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The boundless love a parent has for their child is matched only by their capacity to embarrass them.
Di the Book (Part 2)
Dad Ok so I haven't said a great deal about my dad in this so far, that’s probably because when I was six and G was four mum cast him out. Dad went to live at my uncle Tubby's (C's) house where my grandmother also lived. I remember other children at school talking about their weekends with their daddies and how weird it was at home especially when their mummy's got new boyfriends. I had an overwhelming sense of dread when mum said "Your father is going to nannies for a while" - I knew he was never returning. I remember the day like it was yesterday, dad with a bag plodding up the driveway towards his work lorry. The tears starting to sting my eyes as I stared through the net curtains, not really believing what I was seeing. Why didn’t he fight for us? When do we get to see him? Why cant I go too? Why didn’t mum love him anymore? Was it dad not loving us anymore?
By Diane Campbell6 years ago in Families
When You Become Your Parent’s Keeper
Life is a funny thing. Seasons change and we live out our lives. As the world goes on constantly changing so does our own lives and our roles in the world. Most adults eventually get a place where they need to take care of both their children and possibly also their own parents. It can be sad and difficult having to care for your parents after they have always been your caretaker and mentor. It can be not only taxing on your finances and time but also your emotions and possibly mental health as well. There are a few things to keep in mind when faced with these challenges.
By James Robinson6 years ago in Families
What Is Attachment Parenting?. Top Story - December 2019.
From the moment we pee on a stick and find out the reason we are so moody and bloated, is because a tiny little human has started to form in our womb, we begin to think about the kind of parent we want to be. There is nothing more personal than parenting…
By Samantha Bentley6 years ago in Families
I Want to Be Mom
I don’t know what else to do or what else I could say. My heart is heavy. My mind can’t stop thinking about the upcoming hearing. What is believed to be the last hearing. The final decision of who gets custody or what is in the best interest of Chandler.
By Scarlett Price6 years ago in Families
An Open Letter to My (Nearly) Three Year Old - On the Day We Moved You out of Your Toddler Bed
Today I teared up as I set up your "Big Boy Bed." A full sized, single bed, all for you. Pushed up against your bedroom wall with its little side table and crisp, new dark blue bedding. With the creases still in from where it had been packaged, and two pillows. You had never had two pillows before. I didn't know why it was making me so emotional really, and I felt a bit stupid when your Dad realised I was crying. After all my main goal for the past week had been to get your new room finished. But now with everything nearly done and your new bed all set up here I was, standing in the middle of it all when I should have felt relieved, crying.
By Rebekah Crawley6 years ago in Families
Tips on How to Be the Coolest Parent Ever
Let’s be honest, there’s nothing better than being a cool parent. It feels like you’re a model for all of the other kids, as well as your own. Still, don’t get caught up in the glory. You can be cool while still acting as a proper guardian for your children and keeping them safe. Parents who get caught up in the fun sometimes happen to forget about the wellbeing of their kids and accidents happen as a result.
By Neil White6 years ago in Families
Parenting While Being Present
The way we choose to parent influences the manner in which the child perceives the world. For example, are you unconsciously telling your child the world is unsupportive vs. the universe has their back. One of the most effective ways to help deepen your connection with your children is by being present with our mind, body, and soul in that very moment. Being present heightens our sense of awareness and enables us to immerse ourselves in our child’s spirit.
By Topacio Marrero6 years ago in Families
How to Have a More Positive Relationship with Your Aging Parents
Remember how you used to think as a teenager, “Oh, I’ll never say that to my child," or, “I’ll definitely do that differently,” immensely looking forward to being the adult. I can vividly see myself at the kitchen table, my mother practically force-feeding me broccoli. I vowed never to feed my kids that odious green vegetable. Needless to say, I made broccoli soup just the other night.
By Sarah Kaminski6 years ago in Families
