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Grandads and Three-Year-Olds: the Great Challenge of Having a Conversation
Three-year-olds are a handful. It's that fun age when they are coming into their personality. Words are beginning to spew, and there appears to be a little bit of logic showing up in their conversations.
By Lee J. Bentch 5 years ago in Families
Emily
Emily My Dad had pretty much stayed drunk constantly since Mom left a year ago. He was an okay drunk - he was never mean or abusive. Mostly he'd sit at the table, staring at nothing, a bottle at his elbow. Sometimes he'd cry, but not too often. Sometimes he'd paint - for hours, even days, until he fell over from exhaustion and I'd get him to bed. So when Keeson dragged me home by my ear, I really didn't think I'd get in much trouble. But when we got there, Dad was not only upset, he was sober. And he was packing. I sighed, knowing what was coming.
By Rhema Sayers5 years ago in Families
Empty Nest: The Single Parent’s Guide to Letting Go
The years between the first time you see your precious little one after birth and the day they leave home are both endless and short. Before you know it, the tiny human you once held in your arms and stared at in awe is forging their own path under their own roof.
By Wendy Miller5 years ago in Families
Chess For Kids: Can You Teach Your Kids to Play Chess?
Getting your kids started with chess might seem like a foreign concept. But when you think about it, children, during the early ages of their growth, are more likely to learn new concepts compared to later in life.
By Shane Mathew5 years ago in Families
The Valiant Cry of an Aborted Baby
“I can see the wonderful stars which shine bright at night, which suggests that however dark the night may be there, are always meant to combat such darkness. The morning dew on the grass blades, signifying the presence of support to hold on in every excruciating pain, no matter how hard the pain may be but with the support it can be endured. The soothing breeze which passes through showcases the limitless boundaries which persist for me to grow and achieve in my life. I stumble upon the running waterfall and saw that it breaks down the mountains but never ceases its cause, teaches me to have the grit to solve any major perplexities in my life. I woke up in the morning and I heard the chirping birds, which imparts a tranquil and pleasant environment around me. I saw the rising sun which imparts a ray of new hope every day and which suggests to me that however difficult the night may be there is always a new day waiting for a new beginning.”
By Joseph Anto5 years ago in Families
The Lost Monkey
Something was troubling (children's version), tormenting (adult version) Jeni. It was the nightmares she had for a full month. And the shadows she could only see on the walls. Jeni had her mom Karole, who said a prayer for her and told her to go back to bed.
By Bonnie Pacheco5 years ago in Families
Rich's Christmas
Rich’s Christmas Letter Ten years ago I invited several friends to write about an early Christmas event. There were fewer interested parties than I had envisioned, so the project I had in mind fell apart. However, My friend Rich was one of the responders and I have kept it in my files. Christmas 2021 is quick upon us, and since Rich is now a victim of Parkinson’s disease and can’t do this for himself, I am posting it on vocal.media so that it may be shared with his family and friends. His story is in the form of a letter to his children.
By Cleve Taylor 5 years ago in Families
First-Time Mothers’ Experiences
Mothers saw a gap between expectations and information because childcare needs were higher than expected and mothers did not have time to breathe. These situations were very similar to those of mothers, although fathers seemed to find it more difficult to seek help and support than mothers.
By Kandel gita5 years ago in Families
