•If you did not come from a healthy family, make sure a healthy family comes from you•

A gentle touch and kind embrace show love with grace in every space. 💛

Here are 13 appropriate ways to show affection in front of children:
1.Hugging – warm, brief hugs that convey love and support.
2.Holding hands- simple, meaningful connection to each other.
3. A quick kiss on the cheek, forehead, hand, or lips – gentle, romantic care.
4. Smiling at each other – joy reflected in the heart.
5. Light touch on the shoulder or back – casual and supportive.
6. Sitting close together – closeness with healthy boundaries.
7. Verbal affirmations – “I love you,” “I’m proud of you.”
8. Playful teasing or laughter – lighthearted and bonding.
9. Helping each other (fixing a collar, offering a coat) – thoughtful love.
10. Dancing together in a joyful, playful way.
11. Cupping a hand on the chin – gentle compassion.
12. Brushing hair gently through fingers – tender care.
13. Endearing nicknames (dear, my love) – respectful, sweet affection.

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Every time you sigh and complain about having to cook dinner, you are not just venting.
You are teaching your child that providing for a family is a miserable burden, not a noble duty.

The loud sigh as you start chopping vegetables.
The complaint about how tired you are.
The bitter tone you use when you call everyone to the table.

Here's the uncomfortable truth:
You are not just cooking food. You are cooking a negative atmosphere into the heart of your home.

They don't just taste the meal; they taste your resentment.
They learn that family is work. That service is a sacrifice to be complained about.
They learn that love looks, and sounds, a lot like exhaustion.

The parent who performs their duties with quiet dignity, even when tired, teaches a different lesson.
They teach that duty can be a form of love, and that service can be a source of strength.

Your attitude is the seasoning for every action you take.
Do not poison the meal of family life with the bitter taste of your own reluctance.
By Arsalan Moin

Annunciation Catholic Church shooting victim Sophia Forchas welcomed back by her classmates after making a "miraculous" recovery.

Forchas' family says Sophia was saved by "the mercy and intervention of our Lord Jesus Christ."

Doctors were shocked by her recovery, as noted by CBS News, considering Sophia was not expected to survive.

The 12-year-old girl was shot in the head and placed in a medically induced coma. The left side of her skull was removed to help with brain swelling.

"It is by God's will that she has come this far. We are eternally grateful to our loving Father, who hears and answers prayers," her family said.

"We also extend our heartfelt thanks to the extraordinary staff of Hennepin Healthcare at HCMC for their tireless dedication and world-class care."

"To our extended family, the Orthodox Church, our Annunciation school family, our friends and colleagues, and the many strangers who have become prayer warriors for Sophia; we thank you from the bottom of our hearts."

Praise God.

https://x.com/CollinRugg/status/1981528522167664846

Most people don’t realize how important zinc is before conception — for both men and women.

Zinc plays a major role in fertility, hormone balance, and fetal protection. One of its most critical functions is binding and neutralizing heavy metals, which lowers the amount that can cross the placenta during pregnancy.

When zinc levels are low, the placenta becomes more permeable, meaning toxic metals like lead and cadmium reach the fetus more easily.
When zinc levels are adequate, the placenta becomes a much stronger barrier.

Oysters are the single richest natural source of bioavailable zinc on the planet. Just two raw oysters can provide more than the full daily zinc requirement, making them one of the best fertility-supporting foods you can eat.

1. Zinc supplementation for improving pregnancy and infant outcome https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC7043363/
2. Nutritional interventions update: zinc supplements during pregnancy https://www.who.int/publications/i/item/9789240030466

Don't eat oysters with grains or you won't absorb nything