Parenting Wars
Do or do not - there is no try. The ins and outs of one of the most difficult jobs on earth: parenting.
Guilty of Feeling Guilty
If you’re a parent, are you one of the majority (including me), who feels guilty ALL the time? What’s with that? Seriously, we have to stop this.
The Truth About Being a Mom
They tell you a lot of things when you are pregnant. I mean, A LOT. I could probably write an entire book just based off what other people tell pregnant women, especially young woman. And trust me, as a 20-year-old mother of two under two, I've heard it all! Promise! I can also promise that it is all a giant load of bologna!
Mckala Shayne TidmorePublished 6 years ago in FamiliesWe Are Who We Choose
Often in life, we look at someone and say, “I’m not going to end up like that person.” Or “I’m going to do better than what I lived.” And saying that might be hard for other people to hear because we can’t undo the past, only make the future better. And those of us who have small children LITERALLY hold the future of the hands. When they fall down and reach for your hand, it is like a silent whisper asking for help. The voice of an angel that is calling out to you and asking your undivided attention. And as a mom of two, giving that attention isn't always easy.
Heidi SunshinePublished 6 years ago in FamiliesSecond Baby Blues
If you’re reading this, chances are that you already have one child and you’re considering having a second. I can only speak from experience, which is a twenty five month gap, but want to be totally honest that I found having a second baby within this age gap a bit of a shock.
Best Co-Parenting Tips
When a schism of some kind occurs within a family, whether it be the mother or father leaving for whatever reason, a host of issues can be bred during that child's rearing. It's important to keep the children out of it at all costs, so as to ensure they aren't left feeling like it's their fault, or that they may not be the issue, but an issue. This is why co-parenting is one of the most important concepts when designing a family after a separation.
Salvador LorenzPublished 6 years ago in FamiliesTiger Mother
Every type of society has its own unique parenting norms, its own set of rules regarding what is and what is not an appropriate way of parenting. One of the more prominent parenting styles is traditional Chinese, or as some call it, “tiger mom.” This type of parenting involves strict rules and extremely high expectations. Recently, stories of this Chinese style parenting have emerged thanks to a memoir written by Amy Chua. In her memoir, Chua describes her experience as a parent and her views on being a tiger mother. But those views were questioned by many claiming that being so harsh would have harmful effects on children. Although Chua makes a strong argument for Chinese-style parenting, the style can diminish a child’s physical and mental wellbeing. Amy Chua’s parenting style hinders childrens’ exploration of interests, confidence and charm, ability to perform in a social setting, and sense of individuality.
Samantha BrettPublished 6 years ago in FamiliesHappy Momma
One of the most important things I’ve learned since becoming a mom is that it is essential to look out for your own happiness. Everyone is always going to be expecting something from you. You are going to feel guilty. You are going to feel busy. You are going to be worried that you’re going to miss out on something. But I promise you, nothing is as important as learning to take care of yourself.
Lauren CrawfordPublished 6 years ago in FamiliesHow To Keep Your Children Safe from Online Predators
I’m writing this because I was a victim of an online predator and I would never wish what I went through on my worst enemy. It’s been seven years and it still festers in my mind. Everything he said, everything he did; I live with it constantly.
Jessie Karl WilliamsPublished 6 years ago in FamiliesTen Things I've Learned as a First Time Mom
Oh motherhood. How sweet and terrifying it is. Not to mention hard. It is by far the hardest, most exhausting job I will ever have. I remember as a kid always wondering why my mom was so tired. Well, now I know.
Aurora MedinaPublished 6 years ago in FamiliesWhy I Would Put My Child in Daycare Even If I Didn't Work
I sobbed, like most mothers out there, all the way home the first time I dropped my son off at daycare. Ugly, can’t catch your breath sobs. When I was leaving and was holding back tears, a woman made a comment “First time huh?” I could only nod. While it was a day I still wouldn’t go back to, how oddly grateful I am that my husband and I were forced to be put in that situation where our son had to go to daycare.
Tiffany WilliamsPublished 6 years ago in FamiliesBad Parenting
I am a single mom. My day begins and ends with picking up toys. Harry the Bunny's theme song is stuck in my head for 90 percent of the morning. My "me time" consists of a bubble bath where I'm turning the water off every five minutes to listen for crying. Why? Why is this my life at 24 years old? Because I was a fucking idiot and had sex with an even bigger idiot. But he was "the one" and we were going to be together forever. Even though we weren't really together and instead of paying me child support this month he decided to take a vacation outside of the country. As soon as that test turned positive he turned into a positive asshole. Not that that stopped me from trying to get him to be a dad or sleep with him when I was drunk... but we all make mistakes, right? Just took me almost four years to learn that he was a mistake. Sorry dad, you were right. He's a loser. I did get one good thing out of those somewhat wasted years though: our daughter is pretty fucking amazing. I have no idea what I would do without her. I also have no fucking idea what I'm doing with her.
Michelle SchultzPublished 6 years ago in FamiliesThe Secret Life of a SAHM
It’s a piece of cake! That’s what they think when they hear you are a stay at home mom. I must admit that’s what I thought before I was a mom. Little did I know how much of myself I would put into being a stay at home mom.
Christina MorrowPublished 6 years ago in Families