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The boundless love a parent has for their child is matched only by their capacity to embarrass them.
My Most Important Job Is Mom
I work at home doing various research jobs, that is not going to get me an award. When I rate ads on social media, it is not some great work that only I can do. I am a writer and podcaster, and while that is important it is not the most important job in my life. Many people can do this job as long as they can write, they are golden. I feel that some things I talk about in my podcast are important, and some of the things I write are too, not all of my articles are, some are just fun.
By Amanda J Mollett4 years ago in Families
The Save
I grew up in a small town, it was so small that it only had an elementary school and once you were out of elementary school you had to take a bus to a close by county to go to middle and high school. There wasn't even a grocery store, we only had a couple of convenience stores to get gas or snacks. My family lived in a home with a house on either side of us. One neighbor had a pool, and we all went there to swim pretty often. The three families knew each other well. It's funny the things that stick with you so many years later like the day my dad jumped into a pool fully clothed.
By Samantha Matis4 years ago in Families
Tips to Get Your Parents on Board
Watching your parents age can be one of the hardest things that you may have to do. Seeing them struggle to get through the day can absolutely tear you apart. It is even worse when they won't let you help them at all! Many parents don't want to add anything to their adult children's plates, so they won't bring it up. Instead, they keep suffering.
By Shelley Wenger4 years ago in Families
Tips to Be a Good Caregiver
Many people are thrown into caregiving. They notice that their parents may need a little more help, so they step in where they are needed. They may eventually move their parents into their own home or move in with them as they begin to require more help. It could also happen with a spouse. Their spouse may require more and more help until it becomes a full-time job.
By Shelley Wenger4 years ago in Families
Tips to Choose the Right Caregiver
Most people want to spend as much time in their own homes as possible. In order to make it as easy as you can, there may come a time when you need to get some help so that you can continue to stay in your own home. Making this decision isn't always easy, and finding the right caregiver can make the difference between a good experience and one that isn’t so good.
By Shelley Wenger4 years ago in Families
Signs of Caretaker Burnout
Burnout is a real problem when it comes to care taking. Many people are so focused on taking care of their loved ones that they forget about themselves. They continue to put their loved one's health first, and their own suffers. However, there is a chance that, if their health goes downhill enough, they won't be able to continue to take care of their loved ones.
By Shelley Wenger4 years ago in Families
A Day In The Life Of Mum, Dad And Employee
Which of my three roles impact the world to the greatest degree? Well I’d easily be able say it is not that of employee. My three roles include that of a Mother, a Father and a mere Employee. I have held all three of these roles for nigh on twenty eight years, whereby my role as employee has been for over fourty years now.
By Colleen Millsteed 4 years ago in Families
Child Development: The Importance of This Post-Lockdown
With the roadmap out lockdown bringing hope of life returning to normal in the coming months, we are seeing businesses and schools gradually reopen once again. The absence of schools has been particularly difficult over the last years, as these play an integral part to children’s development and socialisation. With the pandemic forcing the closure of schools during the first lockdown, a recent Ofsted report suggests that children’s development of basic skills, such as being able to use a knife and fork, have been affected as a result.
By Adam Johnson4 years ago in Families
Reasons to Get a Caregiver
Watching your parents get older can be really hard. For this reason, it is often challenging to figure out when it is time to step in and offer help. Even harder is figuring out when you need to get a caregiver for your parents. Many adult children try to help as much as they can, but it isn't often enough.
By Shelley Wenger4 years ago in Families
