children
Children: Our most valuable natural resource.
My Long Lost Love
Board Games....I miss them so...even though I sit in a room with, at least, 100 of them right now. But who do I play them with? Very rarely anyone, usually my grandchildren, with made up rules. Or a game of Rummy with Mom (who has dementia and makes up her own rules occasionally, but still plays like a champ, which is amazing to me, because she can barely communicate anymore, but we can still connect with rummy) :-( I know growing up, Mom taught us to play rummy and we played together all the time. We also had board games too, but rummy was our go-to. It was some of the best family time that I can remember! I play some card and board games online, but the face-to-face interaction is more of what I miss, of a card or board game, than the playing of the game itself. Why are we all so bored, yet rush, rush, rushing? SLOW DOWN! Sit down with a friend and play a game! Always keep a deck of cards or a handful of dice in your pocket or purse. Go to a thrift store and buy one board game and have that on your coffee table, ready to play at the drop of a hat.
By T. K. Wilson4 years ago in Families
How Does Nature Impact Children’s Well-Being?
How often do you see joyful children playing outside with their peers, swept up in the excitement and jubilantly singing alongside the chirping birds? Unfortunately, that seems to be a less common scene these days. The never-ending games of hide and seek have been replaced by multi-player sessions of Animal Crossing.
By Faye McCullagh4 years ago in Families
10 Advantages of Playing Outdoor Games for Kids
More than 29% of the world population consists of people below the age of 18 years. We generally call them kids. It is prevalent to see a gadget in the hands of every kid. But is it benefiting them? For physical and mental well-being, games and sports are essential. Elders, especially parents, should encourage these youngsters to participate in outdoor activities. The youngsters can join youth football camps, athletics group games, etc. Outdoor games are team games. Group games like football, baseball, basketball, etc., will help them build precision towards the game and life. Let us find out the fundamental advantages of involving in an outdoor game.
By Diamond Sports Group4 years ago in Families
Black Women Who Are Angry At Their Mothers
The first time I realized my relationship with my mother would never be healthy was at a young age. In my childhood home it was not about the emotional side of things. I don’t think I ever had an opinion that was taken seriously or encouraged. Through the past down abuse from those around me I learned to lean on myself. It was not like all kids at my age were having mother issues but mine seemed to stick on me like a heavy stench. It was like her negative thoughts and opinions traveled everywhere throughout my life.
By Cara Simone Sparks 4 years ago in Families
Finding my voice
We all evolve as we learn and grow over the years and for me it is something I welcome. I am at a point in my life where I am really finding myself again. I am rediscovering what makes me happy and that is writing and using my writing for something positive.
By Lisa Jacovsky 4 years ago in Families
How to Regain Your Children’s Childhood and Keep Screens Away from Playtime
Every parent remembers what it was like to be a child. We all had games and toys we loved to play with, and some of our best memories consist of riding our bikes until the streetlights came on, skipping rope, or a pick-up game of kickball in the backyard. Unfortunately, our lives have become overscheduled and dependent upon our digital devices (or so we think).
By Edmund Morgan4 years ago in Families
Being a Parent to a *practically* Non-Verbal Child
Hi there, my name is Jenna.( You may see my name as Jenna Rae or Jenna Rae Mueller. ) I'm a mother of three amazing little ones, a bright, young five year old girl, a silly and adventurous soon-to-be four year old, and a charming, little one year old.
By Jenna Rae Mueller 4 years ago in Families
Charlie
There was something wrong with his heart. That was what Mom and Dad said. That was why he come home with us that first night, why Mom didn't come home. When Elise was born, she got to come home with us that day, but there wasn't anything wrong with her heart.
By Ariane Phelps4 years ago in Families
