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

Between the Blessing and the Feast
November 23, 2017 was the day I turned 32 as a married Army wife who was 9 weeks pregnant, with an already 15-month-old daughter. As it was also Thanksgiving, join me, as we walk through that day from waking up famished to feasting and all of the surprises that happened in between.
By Ash Ylvisakerabout a month ago in Families
How Family Therapy Transforms Mental Health - Even When Nothing Else Works
Loving someone struggling with mental health is beautiful. But the feeling can be brutal at times. You do your best to be their safe place, but sometimes you fail to hold things together. Staying strong for them all the time is tough. It is obvious that you feel proud of yourself, and the next moment the situation becomes overwhelming. The onset of anxiety or pain can occur without notice. Family therapy can help all members move forward with greater peace and a sense of awareness.
By Town Psychological Servicesabout a month ago in Families
A Memory Echo
They always told me the house had a pulse. Not a heartbeat that any doctor could measure, not something that could be recorded and played back as evidence—just a quiet, lingering warmth that rose from the walls whenever dusk settled over the old family home. My older relatives dismissed it as “the house settling,” while the younger ones joked about ancient wiring and bad insulation. But even as a child, before I understood the science of anything, I sensed something more. Something alive.
By Luna Vaniabout a month ago in Families
Is Bilingualism Slowing Speech Development or Causing Speech Delay?
Singapore is a multilingual society in fact. Young children may hear English in school. They may hear Mandarin at home. They may hear another language or dialect from their grandparents and other family members. Parents may naturally wonder about the implications of multilingualism for their children within reason.
By Daz Lowabout a month ago in Families
Australia’s Bold Move: Why the Social Media Ban for Children. Is Shaking the Internet
Australia has stepped into the global spotlight after announcing a sweeping plan to restrict social media access for children and teenagers. The country’s decision has triggered conversations across the world, especially among parents, lawmakers, tech companies, and young users who rely on these platforms daily. The move is being described as one of the strongest actions taken by a major nation to protect young people online. As digital safety concerns continue to grow, Australia’s strategy could become a model for other countries—or a warning.
By Waqar Khanabout a month ago in Families
The Old Photograph I Found in My Mother’s Closet Changed Everything I Knew About Our Family
I grew up believing families were simple things. Some people stay, some people leave, and the rest is just life moving forward. My mother never talked much about her past, but I never pushed her. She was the kind of woman who kept her stories folded neatly inside her heart, just like the clothes she ironed with quiet precision every morning.
By The Insight Ledger about a month ago in Families
My Father’s Forgotten Letter Revealed a Truth That Rewrote My Entire Childhood
I grew up believing my family was ordinary. My mother worked two jobs, my father died when I was six, and the rest of my childhood drifted between school, scraped knees, and a quiet house that always felt slightly too empty.
By Amanullahabout a month ago in Families
Dementia and the Final Stage: 10 Indicators That Death Is Near
It is a period of sensitivity, heartache, and wishing that you could do everything you can to ensure your loved one is at his/her best. When families are searching about 10 signs death is near dementia, it is usually because it is a place of fear, uncertainty and a desire to have some clarity. Knowing what occurs during these final moments does not make the pain entirely less painful, but it may provide guidance, tranquility and a feeling of readiness.
By Rachel Randallabout a month ago in Families
He Love His Mother So Much— He Choose Women Like Her
I didn’t know my father’s mother, but I learn about her from the lives, living, and personalities of the four women my father fell in love with.
By Annelise Lords about a month ago in Families
The first anniversary of the loss of my mom
December 2nd, 2025, marks the official first anniversary of my mother's passing. It has been A bit of a rough journey. Still, I was able to get by with my husband's and my daughter's help. Still, mostly I was helped by the grace of God. I'm happy to say my mom is there with him, as well as with my dad, my father passed away in 2017 of heart failure.
By stephanie borgesabout a month ago in Families
Smoke and the Slow Light
I sit cross-legged on the mattress, the cigarette between my teeth smoldering like a dying star. The window behind me bleeds light—too bright, too unforgiving—turning the smoke into twisted ghosts that curl toward the glass, as if begging to escape this room that smells of mildew and regret. The dog at my feet doesn’t move; her ribs show through matted fur, and I wonder if she’s as tired of waiting as I am.
By David cenabout a month ago in Families
The Secret Superpowers Every Family Already Has
Every family, no matter how quirky, chaotic, mismatched, or magnificently strange, has a whole toolbox of superpowers tucked into everyday life. They don’t flash neon signs. They don’t come with capes. They don’t even require dramatic theme music playing in the background (though that would be delightful). These powers sit quietly in the heart of the home—waiting, humming, glowing—ready to help everyone get through life’s twisty bits.
By Magify94about a month ago in Families