children

Children: Our most valuable natural resource.

Healing Powers of Children
Do you see the picture attached? Those are my two beautiful children. Cute, huh? Ever felt as if whatever you were or maybe going through in life has you down? Emotionally drained? Uninspired? Even depressed? I’m writing this to let you discover how a typical, young, single, African American, mother of two overcame my mental burdens and found out that my children have healing powers. And so may yours!
By Ray NiCole8 years ago in Families
Life Lessons from a Toddler
When we have children, we often understand that it is our job to teach them things. We teach them how to walk, and talk, and love, and live. Rarely do we realize that these tiny, innocent people can actually teach us something too.
By Madison Elliott8 years ago in Families
Children and Mental Illness
We make sure our children are fed, clothed, and try to keep them from physical harm. But do we take into consideration their mental health? We often perceive children as innocent little beings who are supposed to be happy all of the time because children don't have to worry about the problems of life like adults. We often assume that children live happy and stress-free lives. As adults, we often wish we could be five again because, as children, we didn't have to worry about paying the bills on time or maintaining a home, etc. However, this could not be further from the truth. Many children suffer from a variety of mental health issues similar to adults. Statistics estimate that one in five children between the ages of six and seventeen years will struggle with and be diagnosed with some type of mental illness by the time they reach adulthood. Most commonly, depression and anxiety. This is why talking to your children openly about their feelings from an early age is crucial for early warning signs of any onset of mental illness.
By Janelle Ouellet8 years ago in Families
Cartoons and Young Children
Cartoons and the Child's Psyche: Is There Really an Impact? GARBAGE IN, GARBAGE OUT! This popular idiom refers the concept that input equals output. Whether it be a business venture, a technological programming, or a personal health regimen, the results will equal the input. The same is true of human attitude and behavior, especially in reference to impressionable young children. In order to understand how outside factors (such as animated TV shows) affect a child, one must first understand the stages of development in a human’s life. For those in the preschool stages, brain development is largely at play.
By denise knight8 years ago in Families
The Outlawed 'C' Word
When my husband and I had our first son, we made the surprisingly controversial choice to outlaw a certain ‘C’ word. At the time, no one quite understood our reasoning, and no one was really quite ready to oblige.
By J B8 years ago in Families
Peaceful Parenting
I am a mother of two wonderful children. I have a three-year-old daughter and a six-month-old son. Yes, I have gone through ups and downs with my children. Even though they may not be too much older just yet, we still have little things to work on. We like to focus on the little things before they turn big. Ever since I birthed my first born (now three-year-old). I have chosen to be more of a peaceful parent and reflect on the situations at hand. When any child is being raised with non-stop negative evaluations of what's wrong with themselves, how they talk or "always act," maybe behave in a way that is directly criticized or judged to be negative right from the start. How would you think that individual child is going to grow up to view themselves in the future?
By Michelle cook8 years ago in Families
Should Boys Be Allowed to Play With Dolls?
This has been an ongoing topic for some time now. Some people believe that it is not OokayK, others have no qualms with it. Me personally, I don’t see what the big deal is. I believe there are great benefits to it, psychologically and developmentally.
By James Howell8 years ago in Families
It's Really, Really Hard
Being a wife and mother is not easy. Not at all. Motherhood in itself is the most wild ride. Some days I feel so ready for another baby and whisper to myself “I can do this.” Other days, like today, I feel a second away from losing my sanity.
By Kar Mama8 years ago in Families
Baby Cuddles
We live in a culture that seems to believe that newborns need some form of independence. People seem to believe that you can hold a baby too much, cuddle them too much, and basically love them too much.
By Samantha Reid8 years ago in Families
Kids Are People Too
Hello. Quick notice that yes my English is very poor and my pieces are quite opinionated. If you can handle both of these, then welcome and please enjoy reading. If you fancy it, then leave me your thoughts and opinions.
By Matt W8 years ago in Families
My Journey as a Mother Part 2
Motherhood is very difficult and I now understand how it can be difficult. However, I still think motherhood is worth the difficulty. I could not be prouder to have my daughter. Yes, sometimes I have those moments that I wish I could put her back, but I come to my senses and what mother does not feel this way from time to time?
By Brittney Gellentien8 years ago in Families
I'm Scared For Today's Children. Top Story - March 2018.
No matter what generation you were born into, there has always been something to fear: war, poverty, kidnapping. However, as we fly through 2018 today, I can’t help but think there are so many things that make us fear for our children today.
By Soraya Bowie8 years ago in Families