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I'm Glad My Dad Died
Now that my closest family members know, my father passed away on Friday of vascular dementia. Bit of backstory for everyone unfamiliar with me and my life: My father Richard and mother Janice met over a Christian dating ad in a newspaper. They married quickly after, in 1983, then I made my way into the world two weeks late on August 30, 1984. My brother Ryan followed a few years later.
By Jen Chichester3 years ago in Families
You Won’t Remember Your Christmas Gifts
When you’ve had as many or more Christmas Eves and Christmas Days as I have, the gifts you’ve received tend to run together. I was thinking about this today while trying to remember some of the best Christmas gifts I’ve ever received.
By The Mouthy Renegade Writer3 years ago in Families
What A Girl Needs
The outside world was unknown to her, but she could see a glimpse of it through the window in his room. In her room, it was designed to be a baby girl’s dream. Mystical creatures and lettering lined the trimmings of the walls the parents purposely designed to avoid a pink color scheme. Each wall had different particular earth toned patterns. Perfectly coordinated mixtures of Forest Green, Midnight Blue, Desert Sand, Canyon Brown, and Rich Earth filled the space to make it a special world for her to get lost inside. Visual entertainment from floor to ceiling, with pictures of significance framed accordingly. All her soft stuffed animals were arranged from biggest to smallest in different corners and play areas, and her bookshelf had wonderful fiction and non-fiction tales. As she grew, her bookshelf would rotate in complexity, length, and interests of her own so she could never be bored or out of choices. Her crib was custom-made, and designed to be the most comfort a baby could ask for when resting. With a beautiful crib mobile that spinned gingerly above her head. The sheets and blankets were minimalistic, so they weren’t overly stimulating. But, purchased based on their stitch count and material that were used to make them. There was almost always a sound of the ocean, wind, and quiet tones flowing around from the noise machine. Occassionally, you could even hear an audiobook reading or a classical song being played.
By Alexis Dean Jr.3 years ago in Families
Improve Your Child’s Chances of Success at School with These Tips
Children need a supportive environment at home in order to succeed in school with assistive technology for preschoolers. Family and friends should work together to ensure that a child receives the best education possible. It doesn't take much to show your child that you support them. Taking an interest in their activities, for example, can help them perform better in school. When properly supported, all children can succeed in school. There has never been a better time than now to begin providing your child with the necessary support and encouragement.
By Amit Kumar3 years ago in Families
Blue Heart
I've never submitted my poetry or let anyone read it. I've always written for myself, to release the sadness of the moment or express the joy I'm bubbling over with. Today I was scrolling Facebook and I saw the entry ad for a haiku and I thought, why not? What do I have to lose?
By Ada O'Brien 3 years ago in Families
A Letter to My Son
Dear Samuel, Today is your sixth birthday - it doesn't even seem possible that you've been on this earth and in my life for six years (close to seven if you include pregnancy). On the one hand, you are such an intricate part of me, and we are inseparably linked forever. On the other hand, you are your own person, and I am reminded of that with each passing day.
By Jessie McDonald3 years ago in Families
The Top 10 Healthy Foods for Kids
Anyone who's ever tried to feed a child (something other than cereal or ice cream) knows that they don't always eat what you want them to. It's stressful trying to figure out what to make to nourish their tiny bodies. Plus, just because it gets served doesn't mean your kids will eat it. But kids need nutritious food-healthy fats for their brains, calcium for their bones, and all the vitamins and minerals vegetables offer-and more. To take out some of the stress and make sure you're offering your child nutrient-dense foods, we compiled expert tips for mealtimes and a list of the top 10 healthy foods for kids.
By Mohd Arman3 years ago in Families
