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Halloween Books for Kids
Halloween is a wonderful, spooky, and unique time of year, perfect for spinning tales into nights that grow longer and longer with the approach of winter. Here is a list of books for kids in order of age recommendation, starting with age 3.
By Crysta Coburn8 years ago in Families
My Son
I was 24 years old when I found out I was pregnant. I was nervous and excited all at once. I had no idea what to do, how was I going to be a mom? I asked myself day in and day out, how do I take care of a tiny person? How am I going to provide for him? What do I do? Having to tell my friends, my family, and my child’s father was one of the hardest things I’ve ever had to do. When I first took the pregnancy test, I didn’t believe it. I kept telling myself, “There’s no way this is true!” I called one of my best friends and asked her what I should do. I ended up going to the emergency room and checking myself in to just be 100% sure, sure enough... blood work and an ultrasound, I found out I was 5 weeks, 4 days pregnant. Now, on to telling my mom, my dad, my brothers... family is supposed to support you, am I right?! Well, I felt like I was disappointing everyone when I told them I was pregnant (again). I had an ectopic pregnancy when I had just turned 22... worst thing ever. My mom has no idea what to say or think but she supported every decision I made. My mom was there every step of the way for me. She attended appointments, she held my hair when I had morning sickness, she’d cook me food when I didn’t have the energy to get out of bed, she bought so much stuff for myself and my son.
By Emma Walsh8 years ago in Families
30 Journal Entries to Self Discovery - Day 10
Hello, hope everyone's having a great week! Sorry for the late post this morning from day nine, technical difficulties. But welcome to day ten and thanks for following still. Here's the quote for the day: "We write to live life twice, in the moment and in retrospect." - Anais Nin
By Michelle Schultz8 years ago in Families
Parenting at One
So I wrote one of these at eight months old. A few things have changed since then. Little man is now semi mobile, he is crawling and cruising. He has interests in PBS shows such as Curious George, Super Why, and sometimes Sesame Street. He wants to be with me, and doing what I’m doing at all times. I really don’t mind it as long as he is safe and I’m not doing anything that could potentially harm him. He has also decided he no longer has a bedtime, or a set amount of sleep he needs.
By James Howell8 years ago in Families
Everyday Tips to Help Kids Learn
Everyday moments are the perfect opportunity to help children explore the world around us through hands-on experience and discovery. Choosing learning activities that suit your family life and schedule is vital. Begin by introducing simple new ideas and as your child is ready to continue to add more variety. Each learning moment has the possibility of being a magical voyage of discovery- for your child and you. Here are some fun and simple tips for everyday learning by subject.
By Topacio Marrero8 years ago in Families
Reading Over the Screaming
I have a two-year-old. The terrible two's are real. I don't give a damn what anyone says. My child is adorable and I love her with all my heart... but holy shit there are moments I seriously think about selling her on the black market. I won't, but the thought is there at times. The screaming, the tantrums, the biting, is nothing compared to when someone else tells me that she was an angel while they watched her. I was seriously hoping I would be able to skip this stage. I think every parent hopes that though. That if they discipline their kids just right, maybe, just maybe, they won't go through this god awful fucking shit box of a phase. Is that just all imagination? Wishful thinking? Probably. I genuinely enjoy when I put her to bed and an hour later she actually goes to sleep. It is pretty much the most peaceful moment of my entire day.
By Michelle Schultz8 years ago in Families
When You Want Kids and Your Spouse Doesn't
Kids. They are the epitome of our existence. We all were kids once, but deciding to have a child is a completely different burden. Sometimes I envy people that "accidentally" have a child. Although, there is no accident when it comes to doing, what I like to call, the "baby dance."
By Melody Rodriguez8 years ago in Families
