Here in America, we love our pets. Some of us unabashedly love our domesticated animals more than people. If a child doesn't have a pet or even a pet to call "theirs" by a certain age, they will inevitably begin to beg for one. Before you give in to your own personal desire for a pet or your child's tears, take a moment to mull over the realities of pet adoption and what it … [Read more...] about Things to Consider Before Adopting a Pet
Skill-Learning Camps in Middle Tennessee
Traditional camps with sports, crafts and camping are always a good idea and they teach many life lessons. However, as your children get older, doing the same thing every year will start to bore them. As your children grow up, they will also be searching inside of themselves for who they want to be. This can be a very frustrating time for children and adults alike, but it … [Read more...] about Skill-Learning Camps in Middle Tennessee
Overcoming Mental Abuse in Relationships
Abuse in relationships has become very widely accepted. Physical abuse has become so common that most people are numb to its existence and effects, and every other type of abuse isn’t even considered abuse anymore. Because of this unfortunate reality, many voluntarily continue to suffer every day and encourage the habitual cycle as their children learn through observance. … [Read more...] about Overcoming Mental Abuse in Relationships
Tips for Building Healthy Work Relationships
While you may never want to work 40+ hours a week, (even if you enjoy what you do, let's be honest... who wouldn't rather be kicking back or traveling?) you will likely enjoy your work more if you like the people you work with. So here are some tips for building healthy work relationships. Whether you work in an office or in a coffee shop, you will come to find that it's … [Read more...] about Tips for Building Healthy Work Relationships
How to Help Foster Kids
May is National Foster Care Month, a very special awareness campaign for a very special cause. There are currently more than 400,000 children in America's foster care system, and while it may be easy to get caught up in the numbers, each single number is an individual, unique child in need of the support of a loving family. The first question you might ask yourself after seeing … [Read more...] about How to Help Foster Kids
Sibling Love: Why Your Sister Will Always be Your Best Friend
I have one older sister and she is my only sibling. We are 3.5 years apart in age, so there were some years that we hated each other growing up and some years that we got along really well. Now, we are both grown adults and doing our own thing in different states, so we mostly just appreciate being around each other on the rare occasions we see each other. What I've learned … [Read more...] about Sibling Love: Why Your Sister Will Always be Your Best Friend
Adoption Blogs That Share Personal Adoption Stories
Adoption stories are just so important. Without the tales of struggle to success, not nearly as many people would find the strength it takes to complete the process. Without the raw honesty of their content, not half as many people would understand the harsh reality of the orphan crisis. Adoption stories are so important for everybody. Adoption Blogs Share Personal Adoption … [Read more...] about Adoption Blogs That Share Personal Adoption Stories