children

Children: Our most valuable natural resource.

Does It Get Better?
I'm not sure where to start. I am married with 2 children. A 13-year-old daughter and an 18-year-old son. My son is at boot camp for the Navy. He has been gone for over 2 weeks. To say my son is a mama's boy is an understatement! He did JROTC all 4 years in high school. So he was prepared (in a way) for boot camp. He is a very funny, kind, smart, determined, and loving young man. I was very involved in (almost) every aspect of his life. Our relationship is different from mine and my daughter's. She is very independent and not much of a hugger. She's like her father!
By Ruth Berber7 years ago in Families
An Open Letter to My Son
Dear Samuel, 1). I want you to know how much I love you, and how much you have changed my life for the better. You have been the light of my life since the day that you were born, and it has been a joy to watch you grow up so far, and I am sure that I will enjoy the rest of it. However, there are a few things that I want to say.
By Jessie McDonald7 years ago in Families
The Day Cancer Waged War on My Son!
September 11… Yes the day that everyone will never forget because that was the day that our country was attacked. I remember it like it was yesterday, we were living in Japan, our boys were small, we were driving to Tokyo to take my in-laws down to fly back to the States the next day, we drove through a typhoon to make it down there by evening.
By Kimberley Ulmer7 years ago in Families
Having a Baby
I found out that I was pregnant when I was twenty years old. I never thought that I could even have kids due to medical reasons. But whenever I found out that I was pregnant, my whole entire world shifted. I had no idea how I was going to do it, but I KNEW I was going to have this baby! From then on, I was working constantly, going to every yard sale, reading every Pinterest article, thinking of everything possible way to get ready for my baby. I was so nervous and excited.
By Jessie McDonald7 years ago in Families
You Never Know How Smart You Aren't
I can remember going through school thinking to myself, "When in the hell am I going to actually use any of this information they're forcing down my throat right now?" Answer: When you have children. I should've listened to my inner self when I said I wasn't going to have any kids. EVER!
By Katherine Morales7 years ago in Families
Momisms
Being a mom can be the most rewarding job you’ll ever have. It also can also be the hardest job you’ll ever have. My husband and I have four children. It hasn’t always been easy but it is something I would never ever trade. My children are grown now and these “MOMISMS” are little tidbits of information, advice and lots of love shared with them. Remember... you are the parent! You are in charge! You are the adult. You are not there to be their friend, you are there to keep them safe and to learn to make good choices. We are our children’s first teacher. We need to set boundaries and follow through on consequences. It is a time to be loving but not giving in to them. When our children are grown we can look back and say, “We did a good job!” We worry about them always but we must believe they have learned to be happy, caring and successful adults.
By Trish7 years ago in Families
'Your Daughter Has Duane Syndrome'
I first noticed when I was cradling my squishy little newborn on my breast as she nursed. Her eyes were open and she was staring up at me with so much love. She was such a beautiful and precious five-pound, nine-ounce baby, and I felt an overwhelming joy seeing her getting nourishment from my body. I did that! There’s a sense of pride whenever she nursed and I could tell she was totally content and in love with me. But, every time she nursed on my left side I got a sinking feeling in my stomach.
By Jennie Carr7 years ago in Families
The Heart of the Matter
Having children is one of the greatest joys that life can bring you. The excitement you get from the moment you find out to the very first cry when they’re born, the feelings are so overwhelming you can’t help but cry.
By My’Isha Brown7 years ago in Families
No Help Just Judgment for Families with Disabled Children
We've all seen the posts on social media: "People on food stamps need to get a job" and "if you can't afford your child then you should have used protection." These are common statements we see and hear on a daily basis. It's not that simple and here's why...
By Nicole Halls7 years ago in Families
Motherhood
Well when I first found out I was going to be a mom, I was terrified that I wouldn’t feel the same way. I was only 22, just got married to my best friend, and I was ready to party with my girls on the weekends. That was the best thing in the world to me. Fast forward to today, 23 years old, still married to my best friend, but now we are raising a perfect son together. So, is it really the best in the world?
By Taylor Martin7 years ago in Families
My Children Were Not Accidents
As of right now, I am sitting on the sofa watching my two sons play together. The eldest is two years and two months, the youngest is one year and one month and I am thirty weeks pregnant today. I am twenty four years old, my husband is twenty three, we planned all our children and yes, we want more.
By Jaz Johnstone7 years ago in Families
Blessings from the Womb
About two years ago, I had people I liked to consider as friends. I hung out with these people, stayed the night with them, went to parties with them, etc. I was young, fell in love, and messed my whole life up over a relationship that was just as disgusting as it could be; the more I think about it as an adult, the more vulgar it becomes. Well, this was a person I'd known for years already. Also, I was introduced to so much; I was introduced to drinking, drugs, a whole list of things no 17 year old should.
By Keviesha Jenkins7 years ago in Families