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It takes a village to raise a family; advice and tips to make the most of yours.
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We’ve all heard the commercial... So much stuff, not enough space... It echos in my head. I hold on to things. They are my memories. Just like the pictures I take, almost every object I own have a distinct memory attached to it. Sometimes it is just the place and time it was purchased. Or who was with me when I bought it. Some things have been handed down or have been gifts. I still have this stupid little plastic “trophy” that I received in 4th grade. I came in second place in a reading contest. Everyone knew they wouldn’t beat the person who won first, but I was gonna try! I tried so hard that I even cheated. Yep! I keep a trophy I won by cheating. Well, I won second place fair and square but after I secured my place, I passed my numbers with reading the first and last chapters along with the back covers of about a hundred books. I could have read them but I had family responsibilities beyond my years. So, I hold on to this stupid plastic Monkey trophy from 4th grade that holds more memories than anyone should have guessed.
By Amanda Flynn Oster6 years ago in Families
Mom Lessons That Come From Odd and Unexpected Places
Mom Lessons That Come From Odd and Unexpected Places Kristyn Meyer is on a journey to make herself the best human that she can be. These posts are a reflection of that. She welcomes your support via reading and through commissioned affiliate links within her posts! To stay up to date on all of her shenanigans, please subscribe to her email list! (psst…there’s a free gift involved)
By Kristyn Meyer6 years ago in Families
Mom to Mom: This Is An Emotional Shit Show
Mom to Mom: This Is An Emotional Shit Show Kristyn Meyer is on a journey to make herself the best human that she can be. These posts are a reflection of that. She welcomes your support via reading and through commissioned affiliate links within her posts! To stay up to date on all of her shenanigans, please subscribe to her email list! (psst…there’s a free gift involved)
By Kristyn Meyer6 years ago in Families
7 Easy Ways to Get Picky Eaters to Eat Healthier
Are you running out of ideas for getting your little one to eat healthier foods? You're not alone. In 2017, researchers from NTNU found that 26% of 4 year olds can be categorized as "picky eaters". With more than 1 in 4 children (or should I say parents) suffering from this designation, it's fair to say children struggle to naturally understand the importance of a balanced diet. It's imperative that we as adults find effective ways to use good-willed tactics in order to promote a healthy diet for our young.
By Sherry Campbell6 years ago in Families
FAMILY
Growing up as a little girl, I remember all those fun summer nights I had spending time with my sisters and my cousins. We would go to the parks together, to the stores, play in front of the house and once we became a little older, we even started going out together. Basically, we were all extremely close. We were so close that when you seen one of us, you knew the rest weren't that far behind. This went on for years. We were almost inseparable.
By Lanique Ruffin6 years ago in Families
How Ann's Freud advice almost ended the Hurst line
In reviewing the history of one's family it is always possible to identity life choices that could easily have resulted in profundly different outcomes had the individual in question chosen a different set of actions. Proof of this truism can be found in every family liniage. An Irish immigrant decides to not make the harrowing journey to the new world to escape the Irish famine. As a result future generations of Irish Americans are not born, and the fabric of a potentially rich cultural heriatage is eviscerated. A genius with dubious academic credentials in comparison to his colleagues, decides not to accept a job as a clerk and instead accepts a position that affords him little time to develop his theories on concepts such as time or relativelty. I could offer further examples but in truth the argument speaks for itself. My own family is no different in this regard. While seemingly cursed with more than its share of tragic irony there is no doubt that myself and members of my family made choices that often resembled a Victorean meldodrama. Over the course of my life I have come to view such moments with a sense of humor that was lacking in my youth. Teenager angst rarely affords one a sense of detachment that is often useful in mitigating the impact of family secrets that are discovered late in life. Because of my tendency towards histrionics and tragedy it would be hard to identify one story that surpassed all of the anecdotal incidents that represented our collective folklore. If forced to chose one incident I would chose the encounter between my parents, and Ann Freud, the daughter of noted psychoanalyst Sigmund Fraud. A little context is in order to fully appreciate the extent to which one's fate often depends on a few words.
By frederick Hurst6 years ago in Families
7 Tips For Choosing Ideal Dentist For Kids
Dental treatment in India for kids is a growing concern for parents. Among the many responsibilities that come with parents’ responsibilities; good oral care is just one of them. Compared to the adult’s teeth, children’s teeth, are more prone to fractures and cavities. So, parents must bring their kids for routine dental check-ups and ideal dental treatment at least twice a year. It makes it harder for the parent to convince their kids to have someone else look at their teeth when children are already experiencing tooth pain even before they have visited a dentist. As per dentist in India, especially with all the odd-looking tools and frightening sounds, kids hear in most dental offices, their fear of adding more pain to what they already have hampered their ability to trust the dentist.
By Femicure Healthcare6 years ago in Families
5 Things to Consider Before Starting a Family
Some individuals are certain that they want children and are prepared to make the adjustments necessary to become parents. Others may be hesitant, for a number of reasons. Whether you’ve always wanted children or have recently considered expanding your family, having a child will change your lifestyle and family dynamics.
By Marshall Stevenson6 years ago in Families
Come Mommy and Baby, Let’s Prep for the Preschool Stage!
Oh dear! Tired and stressed mommy, we very much understand your worries for preparing your little baby for this crucial stage of her/his life – joining the preschool. Your bundle of joy is going to step out of your embrace for the first time, and you’d be both regretting the idea and being excited for the milestone – both at the same time. But well, that’s motherhood! There’s always guilt attached with every new step your little bird takes to explore the world (where you won’t be with them, glued).
By Eada Hudes6 years ago in Families
DADS (fathers) DAY. Top Story - June 2020.
One minute past midnight and 'Fathers Day' will be officially all over as another day starts; Monday. The cards might stop up a bit longer to remind us of day that we've celebrated and depending on the gift you've received, a lot longer. But one thing that will always remain; ' You' being a father. Being a dad never goes away like the day does, the card or the gift does, fatherhood is, or supposed to be a life long title and commitment. It's great that "Fathers Day" is celebrated and fathers are shown love and appreciation.
By Albert Andre6 years ago in Families
