children
Children: Our most valuable natural resource.
Needing Mom (When You Are a Mom)
I love reading parenting books. Well, not all the parenting books. Just the ones that make you think that you are not alone. You know the ones that talk about REAL parenthood. The ones that talk about how the days seem to last forever. What about the ones that talk about the loneliness of being home with the kids while your husband goes off to work?
By Shelley Wenger4 years ago in Families
Pomeranian
For the first nine years of my life, I was an only child. My little sister would be born in the summer of '95, but prior to that, my cousins made up for my lack of sibling companionship. We were all close in age with a five year spread between us. Brandi was the oldest, followed by me, then Cody, and Chelsi was the youngest. We were much more than cousins or even siblings, we were each other's very best friends.
By K. May Hyde4 years ago in Families
A Special Gift
My Special Gift - John Once upon a time, I ask a special prayer. Not one for myself, but one for my pappa. His brother, Lawrence, had died suddenly and it broke his heart. He said, I am no longer needed, all the boys are grown or gone. My skills are not required to teach. He was a carpenter all his life. I saw him give up. I never had seen him given up in my life.
By Julia Jacobs4 years ago in Families
She'll Walk When She Walks
"She'll walk by Christmas" Lily's educator said it like she was trying to be encouraging. I was just dropping her off, it was 8 am, I hadn't had coffee yet, Lily had pooped on the change table mid diaper change and I was miserable from a stupid diet I was trying and failing at.
By Angela Henderson4 years ago in Families
Is Your Daughter Ready for Makeup?
The truth is that it is hard to raise teenagers, especially girls. They want to grow up so fast, much faster than we want them to. In fact, your daughter may be starting to think about wearing makeup. That being said, you are the parent, so it is up to you when you will allow this. However, it isn't always such an easy decision.
By Shelley Wenger4 years ago in Families
