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5 Things to Do This 2018 Holiday Season
Can you believe it? Thanksgiving has come and gone and 2018 is nearly over. But, that doesn’t mean that all the fun is over. December is one of the best months of the year. Both people and places are in festive moods and you can feel the excitement in the air. Many cities come alive with end-of-the-year winter activities. Whether you’re looking for holiday treats to eat or for places to make sentimental holiday gifts, there is something for everyone.
By Amanda Lin8 years ago in Families
Thoughts on Raising Children
When I was 10 years old, my sister asked my mother who she would pick if she could only have one person in her life. My mother thought about it, and then she said she would pick my father. My sister wailed in protest wanting to know why she wouldn't pick us, but my mother told her that she could have more children but she couldn't replace my father.
By Denise Willis8 years ago in Families
10 Things People Don't Tell You About Being Childfree
I'm childfree. I know that I am not the type of person who would do well raising a child. I'm just not parent material; and frankly, I'm really not the type of person who gets interested in diapers. Kids aren't interesting to me, nor do I find babysitting rewarding.
By Rowan Marley8 years ago in Families
The Never-Ending Pain That Comes With Having Parents
Hello everyone, I hope that you're well. I would like to reiterate that I am not saying that having parents is a bad thing. I love my parents dearly and I honestly don't know what I would do without them. However, there is a lot of emotional pain that comes with having parents.
By Paige Makepeace8 years ago in Families
A Different Kind of Life, Story 1
When I was six years old I wanted to be a nun, and by the time I was sixteen I wanted to be a cage dancer. That's a big leap, but my life was not like most people's. My parents were both one-of-a kind, and they lived life the way they wanted, usually dragging my sister and I behind them kicking and screaming.
By Denise Willis8 years ago in Families
Baby Shark
If you are a parent, aunt, uncle, or grandparent...or if you have any association with children at all! Or have friends on social media that are associated with children...then chances are that you know this song! Is it annoying? Is it catching? Is it a lifesaver? Or is it just pure genius? The answer is yes! Yes! Yes!...and um, yes!...plus more!
By Daycare Momma8 years ago in Families
Thanksgiving Dinner Table Talk. Top Story - November 2018.
Ah Thanksgiving, that perfect time of the year when we get to stuff our faces with our families while making meaningful conversation with people that we may not have seen in quite some time. A beautiful holiday it is. In order to ensure Thanksgiving goes as smooth as possible, here are some tips to start conversation at Thanksgiving dinner because with food, football, and festivities what could possibly go wrong?
By Adam Phillips8 years ago in Families
Cradle Boards for Baby
Cradle or Papoose boards are something that the Native Americans used to keep their babies safe and out of harm's way while mothers tended to the daily needs of her Wikkiup, Tipi, or hut. Cradle boards have been used for centuries across the American continent by various tribes long before it was settled by Europeans and other people.
By Jennine Donier8 years ago in Families
To the Father Who Let Me Do What Made Me Happy
It was a warm summer in Sao Paulo, Brazil. My father at the time was only 12 years old, but he already was on his way to his first job in a jewelry and watch repair shop and knew exactly what his goal was by the time he was 18.
By Lucas Todesco8 years ago in Families
