Most parents do their best to create a happy family life, hoping when their children become adults they will reflect back on their childhoods with fond memories and nostalgia. One way to create happy memories it to establish some family…
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There are many steps to making a meal. Encouraging your spouse and all family members to pitch in and help will make the job easier. People have a higher level of enjoyment when they are actively involved and working together at mealtime might insert…
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Middle child syndrome is a very real condition whereby a child who has not had the good fortune of being the firstborn or the lastborn in a family with multiple children might feel he/she has received, what might be aptly…
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Guests are people you have invited into your home; friends and relatives with whom you have established relationships. Persons who are unwanted, and un-welcomed by you, are more aptly labeled interlopers. There are three ways unwanted persons could end up…
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Much as you might like to blame television programming for what your children are learning, the fact is that parents are the first and most influential teachers in their children’s lives. Children watch and learn from their parent’s behavior, expressed…
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Due to active lifestyles, improved hair-coloring techniques and focus on physical fitness, grandmothers of today appear younger and more vibrant than their counterparts in years past. While proud of their new status as a grandparent, some might wish to replace…
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October 6, 2013 Marriage and Divorce
When both partners in a relationship possess the personality trait of adaptability, there is a greater chance of achieving a successful and sustainable marriage. Adaptability means being able to adjust to changes with flexibility and tolerance. Life is constantly changing,…
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Soul mates do exist, for they are individuals with whom you are on the same “wave length.” They share your beliefs, values, and interests. In the broadest sense of the meaning, anyone with whom you have a strong affinity and…
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Many men possess the specific attributes that society deems “sexy.” However, society cannot predict what appeals to different women and what makes a man sexy in their eyes. Sexiness is an innate quality. All the exercise equipment, behavior modification and…
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September 24, 2013 Communication
When you visit your grandparents, do you find it difficult to keep a conversation flowing? After the initial “Hello, how are you,” is there an awkward pause that seems interminable because you don’t know what to say? Grandchildren often find…
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September 24, 2013 Communication
Everyone communicates using body language. Sometimes what we observe when listening to another speak is more revealing than the actual words spoken. The same conversation can have a positive or negative interpretation depending on the accompanying body language. We become…
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August 28, 2013 Marriage and Divorce
When children grow up and get married there is apt to be a major shift in the relationship dynamic of the family as a whole and also among individual family members. Not only is a new family member being added…
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August 27, 2013 Marriage and Divorce
When a husband or wife gets old and grumpy, unfortunately you cannot trade him/her in for a new, less grumpy model. Well, actually, you could, but hopefully your affection for the old codger, or codgeress, would dictate the wisdom of…
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Some women are notoriously non-assertive in their interactions with others. When a woman does attempt to assert herself, especially in the workplace, she is often accused of being controlling, domineering and a bully. The goal is not to be aggressive,…
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Effective communication has two components: Speaking and listening. Seldom is one accused of not speaking enough, but it is not unusual to hear the lament, “You are not listening!” There is nothing more frustrating than to be perceived as not…
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August 16, 2013 Friends and Peers
When a friend gives unwanted advice there are several reactions you can consider in order to ignore the unsolicited comments without being rude. First of all consider the source. A true friend has good intentions and probably does not realize…
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August 16, 2013 Friends and Peers
There are occasions when you might want to show appreciation to coworkers for their helpfulness or thoughtful behaviors. A congenial atmosphere adds to overall job satisfaction and if you are fortunate enough to work with considerate, helpful coworkers, it is natural to…
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While you have no legal obligation to assist elderly parents with financial issues or any other problems they may encounter in their advancing years, your moral conscience might dictate the propriety of taking care of your family, including parents, should the need…
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Adult siblings present complicated relationships on many levels. Much has been written about sibling rivalry, and the proliferation of Hallmark cards is a testament to the friendship and affection between siblings at the other end of the relationship spectrum. Is…
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August 10, 2013 Marriage and Divorce
Do men change after marriage? On the surface, it might appear so. When the newness of marriage wears off, a young wife might find herself thinking, “What have I gotten myself into?” The loving, attentive knight in shining armor sometimes…
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August 10, 2013 Marriage and Divorce
Are separate sleeping arrangements the key to a good night’s sleep? When bedtime habits do not align, some partners are resorting to separate bedrooms as a way to avoid sleep deprivation. Proponents of the ‘sleep divorce’ concept maintain that romance…
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August 10, 2013 Marriage and Divorce
It isn’t easy to maintain a consistent level of connection in your marriage when the demands of busy careers, children and daily life constantly intrude. Your closeness to your partner may dissipate overtime in such a gradual way that you…
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August 10, 2013 Marriage and Divorce
Sharing housework may not be the exclusive key to a successful marriage, but it is a major consideration. Maintaining a home involves hard work. Add children and careers to the mix and the work compounds. Marriage is a partnership, not…
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Guys, if you are looking for easy steps to making a girl love you, there are some facts of life and facts about girls with which you will need to become acquainted. Facts of life You cannot make anyone love…
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The annual family reunion is a longstanding tradition in some families. Other families might be more sporadic in their efforts to gather the clan, or the clan is not large enough to warrant a formal reunion. Nevertheless, family reunions are…
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The recent horrific school shooting tragedies permeating the news media have brought into focus the subject of children and grief. Childhood is normally a happy, carefree time for most children, however there are times when grief and sorrow overshadow…
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In addition to the spoken and written word, body language is another way we convey our thoughts and ideas to others. Body movements and physical gestures provide an additional dimension to communication. Having the ability to read and interpret body…
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August 6, 2013 Marriage and Divorce
Seeking a divorce is stressful on many levels and can be a painful experience for all parties impacted. When the decision has been made that your marriage is not working and divorce is the only option, it is wise to…
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Guilt is a familiar feeling in the world of care giving. Whenever a situation evolves where one person is dependent on another to have needs met, guilt might invade the relationship, on the part of both the caregiver and the…
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As long as parents are healthy, functioning members of society, a child’s greatest responsibility is to himself and his immediate family. When an adult child realizes his ambitions and succeeds in his endeavors, he is fulfilling his parent’s dreams as…
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