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Things I've Learned from a Great Father About What Makes a Good Man
The things I’ve learned from a great father about what makes a good man are many, to be sure: honesty, hard work, generosity and a sense of humor. If you ask me about my dad, I’ll tell you these are his four most salient characteristics and the four values I strive to embody—I’m not sure I’m nailing it, but I’m trying, every day, to follow his example. Doing so makes me a better man and a better father.
By David Porter9 years ago in Families
Being a New Mom Really Sucks!
When you're pregnant, you have all of these blissful aspirations about how wonderful everything's going to be. You think about the kind of mom you'll be, and how your birth will be prefect. Sometimes this happens, and sometimes it doesn't. Sometimes the baby won't come out or your blood pressure skyrockets. Because really, you can't control your birth. You can have an idea about what will happen. But it's my opinion that birth happens to you. You can read. You can plan. But in the end, you are ushered into motherhood with a squirmy, wonderfully squishy baby.
By Shana Nizeul9 years ago in Families
Babies and Their Baby Things
If you're on your first tiny human, then I am guessing you know the feeling of sheer panic when they break out in hives or have a raging fever that is hot to the touch. Seems like, these days, it's hard to even trust the pediatricians because when you report that "hey, my baby has been projectile vomiting for two days," all they really seem to say is that you're crazy and the baby is fine. What, with all the vaccine propaganda going on, we don't know whether it is best to vaccinate or not vaccinate. Well, that is fine because this article is going to share ALL of the information that you could possibly need.
By Josie Dehart9 years ago in Families
Footsie Pajamas
I jump up in bed, heart pounding; I hear heavy knocks sound on the front door. I know that sound, that heart wrenching thunder that has been a constant in my young life. They were at the door again, causing panic as I hear my father getting up in the other room. ‘What’s going on now?’ is all I can think as I hear my little sisters calling out to me in the darkness of our room.
By Jessica M. Kincaid9 years ago in Families
Coolest Outdoor Products for New Parents
The responsibilities of new parents are incredible, but there are tons of products on the market to aid those responsibilities and make life much easier. We have come up with a list of the best outdoor products for new parents to make your workload as a mom and dad much lighter.
By Kelsey Lange9 years ago in Families
Best Child Car Seats Every Parent Needs
As one of the most important purchases you will ever make for your child, child car seats are not a one and done easy trip to Walmart, especially if you want to do it the right way. When considering which seat is best for you, it's important you keep in mind a few factors:
By Sherry Campbell9 years ago in Families
The Invincible Man
"My dad is stronger than your dad." "Well, my dad is smarter than your dad." Many of us have gotten into childhood arguments with friends or adversaries over whose dad was the smartest, toughest, richest, etc. When you grow up with attentive, involved fathers, it is easy to begin to see them as larger than life. Seriously, my dad was always one of the strongest and the smartest. He was also hard-working and family-oriented. He had a passion for his faith and his family. He believed strongly in education, hard work, and loyalty. He still believes in those things, however, to look at him now, one would think he is helpless, hopeless, and haywire.
By denise knight9 years ago in Families
5 Things I Have Learned About Being a Stay at Home Parent. Top Story - December 2017.
Parents all around the world stay at home to take care of their children. Whether it's a decision made by both parents or just as a result of wanting to be home with the kids. Stay at home parents don't get the credit they should from most people. Staying home to raise a family is hard. It's a 24 hours a day, 7 days a week job. I say job because...it definitely is a job. You are on a round-the-clock schedule; wake up, make sure the kids eat, clean, dishes, play and bonding time, clean, lunch, clean, educational time, make sure kids don't have tantrums over silly things, make sure they are safe, dinner, clean, baths, clean, get them to bed and clean some more. We do it every day. All day. It's a repeating cycle that continues even after they are in school. Raising tiny humans is hard. You put them first, above all else. Here are 5 things I have learned from being a stay at home parent:
By Kayla Hilliard9 years ago in Families
Can She Really Be Suicidal at 10 Years Old?
To answer the title question simply, yes! But let’s be realistic, 10 years old? What would a ten year old have to contemplate suicide over? That’s how I felt after my daughter told me she was thinking about hurting herself.
By Debbie Holifield9 years ago in Families
Sharing My Kids with My Ex Is Not What I Expected
When I decided that I wanted to get divorced, I felt a weight lifted off of my shoulders. But that was quickly replaced with a massive anvil. My six year old daughter is from a previous relationship. Now, before you go on a massive journey trying to figure it out, I’ll explain!
By Catherine Toth9 years ago in Families
