Many elements of being married to a firefighter are widely talked about and obvious, such as physical risk and nights away from home — sometimes for very long stretches of time for wildland firefighters. But a few other things are important for a fire wife to...
Teaching important lessons is one of the many imperative jobs that parents have when it comes to raising children. The lessons we teach our children will shape who they are and help them develop and grow in life. So what are the essential lessons we should teach our...
Once a family member’s health status begins to decline, it can be difficult for them to remain feeling dignified and independent when they are unable to live the life they once lived and need assistance doing daily life activities. There are ways that loving family...
Seems like just yesterday you were making dinner…and here you are again trying to figure out what to cook. Not only that, it’s 7 p.m. and there are still chores to do and kids to help with homework. In my case, with two people working full time, four kids who all have...
If you’re thinking about becoming a fire spouse, chances are you’ve run into people, strangers and acquaintances, who have offered some words of wisdom. You might even have close friends in your position. Whatever the case may be, well meaning advice is probably all...
When family members begin to age and safety and independence becomes more of a concern, families are typically faced with the question of being present to support elderly family members themselves, hiring help, discussing the option of long-term care/assisted living...
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