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The Yellowed Booklet
I visited home recently and decided to help my parents go through some of the old belongings and clear out things we no longer needed. One day, my father opened a box tucked inside a long-forgotten bag. As he sifted through its contents – old passports, letters, papers, and receipts – he pulled one out and handed it to me.
By Harpreet Lotaabout 9 hours ago in Families
Do I Have To?
Tuesday was a “national” day of celebration, but not all were in celebratory mode. While our nation and other nations were partying and engorging themselves on corned beef, potatoes, cabbage and an over abundance of beer, one person was grieving and going down a rabbit hole of sadness, over the death of a parent.
By Alexandra Grant5 days ago in Families
Love That Acts, Not Love That Speaks
When Love Became a Language Instead of a Practice In modern parenting culture, love is increasingly defined by what is said rather than what is done. Emotional affirmation, verbal reassurance, and constant validation are treated as the primary evidence of care, while less expressive forms of love are often overlooked or misunderstood. A parent who says “I love you” frequently and validates feelings consistently is assumed to be providing something essential, while a parent who demonstrates care through sacrifice, consistency, and enforcement may be perceived as distant or emotionally limited.
By Peter Thwing - Host of the FST Podcast17 days ago in Families
Dan
Dan was six years old and had three sisters (one older) when Mum became pregnant with her fifth child. She and Dad didn't know if they were having a boy or a girl each time, so they gave each baby a nickname, such as Bartholomew or another unlikely name. When they got to number five, they decided they were done, so they went with "Quits."
By Mack D. Ames18 days ago in Families
What It Means To Be A Hockey Mom
First of all, hockey moms watch hockey! I was watching the local team in the playoffs today. They looked good in the beginning, and then there was a tie, and they went into overtime. Anyone's game! They lost to a team that hadn't been to the playoffs for over forty years!
By Denise E Lindquist18 days ago in Families
St. Patrick's Day
When I was a child, I really thought our family was Irish. We always celebrated St. Patrick's Day with a chocolate cake with green frosting, and it was pretty common to wear green and to have corned beef, cabbage, and boiled potatoes for dinner that day.
By Denise E Lindquist20 days ago in Families
What Should I Consider When Choosing a Home Healthcare Provider in Dubai?
Dubai's healthcare landscape has transformed dramatically over the past decade. With a growing aging population, rising demand for post-surgical recovery care, and an increasing preference for medical treatment in the comfort of home, the home healthcare sector in Dubai is booming. But with more providers entering the market, how do you know which one to trust with something as important as your health — or the health of someone you love?
By Sarath Menon26 days ago in Families
Navigating Relationships with Emotional Intelligence
Relationships are the very fabric of our lives, weaving together our experiences, shaping our identities, and providing a profound sense of connection. Yet, they are also incredibly complex, often fraught with misunderstandings, heartbreak, and the bewildering question: "Why do relationships fail?" It's a question that echoes in countless hearts, hinting at deeper psychological currents beneath the surface.
By Being Inquisitive29 days ago in Families
The Power of Presence
When “Good Parenting” Became a Feeling In modern parenting conversations, “good” has increasingly come to mean emotionally warm, verbally affirming, and immediately comforting. A good parent is expected to soothe distress quickly, validate feelings consistently, and minimize discomfort whenever possible. These traits are treated as obvious indicators of healthy parenting, reinforced by cultural messaging, therapeutic language, and social reward structures. When a child feels better in the moment, the parenting decision is assumed to have been correct, and when discomfort persists, the decision is often framed as a failure of care rather than a necessary part of development.
By Peter Thwing - Host of the FST Podcastabout a month ago in Families
Six Things Men like More In Women Than Good looks
Physical attraction often gets most of the attention in conversations about relationships, but in reality, long-term connection is built on much deeper qualities. While good looks may catch someone’s eye, they rarely hold someone’s heart. Here are six things many men value in women even more than physical beauty.
By Ibrahim Shah about a month ago in Families
