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The boundless love a parent has for their child is matched only by their capacity to embarrass them.

Worth All the Hurt
My chafed and cracked nipple shrieks in pain as I pull my heavy swollen breast from my nightgown, exposing it to the sharpness of the cold night air. His tears cease and mine begin as I place the nipple in his waiting mouth. He gulps eagerly pulling the milk through my throbbing, clogged ducts, oblivious of the excruciating pain it gives me. I press my free hand against the side of my breast massaging the hard lump that is blocking the flow. The skin is hot to the touch and the pain deep inside my breast tissue burns with such intensity it makes me nauseous. I want so much to stop, but he needs this. So, I close my eyes against the searing pain, continue to massage the clog, and wait for this to pass as my tears pour down my cheeks.
By A. J. Schoenfeld2 years ago in Families
Tiny pink shoes. Top Story - February 2024. Content Warning.
The drive home from the hospital was quiet, I always pictured this day differently. We had so much to say but we kept the thoughts to ourselves, as if it was taboo to speak. I wanted to say something and nearly do, when I glance at her she is looking elsewhere.
By JBaz2 years ago in Families
Dear Dad. Top Story - February 2024.
I've been contemplating if the last few months have been the hardest of my life. They haven’t, but they come pretty fucking close. You of all people would know what a poignant statement that is.
By Sian N. Clutton2 years ago in Families
I thought my Mom was going to die and it made me sad
I’ve written a lot about my mom over the years. Some of it for laughs, some to enter a challenge (in fact my one achievement to the point of writing this article was a runner-up prize in the Mother’s Day Confessions challenge). I’ve written about my mom not having a great deal of empathy, how she showed more affection for a stray cat than her child, and several other pieces that didn’t always paint Mom in a great light.
By D-Donohoe2 years ago in Families
Parenting and Family Life: Nurturing Happy and Healthy Families.
Parenting and family life are essential for our physical, emotional, and social development. Providing a foundation for growth, learning, and connection. Parenting involves raising and caring for children, while family life refers to the relationships and interactions among family members.
By Lily Ann2 years ago in Families
FOCUS ON YOURSELF NOT OTHERS
Today, I want to challenge you to embrace the difficulties that come your way. Embrace them with open arms and accept them as part of the life journey. Today, I want you to fall in love with the process, with the journey itself, rather than just focusing on the destination. Because, truth to be told, the journey is where the growth happens, where the lessons are learned, and where true transformation occurs.
By jackson2 years ago in Families
Becoming a Better Parent
No instruction manual that comes with a child. Being a parent isn't something that is taught in school. Most of us learn to parent by modeling our parent's behavior. However, evolution has happened and times have changed. So what worked for our parents may not work for us. There has been more research into child development and as time goes on we learn more about children and how their brains work.
By Kylie Taylor2 years ago in Families
Mastering Stealth Attraction
Mastering Stealth Attraction Introduction: In the realm of human connections, the art of attraction often takes center stage, weaving its intricate threads through the tapestry of social interactions. One fascinating facet of this art is Stealth Attraction, an approach that emphasizes subtlety and discretion in the pursuit of building connections. In this exploration, we will delve into the nuances of Stealth Attraction, uncovering the psychological underpinnings, essential skills, and guiding principles that contribute to its mastery.
By Bamidele Franck2 years ago in Families
Parenting Adolescents: Navigating Challenges and Building Healthy Relationships
Parenting adolescents is a complex journey filled with unique challenges and opportunities for growth. As children transition from childhood to adolescence, they undergo significant physical, cognitive, emotional, and social changes, presenting parents with a new set of challenges to navigate. This essay explores the key challenges of parenting adolescents, including peer pressure, risk-taking behavior, and communication barriers, and offers strategies for fostering trust, autonomy, and open dialogue to build healthy relationships during this transitional stage of development.
By JELILI ADESINA GANIYU2 years ago in Families
Family Is Everything
Growing up, my brother and i had the kind of relationship that could rival a stormy sea. We clashed more often than we connected, and our disagreements went on for hours and echoed throught the walls of our chidlhood home , for everybody to hear. It wasn't that we didn't care for each other, it was just that we couldn't seem to see eye to eye on anything. Was it maybe due to our indivual desire to assert and identity ourself withing the family dynamic ? Perhaps prove who's the alpha male ?
By Fred2 years ago in Families
Babies’ Remarkable Skills: Exploring Early Infancy Development
Discover the incredible abilities of newborns to breathe and swallow simultaneously. Explore the developmental wonders of early infancy in this comprehensive article.
By yeabsra ad2 years ago in Families
The Unseen Shifts
When our little one arrived, I knew the journey of parenthood would be filled with countless sleepless nights; after all, every friend and family member who had gone this path before me made sure to share their tales of midnight awakenings and the elusive quest for a good night's rest. Armed with their stories, I felt somewhat prepared for the sleep-deprived adventure of parenthood.
By see-through 2 years ago in Families