Recently, a question was asked on Reddit… What is the kindest thing you’ve done or seen? One man answered as follows… “When my wife gave
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6 Easy & Fun Kindness and Empathy Activities Your Kids Will Love – by Patricia Noone
Kindness: It’s something children learn through daily interactions with their peers and develop as their moral compasses grow and mature. While many children have trouble
10 Warnings for All Working Parents – By Shelly Lopez Gray (Registered Nurse)
…consider yourself warned 😏 The epitome of how I feel before bed. (1) You will be tired. I’ve said this before, and I’ll say it
Getting Rid of the “Just” in “I’m a Stay at Home Mom” – By Summer Blackhurst
I’m “just” a stay at home mom. I am tired all the time. I’m thrilled if I get all my kids dressed by noon and
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
(20) Love Lessons From Being Part of a Big Family – By Kathleen Ambrose Warner
Let’s be flexible while being deeply rooted. – Henri Nowen ~ 1. Share well with others or else. All 7 of us have experienced the
Boy Asks For an Advance on His Allowance. Father Responds in Writing.
Our 6 y/o asked (his) Dad for an advance on his allowance for a toy. This is the response he got. We love this Father’s
Stranger Gives Dad A Very Touching Note After Seeing Him With His Daughter
David Rosenman is a physician and assistant professor in Rochester, MN. He’s also a father with two young children. When David recently took his 9-year-old
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
A Few Warnings to Working Moms – By Shelly Lopez Gray (Registered nurse)
…don’t say you weren’t warned 😉 The epitome of how I feel before bed You will be tired. I’ve said this before, and I’ll say
This is how You Deal with Disrespect and Gain Respect
I want to share this story because it’s important for people to hear, I feel, and it’s about people’s ability to change. It is not
A Father Was Getting Prepared To Defend His Autistic Son, Until The Man In Front Spoke Up
Do you know the value of kindness? Here’s a story of how one Dad saw, and felt, the value of a few well chosen, gentle
I See Myself in My Son
“I know what it’s like to be in that teenage stage when you feel the need to prove yourself. One day when I was about
7-Year-Old Boy Will Leave You Speechless With His “Old Soul” Words Of Wisdom
I am certainly not the first parent in the world to be surprised at some of the things my child says. Occasionally the words of
7 Ways To Help Your Kids Embrace Kindness – By Lucy Martial
For many years, it has been thought that children are born to be altruistic. The theory was that children quickly realize that being kind gets
Children Who Shine From Within – By Rachel Macy Stafford
“What’s your favorite insect?” my seven-year-old daughter asked as we took an evening walk on the first night of her spring vacation. “You can’t pick
We Are Mothers – By December McIntyre
We are the women with heavy eyelids, hectic homes, and full hearts. We are mothers. When our little one forgot his favorite blanket in the
5 Ways to Give Your Children a Voice – By Rachel Macy Stafford
5 Ways to Give Your Children a Voice 1. Stop moving and stop doing when they speak to you By looking up from the task
Teenagers Refusing to Put Their Dishes in the Sink? THIS is Parenting Done Right.
Gone are the days when being grounded or having your pocket-money deducted was deemed a suitable punishment. Now a father has shared his particular method
My Bucket List of Gratitude – By Lisa Gastaldo
I’m creating my own kind of bucket list. Not the usual listing of things I wish to do before I leave this earth, but an
To Build (or Break) a Child’s Spirit – by Rachel Macy Stafford
If you needed to lose weight, what would be most motivating? You’ve put on some pounds. I’m not buying you any more clothes until you
Hospital Surprises the Parents of a Child Patient With a Special Dinner
Carey and Tammy Rogers have a 14-year-old son named Turner who has congenital myotonic muscular dystrophy. Turner has spent much of his life in and
The Bully Too Close to Home – By Rachel Macy Stafford
“What’s your favorite insect?” my 7-year-old daughter asked as we took an evening walk on the first night of her spring vacation. “You can’t pick
The Graduate
In a matter of days, our family will celebrate my oldest daughter’s graduation from elementary school, and I find myself awash in emotions that range from
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