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Desperately Seeking Seashells
Maddie's stepsister Remy had never seen the ocean before. As their parents settled into the seaside home they were renting for the week, Maddie helped Remy unpack all her beachwear before they headed down to the oceanfront. But even as Maddie watched the calming waters beyond while a small ship pushed along in the distance, she noticed Remy wasn't admiring the view. The little girl was crouched down, her hands dug in the sand.
By Jillian Spiridon5 years ago in Families
Sailing Away
Rebecca adjusted the curtains and peered out once again. Time stood still. She needed to see something moving, something alive to keep her grounded. It was late afternoon, and soon the setting sun would give out too much glare, but for the time being, it felt good to look out at the horizon.
By Mayra Martinez5 years ago in Families
The Horizon
Here I am sitting in a bedroom the size of an average apartment, watching the canvas my father painted of his yacht. My father has dreams of bringing his ship to the horizon and finding treasure. My mom's a popular phycologist, has written books, and worked with famous people and almost every politician of our century. My younger sister is at Harvard studying law. My brother's a McGill and Harvard graduate. He is now a travailing DR. Then you got me, the high school dropout who hopes to one day model. My parents say they support me, regardless of my decisions, but we all know that helicopter and authoritative parents are bound to be disappointed, but they will not tell me.
By Jessica A. Fox5 years ago in Families
The Leviathan
“Do you want to hear a fairy tale?” Grandpa Red wheezed. Screens with green lights and strange beeps mumbled next to his bed in the great house. The metronome of the heart monitor tick-tocked down the halls, reminding everyone that Grandpa Red was approaching the clearing at the end of the path.
By Andy Holmes5 years ago in Families
Welcome to Parenthood
Cause we can take it there :) http://chng.it/BfS8mSWX The link above is to our petition to get our son back. If you have kids or want kids you would want what’s best for them. It is best for him to be raised in a home with his mother and father and not just his grandmother.
By Butterfly Nation 5 years ago in Families
Different Strokes for Special Folks
The challenges due to the ongoing pandemic have helped us unravel our hidden abilities. Definitely, we have been able to think more creatively, hone our skills and form new ideas. As teachers, we had to review and revamp, unlearn and relearn to cater to the needs of our students in a changed world. As teachers, the first rule we live with is that each of our student is unique, talented and bright in their own way, regardless of their special learning needs. Some very subtle interventions have helped make the online learning mechanism easier for them. I would not say that things have been completely smooth but parents, teachers and most importantly, our students have pulled through this unprecedented year with grit.
By Parent Connect5 years ago in Families
