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Parenting
My son turned five months old as of today. He is a happy, healthy, and alert infant. We are truly blessed and are amazed at how much he has grown, especially considering that he was born six weeks early. People say that raising a child is the hardest yet most rewarding thing you will ever do, and I completely understand that statement. The baby books can only prepare you for so much. 99% of the time is great. Watching TV with him, feeding him while he strokes my beard and stares up at me. I can only hope that I always do right by him, and set a good example for him.
By James Howell6 years ago in Families
No Right Way
The moment you find out you're going to be a parent is incredible and unique. Some feel scared, others excited, and to some it is even akin to a miracle. No matter your initial feeling, each parent-to-be eventually comes to the same question: "But how do you parent?"
By Mikaela Merritt6 years ago in Families
Judge Yourself
There is a huge problem with society today where people try to make other people's lives their business. Maybe this was caused by the media, or over sharing on social media, or even just plain human nature; but it needs to stop. This problem exists everywhere but the worst one by far has got to be mom shaming.
By Heather Mason6 years ago in Families
Not the Mama
I was a stepdaughter twice, courtesy of my father who kept rushing to get married and apparently had a problem with being single and alone for long periods of time. Being a stepdaughter under the third wife was problematic. It was the same with the next stepmother, but eventually, our relationship became better. Dad and my stepmothers have now passed on. From the perspective of a stepchild, I think any woman who plans on marrying a man with kids should consider some things.
By Hillari Hunter6 years ago in Families
3 Things Parents Don't Understand About Their Millennial Offspring. Top Story - January 2018.
1. The Power of Passion Ever asked your Millennial, “Why don’t you just get a solid 9–5 with health care and a 401K? Ever thought about working for the state? They have great benefits.”
By Amanda Tynan6 years ago in Families
A Letter to My Little Sisters
To the three most important girls in my life, Look, girls, I know I'm still young myself but your big sister has seen enough of this big bad world to be able to give you some advice. Please read carefully and although it may not all be applicable to you, keep it in mind anyway.
By Carly McCullough6 years ago in Families
5 Ways to Curb Boredom When You're Stuck at Home with a Newborn
I've been a mother for a whopping six weeks and let me tell you...sometimes I get a little bored! I love my little bundle of joy to the moon and back, but nobody ever told me how to entertain myself when he was sleeping...well, they DID give me some suggestions, but who has the desire to clean the house for six weeks straight? Not me! And I can only take so many naps in one day. In order to keep my sanity while being cooped up inside all day every day, I had to find other ways to entertain myself in the house while on maternity leave.
By Ashleigh Riley6 years ago in Families
Life of a Stay at Home Wife and Mother
As a stay at home wife and mother of a three-year-old, I can tell you that it is the most rewarding experience of my life. I love being able to take care of my daughter and be at home to have dinner ready for my husband every night. Although I love every aspect of it, it is anything but glamorous.
By R Williams6 years ago in Families