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Just Keep Going
As a kid my mother would work what seemed like forever, but it was, just almost all the time. And I don’t know how she was able to get extra hours on top of the twenty-four in a day but she did. My mother migrated to America with her parents back in the 1960s with hopes of a glorious life. And in my childish innocence I honestly thought money grew here on tress in a city with golden paved streets. That picture got lodged in my mind leading up to the months before we left the island. I overheard some relatives talk to my father about what sounded like a magical place this America, that would transform us from the simplicity of living in a strong family and community knitted together by a sense of being one people to wealthy household that would be able to help so many others. My father was given an opportunity and although he was reluctant he couldn’t pass up the offer to go and work with his uncle in the ‘New York City’ and make a better life for his family. But the reality we woke up to after two weeks of long work days, racism and a different kind of social injustice, and disillusionment of a better quality of life planted themselves like the coconut trees back home in Jamaica that withstood category five hurricanes and times of drought.
By TanYah Global6 years ago in Families
Depression in Children: Symptoms, Causes, Treatments
Depression in Children: Symptoms, Causes, Treatments Are you stressed or worried because your child is suffering from depression? Children often feel depressed, sad, and lonely due to various reasons. In case your child is constantly hopeless or sad that is affecting his daily life, relationships, etc., it means he is going through childhood depression. It is a mental health problem that requires proper child psychological evaluation.
By john smith6 years ago in Families
Tips to Enjoy Your Baby's First Year
Life as a new mother can be very overwhelming and hard. The sleep deprivation alone can make you miserable, let alone trying to do it all! It can be really hard to take time to enjoy this time in your life, though all mothers will tell you that life is short. Most mothers will tell you to try to live in the moment and enjoy your new little family.
By Shelley Wenger6 years ago in Families
14 Phenomenal Phonics Activities for Preschoolers
It's hard to exaggerate how significant reading and language are. These abilities are the establishment for a lifetime of achievement, so it's just regular in case you're searching out approaches to ensure the little ones in your consideration are on strong ground. One dependable strategy for building proficiency abilities is using phonics exercises. In this article we'll help clarify what phonics is and share some amazing phonics exercises we've found from preschool experts.
By Akash Joshi6 years ago in Families
Piglet's Diner
Fall of 1986 in Flower Pot, New York On a gloomy Tuesday night, four high school truants discover the coolest thing ever- a family-operated 24/7 restaurant called Piglet's Diner. During their neighbourhood stroll at 2 am, Ben hears his all-time favourite song playing loudly from the diner. His friends Wendy, Emily and Tom want to visit the local liquor store to grab a few bottles of lager and visit the little parkette two blocks away from the diner. On the other hand, Ben is craving a juicy, all-beef cheeseburger with crispy french fries, black coffee and a pink, melt-in-your-mouth strawberry cheesecake milkshake, but also wants an alcoholic drink of some kind. McDonalds is closed for the night. The other local 24/7 diners and eateries are too expensive. So what's next on the list? Ben suggests that him and his pals visit Piglet's for a bite to eat, since his aunt Poppy and uncle Wilbur are the owners of the diner. They all agree to tag along. Uncle Wilbur and Aunt Poppy happily greet their first midnight customers as the teens enter the vibrant, 50's style eatery.
By Talia Devora6 years ago in Families
My Quarantine Chronicles
It all started with my husband coming home with a cough. We thought that his asthma was acting up because it is the middle of summer and the normal time his bronchial tract generally gives him issues. Twelve hours after the first cough, he had a fever. Immediately, I was alarmed but like most men he thought thera-flu and rest would make sure that he was able to continue working.
By Nadine Frye6 years ago in Families
Please Don’t Call It A “Convenience” C-Section
About a week before my scheduled C-section I felt a sensation of water running down my leg. I called my doctor panicked and within 30 minutes my husband and I were headed to the hospital with our overnight bags. We were relieved to find out it was just mucus. (I know it sounds disgusting!)
By Leann Brown6 years ago in Families
Looking for a Donor
One of the hardest parts of being a transgender parent to be in a relationship with another transgender male is that neither of us can conceive a child on our own. Which is something we both knew going into our relationship. We decided early on that we wanted children. We had many discussions about starting a family together. It was something we both wanted badly and we started our journey almost a year ago. Unfortunately, it came down to me having severe gender dysphoria which put us on a pause.
By Kaleb Haycraft-Thomson6 years ago in Families
Deuces
On a first look, one may say, “What in the world is this little girl doing posing down low and making peace signs. Well, let’s just say my four year old daughter Izabela, has quite a way of expressing her thoughts not just through words but also by her actions which can be quite hilarious considering her age.
By Prime Tyme Fitnez6 years ago in Families
