parents
The boundless love a parent has for their child is matched only by their capacity to embarrass them.
I'm Glad My Dad Died
Now that my closest family members know, my father passed away on Friday of vascular dementia. Bit of backstory for everyone unfamiliar with me and my life: My father Richard and mother Janice met over a Christian dating ad in a newspaper. They married quickly after, in 1983, then I made my way into the world two weeks late on August 30, 1984. My brother Ryan followed a few years later.
By Jen Chichester3 years ago in Families
You Won’t Remember Your Christmas Gifts
When you’ve had as many or more Christmas Eves and Christmas Days as I have, the gifts you’ve received tend to run together. I was thinking about this today while trying to remember some of the best Christmas gifts I’ve ever received.
By The Mouthy Renegade Writer3 years ago in Families
A Wound Far From Closure
This is equally a love letter to my mother during her Sagittarius season and on her birthday as it is a letter to others to keep the memories of those we have lost present. In grief, I have learned how to internalize those random pieces, these truly glorious parts of my upbringing. Of my parents' authenticity. Things I should never forget. For my mother (and father), I will live in a way that honors and inspires others to remember those who are only gone in form, never in spirit.
By Stephanie Marley McMechan3 years ago in Families
Making a Snow Angel And Other Fun In December In Minnesota, In A Small Little Town!
It is snow, even though it looks like a picnic tablecloth in the photo. The video looks like she is having a great time making a snow angel and in the video, it really does look like a snow angel.
By Denise E Lindquist3 years ago in Families
By means of a Joint Custody Parenting Plan
By means of a Joint Custody Parenting Plan Parenting plans for shared custody that include joint custody are useful in defining how a kid is cared for and provide key information for becoming a successful shared parent. Plans for joint custody also assist you and your kid in reducing stress and adjusting to shared parenting.
By bestchoicebyar3 years ago in Families
A Letter to My Son
Dear Samuel, Today is your sixth birthday - it doesn't even seem possible that you've been on this earth and in my life for six years (close to seven if you include pregnancy). On the one hand, you are such an intricate part of me, and we are inseparably linked forever. On the other hand, you are your own person, and I am reminded of that with each passing day.
By Jessie McDonald3 years ago in Families
The Nightmare Before Christmas: Holiday Hijinks Gone Wrong
Holiday gatherings are supposed to be joyful times full of laughter and merriment, but all too often, things go wrong and the holiday party ends in tears. If you’ve ever been to one of these disastrous parties, you know exactly what I’m talking about; if not, this holiday party story might make your Christmas more joyous. In fact, it could just save your Christmas—or at least make it way more interesting than it would otherwise have been!
By Rea Tsatsi3 years ago in Families
The Top 10 Healthy Foods for Kids
Anyone who's ever tried to feed a child (something other than cereal or ice cream) knows that they don't always eat what you want them to. It's stressful trying to figure out what to make to nourish their tiny bodies. Plus, just because it gets served doesn't mean your kids will eat it. But kids need nutritious food-healthy fats for their brains, calcium for their bones, and all the vitamins and minerals vegetables offer-and more. To take out some of the stress and make sure you're offering your child nutrient-dense foods, we compiled expert tips for mealtimes and a list of the top 10 healthy foods for kids.
By Mohd Arman3 years ago in Families
