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By Nyanchama Child loss is a loss like no other. One often misunderstood by many. If you love a bereaved parent or know someone who does, remember that even his or her “good” days are harder than you could ever imagine. Compassion and love, not advice, are what’s needed. If you’d like an inside look into why the loss of a child is a grief that lasts a lifetime, here is what I’ve learned in my seven years of trekking through the unimaginable. 1). Love never dies. There will never come a day, hour, minute or second I stop loving or thinking about my son. Just as parents of living children unconditionally love their children always and forever, so do bereaved parents. I want to say and hear his name just the same as non-bereaved parents do. I want to speak about my deceased child as normally and naturally as you speak of your living ones. I love my child just as much as you love yours — the only difference is mine lives in heaven and talking about him is unfortunately quite taboo i

Let these sister quotes be ones that you share with your special sibling. Sisters may be a relative, but they always are a friend who encourages us. There is a special bond between sisters. 1. “A sister is one with whom we have a special connection, she is a support and an encourager, and an inspiration to be all that we can be.” Catherine Pulsifer Inspirational 2. When you treasure your sister, you also treasure yourself. Dave Pipitone, Writing Treasuring Notes to Your Sister Self Worth 3. Sister is probably the most competitive relationship within the family, but once the sisters are grown, it becomes the strongest relationship. Margaret Mead 4. Sister is probably the most competitive relationship within the family, but once the sisters are grown, it becomes the strongest relationship. Margaret Mead 5. Be kind to thy sister. Not many may know the depths of true sisterly love. Margaret Courtney 6. She’s always there for me when I need her; She’s my

Briana Rawlings was on cloud nine when she learned that she would soon bring a new life into the world. But 17 weeks into her pregnancy, Briana received devastating news. The young mother to be was diagnosed with an aggressive form of cancer in the blood known as NK cell leukemia. The young woman was not far from the midpoint of her pregnancy when she was faced with the dilemma of deciding between the life of her child and the protection of her own health. Briana chose to forego the treatment that could possibly save her life. She would instead continue with the pregnancy in hopes of providing her unborn baby with the opportunity to live a healthy life. The sad reality of the situation is that both mother and son would lose their life. However, some comfort can be taken from the fact that Briana was able to hold her baby boy and shower him with the love she possessed for him. Brianna named her son Kyden and though the little boy lived only 12 days, he received e

Below you will find our collection of inspirational, wise, and humorous old grandma quotes, grandma sayings, and grandma proverbs, collected over the years from a variety of sources. “ 1. Perfect love sometimes does not come until the first grandchild. Welsh Proverb “ 2. Grandmothers always have time to talk and make you feel special. Catherine Pulsifer “ 3. We should all have one person who knows how to bless us despite the evidence, Grandmother was that person to me. Phyllis Theroux “ 4. It is as grandmothers that our mothers come into the fullness of their grace. Christopher Morley “ 5. When grandparents enter the door, discipline flies out the window. Ogden Nash “ 6. Grandmothers are voices of the past and role models of the present. Grandmothers open the doors to the future. Helen Ketchum “ 7. A grandmother is one of those rare individuals who you may always depend on. anitapoems.com “ 8. Grandmother” doesn’t mean that you have gray

Until recently, people had been very judgmental when it came to non-traditional families. It’s not that they’ve accepted it as a norm over night, but many realized that everyone should live their life as they please, even if that means two daddies or two mommies raising a child together.  That is pretty much the case with this little princess’ family. The five-year-old Willow shares two loving fathers who love her to the moon and back and will do anything for her happiness. The world learned of this unusually beautiful family just recently when the photos of the sweet photoshoot of Dylan Lenox and David Mengon with their daughter saw the light of the Internet.  Facebook/Dylan Lenox Dylan is very happy he got the chance to welcome beautiful Willow in his life. She is the daughter he always wanted and now he proudly goes with the name of “Bonus Dad.” “Daddy David” on the other hand is happy his daughter will have another male influence in her life. Both David and

A mother and father in their 40s loved their children very much. They had three kids, two of whom were already grown up. Their third child, the youngest, was only 10 years old. They were tucking their young boy in to bed one night when they asked him what he wanted when he grew up. Son: Mom, I also want 5 wives. One will cook, one will sing, one will bathe me. Mom: And one will put you to sleep. Son: No mom, I will still sleep with you. Mom’s eyes filled up with tears. God bless you son. Mom: But who will sleep with your 5 wives? Son: Let them sleep with daddy. Daddy’s eyes filled up with tears. God bless you son! ===== Daughter Accidentally Finds Mom Having an Affair. Then Dad Calls. “Hello. Hi Honey. This is daddy. Is mommy near the phone?” “No daddy. She is upstairs in the bedroom with uncle Paul.” After a short pause, daddy says: “but honey, you don’t have an uncle Paul.” “Oh yes, mommy says I do and he is upstairs with mommy in the bedroom r

Sometimes, unfortunately, it is necessary for couples to separate. I think this may indeed be the best option after all possible solutions are tested and exhausted. This was the case of Brandon Carpenter and his ex. Despite sharing a child together, the two decided it would be best to go their separate ways. However, as Brandon revealed later, separating doesn’t mean you are parting ways with an enemy. This becomes especially relevant when you are parents of the same child. Brandon Carpenter has a beautiful young daughter. And although he and the child’s mother have separated, it certainly has had no impact on his love for his daughter — and respect for her mother. He proved this in a way that now has people everywhere cheering. His ex asked if he could drop some medicine off for their daughter. When Brandon arrived at her apartment, he noticed something that left him concerned and saddened: her refrigerator was essentially empty and contained only some water. Th

They are the apple of not just their parent’s eye but also that of their grandparents. The love of a grandparent for his/her grandchild will never cease, which is why Quotabulary celebrates this relationship with chosen quotes and sayings. 1. “Elephants and grandchildren never forget.” – Andy Rooney 2. “A mother becomes a true grandmother the day she stops noticing the terrible things her children do because she is so enchanted with the wonderful things her grandchildren do.” – Lois Wyse 3. “Grandchildren are the dots that connect the lines from generation to generation.” – Lois Wyse 4. “A grandchild fills a space in your heart that you never knew was empty.” – Unknown 5. “Never have children, only grandchildren.” – Gore Vidal 6. “Your sons weren’t made to like you. That’s what grandchildren are for.” – Jane Smiley 7. “Do you know why children are so full of energy? Because they suck it out of their grandparents” – Gene Perret 8. “If I had

When it comes to mothers and daughters we all kind of believe that this bond is the greatest one in the world. Many would even say that a mother is all a daughter needs, which according to research is not entirely true. Recent studies have shown that daughters not only benefit from a fatherly figure in their life, but that fathers which are emotionally involved and present in their daughters’ lives are essential for their proper emotional development. WHY DADS MATTER EMOTIONALLY A study published in the Journal of Family Psychology has found that daughters who have great relationships with their fathers are at lower risk of developing depression and anxiety and are better at handing stress. In addition, they are more comfortable talking about their emotions and this allows them to be prepared for fulfilling relationships later on. Thinks like relationships, sexuality, values, and self-image are additional things that fathers shape for their daughters. When a dad f

Most families have who we all would consider the class clown. They are always doing or saying something funny, in some kind of manner. And, they are almost always successful at catching a laugh or two from everyone. It's likely thought that the oldest sibling of the family would be the jokester since they are older and have more experience. This simply isn't the case. Save iStock.com/RapidEye Research conducted by YouGov found out that the youngest sibling mostly turns out to be the funniest . Most of the time, the oldest child feels a certain responsibility and tends to lead more of a serious life. As you know the more serious a person is, the less they kid around. YouGov's Survey shows that families with more than one child, of the children, the oldest

If you’re that kind of parent who can’t keep their arms off their children, hugging them at every moment possible, then don’t stop – your kids will thank you for it one day. According to new research, hugging, as a form of physical affection, during the developmental period of the baby, is more important than you could think. The affection in the form of touch that these babies get triggers their brains to grow, and thus become smarter. The research done by Nationwide Children’s Hospital in Ohio looked at 125 babies, born both preterm and full-term, and analyzed how light physical touch affects their brain development, as well as their perception, cognition, and social development. They discovered that supportive experiences, such as breastfeeding, skin-to-skin care, affectionate hugs, and similarp; triggered strong brain responses which allowed the brain to develop faster and more healthily. In other words, being gentle and loving to your baby is not only the hu

While babysitting little ones can be stress-inducing, a study has found that it can actually add years to your life. According to recent research, grandparents who acted as caregivers were more likely to extend their lifespans than grandparents who didn’t. Cleveland Clinic doctor Ronan Factora, M.D., says that the physical activity, social connectedness and mental stimulation that come with caregiving all play a role in aging gracefully. The study looked at 500 people who were 70 years old or older over a 20-year time frame. Grandparents who had a role in babysitting for their grandkids had a lower risk of dying during that period than those who didn’t. The reason why caring for grandkids can improve your health is that it can relieve stress. If this is surprising, remember that grandparents can usually give the kids back to the parents when things get too stressful. That seems to be the key to caregiving. Too much of it can be overwhelming, but taking on the respon

It turns out that grandparents who babysit their grandchildren get more than just good memories — they might actually live longer, according to a new study. The study, published in the journal Evolution and Human Behavior, examined data from the Berlin Aging Study of over 500 people at least 70 years old, according to Action News Jax. Seniors who provided a child with some type of care had a significantly lower risk of death over a 20-year period than their counterparts who did not watch over a child, according to ClevelandClinic.org. There is one fairly important caveat, however: Grandparents who were the primary caregivers for their grandchildren were not included in the study. Dr. Ronan Factora, of Cleveland Clinic, who was not a part of the study, said “there is a link between providing this care and reducing stress and we know the relationship between stress and higher risk of dying.” “If providing care to grandchildren and others in need is one wa

It is a fact that no one is perfect and all people make mistakes. But, parents should be aware of the fact that in the eyes of their children, they are not only humans, but they also are guardians, creators and caretakers. In a specific way, parents are superheroes. Psychologists explain that the behavior of the parents is crucial part of a child’s psyche. Children learn every possible step in their life from their parents and they watch, listen and remember how to deal with problems and their mistakes and how to behave in certain situations. Psychologists advice you to pay special attention to the phrases you use while you talk to your child. These are the phrases which you should NEVER say to your child: “Stop crying right now” Children cry when they fall and they feel pain, but they also cry when they know that they are going to be punished. Crying is an emotion that comes out even if there is no reason to cry. The reason for that is because children don’t hav

Parenting can be frustrating sometimes because children can get wild. While parenting isn’t easy, you shouldn’t constantly scream at them because it can cause permanent damage. As humans, of course we all have tempers at times. The Journal of Child Development published a study that regular yelling can have the same effects as hitting on your children. Children that are yelled at regularly have more depressed and anxious feelings. If you scream at your children, your setting them up to yell at people or to expect that they will get yelled at when they get older, according to Positive Outlook, and that is just how they are psychologically impacted. Parents have power over their children because they provide everything for them like providing food, shelter and love. Being implicitly frightened affects their sense of security, according to Dr. Laura Markham. She founded of Aha! Parenting and is the author of Peaceful Parenting. Yelling can change the neurolo

There’s nothing quite like having a big sister. An ally in life, who you have shared all your experiences with, a big sister can be your best friend, your most honest critic, your second mom and a personal hero. Who else is going to help you sneak in when you miss curfew or give you their brutally honest opinion on your new haircut? She Is Your Best and Most Loyal Friend Who can you trust more than your sister? She’s known you your whole life and been with you on every step of your journey so far. Even the best of friends have a hard time competing with their loyalty and you know that whatever happens, they have your best interests at heart. Unlike other friends, the family usually stick around, so there’s no chance of this friendship drifting apart. You Share the Same Closet Have you ever noticed that her clothes always seem to look somewhat better on you? Big sister equals big closet, and I for one am not ashamed to admit to borrowing a T shirt or two from my

Have you ever noticed that sometimes we have a lot more in common with other people than we initially thought we did? In one way or another, we can all find means to relate with one another. People who come from toxic families often have many things in common even when they don’t realize their homes were toxic in general. Toxic families are a lot harder to deal with than toxic relationships or toxic friendships. The struggles of overcoming this kind of thing are very unique in their own ways. Below I am going to go over some of the things people who come from toxic households tend to have in common with one another. These are struggles I think more people that we might assume can identify with. 6 Struggles People From Toxic Families Share: 6. They might not always be able to understand what they are feeling. They don’t often understand the way they are feeling and how it should or shouldn’t be. They feel one thing and pretend to be feeling something else. They are