Tag: coping with death
Agreeing To Switch Off Mom’s Ventilator Broke My Heart, Even Though...
As we approach the second anniversary of my mom’s passing, it’s again a time for reflection, remembrance, and preparing myself for what will always...
How I Escaped The Nightmare Of My Alcoholic Family To Help...
I grew up in a family of alcoholics. Anyone raised around addiction knows the chaos, fear, angst, secrecy and pain that comes with it....
We Were Looking Forward To Being Mothers Together, But Then My...
It’s often said there’s no relationship quite like the one which exists between sisters. That was certainly true when it came to...
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Teaching Kids To Celebrate Life’s Little Moments
“Gratitude is the sign of noble souls.” – Aesop When I was a pre-teen, my family went on a road trip to the Grand Canyon. My...
Acute Flaccid Myelitis: What Is The Polio-Like Illness Paralyzing US Children?
I experienced déjà vu when I took care of a child with acute flaccid myelitis in 2014, one of the first cases of its...
3 Ways To Teach Your Kids Not to Fear Failure
“Success is the ability to go from failure to failure without losing your enthusiasm.” That quote from Winston Churchill, and others like it, is...
How To Prepare Your Dog For The Arrival Of A New Baby
For many couples, their beloved dog is their first child. And, like any elder sibling, he or she will have to cope with some...
Sharenting: Why Mothers Bang On About Their Children On Social Media
Every day, alongside pictures of cats and food, many mothers take to social media with photos and status updates celebrating the lives of their...
Why 14 Is A Dangerous Age
Teenage behaviour often mystifies us. We wonder why they’re drawn to activities and behaviour we consider risky and dangerous – even though, as parents,...