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How the Rules From "Zombieland" Can Help With Parenting
I'm a huge fan of movies. Over the years, I have learned how to knock out a painful tooth with an ice skate, grow potatoes on Mars, and kill an aggressive alien with a hearing aid.
Jill (Conquering Cognitions)Published 2 years ago in FamiliesMy Septuagenarian Mother Keeps Skiing Like a Hero
This year my mom is set to attempt her 34th American Birkebeiner. That is no small achievement. I’m not allowed to say how old she is, but I’m 46, so that should provide some perspective.
Walter RheinPublished 2 years ago in FamiliesFor Poh Poh
Before the stroke Everyday when I look at my arm I am reminded of my grandmother. The jade bangle that lays heavy on my wrist makes me think of her. I haven’t taken it off once in the three years I’ve had it. It was hers, and now it’s mine.
Geri Chan-BlackburnPublished 2 years ago in FamiliesHow Encanto Fails Mirabel
Encanto is not a bad movie. Gorgeously animated with a roster of catchy songs and fascinating family members, it's one of the most interesting and meaningful Disney movies to come out in a long time. I am also not going to sit here on a high horse and say that anyone in the movie is a villain (they're not), or that liking it is bad (it isn't), or that you can't have zero qualms with it (that's perfectly fine).
Why I’ve Changed My Mind on Prince Harry and Meghan Markle
When Prince Harry and Meghan Markle got married to the dismay of a handful of traditionalists, I didn’t think much of it. However, when they started to distance themselves from the Royal Family, I did start to feel as though there was a lack of reverence towards the Queen and the rest of the family on display.
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Dreams of a Dream-Keeper
I am the first child born in the United States in my mother's family. My mother and the rest of her generation arrived here as children; they grew up speaking English and attending public schools. My mother's generation was expected to go to college and strive for prestigious jobs that would grant them stability: engineer, lawyer, doctor. Teacher was okay; professor was better.
Why I Was Furious When My Husband Surprised Me With A Break From The Kids
I thought I wanted the surprise I've heard the stories of women praising their husbands for surprising them with a day off, taking the kids out and giving their wives a much-deserved break. It's like that joke about what mothers really want on Mother's Day: a day to not be a mother, to do whatever they want without the kids.
Katharine ChanPublished 2 years ago in FamiliesThe Happy Way to Live With People Who Suffer Dementia
You’d like my mum If you met her, you’d want to hug her. When we were kids, we’d frustrate the life out of her, the four of us. My older brother Kenny was the worst. He’d invite his friends in to play on our miniature snooker table set up in our dining room, then he’d disappear outside. Mum would hear a ruckus and there would be half a dozen kids in there who she didn’t know. She’d offer them a drink of juice and buttered bread and jam.
Malky McEwanPublished 2 years ago in Families1143 days
Hello, L. I know it's been a while since we last spoke, so here I am writing this letter. I'm sitting at our favourite cafe near our old house. I'm listening to your favourite singer, drinking your favourite Kale Kick smoothie and enjoying freshly baked chocolate croissant. The same way we used to when I was younger.
Why Does Grannie Play Such an Important Role in this Teen Girl’s Story?
One of my nieces asked me, “Why are you writing a book about teen age girls when you are so old?” “Good question,” I said. ”Because I have a lifetime to share with a teenager that is so long, rich and full of flavor with only a few years left. The teen girl has a short, thin, hungry timeline with many years to travel with less experience but perhaps she can find some maturity from mine.”
Annemarie BerukoffPublished 2 years ago in FamiliesThe Lost Art of Reading
“The reading of all good books is like conversation with the finest (people) of the past centuries.” — Descartes As a self-proclaimed bibliophile, my love of reading was instilled in me by my father, who read to me at an early age. Papa was a voracious reader and would read the newspaper daily.
B.R. ShenoyPublished 2 years ago in FamiliesSleep Like a Toddler
I was one of those mothers that constantly felt overwhelmed by societal recommendations for child care and wellness. I wanted to do everything right for my son from the time I found out I was pregnant. I avoided unhealthy foods at all costs; even those deli meat sandwiches I would have so loved to enjoy. I ate oatmeal, nuts, fresh fruits, vegetables, etc. instead. I held steadfast to my daily exercise routine, and incorporated more pregnancy friendly exercises. I signed up for newsletters from various child wellness sites, and began reading “What to Expect When You’re Expecting.”
E.L. MartinPublished 2 years ago in Families