This is a letter that almost every parent with teens can relate to… Mums, Dads….maybe you should show this letter to your own teens! š
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Wisdom From an Old Father: āMind Timeā ~ By Denis Ian
Iām an old father now. Suddenly it seems. My sons have sons. I own lots of memories. I polish the sweet ones and never dust
Radiant (or how not to give a spider a bath)
Itās Wednesday night, just me and my 7 year-old daughter, and Iām having a hard time settling into the play time I promised earlier when
10 Warnings for All Working Parents – By Shelly Lopez Gray (Registered Nurse)
…consider yourself warned š The epitome of how I feel before bed. (1) You will be tired. Iāve said this before, and Iāll say it
Getting Rid of the āJustā in āIām a Stay at Home Momā – By Summer Blackhurst
Iām ājustā a stay at home mom. I am tired all the time. Iām thrilled if I get all my kids dressed by noon and
The Old Hemming Ruler, The Empty House, and Grief – By Carmelene Melanie Siani
When a person dies, even members of the same family, experienceĀ their grief differently and this difference can cause more pain and more damage than
I’ve Been a Shit Mum – By Rachaele Hambleton
So we are only into day 3 of ‘back to school’ and I’ve been a ‘shit mum’ repeatedly since Monday. This weeks epic fuck ups
Five Fun Ways to Celebrate the Arrival of a New Baby in the Family – By Lucy Martial
The arrival of a little bundle of joy is one of the most exciting occasions for any family, and if a happy couple in your
Brown Lentil Soup, the Cardboard Suitcase at the Back of the Closet and Forgiveness – By Carmelene Melanie Siani
I never made a lot of the food my mother made. I was too afraid of her to get close enough to learn and stayed
To the woman and child who sat at table 9
I did not introduce myself to you. My name is Tony Posnanski. I have been a restaurant manager for fifteen years now. My day consists
(20) Love Lessons From Being Part of a Big Family – By Kathleen Ambrose Warner
Letās be flexible while being deeply rooted. – Henri Nowen ~ 1. Share well with others or else. All 7 of us have experienced the
DON’T Fear or Judge the Stranger on the Bus
I saw the most incredible display of humanity on the sky train. A six foot five man suffering from drug abuse and\or mental health issues
After 82 Years A Mother and Daughter Finally Reunite
Betty Morrell, 82, arrived at Greater Binghamton Airport on Jan. 15, eager to see her mother. As she waved across the airport, her 96-year-old mother
This Wonderful Mom Adopted All 4 Of Her Best Friendās Daughters After She Died Of Brain Cancer
When Elizabeth Diamond was diagnosed with stage-four brain cancer, she was worried about what might happen if she died. Her best friend Laura Ruffino, whom
Mom on the Bus – By Amanda Witow
This is something I witnessed years ago, but I like to remember it whenever I feel like people are too judgmental or what not. So
This Momma Helps Her Daughter Unleash Her Creativity In a Truly Beautiful Way
For creative children, artistic talent is more of a reflex than a skill. While techniques must be taught, there’s something to be said for kids
Breaking Down in a Dodgy Part of Town – By Carolina Ćdman-Govender
Yesterday evening, my car broke down in a really dodgy part of town. It was 6pm. I had one kid in the back of the
A Mom Suffering From Postnatal Depression Writes Thank You Note To Person Who Brightened Her Day
A mother suffering from postnatal depression has written a thank you note to a cafƩ owner whose kind gesture made a difference to her a
A Letter To Tina In The Hospital Canteen
Evening approached swiftly on the shortest day of the year. The hospital restaurant was nearing closing time as I heaved open the door and shoved
The Dress in the Back of My Closet – By Kat Kenner
Every mom loves to brag about their kids and I am no exception; this story however, is no fairy tale. It is one no mother
Wisdom of the Elders
There’s this old Wonderbread store where I live, and when I was a kid I would go with my mom sometimes because she liked buying
Mom Thanks an Airline Passenger for Her Kindness
Something amazing happened to me today and I will never be able to express how grateful I am for it. If anyone has ever traveled
Watch This 6 Year-old Girl Give Her Mum a Life-Lesson After Her Parents Divorced
There’s a commonly accepted truth for people who have ever endured a divorce: When things go sour and get heated between mom and dad, usually
Maternity Ward Angel In Disguise
Following childbirth at a military hospital I shared a room with another lady who had given birth within a couple hours of me. This lady
Children Who Shine From Within – By Rachel Macy Stafford
āWhatās your favorite insect?ā my seven-year-old daughter asked as we took an evening walk on the first night of her spring vacation. āYou canāt pick
