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It takes a village to raise a family; advice and tips to make the most of yours.
Pros and Cons of Binkies
There isn't an easy route for making the trials and tribulations of toddlers any less complicated, especially when any single misstep can have lasting repercussions on the state of your newborn into child growth.
George HermanPublished 7 years ago in FamiliesGuilt-Free Distance: Creating Boundaries with Family
Many of my friends in the queer community or those of us who were repeatedly abused by a parent know that there is no how-to manual for making peace with these challenging family relationships. Even years after we have left a situation, it has been my experience and observation that many people who come from these backgrounds feel that they are operating at a loss. I’m here to offer a point of view recently given to me that has been extremely freeing: careful boundary work.
Twin Mum Truths
So I’m a mum to beautiful boy / girl fraternal twins. They’re currently coming up to being 14 weeks old. Those 14 weeks have been the hardest ever.
Natascha WainwrightPublished 7 years ago in FamiliesTop Ten Ways to Shake Up Your Week as a Parent
I think all parents at some point hit a rut. Life becomes this endless rotation of to-do lists. We switch to auto-pilot and forget just how fun being a parent can be. I understand it is hard, believe me, I know what a midnight cry over ice cream feels like.
Amy JourdanPublished 7 years ago in FamiliesAddiction Ruined My Family
It started with prescription pain medication. Sounds innocent, right? It was, at first. My parents had back problems. They found a doctor. Simple.
Allison TaylorPublished 7 years ago in FamiliesHow to Be Thankful
Somewhere between my ups and my downs I learned a valuable lesson. I learned that even when I fell on my face, even when I had nothing left to give, I had the power to bring myself up.
Rachelle CramerPublished 7 years ago in FamiliesIs Your Child Being Bullied?
Before I talk about this subject I want to clear the air. Fact: Everyone experiences bullying at one point or another in their lives. Everyone. It might come from a teacher, classmates, a sports coach, a family member. It happens. Bullying is part of human society.
Jude GoodwinPublished 7 years ago in FamiliesLife Through a Different Window
Having two children before the age of 21 was never the plan, but a great shift in life regardless. Raising these little humans hasn't been easy and even though there are times when pulling my hair out seems like a great idea, I wouldn't change this life for anything. Just when I thought having not one, but TWO kids was hard enough, the news of my oldest child being diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder turned my world upside down.
Cait NicholePublished 7 years ago in FamiliesIt's OK to Cry, Mama
It's OK, mama. It's OK to cry. It's OK mama, that you didn't get the supper dishes done, and that there are two loads of laundry to be folded. Not to mention the mountain still to be washed.
Des Muise🌙Published 7 years ago in Families- Top Story - September 2017
Raising Capable Children
We have become so focused on producing enlightened children that we have forgotten the fundamentals. The goal as a parent isn't to have your child wear the most eco-friendly clothing while munching on kale wrapped asparagus or whatever healthy concoction has dominated their young lives. Our goal as parents is to produce capable adults.
Amy JourdanPublished 7 years ago in Families Redefining Family
Family can be fucked up. Or, if you're me, incredibly fucked up. All of my life I have hated family because of my experiences. I never understood how other people were so in love with their family. I didn't understand how people formed healthy relationships with parents. It was beyond my understanding because all I had been exposed to was toxicity. And so in my reality, family became something that in truth, it is not. I still don't know the proper definition, and it's questionable if I ever will, but this is my reality.
Don't Be Afraid to Love Your Kids
Raising kids has always been hard, but lately navigating parenthood is overwhelming with a side of ridiculous. Kids don't come with instruction manuals; we are all learning as we go. When a struggling parent looks for advice these days, they are bombarded with a massive amount of advice and online articles giving opinions on every detail of parenthood, most of the time contradictory.
Lana HutchinsonPublished 7 years ago in Families