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The Summer Holidays Are a Whole Different Ball Game as a Disabled Parent
We are now in week two of the long, oh so very long, summer holidays. Most parents are either tearing their hair out wondering how to entertain their little terrors (this only becomes a phenomenon in the holidays and weekends, they are perfectly normal human beings at school) or perfectly planning a strict timetable of activities to keep their little angels entertained.
By Katy Mann6 years ago in Families
Lorelei's Letter - Letter Eight
Lorelei's Letters is a series of posts addressed for my daughter, but that have general statements that I believe everyone should hear from someone, at some point in their lives. Basically, they are letters from mother to daughter, trying to explain this crazy world, and give some advice. A lot of them are on dark topics that I hope my daughter will get through with no scars. I hope you enjoy, or at least take something from the letters. Know that no matter who you are, where you are, or what you've done, you are loved. - A mother
By Michelle Schultz6 years ago in Families
Genius Hacks Guaranteed to Make a Parent's Job Easier—Tips to Throw a Kids' Birthday Party on a Budget
Every parent wants their kid to have a fantastic birthday that they'll remember forever. It usually includes a lot of stress and expenses. If you're close to your kid's next birthday party, you're probably thinking how to stay within the budget without exhausting yourself and still amaze your kid. Well, these tips will help you exactly with that.
By Sarah Jessica Smith6 years ago in Families
Fritz and the Phantom
I wasn’t expecting a flood of tears to come gushing down my face, but I found it difficult to dam it up for almost the entire first half of the performance.
By Rick Beneteau6 years ago in Families
The Muffed Dance
Teri was five. As younger siblings do, she looked up to her older sister, the dancer, in a big way. Sara was four years older and excelling in ballet, tap, and jazz.
By Rick Beneteau6 years ago in Families
The Hardest Day
It was one of the hardest days of my life. The weeks leading up to it became increasingly more difficult, and even a few days after, my heart is still heavy. Here's the full story...
By Rick Beneteau6 years ago in Families
Don't Squish Bugs!
Two years ago, my fabulous grandsons were visiting when I was in the middle of assembling audio and video segments for my humanitarian project, 10 Million Clicks For Peace. I decided to interview them with the hope I would get a "pearl" or two of youthful wisdom on the subject of peace.
By Rick Beneteau6 years ago in Families
The Ice Cream 'Comb' Story
She was three. Just released from a far-away hospital after life threatening brain surgery, ready to take on the world again. I was happy just to have her back. My little "Mr. Clean" (shaven head and hoop earrings) and me driving along to our local mall. Hanging out with dad day. I recall her words as if it were yesterday.
By Rick Beneteau6 years ago in Families
8 Things You Should Teach Your Teen Before College
Congratulations! Higher learning is a massive step in your teen's life and development as a person. Sure, you'll get all teary-eyed and emotional when your child leaves the roost to stake a claim in the world. But college is and has always been part of the grand scheme of things.
By Patrick Peterson6 years ago in Families
How You Can Have a Positive Impact on Your Child's Mental Health
Mental health is a huge issue these days. Thankfully, as we are learning more about various mental health problems there is less stigma in talking about it. Being a loving parent, you definitely want the best for your children and their development.
By Martin Bagel-Brown6 years ago in Families
Mothering Teenage Boys
My first born was 15 a few weeks ago, and, I feel the same way I did on his first birthday. On his first birthday, I cried and held him all day. It was a multi layered cry. On one level, I was relieved that we had barely survived the first year. He was growing out of the baby stage. I wept harder though, when I thought about how he wasn’t the baby anymore, that my arms would get lighter from here on out. I cried in celebration because it was our day, his birthday, and my birthing day.
By Melinda Edwards7 years ago in Families
The Early Years
Everyone tells those of us looking to start a family that it is rewarding—sometimes to the point that if you find yourself hating it, you feel like a horrible person and mother. We are indoctrinated into thinking that there will be more good days than bad days, when it comes to raising your own brood of children. Almost every photo posted is of family moments that include laughter and smiles. Is it any wonder why people start families having no idea what they’re getting into?
By Virginia Lambo7 years ago in Families