children

Children: Our most valuable natural resource.

What I Never Expected.
Everyone enters motherhood with an idealization of the perfect child; to be memorable, to be extraordinary, to change the world. From the minute you find out you’re expecting, to holding that precious life in your hands for the first time, everything about life changes. Your hopes, dreams, and aspirations transform before your eyes. What no one tells you is sometimes life isn’t that simple and that couldn’t be truer. Every day I wish for my child to be like the rest: typical and nothing more. But sometimes life is just not what you expected.
By Jessica Smith4 years ago in Families
Know More about Child Psychology
Know More about Child Psychology Healthy Children are one of the cutest gifts of the world. People love them. But, it is very difficult to understand them as well as their behavior as their mood swing every time. Understanding child behavior, emotions and thoughts is called child psychology. The study of child psychology helps to understand the behavior, nationality, age, career, health, and more. It helps an individual to learn important information. It is helpful to provide the best for every child. Each child is different with their own wants and special needs.
By Adan4 years ago in Families
Our fathers part 1: peanut toffee
As we’ve always said growing up, family is not about blood relations; it’s about who you grew up with. I have four older siblings; two sisters and two brothers. One of us is from a different mother, and all of us have different fathers. After his relationship with mum, my dad had two other kids whom I’ve never called my siblings, even if I am their namesake.
By Steph Lm4 years ago in Families
My Solution To A Grizzly Toddler That Needed Sleep
When my two boys were young, in their toddler stage, they were routine boys. They loved having a strict routine, it was like their security blanket.
By Colleen Millsteed 4 years ago in Families
Confessions Of A New Stay At Home Mom
Sleep deprivation, spit up soaked clothes, a laundry hamper that hasn’t been touched in weeks, and the tears of new you reminiscing on life before the baby, knowing all I will be known as is a mother. This is me and what life consists of now and boy is it nothing like what I thought when I was pregnant. You know what I realized is unfair about pregnancy and motherhood…the insomnia you have while pregnant suddenly goes away when baby is born and now it’s like YOU JUST WANT TO SLEEP!!! I never knew I would miss my insomnia, but at least when I was suffering from it I didn’t feel like I was suffering.
By Lena Jackson4 years ago in Families
The Candle Burning
The Cries of Lady Emma The cabin in the woods had been abandoned for years, but one night, a candle burned in the window. And that candle was no ordinary candle. Many rumors and stories had been passed along through the years to anyone willing to sit through a bone-chilling storytelling. Thomas, the senior counselor at the campsite had the young children in his tent very eager to hear a good story. The children, brothers Todd, Terrence, and their tag-a-long sister, Taylor, were getting goosebumps as they laid there listening to Thomas, while wide-eyed, and not a sleepy eye in the bunch.
By Richard L Martinez4 years ago in Families
To My Future Daughter-In-Law
Dear Daughter, There are a few things I want you to know, and a few things I want to ask of you. First, I want you to know that I love you. I’m praying for you even now. You may not even be born yet. My baby is three. He’s a very long way from being ready for you, but I promise I’m doing my best to prepare him. I’m doing my best to raise a good, honest, hard working man who will put you first. You deserve nothing less than to be his number one priority. I won’t lie, even though he’s still so small, it’s already hard to think about not holding that position for myself. It's selfish, I know. I hope you can forgive me.
By Courtney Johnson4 years ago in Families
Testing for Children - Things to Keep in Mind
Despite the fact that ECG records don't show asymptomatic blockages in your heart courses or foresee a future cardiovascular failure. The resting ECG test is not the same as a pressure or activities ECG test or heart imaging test. An ECG test is required in the event that there is the presence of hazard factors for coronary illness, for example, hypertension, palpitations, chest torment or previously existing coronary illness.
By medicalequipments4 years ago in Families
"You Can Always Adopt"
I was 40 years old when I first started trying to get pregnant. My boyfriend was 52. Needless to say, I knew the cards were stacked against us. Neither one of us had children, and we felt we were finally in the right relationship to start trying.
By Kristi Flowers4 years ago in Families
50/50 Child Custody is the Way
Men please hear me out on this one. It is far better to have a normal frequency in your child's life that is more than every other weekend. I speak from experience on this one and believe me, this reduces so much stress on all parties involved. I don't know your situation and I could care less because only two things are factual under your co-parenting; your child needs you and since you took time to create a life you should take the time to develop a life.
By Jay LeTron Dobbins4 years ago in Families
The Evolution Of The Slurpee Cup
Do you remember your very first Slurpee? Probably not. But, I do. I recall it like yesterday… It’s quite remarkable the things you remember growing up. Even if it’s been years — the great memories always stick. You want to keep those alive and sort of treasure them. Especially if you’ve lived abroad for a few years, where they don’t have any Slurpee machines, and so you’ve got to settle for something like a Gelato to curb your cravings — not to say that those aren’t any good; but, let's be honest, a Gelato is not the same as a Slurpee. If you've ever lived abroad, you'll likely know what I'm talking about. It’s like when you get a craving for a cheeseburger. Yes, it's a real thing, trust me. And though most places in Europe have McDonald's now, they still don't have any Slurpee machines...
By Delusions of Grandeur 4 years ago in Families
Young Man With A Child of An Unborn Name
There was a young man named Keith. He was very talented, he was a wrestling athlete, football athlete, and a trackstar. This young man was known as a tri-athlete. He was recognized his junior year of highschool for being a tri-athlete with a GPA over 3.o, so you could probably say this kid was smart and was definetely proud of himself. He met a senior his freshman year. She was so stunning, he solomely fell in love. It was like..... first love at sight and he could not run from it. They made great memories and posted many pictures and videos on social media, people were encouraging their relationship. That made their love grow for each other even more. 2 years later, at the age of 17. He came to the understanding that he had gotten his freshly graduated girlfriend pregnant. He obtained this information while playing the game. He was so fearful. All that was running through his mind, "Oh My God, my mother is going to kill me." He was still in highschool, wanting and willing to pursue his dream in which or whatever sport accepted him. This kid didn't let that information stop him. If anything it gave him the fire under his butt to go harder in every drill, every practice. You better believe all of his coaches noticed. They felt that something was wrong, so all them asked him what was going on. Not that they were complaining, they loved it. It was just different. Keith told his head coach of his football team that he had gotten his girlfriend pregnant and he does not know what to do. How he is going to take care of this baby that is not even here yet. The coach was speechless. He looked at Keith and told him. "God puts things in your life, not to punish you. But to teach you lessons and he wants you to learn from them. He wants you to treat your body as a temple. I say all that to say, that baby is not going to be a burden son, but a blessing. Do not be afraid." Keith stood there for a moment, wrestling with his thoughts. He thought to himself, "It could be worse. I made the bed, I am going to have to lay in it." This kid became more accepting of the child he made. This young man amazed everyone around him. Everyone saw light in the kid, but the kid didnt understand why, because he was always up and down with his emotions. He really didnt know how to feel sometimes. His friends would tell him, "Bruhhh... Its not the fact that you are battling with yourself right now, I admire you right now, because you are not backing down from the challenge. You are willing to steo up to the plate and take the mantle." That actually changed Keith's perspective a little more. Keith was well known. It did not take long before everyone knew keith had a child on the way. At times Keith was embarassed because he has a child and he is so young. He was still a junior in highschool. Keith also had a father that passed away while he was 13. He never really had his dad around a lot. It made him think less of himself. "How am I going to be a father to this child. How am I going to pour love into this baby. If my dad could not do it, how am I any different?" Those are all thoughts that held him back. Not to long, later on, he realized he is not his father and he can make better life decisions from here on out. He chose that baby over himself, and he has not even met the child. The story that changed Keith's life.
By Earl Harris4 years ago in Families