children

Children: Our most valuable natural resource.

Blessings from the Womb
About two years ago, I had people I liked to consider as friends. I hung out with these people, stayed the night with them, went to parties with them, etc. I was young, fell in love, and messed my whole life up over a relationship that was just as disgusting as it could be; the more I think about it as an adult, the more vulgar it becomes. Well, this was a person I'd known for years already. Also, I was introduced to so much; I was introduced to drinking, drugs, a whole list of things no 17 year old should.
By Keviesha Jenkins8 years ago in Families
What It’s Like to Be a Young Mother
I was 19 when I found out I was pregnant. It was back in August of 2017. I didn’t know what to think. I cried when I first found out. I didn’t think I could be a mom at this age, let alone going to college too.
By Janee Drader8 years ago in Families
My Children Are My Greatest Blessings
I always dreamed of being a mother... When I was in Kindergarten I started saving toys and clothes for my "future children" in a small wooden box that my grandpa made for me. I wanted to be prepared for when I would one day be "mommy's age" and have a baby. As I grew older, I didn't want to rush into getting married and having kids, but I still kept saving things and being sentimental for when it did happen for me.
By Kristen Burgess8 years ago in Families
A Love Like No Other: Part 2
To me it feels like a lot has happened since I wrote the first part to this little series of articles; And in truth, a lot has happened...
By Kelsey Park8 years ago in Families
Kids & Technology!
I'd like to start this blog by saying, "What happened after my generation?" I remember growing up with NO cable, no cell phone, dial up internet, no tablets, Xbox, PlayStation, etc & I survived!!! I had the outdoors on most days, actually every day! I had a VCR and cassette player. I don't even think I had a DVD player until high school, & even then, I hardly used it. I was allowed maybe an hour with ALL my cousins to play Nintendo (the old one) once a week at my grandparents' house & when that gaming system broke, we didn't get another one!!! We had a movie night once a week at my grandparents' as well & usually it was an old Western on VHS!!!
By Beth Ditzler8 years ago in Families
The Tug of War
There comes a time in every single mother's life where we look upon those childless, energetic, well-kept females and think to ourselves, "what if?"
By Angie Robinson8 years ago in Families
More Kids or No More Kids
Being a parent is quite possibly one of the most rewarding aspects of my life, but it's not always all "sunshine and rainbows" is it?
By Krysten Michele8 years ago in Families
Presence
When I was a kid, birthday parties weren’t exactly expected, but it was something people did. I remember going to school, getting invitations, and hoping I’d be allowed to partake.
By Casey. OneHighMom8 years ago in Families
The First 6 Months
Having a child is a wonderful thing. Society will go on and on about what a blessing a child is, how their presence changes your entire life, and how it's such a wonderful adventure.
By Samantha Reid8 years ago in Families
Your Life Will Change
Growing up in a big family with sixteen kids running around really gives you a little insight to what it is to be a mother, or so I thought.
By Lydia Cruz8 years ago in Families
Nursing
It took me a little over 15 weeks to come to grips with the fact that my mother was right..."We just aren't cows." I was determined though. Determined to prove her wrong, determined to not let the family statistics define me, determined to try every last hack or home remedy. The pain I suffered, the crazy nights of "he just finished eating", the helpless looks from my fiancé...it all wasn't for nothing. It was for the first 15 weeks of my son's life.
By Bryt Domine8 years ago in Families
Dealing with a Toddler
If you’ve ever had to take care of a toddler, you know it can have its ups and it’s multiple downs. It’s ups mostly consisting of just the fact that it is your precious child and the occasional “I love you’s” and “you’re my best friend, mommy” moments. But the downs can be, to say the least, frustrating.
By Jessica Hong8 years ago in Families