I’m an old father now. Suddenly it seems. My sons have sons. I own lots of memories. I polish the sweet ones and never dust
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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
After His Father Died, This Son Found A Devastatingly Sweet Note
Some people believe romance is dead… In the age of online dating and apps many people feel the days of gentle love letters and grand
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
(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
This is 20 Years Too Late – (A Father’s Tragic Tale)
Hello everyone. This is a rather tragic story. It will not be suitable for light hearts. It’s my deepest, most darkest history, which led to
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
Choosing Kindness Led to an Awakening – By Richard Diedrichs
When my father was in his early eighties, he and his fourth wife both got sick. They did not have the means to support themselves
Nails – By Ultan Cronin
I’d never cut anybody else’s nails until I was thirty-one years of age. Then, in the space of a couple of weeks, I was cutting
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
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
Humanity at its finest. A man who lost both of his arms, cares for his elderly mother.
A man who lost his arms at the age of seven has refused to stop caring for his elderly mother – despite also running a
One Mother Receives Education from Her 5 Year Old Son
Incredibly sweet… ♥♥♥ Please Spread KINDNESS Using the Buttons Below.
The Power of Love
Whilst I was stood raging with drunken anger again, shouting at my partner and children, our 7-year old son Kyle came up to me and
How to Change a Kid’s Life in 20 Minutes
This story starts long ago in the dim ages, when bear and bison swarmed the forest and the prairie. Or about 2004, which ever you
Burnt Toast (A Lesson)
A boy’s Mom (had) served the family burnt toast at the table. The boy learned a lesson from his father that he would never forget.
Son Receives a Touching 30th Birthday Card From His Father who Died in 1999
ChrisBenRoy wrote: “A little backstory: My father passed away from Liver/Lung cancer in 1999 after battling it for a year and a half. After so
The Important Thing About Yelling – by Rachel Macy Stafford
I cherish the notes I receive from my children—whether they are scribbled with a Sharpie on a yellow sticky note or written in perfect penmanship
Enough – by Rachel Macy Stafford
Sometimes I find myself sitting behind the wheel of the car thinking, Enough. Enough with the bickering. Enough with the chauffeuring, the gas-guzzling, the bumper-to-bumper.
7 Things That Good Mothers Do That I’m Not Going to Do Anymore – by Leigh Anderson
1. Bathe the kids every day. Children, unless they’ve been rolling in the mud, do not need a bath every day. In the summer I
How My Mom Became An Owner Of A Motorcycle
This is a short film about how Douglas Gautraud’s mom became an owner of a motorcycle. It’s a wonderful meditation on family lineage, serving others
Birthday Blessings – by Jay Westrom
I recently stopped at a convenience store for coffee and a breakfast sandwich. As I was walking in, I remembered it was March 17th and
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