept is different from us, especially teenagers. We think eating is important, but they think image is more important, even instant noodles every day. To respect their consumption concept, do not impose their decades of polished consumption concept on children, do not easily buckle vanity hat to children. And the boy would rather not wear is also absolutely reject fake, can not buy imitation goods to fool him. So when we were choosing shoes, I kept saying, oh, this one looks good but it's too expensive to change it, how can I be so discerning? The most expensive ones are all in my eyes, let's pick a basic one. Finally, we picked the one under two thousand yuan, he satisfied his wish, AND I was glad that I didn't spend too much "wasted money" and everyone was happy. Then he volunteered to buy a pair of boomerangs! I usually practice board by myself to wear back, so that the Vans can wear longer. More sensible children ah can put me happy bad, I quickly accompanied him to buy back, just less than a hundred like. I patted my chest and said to my son, "Grind freely and build vigorously!" Hey, hey, hey, hey, hey, hey! Well, I have the audacity to turn a bargain opportunity into a gift. Such a child, although from time to time to a little blackmail ME, in fact, or very sensible! It's not about keeping up with the joneses, vans wants it, and it's cool! (kua his son is so smelly shameless) teenage children began to face the outside world, really will be consumption to surge, see what all want, myself at that age, so the parents that if a little demand for the parents decide for "no need to not worth" is always not satisfied if really will be very lost, It is not vanity if it is not taken to show off. I often tell him, class differences are staring the reality, it is difficult to cross, let's own measure out of line and do not let the consumption level of envy rich second generation you haven't the strength to climb hit swollen face depth do more harm than good, don't look down upon some poor poor people, they have their own happiness in which there are undiscovered talent, There may be all kinds of inequality and injustice between people, but they are equal in personality. He has come to believe that showing off something is low. So I am at ease, appetite is terrible, blindly suppress consumption desire is not good. To put it bluntly, in the prime of life, who does not want to be ostentatious and unbridled?
By baiwan4 years ago in Families
Is it just me
Good evening everyone, So as you all know I’m a single mom of a 5 yr old boy. Well it has always been him and I from day one. As he has gotten older he is starting to leave me and spend a night or two at his TT house. Now I know why he wants to be at his auntie house and it doesn’t bother me because there are other children there and then my nieces are like big kids themselves. Anyway, I think that I am the one with attachment issues 🤣🤣🤣. I know that he is a little boy and he is growing up so fast on me but darn it can I keep the little boy for a little while longer? When he is not home with me I don’t know what to do with myself but when he is home all I do is get on him about picking up after hisself. It’s crazy because as moms (single parents) we can’t wait to get rid of our children if it’s not for nothing but an hour but as soon as they leave, we wish they were here, we instantly start to miss them. Is this only me? I sometimes feel like if I let him leave me too often I’m going to miss something. Don’t ask me why but I do. Now don’t get me wrong I most definitely want him to gain his independence and learn how to maneuver through certain situations on his own but at his age I just feel like he needs me there beside him at all times. It’s okay to call me crazy…lol. Him and I was laying in bed the other night and we were just having general conversation and he really likes to occupy himself with YouTube so I ask him what is it about the shows on YouTube that you watch that makes it so interesting to you? He replied to me “the shows that I watch on YouTube are shows that help me understand things that you cannot “. I then replied “well what is it that you need understanding about that momma can’t help with”? He said “remember when you were trying to explain to me what happened to those elementary children in that school in Texas”? I said yea. He said well I really didn’t understand it coming from you so I found a video on YouTube about it and it helped me understand what happened much better. I was shocked because even though I try and teach my son about things that go on in the world I don’t expect him to understand what I’m saying all the time but I didn’t realize how much he was paying attention to go and find other ways to understand what happened. Anyway, I just wanted to share this little bit with you all. I know I can’t be the only mom that misses their child as soon as they leave. Well he is gone for the night and I typically check in on him as soon as I get up but since I know he is okay I might just sleep in a little longer. I hope everyone had a great day. I told you guys that I would post something everyday so here it is. If there is anything that you guys need me to talk about or speak on please do not hesitate to reach out. My life is an open book and I’m very transparent, you all will see soon enough. Talk to you tomorrow. Same time Same Place
By Angel Feathers4 years ago in Families
There is a sea in father's love
It was past five o 'clock in the afternoon when I returned to the Hut on the Golden Coast from the sea. I was one of the last people to come back from the seaside. In fact, I could have come back yesterday.
By Marya Sch4 years ago in Families
"Mom, I'm shy." How you react can affect your child's life
"What a headache! My home this child timid and cat same, see a person hide, also don't say hello, don't know of still think she have no education!" On the weekend, we met Yuanyuan's mother taking her child out to play. Yuanyuan hid behind her mother and quietly listened to us exchanging small talk.I've actually heard Yuanyuan say more than once: "Mom, I'm shy." "There's nothing to be ashamed of! You've lost all your face! It's not fair!"But shyness really isn't unique to a child's development, noted psychologist Philip Zimbardo says in The Psychology of Shyness: "Four out of 10 people we meet are experiencing shyness. Shyness is a universal human condition, and everyone experiences it at some point or another.""Mom, I'm shy." Your reaction can affect your child for life
By gdfgfdgsdf4 years ago in Families
Introduction
Hello, I’m a 43 year old single mom of a 5 year old son. My life changed dramatically when I found out at the age of 38 that I was having my first child. I would like to welcome each and everyone of you for coming to my page. This is a safe space where we can discuss anything. Since I have gotten through my introduction I will post something everyday to discuss different topics and things that happen in my life. Who knows I might be able to help someone.
By Angel Feathers4 years ago in Families
Return of the Stay-at-Home Dad. Top Story - July 2022.
My daughter’s mother, my ex, died. The funeral was to happen in 48 hours. I scrambled to find the quickest way back to Minnesota from Bali, Indonesia. I told my daughter to do her best with the funeral arrangements until I arrived.
By Arlo Hennings4 years ago in Families