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The boundless love a parent has for their child is matched only by their capacity to embarrass them.
Self Care and Self Love
Here I stand, guilty. Guilty of not taking care of myself. Guilty of forgetting that I matter to a fair amount of people and it's not fair that I have neglected my self care and even more-so, forgotten how to love myself. Over the passed few years I have completely neglected me, myself, and I. I pinpoint it all to being a single mother. Since I have said that I blame me becoming a mother I might get some backlash, but I sure hope this reaches a fellow mother or even a father who has ever felt the way I feel. Who has ever forgotten about themselves in the chaos of raising a tiny human and raising them alone. I hope that this shows people that they are not alone. They are not the only people guilty of self neglect and self abandonment. I have recently come to a realization that I may be a good mom (or so people tell me), but I could be an even better mom if I take care of myself.
By Kenzie Lane Stapleton7 years ago in Families
Bonus Parents, Because They Are Not “Step” Anymore
Mommy, you’re such an amazing woman of God. You’re a beautiful soul who loves everyone and everything. You see the good in people, even when they are the worst. You love with all your heart and nothing less. You are strong, courageous, and powerful. I love you.
By Emily Zimmerman7 years ago in Families
A Prayer for Happiness: Five Things to Tell Your Adult Children
As any parent will tell you, watching your kids grow up is, at once, the most wonderful and most difficult thing in the world. On the one hand, you get the sheer joy and amazement of experiencing your children develop their own personalities, seek out their own passions, and discover their own path in life. On the other… well, feeling them gradually move away from you, gradually becoming less dependent, and gradually turning their back on your home is something which most parents find really, really tough—even if they understand completely that in order for them to become well-rounded and happy adults, it’s all just par for the course.
By Jilian Woods7 years ago in Families
#WorkingMumGuilt
It finally arrived, I returned back to work this week. I was slowly (and I mean slowly) preparing myself for the day by trying to be positive. I got the lunches ready the night before and I even got dinner prepped too. I packed both my bag and my son's bag ready for his day at nursery. I felt good about his first day away from me as I returned back; however, I felt nervous not knowing what to expect walking back into an office I spent 16 years being a part of. The drop off for my son was pretty straight forward, a few standard tears from him but he was soon distracted by breakfast. I made a quick getaway and headed to work.
By Kavita The Unlikely Mummy7 years ago in Families
My Memories of Parents
My memories of parents Childhood memories are some of our most precious memories we will ever have. I think the major part of events and emotions will stay green in our memory, no matter how life will treat us. Can you remember your childhood? I am 100 percent sure, all of us will definitely agree, that everything seemed much better than it actually was. That our parents and grandparents kind and loving contribution. They made us feel that trees were higher, colors were brighter, the world was kinder, the golden-aged were wiser, and all the planet went around us, for our sake and happiness.
By Alyssa Day7 years ago in Families
Conscious Parenting 101
Parenting. A tall order for many adults who—let's just be real—don’t know what the heck they are doing (I certainly don’t! 😝)! It’s one of the biggest responsibilities we have in life. We are supposed to raise a child to be a kind, healthy, happy human who can take care of themselves efficiently. Now how the hell does one do that?!
By Grace Calo7 years ago in Families
