how do you protect and nurture those you care about today?

Answer 1

well I take my kids to school so I know they get there safe and my Husband picks them up.I make sure they have lunch along with my husband.I make sure dinner is ready even when I work late.I call and check on them after school.I make sure my Husbands cloths are laid out for work and stay up and make him dinner and get himm off to work at 11:45.Then I get to bed and get up at 7:15am .I mow the grass and shovel the snow and wash the cars and rv.I go grocery shopping.I help the kids when needed with Homework.

Answer 2

Well, I have 8, and feel like I love, protect, and nurture them just the same as any other mother. No it wasn't planned to have such a large family. My husband and I had 4 little girls together. Then we adopted another. Not long after, my friend was diagnosed with cancer and passed away. Since she had no family in the area, and her husband passed away in a car accident a year before, I took her 3 children in. Sure, it's a daily challenge, but I think I do it quite well. I make sure that I get at least 20 minutes a day to chat with each of them one-on-one. I know that it doesn't sound like much, but it really keeps me posted on things going at school, questions, concerns, or whatever! Plus, we all sit down as a family for dinner so I can talk with the children as a group. In addition to this, I aim to get one or two days a year to take each of them out for some alone time with me or my husband, or both of us! To answer your question, yes, it's very possible, but the mothers have to be dedicated and determined to have a large family. Sure some can do it better than others, but if a couple set their mind to it, it can happen! EDIT: Yes, parenting is mostly done by my husband and I. Occasionally we will get a babysitter so we can go out, but what parent doesn't. We also have a nanny that comes Monday thru Friday from 2:30-8:30. Honestly, I'm always home while she's around. It just works better to be able to send her outside with one group and I can stay inside with the other group.

Answer 3

For my husband, it's keeping a (semi) clean house, making sure his laundry is done, meals are cooked, and just trying to make his life easier in general. A big one is giving him some time to wind down when he gets home and trying not to nag.
For my older son, it's the same basic housework stuff, along with doing my best to make sure he's growing into a man that can be respected and show respect, helping him to shape his morals and character. I won't be here forever, I want him to be able to thrive on his own at some point in time. Keeping up with his schoolwork is another big one.
For my youngest (severely disabled) it's a little easier. Food, meds, cuddles, diaper changes, and just talking to him. Treating him as 'normal' as possible.

Answer 4

I perceive myself secretly to be their coach. They're superstars, I demand a lot because of that but never pushy, just in a fun sort of way. I try to teach them (say kids) something, if they don't get it or aren't interested it's grist for the mill, I have to learn more how to get across or maybe they're right, it's not for them. I'm learning.
It's the total but disinterested dedication (without needing anything from them, because what I need for my ego I get from my experiments) that nurtures them. Ultimately that self-confidence also protects them. - Works super good.

Answer 5

Teach them what you know about life, learn with them, and try to find answers for their questions. Make sure you show your affection towards them. Be respectful and honest.