Parenting Big Kids (5-8) Support Group
This community is focused on the joys, challenges and concerns faced by parents of big kids (5 to 8 year olds). The major areas of child development include: physical development, perception and sensory development, communication and language development, cognitive development, emotional development and social development. Join to share your stories and get advice.
I am a sandwich parent. I have two girls 7 and 8. I have my parents and my husbands mother to help look after. Some days I drop the kids off at school and go take care of the folks. It is very taxing. I am trying to find that balance of being there for both generations. It is not easy...
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I miss traveling with my husband. Has anyone found a specific site regarding cruising for widow/widowers or any sightseeing trips. Not interested in being with couples and kids,,,I realize a cruise ship will have a portion size of families and couples, but perhaps they also put together a part of the cruise ship for groups of widows/widowers????
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A friend sent this to me..As far as I can see, grief will never truly end.It may become softer overtime, more gentleand some days will feel sharp.But grief will last as long as Love does - ForeverIt's simply the way the absence of your loved onemanifests in your heart. A deep longing accompaniedby the deepest Love some days. The heavy fog mayreturn and the next day, it may recede.Once again, it's...
Also, this is going to sound like it's coming out of nowhere... but have you heard of Dream Dinners? I know they are nationwide but I'm not sure if they are in your area or not. I'm addicted. You can make good, healthy pre-prepared meals at the stores, freeze them and then basically pop them in the oven/stove for dinner and they require very little preparation. This might be good for your folks (you can stock up) and for your family when you're in a bind. Just a total random thought and idea that might make your life just a little easier!
Good Luck!