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Grandma and Me
When I opened my eyes for the first time, you were by my side, you loved me more than anything in this life. I grew up a little bit and we shared the same room together. You told me interesting stories. We had sheep, chickens and a donkey. We used to take care of them together.
By Thayrile3 years ago in Families
Inheriting My Family- Part 1
Last year, I lost my dad to a sudden heart attack and to be honest, it took quite a bit of time to get myself back together. At the time of my dad’s death, I was still in my final year of university and had spent most of 2020–2021 cooped up at home due to Covid restrictions.
By Isa Nan3 years ago in Families
A Guy Called Me a Homemaker and I Didn't Even Hit Him or Nothin'
This summer my family and I moved to a new town. It’s a small town, a friendly place where we got to know most of our neighbors in short order. There are all the usual suspects: The retirees, the semi-retirees, the coffee shop owner, the professional couple…
By R. Justin Freeman3 years ago in Families
Making Breakfast for my Family on a Saturday Morning
I tried to sleep in, but I’m awake before 5:30 AM, as usual. The coming daybreak washes away anymore pretense of rest. With a sigh, I open my eyes to the quiet darkness, as my bladder demands - and the desparately meowing cat; apparently, his bladder is demanding relief, too. (Yes, our cat appears to be house trained - he won’t “go” indoors.- convenient, but odd, as most cats like a litterbox. But I digress …) I actually enjoy being awake alone in the early mornings, but despise unravelling myself from the warm blankets of my shared bed, leaving my husband snuggled in so he can try to capture a few more moments of shut-eye on his own.
By KJ Aartila3 years ago in Families
Speechless
Speechless What’d you say? Our son, who lives three hours away from us had become ill and after one week in the hospital, was for the better part of a month, was bedridden. While his wife worked, his teenage daughter, when she wasn’t in school, took over the household chores. The thirteen-year-old grew up in a heartbeat.
By Margaret Brennan3 years ago in Families
Magical Halloween Memories From an 80s Kid
’Tis almost the witching hour and we’re in full swing for Halloween 2022. I have seen so many awesome, clever, and adorable costumes on social media all day. That’s the most fun aspect of Halloween for me, here in my middle age years.
By The Mouthy Renegade Writer3 years ago in Families
How To Work From Home With A Baby: What You Need to Know!
How to Work From Home With a Newborn You will need to be very organized and efficient if you want to work from home with a newborn. Try to set up a work routine that allows you to work during your child’s sleeping hours. Most working from home jobs will not require you to be present in the office. Instead, you can set up your work schedule to be completely remote. This will allow you to work while your child is sleeping. Because you will be working while your child is sleeping, you need to make sure that you have everything you need within reach. This includes your computer, any research materials you’ll need, and snacks. You will also need to make sure that you have a separate work space for yourself and your child. You don’t want to be distracted by your baby as you work or vice versa. Having a separate work space for both you and your child will make it much easier to stay productive.
By Markus Graves3 years ago in Families
Anger Management in Teen Children
The teenage years are crucial for children's growth. Unfortunately,these are the years when children experience some of their most challenging encounters. This special time in a child's life can take many paths, some of which are not so pleasant. Teens who are forced to deal with harrowing circumstances often lash out. Developing a reckless attitude is common in many growing children.
By Jaldesa Adan3 years ago in Families
You Should Never Breed With a Lunatic
Parenting is not for the faint of heart. There are so many aspects involved with raising a strong, healthy, well-adjusted child. Having one or both parents unstable and dysfunctional can ruin a child’s mental health.
By The Mouthy Renegade Writer3 years ago in Families
Clash in Values—How much is negotiable?
With the U$ poised on the brink of a civil war with Republicans & Democrats so polarized & tensions & uncertainly in the country igniting increasing chaos & violence, Republicans have been crying that Democrats refuse to date them. But when values so opposed to one another surface in relationships, major disputes generally arise, so is it safe to date someone of such different political views?
By Vytas Stoskus3 years ago in Families
What Does Being A Grandparent Mean To You?
I never expected that I'd be a Grandmother. I thought about it, but I never expected the day that I'd become one. I'm in my 40's, and I am surrounded by a myth that grandparents are all elderly.
By Carol Ann Townend3 years ago in Families
Gift Ideas for an Aviation Enthusiast Family Member
The image source is Pexels. If you have an aviation enthusiast in your family, you know it can be tough to buy them the perfect gift. They probably already have all the model airplanes and flight simulator software they could want! So what do you do? You need to get creative. This blog post will provide a list of some great gift ideas for aviation enthusiasts. We will include gifts for adults and children, so there is something for everyone.
By Rayanne Morriss3 years ago in Families