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AMERICA YOU WON'T SEE ON TELEVISION.
Philadelphia, often hailed as the City of Brotherly Love, is a tapestry of contrasts that goes beyond the postcard-perfect images often portrayed. While iconic landmarks like the Liberty Bell and Independence Hall stand proudly, there exists a side of Philadelphia seldom glimpsed on mainstream media—the America you won't see on TV.
Patricia IbelaPublished 7 months ago in Families - Content Warning
Indian Family Ethical Values: Nurturing Pillars Traditional and Harmony
In the rich tapestry of Indian culture, family holds a position of paramount importance. The ethos of an Indian family is deeply rooted in ethical values that have been passed down through generations, shaping the identity of individuals and communities alike. This article explores the intricate web of ethical values that bind Indian families together, fostering a sense of unity, respect, and tradition.
The Top Wireless Security Cameras to Bolster Your Safety
Boasting state-of-the-art encryption and real-time monitoring, this wireless security camera is the embodiment of fortress-like protection. With advanced motion detection and a user-friendly interface, it puts control in the palm of your hand.
DISPOSABLE DIAPERS HAVE DANGERS
My mother-in-law gave me diaper service for a month when my daughter was born. After that month, I couldn’t do without the diaper service. It was so easy to rinse off the solids from the diaper and throw it in the diaper pail, then wait for my weekly pick up.
Andrea CorwinPublished 7 months ago in FamiliesShadows and Light: My Dance with Depression as a Mother
As the clock ticks past midnight, the house is silent except for the soft breathing of my child, asleep at last after a day that seemed to stretch on indefinitely. Here I sit, a 32-year-old mother, in the quiet of the night, grappling with the weight of an unseen adversary – depression.
The Dawn of Parenthood: Welcoming New Life
The birth of a child is often likened to a myriad of profound experiences – a miracle, a whirlwind, a challenge, and a joy unlike any other. It is a singular moment that marks the before and after in the lives of new parents. This is the story of how my life changed forever, how I met love personified, and learned the true meaning of being utterly, irrevocably responsible for another soul.
Complications during pregnancy and Childbirth for Heavier or Obese women
Weight has a significant impact on pregnancy and childbirth, and heavier or obese women may experience certain complications. Let's delve into some of these potential complications and cite examples from past studies:
Nancy ThairuPublished 7 months ago in FamiliesFew Understand What It’s Like to Be a Widowed Parent. But We Do.
A Message from Gregg Newson, Incoming Board Chair, Hummingbird Centre for Hope It’s been said that ours is the club that no one joins willingly. When someone becomes a widowed parent, their world is turned upside down. It is a harrowing and isolating experience that simply cannot be fully understood by anyone outside of this community. While there are a multitude of organizations out there who provide a range of support services to the bereaved, only one focuses exclusively on the specific challenges faced by younger widows with children. There is simply no other organization like the Hummingbird Centre for Hope, which for ten years has offered peer-based support programming that focuses on equipping widowed parents with the knowledge, skills, and sense of community that they need to successfully navigate this incredibly complex and emotionally taxing time in their lives.
Gregg NewsonPublished 7 months ago in FamiliesHow To Nurture Emotional Intelligence in Children?
What is emotional intelligence? Well, in simple terms, it's the ability to recognise, understand, manage, and respond to one's own and other's emotions. It's a crucial skill for building strong relationships, resolving conflicts, and making compassionate decisions. So, how does this relate to young children?
Tappy ToesPublished 7 months ago in FamiliesIntravitreal Injections for Diabetic Retinopathy
Intravitreal injections are a type of injection that delivers medication directly into the vitreous, the clear gel-like substance that fills the inside of the eye. These injections are used in various retinal conditions, including diabetic retinopathy treatment. Intravitreal injections are pain-free, and no major precautions are required.
Dr. Anish GuptaPublished 7 months ago in FamiliesBye-Bye Baby Bottles!
There are 3 types of babies in the world. The ones that self-ween off the pacifier (binkie, bop, whinge-corker, whatever you call it), normal or average children who ween off these two brand-new human items, and then … there’s the ones who intend on pushing you to follow through with the threat of: “I brought you into this world, I’ll take you out!” Before letting go of their right to suck on things that imitate the good portion of a woman’s boob, these last types of kids will put up a loud, persistent fight that will probably make you drive yourself to the nearest liquor store.
Hope MartinPublished 7 months ago in FamiliesHomeward Journey
Once upon a time in the picturesque country of Rwanda, nestled in the heart of East Africa, there lived a young computer enthusiast named Samuel. He had grown up in the bustling city of Kigali, but today, his heart longed for an adventure far beyond the city's limits.
T. EmmanuelPublished 7 months ago in Families