extended family

All about how to stay connected, strengthen ties and talk politics with your big, happy extended family.

Dazhari and KoKo
Dazhari had always heard about the Mardi Gras Parade, but she had never been to one before. She was excited to finally go this year, and even more excited to bring her dog, KoKo, along for the ride.
By Albert Glover 3 years ago in Families
Bundesliga
Bundesliga is the top professional football league in Germany and is regarded as one of the most exciting and competitive leagues in the world. With a rich history, incredible stadium atmospheres, and intense rivalries, the Bundesliga has captured the hearts of football fans around the globe.
By HADIKA NUGRAHA3 years ago in Families
INTERNATIONAL WIDOWS DAY
The Surprising Reason You Didn't Know About International Widows Day! Outline: Introduction What is International Widows Day?
By Asif Ali3 years ago in Families
Managing Expectations in Relationships
ntroduction (150 words): Expectations play a significant role in shaping our relationships, as they serve as a roadmap for what we desire and anticipate from our partners. However, when these expectations are not met, a wide range of emotional challenges can arise. Unmet expectations can lead to disappointment, frustration, and even conflict, jeopardizing the harmony and connection within a relationship. In this article, we will delve into the emotional impact of unmet expectations, highlighting the importance of effective communication, compromise, and realistic expectations for fostering healthy and fulfilling relationships.
By solomon Christian3 years ago in Families
“Today, Autism Won” - It's Not a War, It's a Language You Can Learn
“Today, autism won.” If you're a parent with an autistic child, you may have said, thought, or written this before. Let me give you the perspective of an autistic adult about why this is an unnecessarily defeatist way to look at autism.
By The Articulate Autistic3 years ago in Families
Whispers of the Heart
Whispers of the Heart Emma Thompson sat at the grand piano, her fingers gently caressing the ivory keys. The notes floated through the air, carrying her emotions and deepest desires. Music had always been her refuge, the language that spoke to her soul when words failed. But behind the façade of her talent and passion, Emma carried a burden—a tragic event from her past that had left her broken and scarred.
By Matthew Bronn3 years ago in Families
Functional Fitness
Introduction. In today's fast-paced world, maintaining a fit and agile body is crucial for performing everyday activities with ease and preventing injuries. Functional fitness, a concept gaining popularity in the fitness world, focuses on exercises that mimic real-life movements and improve overall functionality. By training our bodies to perform tasks we encounter in our daily lives, we can enhance strength, flexibility, and coordination. In this article, we'll delve into the world of functional fitness, explore its benefits, and provide a comprehensive list of exercises to help you integrate functional fitness into your routine.
By Aniekan Okpo 3 years ago in Families
10 Best Qualities of Indian Parents. Content Warning.
Being a parent is perhaps the best responsibility that you can ever have in your life. Parenting can be an enormous pleasure and challenging too. It needs enough capability on the part of the parents to nurture and raise their children in a full-fledged manner. Fulfilling children’s basic emotional and physical needs is the best possible way to be a responsible parent. In fact, the fostering of the essential qualities and imparting the right morals into the children make the latter into responsible and wise adults. In case of India, parents do a great job in bringing up their children with their great traits.
By Rocky3 years ago in Families
The Broccoli Battle: A Tale of Parenthood, Picky Eaters, and Unexpected Lessons
Life, I’ve discovered, is like a Sudoku puzzle. It begins with a challenge, it takes patience, and occasionally, you need to erase a few things and start over. My current puzzle? Parenting, and more specifically, convincing my teenage daughter, Sam, that broccoli does not, in fact, come from the devil.
By Evan Brown3 years ago in Families
Life Story Writing Services
Life story writing services have revolutionized the way individuals can capture and share their personal journeys. With the advent of online tools, anyone can now become the author of their own life story. In this article, we will explore the concept of life story writing services as online tools, their benefits, and how they empower individuals to tell their unique stories.
By That's How It Was3 years ago in Families
Breaking Barriers
The importance of family communication across generations Family communication is the cornerstone of strong and healthy relationships. It allows us to stay connected, share experiences, and provide support to one another. However, as our lives have become increasingly busy and geographically dispersed, maintaining regular communication with family members has become a challenge. Fortunately, technology has emerged as a powerful tool that is revolutionizing family communication across generations.
By Daniel Kipyegon3 years ago in Families
Unbreakable Bonds
Juneteenth was approaching, casting a warm glow over the Johnson family. Evelyn, a spirited woman whose laughter filled every room, carried the weight of history upon her shoulders. She longed to pass down its significance to her children and grandchildren, for Juneteenth was a day that symbolized freedom, resilience, and the power of community.
By Ronaldo Gabriela3 years ago in Families