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It takes a village to raise a family; advice and tips to make the most of yours.

Mom Shaming
Imagine being so excited to be a mom. You're pregnant, you're glowing. You're ready to have the amazing little human you're growing in your arms and with you to love and cherish forever. (If yours went this well. My pregnancy sucked and other people also ruined it for me).
By Nikki Pond6 years ago in Families
Handle With Care
Sometimes when I can't sleep at night, instead of counting sheep, I count all the different places I've lived. When I was a kid, the Tippet and Richardson truck was a regular sight in our driveway. By the time I was 11, I'd already moved seven times. All our things shoved into boxes would be piled into the belly of a van by men in coveralls who made a sport out of how far they could throw the furniture. I can't remember a single move where something didn't arrive broken or scratched. "A bad omen," my mother would say as she unwrapped chipped porcelain Capodimonte. The truth was that I'd chipped a few of those ugly flowers myself playing Barbies, and only now did she notice. Best to go with the flow.
By Lezlie Wade6 years ago in Families
Who wore it best?
Red carpet, white lights, and beautiful people are the makings of marvelous night. Awards are given, and hit music is performed. Everyone reminisces about the connection they have with the humanitarian of the evening. Anyone who is anyone knows the location of the private afterparty, and plan to arrive fashionably late to secure an immense entrance. The cameras flash and patrons dance. Everything is everything for just a little while. Unfortunately, sometimes before the sum rises, the opinions and comments of others will dim the accomplishments and bright lights of the paparazzi in the evening before.
By Alisha Jones6 years ago in Families
Joey isn't the only one who doesn't share food!
If there is one thing that just about all American's can agree on, it's a love of the hit tv show, Friends. And nothing is more iconic than the episode where Joey makes it loud and clear that "JOEY DOESN'T SHARE FOOD!"
By S. L. Harpel6 years ago in Families
Anatomically Correct Dolls
Anatomically Correct Dolls What is an anatomically correct doll? It is a doll that realistically simulates the sex attributes of a human. These dolls can be utilized for various functions as described below.
By Heather Chauvin6 years ago in Families
Am I A Bad Person?
Ok darlings, here’s the what’s going down and I need some outside input. Recently, as in the last year and a half, my mom just got out of an abusive relationship (i’m talking physically, mentally, emotionally abusive). Now she’s been with this guy (let’s call him Bo), for 11 years and he’s actually my brothers dad.
By Madison Smith6 years ago in Families
My Father's Inheritance
I have had the utmost privilege to have known the man for 20 long years. As a child, I’ve always looked up to him and strived to become the man that he was. I reminisced the nights when he would read me tales and parables as I tucked in for a good night's sleep or the times I went past my bedtime to watch Jason Bourne on the Sony box television beside him or the cold early jogs we used to do every sunrise on the weekends. I thought I was going to follow in his footsteps, but little did I know that life had other plans for me.
By Darnell 6 years ago in Families
Just Be There
Have you ever experienced a difficult child or teenager? Are they your child? They may seem to want the world and more, but to them you are their world and what they’re craving is your attention and they’ll take it however they can get it. For some, this is by doing things around the house to get praise or cuddling you watching a film but for some, especially those who have parent(s) who work a lot or lots of siblings, this can be through fighting or getting in trouble. They may not necessarily want to be in trouble but it catches their parents attention and that’s what they are seeking.
By Chrisie Hopps6 years ago in Families
You Can Change the World
The first thing we need to understand is our children mimic our actions. Why? Caregivers are the child’s first role model. This is exhibited when we observe them wearing our shoes or other personal belongings. This is not simply dress up time. They may also say that they want to be just like their caregiver when they become a parent. Why? It’s simple, really. We show them affection, love, compassion, comfort, and reassurance. What kid would not want to be like their caregiver when they have children in the future. Cool, right? Well, that depends.
By JA Angelo6 years ago in Families
“I Can Make Time” — a Love Language
For most of us, 2020 wasn’t a good year. We’ve suffered in our ways. However, it gave us the biggest life lesson so far — the crucial need to devote your time to loved ones.
By Ziva Lane6 years ago in Families
An emotional roller coaster
He fanned the notes in front of his face and smiled. Was this a moment of pure joy that he would always remember? Probably. He made a mental note to get his little black book out later and phone his friends to gloat. He had never held this much money in his hands. The smile widened. He thought about those closest to him and if he could make them feel as good as he was right now. He wondered if this was empathy or generosity.
By Andrew Hines6 years ago in Families
How to deal with PreTeen & Teen Girls during Online school Thank You Covid19
I wrote this poem on June 9th 1998, when I was just about 14 years old. I have many poems & diary's from past years, some are absolutely awful, other still have the power to make my eyes well up. Perhaps that is because I know in what context they were written in, the people they were written about, & what they actually meant/mean to me.
By Laurie Chambers6 years ago in Families