Caring for elderly parents is one of the most profound and challenging roles a person can take on. As parents age, they often need more assistance with daily tasks, medical care, and emotional support. While being a caregiver is a rewarding experience, it can also be physically, emotionally, and financially demanding. If you’re navigating this…
By, Crystal S. Kauffman, Staff Writer Parents are an enormous part of a child’s life, as they begin to grow into adulthood. Soon, their children begin growing up and starting their own families. This causes them to become less dependent on their parents, due to their new found responsibilities. Unfortunately, this can create loneliness in…
The Face on the Milk Carton By, Caroline B. Cooney Jane “Janie” Johnson was a fifteen-year-old sophomore in high school. She was a happy-go-lucky tenth grader, who had several close friends and a boyfriend/neighbor Reeve. Additionally, she loved her life as it was, but everything changed one day at lunch. She grabbed her friend’s milk…
This morning was lonely when I woke up, because Bella’s parents come to pick her up Saturday morning. After eight months of being her foster mom, I got used to the way that she talked to me each morning as I head to the bathroom. She would bark or howl to get my attention, but…
I was asked by a friend, “What I would do if my daughter had killed or neglected her child?”, while watching the Casey Anthony trial. Honestly, I could only say that I would not approve of what she did and I may be angry. However, I would love her unconditionally and try to get her…
Parents stop berating and yelling at your teenager, because you are destroying your child’s self-esteem more harm. Don’t curse at your teenager, instead give the teenager respect and you will find that they will begin to respect you as well. Be clear in your communication when saying yes and no, this way you are not…