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The boundless love a parent has for their child is matched only by their capacity to embarrass them.
Just Call Me Mom. Top Story - October 2019.
For many women, and I know for me, finding out you are pregnant comes with an onslaught of thoughts shortly after seeing that little red line. Many questions come to mind. How will my life change when this baby is born? Am I ready to become a parent? Will I have a boy or a girl? Is labor really as painful as it is made out to be on TV? Among all of these questions, one that lingers and continues to become more and more of a question an expectant mother wants to figure out an answer to is: Should I continue working or become a stay at home mom?
By Haley Peterson6 years ago in Families
Three Security Systems You Can't Ignore in 2020
The last thing we, as homeowners, want to worry about when our head hits the pillow for a night of rest is the security of our home. Have you ever second-guessed yourself about locking the door before a vacation, making sure the back gate is closed or perhaps if garage door was left open? With a security system on your property, you can breathe a sigh of relief knowing that your hard-earned investment is being watched and monitored for potential threats. This article will give an in depth look at three of the best-selling security systems on the market, and, hopefully, encourage you to take interest in the security of your home.
By Naomi Morriston6 years ago in Families
4 Ways to Help Your Parents from a Distance
A parent-child relationship is one of the most evolving and versatile relationships we, as humans, are ever going to have. Our parents are there to teach us, help us, and guide us in the right direction as we grow up. They’re there to take all of our lashing out in our teens, and there as silent support as we take our first steps toward adulthood.
By Sarah Kaminski6 years ago in Families
Is It Okay to Love Your Kids More Than Your spouse?
Kids are cute, they are adorable, and they give parents a great sense of accomplishment. And, of course, loving them and attending to their needs is what makes you a good parent. But is it okay to love your kids more than your spouse? No, it is not. This is why:
By Robert Gitau6 years ago in Families
Tunnel Vision
Imagine standing there... She was sitting there alone, in the street corner coffee shop. The heat from the hot coffee mug warming her cold hands. A smile is crooked on her face. She's not quite sure if she should smile or cry. A girl and her mother were sitting at the table behind me having an argument. They are arguing about the little girl not being able to go to the football game. The little girl feels it's completely unfair, that her mother is just doing it to ruin her life.
By NauddieMills6 years ago in Families
How Emotions Become Words
Emotions; when it comes to my inner-most and vulnerable response to a particular situation or person: guard those feelings at all costs! “Build that wall!” Keep them concealed. Remain stoic and uninterested. Last but certainly not least, never, ever, EVER allow a soul to discover that their actions effect you enough to ruffle your feathers.
By Heather Ryan7 years ago in Families
How to Slow Down Your Crazy Busy Parents Life
A lot of parents are faced with the pressure to perform better, not knowing that they already give their best. As long as you are continually doing the right thing, then you’re okay. Here are a few pointers to why slowing down your busy parent life is imperative and how to do it:
By Tiffany Harper7 years ago in Families
When a Parent Tries to Take Their Own Life
I am writing this in my university bedroom, approximately two hours after coming off of FaceTime with my parents, on a normal Sunday morning. Something said at the end of my FaceTime call with my father has triggered me to write this. I think this piece will probably be saved as a draft numerous times, before I feel it is ready to share.
By claudia ☁️7 years ago in Families
What to Consider When Your Kids Are About to Graduate
High school graduation is an exciting time for young people and their parents. In most cases, the parents are even more nervous about their children graduating than the young adult is. This is some advice for parents of new grads.
By Sasha McGregor7 years ago in Families
