Descendant of the sky I decide I am of the earth.
Family Portrait
He Has Gentle Hands
A blind boy contemplates the arrival of his newborn sibling without favor based off the whispered experiences of a school bully.
Let the Tears Flow: What to do when your child cries
When children are told not to cry and stop crying before they are ready, feeling an unconscious need to obey their parents, some of their feelings are left clenched up inside them. This can lead to depression or anger.
T is for Teacher
T is for Teacher . . .
Coronavirus: Giving you the opportunity to bond with your kids.
With schools shut across the country and colleges and businesses going online, families are stuck together at home with no options such as eating out, going to the theatre, or daycare to relieve the stress, since social distancing is advised right now. What to do? Watch TV and play video games nonstop?
Thrice Damned: The Foster Children Of America: Part Three
Parenting is an instinct you are born with. It tells you what to do with your child; it tells you to feed them after birth, to change their diapers, and care for them as they grow. You cannot learn to parent by taking a class because parenting is not a lesson you can learn through study.
Inconceivable
That speck of a rainbow, when rain responds to sunshine.
Family~One Man’s Experience
The 50's, 60's, and 70's were known prevalent years for spanking. While acknowledging that many good things did arise from the progress of those times, the amount of spanking that occurred is one of the reasons I do not like them. And, in that dislike, I often forget there are stories within the millions. I forget there are people who stood against the common parenting practices of the day and did not give "little Billy the spanking he deserved".Â
Perhaps, being a minority, they are not thought of.
I think of them now.
How To Prevent Biting While Breastfeeding
Almost every mother who breastfeeds will experience having their nipples chewed at by their babies. But that is no reason not to breastfeed! The next time your child bites, with this simple tip, you can stop nipple chewing without punishing, shaming, or hurting.Â
Inside The Heart
Turn anger into sunshine. Embrace tears. Befriend emotion.
Diary Of A Foster Child
A foster child, Jay Baker has been alone since birth. With no one to talk to, his journal pages become his family as he chronicles his journey toward adoption.
Does King Solomon Endorse Spanking?
Solomon was wise. But, when it came to children, he was a failure. He taught his son violence and his son continued that cycle. Why? And, more importantly, how?
Imagination
Worlds come to life, as with the written word, a picture captured in dreams.
Conscious
What sweetness you ignore in your rush to create growth.
How To Build Connection With Your Kids
Your relationship with your children is as important as your relationship with your spouse. A strong bond is what allows you to connect when troubles arise within your family or in your child's life and find good solutions. All that comes with connection.
