parents
The boundless love a parent has for their child is matched only by their capacity to embarrass them.
My father, My backbone
When I was growing up my father was not there. He went to America to give us a better life. My mother had to raise me with my siblings. Nut my dad always called us every Saturday through my neighbor's phone. At that time cell phone was not popular as now. He sends us money for school and upbringing for food. My mother always talked about my dad. He was in the military in my county. He lost a lot of friends during the war. I was lucky to be alive.
By stephanie cetoute4 years ago in Families
Raising Boys
Nobody tells you how hard parenting actually is. There are no guidebooks or instruction manuals to help you make it through the good days, let alone the difficult days. The days where you feel like the weight of the world is on your shoulders. The days where you endure temper tantrums because you refused to plate up the dirt your kid has collected from the garden and now wants to eat for tea. The days where you forget to send your child into school in their PE kit, even though PE’s been on the same bloody day for the last year.
By Danielle Mills4 years ago in Families
How I've Accepted My Kids are Delaying My Dreams and Goals. Top Story - June 2022.
I had so many high hopes and expectations When I was pregnant with my son last year, I made a vow that when the time came for my maternity leave*, I would go guns blazing, writing, recording, and creating, while he napped. I learned with my daughter that newborns sleep A LOT and they don't need me to stare at them while they're safely bundled in their crib. I can sneak away and do things for myself.
By Katharine Chan4 years ago in Families
Everything You Need to Know About Your Baby's Growth and Development
Prenatal Care Becoming a mother is one of life’s most important journeys. While it may seem like your baby will come into the world in a flash, there are many ways to prepare yourself for your new arrival before his or her birth. Prenatal care is at least one major part of preparing yourself for childbirth, even if you aren’t planning a natural home birth without medical intervention. Here are a few tips that can help you get started on prenatal care.
By Mishcal Suleiman4 years ago in Families
Mother, forgive me.
"Grandma wants to see you, Greg", my mom told me over the phone, her voice was trembling and tired. I hadn't had a chance to visit her at all, but last night she asked my mother to call me. "Maybe it's, time, Bobo. I think you'll regret it if you don't go." my mom told me. I said I would do my best.
By Cris Farias4 years ago in Families
An Ode to Your Fiery Corona
Dear Mother, I don't think I ever took a moment to truly tell you how utterly amazed I was by you. So here is my confession to you, my deepest appreciation for the strength I don't even know if you knew you had, but the strength I saw daily.
By Marisa Gomez4 years ago in Families
Potty Training...Don't lose your mind
Potty training can be an exciting time in the life of parents and children alike, but it's important to remember that every child develops at his or her own pace, and this includes when to start potty training. Some parents even find that they don't need to potty train at all; their kids will just eventually use the toilet naturally as they're ready! If you're interested in starting your child on the path to potty training, here are some tips and tricks on how to do it well and when it's the right time to begin.
By ECommerce Connect4 years ago in Families
My Mother's Sweet Tooth
I never told my mother that her sweet tooth had set me on a path that would change my life forever. I was in my mid-thirties and still living at home, enjoying all the aspects of a single life. My friends and I would work hard Monday through Friday, go out partying on Friday and Saturday nights, and sleep in on Sundays. I had no real plans for the future; in fact, I thought I had all the time in the world. Boyfriends came and went, but I was not particularly fond of any of them, until I met the man who would become my husband. Initially, though, my attraction to him was lukewarm. He reminded me a lot of my mother, a kind, gentle soul, but not too interesting. He was sweet, let me do all the talking, and liked the home life. A future with him would be like marrying my mother. Maybe I was looking for a little more excitement and not so much stability.
By Miterra Butler4 years ago in Families
