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Foster care makes all the difference in the life of a young child that's been neglected or rescued from harm's way.
Life Twice Given
When I was about 5 years old, I had a recurring dream where everyone I knew and loved stood with me in a radiant field with one lone tree full of leaves covered in the hint of fall. Just yards away, poised resplendently in front of us, was a brilliantly colored hot air balloon. I remember thinking it was so magnificent and alluring. I could feel the warm breeze blow through my wispy blonde hair and closed my eyes as I turned to the sun. I was happy. I wanted to share this blissful moment with those around me, but when I opened my eyes, I was alone in the field. All of those cherished people had climbed into the basket of the balloon which was ascending to the sky too fast for me to catch. I stood there with panic filling my entire soul and cried as I was powerless to stop it. Then I would awake again to reality, but the panic would not subside and I would scream until my mom came to calm me and lay in my bed while I held the ties of her robe so she couldn’t leave. There was no significant event that I can remember that stopped these dreams from happening, but they just stopped one day. Far too young to understand why this nightmare would be occurring every night while I slept, I completely forgot about it until the memory came back to me as a young adult. I realized then, that my exploration of identity, though normal, might be a little bit more unique.
By Kali Fox-Jirgl3 years ago in Families
Why can't I get pregnant?
Why can’t I get pregnant? Well, I can give you at least 10 common reasons to answer that question. I also hope that the above question isn’t reflecting a feeling of desperate probably after a long struggle to get pregnant and no result yet. There is always a chance and a correct way to get there. It is a matter of time.
By Richard Shurwood3 years ago in Families
How to help children find good friends
or many of us, the coronavirus pandemic revealed who our closest friends are. Deprived of social opportunities to interact with a wider group, we became more reliant than ever on a small group of confidants. For children, the situation was even more dramatic, especially for those too young to enjoy Zoom calls. Many missed their social circle – especially their best friends.
By Gu Wei Di Qi3 years ago in Families
Did your child exercise in the fall?
With autumn in full swing, various sports and fun competitions are about to begin. How can you exercise so that your child's body can adapt to the new school year? Appropriate exercise can regulate lung energy, which is the focus of autumn health care, but there are also things to note about autumn exercise. Watch these tips to get your kids exercising sensibly, in moderation, and safely!
By Holy horse3 years ago in Families
Younger Years
I never thought in a million years that pulling a straightener down thru an 8-year-old Childs hair would give me the emotional reaction that I had that day. As I continued to straighten her hair, I found myself on the verge of crying and laughing simultaneously. If you are wondering the child is my daughter, Natalie. Shes blind to the emotional roller coaster ride I'm currently on right behind her, well as a mother I really hope she is. Poor thing has been thru too much already in the 8 years she's been on earth and it's so hard for me to say but it is my fault for all of it.
By Krystal Tackitt3 years ago in Families
Be Happy By Dealing With Your True Feelings
I think it's important to deal with how you feel at all times and to admit that feeling. If you don't do this then you don't know whether or not you need to fix something in your life. Your feelings are what let you know if your life is going good or if it's going bad, and if you acknowledge your true feelings then you can take action on your life that will allow you to be happy.
By Clemmens Crofton3 years ago in Families
