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I, Parent
I am a parent. Before I became a parent, I, like so many others, believed I understood — in some inherent way — what parenthood is. After all, I have parents; I am a son to parents.
By Tim Matthews8 years ago in Families
Carleen the Welder
1923 was a good year. On February 16, Howard Carter opened the inner burial chamber of Pharaoh Tutankhamen's tomb and found the sarcophagus. Not much later, on February 22, the first successful chinchilla farm in the US was established. Also in 1923, Time Magazine published its first issue, the first sound in a public film performance was at the Rialto Theater in New York City, Interpol was formed in Vienna, Babe Ruth hit two home-runs in a World Series game and the first planetarium opened at the Deutsche Museum in Munich. Above all that, Carleen Bates was born July 15, 1923.
By Mitch Davis8 years ago in Families
The Day My Pregnancy Stopped
It took us a year to get pregnant when we decided to try for another child. We were on the verge of speaking to our doctor about fertility treatments when the test came back positive.
By Lizzy Phillips8 years ago in Families
Video Games — Not a Bad Thing
It is no question that we live in a technological age. Now, I do believe that being active is very important. I also believe that teaching our kids to be active is important.
By Ashley Robinson8 years ago in Families
Be Glad You Still Have One
Child loss is a topic that too many parents have been forced to experience, whether it be through miscarriage, birthing complications, or a terrible childhood tragedy. However, one aspect of this that is rarely discussed is the loss of a twin. I am a mother of identical twin girls. One just so happens to be an angel. My pregnancy was far from the ordinary that occurred through unplanned circumstances. I was labeled high risk right off the bat simply for being pregnant with twins. Then hypertension was added on around my tenth week. Regardless of my health situation, I was still so excited to welcome two new lives into the world... only to have one of them taken from me days later.
By Gloria Fracasse8 years ago in Families
31st October 2008
I've been signed up to this site for about two weeks and have wanted to start writing articles, but couldn't find anything good to write about. Then on the 31st October 2017, it hit me. My first article will be about one of the worst days of my life and how this holiday is a part of that.
By bailey saunders8 years ago in Families
The Pregnancy Shadow. Top Story - November 2017.
Every woman in the world has things in common. One of those things (and probably the most annoying) is when we hit a certain age and the "baby questions" start; not to mention if you're not married then you get the "baby/marriage question" combo! For some women the answer is as simple as waiting until they are ready or just going with the flow and it happens without trying! But what about those women who deal with PCOS, Endometriosis, etc...
By Bethany Winters8 years ago in Families
Through Thunderstorms
Bitter. Busy mornings and long nights, I could never forget his figure. He left whenever times were hard and on the important days, he was never reliable. I played on the grass most of the time he had to smart mouth somebody. I made friends with the earth, I said hello to the plants. The trees told me to learn how to love him, and to open my heart to him before I disconnect and fade away. In disbelief, I failed to understand how I could start to love somebody so bitter like him.
By Rising Sun Midnight Moon8 years ago in Families
Orphan
Your baby dies unborn. Unloved. Fatherless. It’s OK because its mother never really wanted it anyways. “We’ll get through this together,” your boyfriend tells you. You’re not even sure if it was his to begin with. It doesn’t matter. It's been two weeks since you’ve seen him. It’s Valentine’s Day. You’re alone.
By Aliza Dube8 years ago in Families
Life is Complicated
I’m not complaining. I know there are people out there who have it worse than I do. But, it doesn’t change the fact that life is complicated in different ways for different people. Today I am writing this because I wanted to vent more or less. So here is a look at my life over the past five months.
By Harley Bowers8 years ago in Families
Divorce Through the Eyes of a Child
Divorce. It’s a scary word, it can strike fear into some, and for others it brings up old memories of a broken marriage and a broken home. To me, it reminds me of my early childhood. I don’t have many memories from when I was little, most of my childhood memories are from after the divorce of my parents.
By Miss. J8 years ago in Families
Family Halloween Traditions
We have arrived at the time of year again, when the ghouls and creatures emerge from the shadows and shopping carts of busy parents. The cool autumn air sets in the spooky decorations are hung and candy is bought in bulk. Children eagerly await the chance to dress up as their favorite monster, character, or idol before going door to door asking for treats from their neighbors. The modern day Halloween celebrations have become a tradition over the past decade. Starting in America during the early 1900s, it has become a national holiday that children and adults both look forward to each year. Families spend the day making memories and traditions of their own every year. From the children dressing up to celebrate at school to the infamous candy hauls that they return with after trick or treating every family has their own unique ways of celebrating that make the holiday special each year. My family was no exception, though, we enjoyed the holiday with a little extra twist that not every family was able to do.
By Jessica L8 years ago in Families