extended family

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

Building Bright Minds: Understanding Children’s Thinking
Every child comes into the world with a fresh and curious mind. From the first day, a baby begins to watch, listen, and feel. The soft touch of a mother, the smile of a father, the colors of the room — all these small things start building the child’s world. Their brain is like a new garden where every sound and sight becomes a seed of learning. Each day, they collect new experiences that slowly shape their understanding of life.
By Muhammad yar3 months ago in Families
One Question Answered 30 Years Later
A Love Letter Never Received The former rector (or Episcopal priest) whose Charlotte, N.C. church we attended, and in many ways grew up in, was diagnosed with an aggressive form of Leukemia over the summer. Yet, he was more than just our rector. Fr. Bill Lantz was family.
By JM Hess | One Sojourner3 months ago in Families
The Last Cup of Tea I Shared With My Grandfather
I used to visit my grandfather only on weekends. Not because I didn’t love him, but because I was always “busy.” Work, friends, life — there was always something more urgent than sitting with an old man who repeated the same stories.
By Malaika Piolet3 months ago in Families
The Kind of Love That Feels Safe but Slowly Kills You
The Kind of Love That Feels Safe but Slowly Kills You When Comfort Becomes a Cage: Understanding Emotional Numbness, Stagnant Relationships, and the Slow Fade of Connection
By Unfiltered Guy3 months ago in Families
The Day I Held Their Hope
I still remember the silence after we signed the last paper. It was the kind of quiet that follows a monumental decision—the medical tests were done, the contracts were filed, and suddenly, the dream of becoming a surrogate wasn’t just a thought anymore.
By RSMCo3 months ago in Families
Why Adult Coloring Pages Are So Popular in the USA?
Coloring books are no longer only for children. Over the past few years, adult coloring sheets have become a national phenomenon in the United States of America. From working professionals to retirees, millions of Americans are once again discovering bliss in coloring pages full of color — and it's not just a pastime. Coloring is now a movement that is linked to stress relief, mindfulness, creativity, and emotional healing.
By Shenal Jay3 months ago in Families
How a Real Estate Attorney Ensures a Smooth Closing Process For Your Home in Lake County?
The journey to homeownership is often filled with excitement, anticipation, and a fair share of paperwork. While finding your dream home and securing financing are significant milestones, the closing process is arguably the most critical stage. This is where ownership officially transfers, and without proper guidance, it can become a complex and stressful ordeal. This is precisely where a skilled real estate attorney, like the experts at Marder & Seidler Law Firm becomes an invaluable asset ensuring a smooth and secure closing for your Lake County home.
By Marder and Seidler3 months ago in Families
The Backbone of Home: A Man Who Holds It All Together. AI-Generated.
In a small, quiet town, lived a man named Arman. To the outside world, he seemed like an ordinary middle-aged man, always dressed in simple clothes, walking to work each morning with a calm demeanor. But behind the calm, Arman carried the weight of his entire family on his shoulders. His days began before sunrise and ended long after the moon rose high in the sky, filled with endless responsibilities that most people never noticed.
By Zahid ali4 months ago in Families
The Baby Monitor
The rain outside had been falling for hours, a soft, endless rhythm that made the house feel smaller and quieter than usual.
By Inam khan4 months ago in Families
A Journey to Dallas: A Turning Point
🛣️ A Journey to Dallas: A Turning Point The apartment we moved into wasn’t much—just a modest two-bedroom tucked behind a gas station and a liquor store. But it was ours. I remember standing in the living room, the carpet worn and the walls stained with years of someone else’s life, and whispering a prayer: “Lord, let this be a place of peace, not another battlefield.” My kids were asleep in the car, their small bodies curled up like commas in a sentence I hadn’t finished writing. I carried them inside one by one, laying them gently on the mattress we’d dragged in earlier that day. No sheets yet. No curtains. Just the raw bones of a new beginning.
By Ceaser Greer Jr4 months ago in Families
The Last Letter She Never Read
Arjun sat by the window, the paper in his trembling hand stained with the drops of tea he hadn’t touched. Outside, the autumn leaves were falling, just as they had the day she left. He remembered every detail the soft warmth of the sun that day, the way her laughter lingered in the air, the weight of his pride that had
By Asghar ali awan4 months ago in Families
Family
When reading Facebook, I came across my granddaughter’s post. She is a good writer. This is a sample of some of her humorous writing, even though I’m sure that was not what she was thinking or feeling at the time. I thought I would share it with you. It is about my great-grandson that she is expecting.
By Denise E Lindquist4 months ago in Families