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Wait, is it okay not to go home for the Holidays?
Kids these days are choosing to stay home rather than see their parents or their other family members for the holidays. I found it a bit absurd and tried to explain that it is important to bond with family, because you don’t know when you'll see them again, until someone called me out for not having visited my family in over 20 years.
By stephanie borgesa day ago in Families
What Fathers Uniquely Provide
The Error of Treating Parenting Roles as Functionally Identical Modern parenting theory often begins with the assumption that mothers and fathers are largely interchangeable, differing only in style or temperament. From this view, any deficits in one parent can be compensated for by the other through increased emotional effort, sensitivity, or presence. Parenting becomes a question of intention and quantity rather than function and role. This assumption is appealing because it aligns with cultural preferences for symmetry and fairness, but it collapses under closer examination of developmental outcomes.
By Peter Thwing - Host of the FST Podcast3 days ago in Families
Living Apart From Your Family
My family moved out of the country in 2013. I chose to stay behind with my now–husband because I knew I would never see him again if I had gone with my parents. It was the most difficult decision I’ve ever had to make, but I think it was the right one for me. We are a close family, which made it even more difficult, and the plan was to meet them in the new country after a few years. This is still the plan, but “We’ll meet you there in four or five years” turned into “We’ll meet you there in about ten to twelve years after you left because life kinda sucks and moving is expensive”.
By Violet Wright3 days ago in Families
The Unseen Currency: How My Parents' Reputation Built My Success. AI-Generated.
1. The Secret Behind the Success It wasn’t a trust fund. It was not some hidden business secret. The greatest factor that has brought me where I am today—gazing at a life I used to dream of—is something I never anticipated.
By Hazrat Umer5 days ago in Families
5 Concepts of Consent To Teach Your Toddlers
My name is Mom - and I am a sexual assault survivor. My first experience with sexual assault happened when I was young enough to have trouble remembering exactly what happened. I remember being under the blankets. I remember the hand. I remember trying to wriggle free, only for that hand to squeeze my leg so hard that it felt like it would break.
By Hope Martin6 days ago in Families
The Donald Trump Family: From Business Power to Political Legacy
Introduction The Trump family is one of the most talked-about families in modern American history. What began as a real-estate business empire eventually transformed into a powerful political brand that reshaped U.S. politics. From towering skyscrapers to the White House, the Trump family’s journey reflects ambition, controversy, influence, and lasting impact.
By shaoor afridi19 days ago in Families
Why Slowing Down Isn’t Giving Up, It’s Learning What Matters
For a long time, I equated being busy with being productive. When my days were full, I felt accomplished and validated. When I slowed down, I felt uneasy, as if I were falling behind. Rest felt like something that had to be earned instead of something freely allowed. Over time, being busy became a badge of honor, even when it left me feeling drained and overwhelmed.
By Lisa Charleston20 days ago in Families
Growing Up Without a Dad
Growing up without a dad leaves a space you notice even before you can name it. It is not always about what is missing materially. It is about guidance, reassurance, and the quiet sense that someone is always there to support you. Children notice absence even when adults try to soften it or explain it away. They notice empty chairs at birthdays, missed celebrations, and unanswered questions about who they are and where they belong.
By Eunice Kamau21 days ago in Families
