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Things I Learned From a Cemetery Tour

On Halloween, my husband and I went on a historical tour of the oldest cemetery in the town that we lived in. This is the first one we have gone on together, and the first I’ve attended in years. I learned so many things! The town I live in has a Mission. The Mission Cemetery wasn’t located near the Mission itself. I learned that where it currently stands was not the original location of the cemetery. It had been moved several times before it arrived at its permanent location. Sometimes, the reason for moving the cemetery was financial. The real … Continue reading →

DNA Study Investigates Genetic Heritage of Melungeons

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It is amazing how much can be learned about a person’s heritage just by taking a close look at the person’s DNA. A recent study investigated the genetics of people who are descended from Melungeons. It turned out that the origins of this group were not as people expected. What does the word “Melungeon” mean? If you look up the meaning in the ROOTS Genealogical Dictionary you get a lot of different answers. Some have said that the Melungeons were descendants of Portuguese sailors. Others define this group as the descendents of Spanish and Portuguese sailors who had children with … Continue reading →

Pulling the Bandaid Off

There is a different dynamic that takes place when your children enter high school. It is the time in which you learn to accept that the apron strings must be cut. Oh sure, there is still some degree of parental influence and guidance but it begins to loosen up. Then you arrive at that moment when your teen is “legally” an adult. It is a sobering reminder that they are at that stage in which decisions must be made on their own. Again, it doesn’t mean there is no sense of direction from the parents, especially if the child is … Continue reading →

Have You Become More Relaxed With Each Child in Parenting?

There is something I have noticed about parents, myself included. It seems that with each child you have, you tend to become more relaxed. Now that can be a good thing but it can also be a negative. I think the day I realized I had become more relaxed by my third child was several years ago at church. I was in a church service, taking advantage of the childcare we have available. Our children get a number and if you saw your child’s number on the screen, it meant you were needed. My number went up. It was for … Continue reading →

The Importance of Grandparents

I recently read an article describing a study conducted by BYU about the importance of grandparent involvement in the lives of children. The researchers interviewed 400 children between the ages of 10 and 14 years old. After one year they found that those who had direct involvement from grandparents were kinder to others outside of their immediate family and friends; and in some cases smarter. Is it actually possible that our children are kinder as a result of having their grandparents involved? According to this study there seems to be a strong correlation. Looking back, this doesn’t really surprise me. … Continue reading →

My Husband is a Daddy

When we learned I was pregnant for the first time, my husband and I talked about our dreams for the future and what we wanted our family to be like. I wanted him to be involved in the raising of our children. I wasn’t interested in having a husband who read the newspaper in the corner while I did all the work—I wanted him playing with the kids, taking them places, and being a part of their lives. I didn’t want my children to just have a father—I wanted them to have a daddy. I’m delighted to say that’s exactly … Continue reading →

Benefits For Children of Divorce

Everyone talks about the negative effects of divorce on children, but what about the positives? There are some, there have to be; otherwise we should all just give up right now! Let’s see, for one thing children of single parent’s learn to be self reliant at a younger age. This is usually the result of having to do for themselves, whether it is getting to school, on time and prepared, or fixing something to eat in the microwave. Our children quickly learn you can’t call Mom at work every time you can’t get the DVD player to work. Also they … Continue reading →

2000 Census and the Surname Washington

The 2000 census is not the most recent census for the United States anymore, now that the 2010 census has been taken. However, it is the most current census that data has been compiled from. One of the most interesting things that can be learned from a census is the percentage of people who have the same surname. The 2000 census found that 90% of the people who had the surname Washington were black. This brings up questions about how the surname Washington relates to George Washington, if at all. The census tallies up a lot of information about each … Continue reading →

Your Young Toddler and Temper Tantrums

Oh the joys of raising a young toddler who has recently discovered her desire for independence. She answers every question with a firm, “no.” She purposely gets into things she knows she should not get into (and occasionally you may even hear her telling herself “no” before she does it). She gets mad at her toys, at you, and at nothing. She expresses her anger by flailing herself to the floor, sometimes hurting herself in the process, and often causing a scene. She’ll try to bite, scratch, kick and hit, which is bewildering to the mother who wonders where she … Continue reading →

Finding the Right Tutor for Your Child

For children with special needs, tutors often become a staple of their educational experience. Whether your child has a learning disability or frequently misses school due to a chronic health condition, tutors can be an essential tool in ensuring that he stays on track academically. Here are some ideas on how to find the best tutor for your child at any age and any stage. 1 Know What Your Child’s Needs Are. Talk to your child’s teacher and go with your own knowledge of your child. Perhaps he just needs help doing homework, help learning to read or do math, … Continue reading →