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Breastfeeding
As a young breastfeeding mother, I wasn't given all the information before making my choice. Before I start, I have nothing against mothers who decide to formula feed their children, it's amazing how science has developed a substitute for breastmilk designed for those who are unable or don't want to breastfeed.
By Lauren Armstrong8 years ago in Families
Mean Mommy
I'm a single mom. I hate saying that. There are so many stereotypes that come with saying that. My three favorite questions are: "Do you know who the father is?" Nope, I'm a gigantic whore and have no idea who her father is. "Do you get a lot for child support?" Yeah, I get $800,000,000,000 a month. I got knocked up by Bill Gates. And my absolute favorite question: "Does it hurt that she looks like him?" This one I'll answer honestly instead of sarcastically; no, it doesn't hurt. It used to. But now, those features mean something different to me. I don't see his smile when I look at her, I just see my daughter smiling up at me. She took bad memories and made amazing new ones. For that, I can never repay her.
By Michelle Schultz8 years ago in Families
According to Science, This Is How Many Toys Your Baby Should Have
You want what's best for your baby, of course. But when it comes to buying toys and receiving a never-ending influx from doting relatives, how many toys does your baby really need? Is being surrounded by every kind of toy imaginable the best way for him or her to learn and be happy? Or is fewer better? It turns out, developmental psychologists actually do have a scientific answer to this question.
By Nicola P. Young8 years ago in Families
How Alcoholism Shaped My American Dream
Life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness are the three ideal components that make up the American dream for most US citizens. The ownership of a home, obtaining college degree, and starting a family are some of the most common responses individuals will give when asked what their dream is. However, rather than possessions, degrees, or a family being my American dream, it would simply be to live in the moment and to be surrounded by honesty. My dream is a result of having too many people in my life being stuck in the past or they continue to pour lies from their mouth; which has greatly affected me.
By Monica Yolich8 years ago in Families
Moving Out Leads to Freedom
I remember moving out like it was four weeks ago—only it was. I will never forget the look on my mother’s face when I told her that I would not be spending another night under her roof, but under the Whitmore's. Her look was emotionless yet I could feel every emotion she felt—like they were screaming at my directly. The room stood silent but tense as my heart dropped from my chest to my toes. I could feel my mother’s heart shatter through her chest which proceeded in shattering mine. September 25, 2017 was my first day of college, the start of my freshman year, and the day I moved out and found freedom.
By Harley Tucker8 years ago in Families
Changing the World Starts in Our Homes
How does someone destroy you so thoroughly and boldly and not care about the disaster left? When you are raising your children, teach them morals, values, and worth. Teach them to be respectable, caring, and loving. Teach them to respect themselves and others. Teach them about our world and the fact that they need to be concerned about bringing happy energy and help to others with no expectations.
By Sherrie Pogue8 years ago in Families
Life and Family
Have you ever felt completely overwhelmed, like you can’t finish one simple task a day, or that you are rushing last minute to turn everything in? If so, you may be experiencing the excruciating task of balancing life and chores. As moms, dads, students, and humans in general, we pack on a lot and take on more than we can possibly manage at one given time. So why is it that we keep doing it, why is it that we keep adding more to the list, or why do we say “yes” to more than we can possibly do?
By Kathleen Cruz8 years ago in Families
Parenting
I have two kids. They both have the keys to my entire heart. He’s like a tiny best friend to me. We essentially grew up together. I had him right after high school. It was he and I against the world. When he was four I became pregnant with his now younger brother. Now, I don’t want you to see his tiny best friend and think that I’m the ‘I want to be your friend’ type mom. I’m not. There are boundaries. I am mama, first and foremost. I want him to know that he can talk to me about anything though!
By Elora Thomas8 years ago in Families
