When faced with a situation that highlights the generation gap between you and the other person, remember that you were young once or you will get to your parents' age, too. Always observe humility and respect in everything that you do.
As parents, you should not rely on your words alone in making your children feel that the love and warmth that you give are spread evenly. Here are some things that you can do to secure a happier home filled with well-loved and contented kids.
Before you and your spouse venture into a new phase in your married life, it's important to discuss several factors that will be impacted by this action. It is recommended to go through each one, so you and your better half are prepared for this exciting chapter!
Sometimes, you can feel very alone going through these fertility challenges. Nowadays, a lot of people are going through the same challenges, and to be able to have that community of support to hear you out, to pray with you, to be there for the couple, I think it’s really important.
When was the last time you said “thank you”? These may just be two short words, but hearing them being said out loud never fails to warm the heart. That feeling of having someone appreciate you for a good deed, no matter how small, leaves a lasting impact that can really brighten your day. It definitely is food for the soul, but science has proven that gratitude is good for the body, too!
Raising a child is perhaps among the biggest and toughest responsibilities that one can have in their lifetime. While some are fortunate to be guiding their son or daughter with a spouse by their side, there are those who face the same challenge on their own, whether by choice or by circumstance. Being both a mom and a dad to kids may seem daunting but being able to see them grow up to be happy and healthy individuals will be all the more rewarding.
It can be so hard to hear our kids tell us about how their friends at school said this about them, or did this to them, knowing that we have so little control of what happens. How on earth can we protect them from getting hurt? Of course, the answer to that is: we can’t.
It’s been several months since all our lives have been put on halt due to an invisible enemy. At this point, you’ve probably figured out some kind of a routine for yourself – working from home in your pajamas, cooking for the family, just staying put and never getting to use that grill for a decent backyard barbecue party.
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