Sandrahope MsigwainLove Shack·1 day agoGOD DIDOnly God can turn MESS into Message, TEST into Testimony, TRIAL into Triumph, Victim into Victory. Just as I thought I was starting to be productive, working and being healthy from being a stay-at-home mom for 18 Months and 9 months before that of bed rest pregnancy. There I was…Parenting4 min readParenting4 min read
Diana Elliott·1 day agoChrissie Swan — Honesty and the evolution of the everywomanLike most of my school parent’s WhatsApp circle, I listened to the recent Imperfects podcast, with Chrissie Swan as guest. The episode delved into why walking has become a staple of Swan’s mental health program. …Parenting4 min readParenting4 min read
Claire Franky·1 day agoMember-onlyI Refuse to Start a College Fund for My DaughterI’ve got a better idea. I have a few friends and acquaintances who have already started college funds for their babies, toddlers, and young children. I also have a few friends who would rather spend extra money on candy and Ipads to “shut the fuckers up.” One of my friends…Parenting4 min readParenting4 min read
David ConteinSweary Mommy·22 hours agoMember-onlyMusings of a Bitch-DadI don’t know anything — and never have — Homebound due to chronic illness, I was called upon one day to pick my son up at school with the car. He was two miles away and had been throwing up in class. With my wife at the office and the neighbor unavailable, all hope was on me to complete…Parenting3 min readParenting3 min read
Kendra SparklesinBouncin’ and Behavin’ Blogs·1 day agoMember-onlyTo Shart or Not To ShartWhy the hell is that the question? — I did something this weekend that I vowed never to do again after an incident when I was 18. No. I didn’t shotgun a Four Loko and puke in Anthony Streeter’s face when he leaned in to kiss me, again. I agreed to babysit my best friend’s six-year-old son. It’s…Parenting3 min readParenting3 min read
The SturginKlearance Cannabis Collection·22 hours agoBecoming a Pet Parent Changed My Life in Many Positive WaysI don’t have any human kids but my fur kids showed me how to care for other living beings — I’ve had exactly three cats over my lifetime. They’re all gone now. The last cat just passed away in August 2020. He lived to be about 23 years old. My partner and I got him for the last five years of his life and he was treated well. I got…Parenting3 min readParenting3 min read
Kerala Taylor·1 day agoMember-onlyWhat Will Society Do To My Sweet and Sensitive Son?I already see what it’s doing to my fierce and prickly daughter — About halfway through the movie, my son put his arm around his friend’s shoulder. His friend did the same. They sat there like that for a good 15 minutes, their arms loosely draped around one another’s shoulders, their legs dangling, their feet not quite touching the floor. They are in…Parenting6 min readParenting6 min read
Daniel Snead·18 hours agoWhat Happened to my Teen’s Grades after the Pandemic???If you are asking that question, you are not alone! Hey! I’m Daniel Snead and I work with teens and young adults as a coach. My coaching is centered around helping them to develop High Value Social Skills — skills they are able to leverage to create income. …Parenting2 min readParenting2 min read
Pamela OglesbyinGood Vibes Club·20 hours agoMember-onlyBecoming A Parent Sure Changed MeMarch Challenge Courtesy of Keeley Schroder — Changes In Me Becoming a parent of three boys gave me a deep sense of purpose. I didn’t realize I would love them so very much. I loved how their personalities were each unique. I knew raising these boys was a huge responsibility. …Parenting2 min readParenting2 min read
Samuel Nnaemeka·1 day agoACCOUNTABILITYIsn’t it funny how everyone describes their ex as the villain? The ex is usually the problem. They usually describe themselves as the good and better one. No one wants to accept the responsibility for the bad role they played in that relationship that didn’t work out. It’s always “I…Parenting2 min readParenting2 min read