parents
The boundless love a parent has for their child is matched only by their capacity to embarrass them.
Dad had planted the trees
Dad had planted trees. He loves trees. That is why every different kind of tree that would grow strong in the unpredictable Chicago weather now stood on our front lawn. They looked like miniature toy soldiers standing in lines ready for a parade. In reality, those trees were probably as tall as I am. At least the ones that had survived the attacks from the small band of deer that roamed through our neighborhood.
By willow j. ross4 years ago in Families
Tips for Coping with Postpartum Depression
After you have a baby, you are going to go through so many emotions, often in a short period of time. You are going to love your baby more than you ever imagined, only to be so angry when he or she won't stop crying. Then, you may be so exhausted that you can't wait until bedtime, only to miss him or her the second that your baby is finally asleep.
By Shelley Wenger4 years ago in Families
Tips to Stay Connected To Each Other As New Parents
As new parents, we are so focused on our babies that we often overlook our partner. Having a baby can be really stressful. You have to learn to function on less sleep, while still trying to do everything that you used to. The parent who stays home can sometimes feel jealous of the one who gets to walk out the door away from the screaming baby. Money is often tight since most mothers decide to stay home for several weeks or months.
By Shelley Wenger4 years ago in Families
How Pretty I Was I Never Knew
I thought I was a beautiful baby sure, but did I think I was picture-perfect beautiful? No, I did not. Did I think I was so pretty that my picture could be in a magazine, or I could have my picture painted by a famous artist? Of course, not. I am even surprised to say that I had a random photographer come up to me and my mother and ask to take my picture and for him to compliment her on what a beautiful baby I was. I would even be surprised that somebody would just compliment me the way that this man did. I bet that made my mom feel good and proud.
By Amanda J Mollett4 years ago in Families
One Last Time
2021 in a nutshell? If I knew how to use my keyboard to make an emoji, I would do that. It would suffice as both a representation of the current status of my life, and the progression of the year as a whole. It would be a round face as usual, but it would be a more withered and battered expression, with bloodshot eyes, a slightly bent nose, and a few crooked teeth. Boom. I’ve just described my actual face. I am an emoji of myself.
By Vincent Maertz4 years ago in Families
Father
Father “We haven’t had enough time,” I whispered under my breath while standing in that hospice wishing my father could speak to me. I could see the expression on his face, and I could tell he wanted to say something so badly, but his body was so broken down from the cancer that he could not speak.
By Angela Gerber4 years ago in Families
Pregnancy: Are You Ready to Have a Baby?
Pregnancy: Are You Ready to Have a Baby? Are you a woman? If you are, have you been thinking about motherhood? If you have, you may be wondering whether or not you are ready to be a parent. While parenthood is occasionally unexpected, a large number of women and their partners plan and prepare for it. If that is the approach that you would like to take, there are a number of important factors or issues that you should first take into consideration.
By Mason Media4 years ago in Families
Pregnancy: Should You Take Parenting Classes?
Pregnancy: Should You Take Parenting Classes? Have you recently learned that you are going to be a new mom? If you have, congratulations! Motherhood is something that most women live their lives for. As nice as motherhood is, many issues arise that many first time parents do not know about. For that reason, many first time mothers make the decision to take parenting classes, but the question is should you?
By Mason Media4 years ago in Families
