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Children: Our most valuable natural resource.
Dear Mother
Dear Mother, In the solemn stillness of my thoughts, I reach out through this letter, a vessel for the words that weigh heavily upon my soul. What can I say, Mother? The words 'I love you' from your lips often come shrouded in the aftermath of scolding, their warmth lost in the chill of discipline.
By Discoveryng Depths3 years ago in Families
Virginia Road Trips:
If you’re like me and get all kinds of excited at the mere idea of a road trip, then you know the pure joy that can be had taking the wheel to get to a destination. Virginia’s southeastern corner, known widely as Hampton Roads and more locally as the 757, offers a myriad of starting points in traveling by road. However, the mere point of a road trip doesn’t have to be ending up at a set destination. The road traveled in of itself can be an excellent reason to get out there and see what Virginia has around the next bend.
By Catherine M.3 years ago in Families
545 West 125th Street
Summer nights at 545 were usually sweltering, noisy, and buzzing with activity. From the vantage point of our second-floor fire escape, we were always privy to what went on below. Our neighbors, mostly Antilleans, looking to escape the heat of their small, non-airconditioned apartments, would come downstairs as soon as the sun set to sit in what they hoped would be the cool New York City night air and find some respite. I, for one, always marveled at the range of materials they would bring down to sit on. Some would bring a beach chair or two. Others would borrow milk crates from the bodega next door. Still, others would find a spot on the front stoop of our building on 125th Street in West Harlem, often blocking the entrance but graciously moving out of the way as others came in and out. My earliest memory of home is this tenement building and community. I lived there with my family for my first 12 years, and we always called the building by its number - 545.
By Margaret Jimenez3 years ago in Families
Nurturing Virtue in the Digital Age
In today's digital age, where information flows freely and the internet serves as a vast repository of knowledge and entertainment, the task of instilling strong moral values in children has taken on new dimensions. Parents and guardians are faced with the formidable challenge of guiding their children through a virtual world that offers both profound insights and potential pitfalls. This journey of nurturing virtue amidst the digital landscape requires a delicate balance of fostering curiosity, promoting critical thinking, and navigating the concepts of "perplexity" and "burstiness."
By Yannick Simo3 years ago in Families
What is the best formula bottle for babies?
I have been a first time mother for two months now, and have tried both ways to feed my baby: breastfeeding and formula bottle feeding. Unfortunately, I ended up in the ER due to severe food poisoning, which resulted in me having to take antibiotics that stopped me from being able to breastfeed. This meant that my baby had to switch to just being formula fed, which was okay, since I was breastfeeding and formula feeding her anyway.
By Adrianna Anastasiades 3 years ago in Families
Notes on my first public appearance.
Photo by Redd F on Unsplash It felt weird to not write anything of consequence last week, after consistently writing for eleven weeks now (this is my twelfth, which feels like a milestone of sorts.) It was nice to just be present, to enjoy the time exploring San Diego with my husband, and to just check out from things for a few days, but it still felt weird, and I felt a little bit guilty. I don’t know where the guilt came from since I don’t technically owe anyone anything, I don’t have an editor or a deadline, and my two-piece a week goal is strictly for myself, but maybe it is because I felt like I was letting myself down a bit or not taking my weekly steps to doing this professionally or reaching my goals. Maybe I just felt like I was letting all of my five paid subscribers down by not providing content that they paid for (even though my five paid subscribers are my mom, my dad, my sister, my aunt and my husband and I think they would all forgive me and still love me even if I never wrote another thing ever again- but seriously, how do I get more paid subscriptions here?!) Maybe I just am taking this journey seriously because I want it so badly, and taking a week off feels like I’m not applying myself. But here I am, and I feel rested, my brain feels fresh, it is the astrological New Year, so onward we go, and it feels like things are about to get much, much easier, even if I don’t quite know how yet.
By Morgan Longford3 years ago in Families
News: Should children read/watch the news?
In times of uncertainty and distress, the question of whether children should read/atch the news often arises. As a parent or caregiver, it is crucial to consider various factors before making this decision, with the age of the child being a significant one.
By Sanjana Dixit3 years ago in Families
