children

Children: Our most valuable natural resource.

Parenting my pure joy
My entire life, I felt like I was just going through the motions. I always told myself that I had time, time to figure it out. I was just going through the motions of life, and I guess that I knew it deep down. I was always searching for my purpose, but never felt like I found it.
By Talara Nolan5 years ago in Families
A Day in the Life of Pam
A Day in the life Of Pam Tucker Never have I been asked to celebrate myself though when I reflect on all the things that I’ve done for people and how I’ve worked so hard to try and help and heal humanity or make a difference to the world in a way, I feel this is worth celebrating so thank you for the invitation to tell my story. My name is Pam, I’ve spent many years working towards a career that is helping children and families. Whilst backpacking in Scotland I worked at a social work center in administration to gain experience in the industry. When I came home from my working holiday, I started studying at age 29. I began with a certificate 3 in Children’s Services and Disability Support Work gaining experience working in the industry. I studied a year of primary education studies and realised I wanted to work not only in schools but in the wider community with all ages in a variety of areas. I finished a university degree in Community Development with a passion for working with Australian Indigenous people.
By Pam Tucker5 years ago in Families
Molding the Future
Sometimes it takes looking deep within yourself to realize what your worth truly is. Although it might also be hard for others to see at times, being a stay-at-home mom is a very important and major commitment that not everyone can do. As a SAHM there are various tasks I must perform in order to make sure my impact on the world is a good one.
By Crystal Nicole5 years ago in Families
Saving Lives
I love my job because I get to teach kids how to enjoy being in the water. I love to swim and be in the water. The weightlessness can make it feel like dreams of flying. With your head underwater sound is pleasantly muted softened 'round the edges. As a child I spent hours in the water, floating, somersaulting, doing handstands. Swimming underwater, pretending to be a dolphin or mermaid and losing all sense of time in a pleasant aqua dream.
By mads5 years ago in Families
I was raised by teen parents
“Wow, your mom is so young!” A common refrain of my youth as the child of a teenage mother. We have all heard the statistics on teenage parents. If you Google teen pregnancy you will find multiple websites eagerly presenting the dark side of what happens when you become a parent in high school.
By Britt Blomster 5 years ago in Families
Growth Spurt While Breastfeeding: How To Cope With Your Baby’s Sudden Growth Spurt
Is your baby demanding to breastfeed more than usual? Has your baby been reacting differently in the last few days? Do you notice a difference in your baby’s sleep patterns or behavior in the last few days?
By Noor 5 years ago in Families
My Child Starts Preschool This Week
It is fair to say that I can be a rather emotional person. I cry at a lot of things. Particularly sentimental stuff. Give me a video compellation of soldiers coming home or grandparents meeting their first grandchild and I’m a mess. Those defining life moments really get me. So, I figured when my little boy went off to school for the first time, I would be pretty emotional about it. My first born would be growing up way too fast for my liking and he would walk off into the classroom while I curled up in a blubbering mess, a montage of his baby photos playing in my head. But the time has come, he’s going to preschool, and I’ve got nothing when it comes to tears.
By Megan Clancy5 years ago in Families
'That's the Story of Love'
When Bon Jovi was finally inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2018, I silently echoed the thoughts of thousands of fans around the world – It’s about time!
By Lori Melton5 years ago in Families
Katie's Secret Garden
Eight-year-old Katie looked up from her coloring book when she heard her parents’ angry voices. This made her sad. Her parents were fighting more often lately, and she didn’t know why. She felt very uncomfortable. Slowly she closed her book and put her crayons away. She knew exactly what to do.
By Caroline-StoryGirlCA5 years ago in Families
The Job of a Mom
I love my job because I am changing the lives of others. When you think of a job, you tend to think about a job that pays money. However, my main job is like no other, and if you are a mother, you know how true this is. This is a job you can never check out from. You can not just quit and walk away and find a new job without the responsibilities of being a mother. While I am not paid in money, I am paid in love. I am a mother of two autistic boys and three girls. My days are long, and sometimes they never end. Most nights, I am up until two in the morning and sometimes later.
By E.G.5 years ago in Families
The Misbegotten Pear
Once upon a time there was a girl who wanted a pear. She wanted a pear because she wanted to share pears. You see, Penny had recently discovered the sweet wonder of a perfect pear. It made her feel peaceful and alive. Penny thought the best thing for everyone was to try a pear, just in case it could make them feel the same.
By Jordan J Hall5 years ago in Families
Tisha's Predicament
She never intended to get stuck in the fork of the pear tree. It was a little embarrassing, her bottom sticking through the two limbs like a great, big pimple. Ready to pop. Disgusting.
By Debora Dyess5 years ago in Families