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The boundless love a parent has for their child is matched only by their capacity to embarrass them.
- Top Story - February 2024
Dear Dad
I've been contemplating if the last few months have been the hardest of my life. They haven’t, but they come pretty fucking close. You of all people would know what a poignant statement that is.
Sian N. CluttonPublished 2 months ago in Families I thought my Mom was going to die and it made me sad
I’ve written a lot about my mom over the years. Some of it for laughs, some to enter a challenge (in fact my one achievement to the point of writing this article was a runner-up prize in the Mother’s Day Confessions challenge). I’ve written about my mom not having a great deal of empathy, how she showed more affection for a stray cat than her child, and several other pieces that didn’t always paint Mom in a great light.
Parenting and Family Life: Nurturing Happy and Healthy Families.
Parenting and family life are essential for our physical, emotional, and social development. Providing a foundation for growth, learning, and connection. Parenting involves raising and caring for children, while family life refers to the relationships and interactions among family members.
FOCUS ON YOURSELF NOT OTHERS
Today, I want to challenge you to embrace the difficulties that come your way. Embrace them with open arms and accept them as part of the life journey. Today, I want you to fall in love with the process, with the journey itself, rather than just focusing on the destination. Because, truth to be told, the journey is where the growth happens, where the lessons are learned, and where true transformation occurs.
Becoming a Better Parent
No instruction manual that comes with a child. Being a parent isn't something that is taught in school. Most of us learn to parent by modeling our parent's behavior. However, evolution has happened and times have changed. So what worked for our parents may not work for us. There has been more research into child development and as time goes on we learn more about children and how their brains work.
Kylie TaylorPublished 2 months ago in FamiliesMastering Stealth Attraction
Mastering Stealth Attraction Introduction: In the realm of human connections, the art of attraction often takes center stage, weaving its intricate threads through the tapestry of social interactions. One fascinating facet of this art is Stealth Attraction, an approach that emphasizes subtlety and discretion in the pursuit of building connections. In this exploration, we will delve into the nuances of Stealth Attraction, uncovering the psychological underpinnings, essential skills, and guiding principles that contribute to its mastery.
Bamidele FranckPublished 2 months ago in FamiliesParenting Adolescents: Navigating Challenges and Building Healthy Relationships
Parenting adolescents is a complex journey filled with unique challenges and opportunities for growth. As children transition from childhood to adolescence, they undergo significant physical, cognitive, emotional, and social changes, presenting parents with a new set of challenges to navigate. This essay explores the key challenges of parenting adolescents, including peer pressure, risk-taking behavior, and communication barriers, and offers strategies for fostering trust, autonomy, and open dialogue to build healthy relationships during this transitional stage of development.
JELILI ADESINA GANIYUPublished 2 months ago in FamiliesFamily Is Everything
Growing up, my brother and i had the kind of relationship that could rival a stormy sea. We clashed more often than we connected, and our disagreements went on for hours and echoed throught the walls of our chidlhood home , for everybody to hear. It wasn't that we didn't care for each other, it was just that we couldn't seem to see eye to eye on anything. Was it maybe due to our indivual desire to assert and identity ourself withing the family dynamic ? Perhaps prove who's the alpha male ?
Babies’ Remarkable Skills: Exploring Early Infancy Development
Discover the incredible abilities of newborns to breathe and swallow simultaneously. Explore the developmental wonders of early infancy in this comprehensive article.
yeabsra adPublished 2 months ago in FamiliesThe Unseen Shifts
When our little one arrived, I knew the journey of parenthood would be filled with countless sleepless nights; after all, every friend and family member who had gone this path before me made sure to share their tales of midnight awakenings and the elusive quest for a good night's rest. Armed with their stories, I felt somewhat prepared for the sleep-deprived adventure of parenthood.
see-throughPublished 2 months ago in FamiliesWhy This Christian Isn’t Raising Her Children In A Church.
I live in the Bible Belt, in the beautiful state of Tennessee. My state is famous for several things: The Vols, Memphis and Elvis, Rocky Top, Dolly Parton, Trees and Jesus. I love my state, and for the most part, I love my community.
Hope MartinPublished 2 months ago in FamiliesThe Power of Patience
Title: The Power of Patience: A Journey through Buddha's Wisdom and Beyond Patience, often hailed as a virtue, has been extolled by various cultures and philosophies throughout the ages. The timeless story involving Buddha and his disciple serves as a profound illustration of the transformative nature of patience. This article delves into the depths of this virtue through the narrative, unraveling the broader benefits of cultivating patience in our daily lives.
Maria_TheOneAndOnlyPublished 2 months ago in Families