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Children: Our most valuable natural resource.
Toddlers & Tantrums (Pt. 1)
The day started as any other, the kids waking her up for the day before her alarm even has a chance to go off. Then it was on to clean clothes and breakfast, then meds for her oldest. All of this was the easiest part of her day. It was routine. Sadly, the attitude from her son was also becoming routine.
By Kilyn Wymer7 years ago in Families
Being a Step Mom
I may not have given you life, but life gave me you. - Unknown The Beginning First meeting your step children, I will admit that it's very difficult. You wonder what's crossing the line and what doesn't, if you can or can't discipline them if they do something wrong. There are a lot of things you can't help but wonder because technically they aren't your kid yet. The hardest part for me was having the mother still in the picture. It made things tense when I was around her. She constantly was talking to my boyfriend about her daily life, and he talked to her about things happening. I couldn't help but think "are they actually over?" It's especially hard when you don't have a kid of your own, because any time you suggest something that would benefit their kid, they always say, "You never had kids, you wouldn't understand."
By Kayla Triplett7 years ago in Families
Renovations for a Kid-Friendly Home
If you live in a home for more than 5 years, you’ll probably end up renovating something about the house. You might realize that you want more storage space, and so you add on a few more feet to the side garage. Or, maybe a wall in the kitchen has been bothering you since you moved in. Or, maybe the home isn’t child-friendly and so you’re changing things to encourage your children to have a more fulfilling and meaningful childhood. There are a lot of reasons why people change things about their homes, and there are a lot of different ways that you can change things about your home. For those who are looking to renovate their homes to make them more child-friendly, here are the best ways to do it.
By Mia Morales7 years ago in Families
Boy or Girl
The word "easy" has never been in my parenting vocabulary. Being a parent, in all situations and circumstances, is hard work. Parenting also brings satisfaction, happiness, fulfillment and a myriad of other joyful benefits too numerous to list. That being said, I must tell you truthfully, raising girls is easier than raising boys. I speak with no prejudice, for I have children of both sexes. For me, it was easier to raise daughters because I have a frame of reference. I was a daughter, a girl, a sister, and I understood firsthand what was going on in each stage of my daughters’ growing up years.
By Joseline Burns7 years ago in Families
My Daughter's Valentine's Day
I have never been a huge fan of Valentine's Day. I believe it's a hallmark holiday and makes a lot of people feel bad. Some people celebrate it with their family, and our community center always does a daddy-daughter dance. Which is why I always try to do something fun for my daughter on Valentine's Day every year. Whether she has a Valentine and someone to go to a dance with or she's single, I want her to look forward to Valentine's Day. Granted, she's two, so I have a few years before these problems hit, but I still want her to look forward to it.
By Michelle Schultz7 years ago in Families
When I Realized I Don't Want Children
There comes a time for every woman to question what they want in life, whether it be a career, family, finances, etc.—that ever nagging feeling of questioning one's life choices. Some women want big families and a big house, a nice car, maybe a dog and a cat while others vie for the simpler things in life, a nice apartment, well-paying job, a spouse, a pet to keep them company and offer companionship. It’s human nature to vie for things like this, to make a person feel whole.
By Christina Scanlon7 years ago in Families
5 Life Changing Moments in a Grandmother's Journey with CDH
I remember the day my daughter, son in law, and two-year-old granddaughter walked into my work with the news. I will never forget it. I had no idea what was in store or the significance of the diagnosis being shared with me. My unborn granddaughter was diagnosed with CDH.
By Sherrie Pogue7 years ago in Families
Raising Love (Pt. 2)
Continuing on with our story, Lennon came home after 56 days in the NICU. I was really wondering how our wonderful pup at home would take the transition, especially since I did not carry Lennon. I know Dogs can sense pregnancies so I was worried that she wouldn't connect with our son. The nurses at the NICU allowed me to take home the blankets that Lennon was wrapped in during his stay. Each night when we said goodnight to our sweet boy, we left with a blanket smelling like him. We would give it to our pup, and each time, she would wag and by wag I mean that tail forcefully wagged, as she smelled what our sweet boy would smell like. I walked through the door and she immediately became a mother to him as well. She gracefully smelled his tiny body and would rest her head on my lap as if she was saying my baby is home. It was the cutest moment ever. Little did I know that it would be the start to a wonderful friendship.
By Madie Bryant7 years ago in Families
Raising Love
Hi everyone, my Name is Madie and I am the proud mama of that adorable boy above. Lennon, who will be four in March, has been the light of my husband's and my eyes since the day we laid eyes on him. I watched my son be born. Lennon is all our son, but not biologically. Lennon’s birth mother reached out to me when Lennon was just 11 weeks in her womb. She told me how much she knew I would love Lennon and raise him to be a wonderful person. I try every day to succeed in that. When Lennon’s birth mom called me when she was 32 weeks pregnant, she told me she had gone into early labor. My heart sunk with fear and paralyzing thoughts that this might not turn out the way we wanted. The hospital was able to keep him in for two extra weeks while his lungs were developing more. It was the longest two weeks of my life. Little did I know tougher times were ahead.
By Madie Bryant7 years ago in Families
Family
Anyone can tell you what love feels like but when you become parent and lay eyes on your newborn baby,you feel overwhelmed with true love, you entire soul is filled with what love truly is. You think that the love for you child is at a max but everything they do for the first time, their first crawling,their first step, their first word fills you with more love that you thought couldn’t fill you with but it’s can. Becoming a parent is an amazing thing and makes you realize what love really is
By Taneesha Kingswell7 years ago in Families
Family Dynamic
One of the most important things, if not "the" most important thing in life, is family. I enjoy learning and experiencing the different atmospheres and systems each family has built generation after generation. The rules of life vary through multiple cultures, sizes, ethnicities, and locations. However, the way you and your family operate is neither good or bad, but it is the most beautiful thing in the world because it's your family. There are definitely troubles, heartache, distance, and other things that happen, but you have to always stick together. In my family, I make it a point and emphasize that no matter what we are a team and it doesn't matter how mad we get at each other we will not stop having contact with each other or stop loving each other. Find the joy and peace in your family and you will realize you don't have to look at someone else's family and make it #familygoals.
By Jarrod Foster7 years ago in Families
