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Children: Our most valuable natural resource.

A Home & A Christmas Tree
A family of Tradition, begin this way, it did not, Well that is, until two people came together and decided to tie the knot.
By Madison Bauer5 years ago in Families
How to Entertain Small Children? An Impossible Task
Ever meet a small child who wanted to "play something", or "watch something" in that very moment? You as the adult/parent feel you should stop what you are doing so you can go play that game, or watch that cartoon/movie, only to end up watching and playing alone after said child decides you aren't playing right, or they want to do something else because things aren't going their way.
By LaTara Samuels5 years ago in Families
Making Mom Friends (It’s Important)
Are you looking for a different parenting book? One that tells you the truth (and not just what you want to hear)? Are you looking for the REAL life of a working parent? What it is REALLY like to have two rambunctious boys? If you want the truth (both good and bad), you might want to check out my book, I Am A Good Mom, Right?: And Other Thoughts from a (Slightly) Overwhelmed Mom of Two Small Boys.
By Shelley Wenger5 years ago in Families
Daughter, Please Forgive Me?
Every night I go to sleep and wonder if, upon awakening, my daughter will still be alive. You see, I made a big mistake as a mother. I let my insecurities and demons get the better of me, and I put a man before my daughter. I was too scared to stand on my own two feet because I felt so broken. I didn’t think I had the strength to help and protect my daughter. I was stupid, and I won’t make any excuses for my stupidity. I could say I let love blind me, but that would be a lie. It was simply fear of being on my own.
By Julianne McKenna5 years ago in Families
How to Choose A School For Your Child
It’s never an easy decision to choose a school for your child. Most of the years, they are used to just playing. As kids grow up, they do need to think very seriously about their future and the path they will choose in life. That’s why it’s imperative to learn how to choose the right school for your child. This might actually be harder than you imagine, but the results can be amazing.
By Love and Bub Portraits5 years ago in Families
How Kids Relay Their Feelings and Emotions
I have no idea where I read it, but I fully agree with it. Meltdowns/tantrums/young kids upset is their attempt to get us to feel what they feel.
By Melody S5 years ago in Families
What Are Quarantine Pods and Do You Need One?
September is here and for many families in Texas, that means kids are returning to school, and with that comes a sense of worry and concern about the spread of disease and germs, especially the spread of Covid-19. Kids are notoriously social creatures and while at school, they will meet old friends and make new friends. Once they leave school and come home, for the younger children, it may be difficult to make them understand why they can’t have friends over to play or why they can’t spend the night over at a friend’s house. One solution that emerged back at the beginning of the pandemic and is gaining ground again as our nation faces potential lockdowns and more isolation, is the concept of Quarantine Pods.
By Joey Lowe5 years ago in Families
My Two Sons Played Roulette At Home, But How As We Didn't Have A Roulette Ball
We had a dedicated cupboard at home that we used to store our board games and jigsaw puzzles. We had them all. From Snakes n Ladders, Draughts, Game of Life, Monopoly and Roulette, just to name a few.
By Colleen Millsteed 5 years ago in Families
How Scooter Riding Develops Children Physically and Mentally
Physical activities help with aspects like lung capacity, cardiovascular fitness, endurance, lower risk of disease, and can also have positive effects on the cognitive parts of development.
By Tata Nech5 years ago in Families
The Black Trash Bag
You never know how lucky you had it until you hear someone else's life story. This story is about the time I lived out of a black trash bag. Now I know what you're thinking, "Oh my! She was so poor she was homeless." and in a way, you are right. I was homeless and even family-less. I was given up for adoption, and I know what the majority of society likes to believe. "She went to a loving home and was adobted by a wonderful family.". However, that is not my story. I did not get adopted, and I was not fortunate enough to find a loving family.
By E.G.5 years ago in Families
Giant Teddy Bear: What's so affectionate about them?
You should be aware that a Giant teddy bear will always be your dear companion. Our affection for teddy bears does not fade away as we grow older. Many people appear to be particularly fond of their bears, with up to 35% of many adults still taking their bears to bed with them. People usually kept and anthropomorphized their bears from childhood, treated them as friends, shared their troubles with them, and cuddled them when they were sad.
By Alex Murphy5 years ago in Families
"Is That All You Do?"
Most of the women I know have suffered some form of physical or sexual abuse. My boss’s marriage just ended, at least partly, because of her husband’s lack of ability to control his temper. The world has crumbled in the last year and a half as people have shown their lack of empathy- how the tiny inconvenience of wearing a fabric face covering in public is not worth saving lives.
By Bonnie Joy Sludikoff5 years ago in Families