May 16, 2014 Friends and Peers
The single most common reason for being afraid of meeting new people is simply this: we don’t like the slightest hint of rejection. We are afraid of rejection – that they wont like us, wont return our call, wont smile…
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May 16, 2014 Friends and Peers
There are usually plenty of opportunities to meet people in college – from those in your class, to the clubs and societies that thrive in college circles. You will not usually be stuck for meeting people; the trick is to…
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There are many variations on the scavenger hunt, or treasure hunt, with the general idea being that participants must find, discover, learn or solve some clues in order to progress and succeed with the hunt. When planning a family scavenger…
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The barbecue (or BBQ) is one sure way to make cooking fun for the whole family. While traditional barbeque cooking is done by men the whole family can join in to have fun from the youngest child to budding teenagers…
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Dressing in layers is the most sensible, practical thing to do when cold weather approaches. Layers insulate the body by trapping small amounts of air between the fabrics making sure that your body is as warm as possible. Ideally the…
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The gender distinction that underlies the human race is one the most long standing, widely explored topics you will ever find. We have analysed, defined, explored, speculated, compared and sought to understand what it means to be male and female…
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Effective communication is about understanding another person and being understood by the other person. It has nothing to do with winning an argument, bringing another person around to agree with you or even coming to a happy compromise. It involves…
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How many times has the family planned to spend a day together and when that day arrives so does the rain? Whether it is the first day of a special holiday or just an ordinary weekend rain usually stops us…
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Every family is different and these differences are often most apparent in how conflicts are resolved – or not – as the case may be. How conflicts are handled can make or break a family. Having some tips is a…
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March 5, 2014 Marriage and Divorce
In contemporary society we often wonder whether there are any advantages at all to being married. For younger generations marriage is seen as an outdated institution, something that you may finally get round to for sentimental reasons – or no…
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Making the most of computer tools for genealogy begins with understanding the different types of tool and what they can do for you. Computer tools for genealogy range from genealogy websites, to software that can create your family tree and…
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Old family photographs often require some detective work in order to identify who the people actually are. Even when pictures are in pristine condition putting names to faces can be hard. Well known relatives may have looked very different when…
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Family history often involves a great deal of hard work researching family lines, locating official information, old family photographs, documents, along with other memorabilia along the way. Displaying this information is a very important part of the exercise that is…
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Letting the love of your week know that you like them can be lots of fun, gives you good practice at communication skills, exercises your confidence and keeps you on the ball when it comes to being creative. On some…
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Researching your family history is an increasingly popular Western pastime, facilitated by both technological advances (like document scanners and Internet), popular television shows like “who do you think you are?”, societies and clubs and an increasing number of resources made…
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October 18, 2013 Relationships and Family - Other
There are many projects aimed at reversing the social problems and isolation that plagues contemporary society but of all the initiatives those that aim to reconnect families deserve special attention. Reconnecting family members and bringing the family unit closer together…
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October 8, 2013 Marriage and Divorce
Romantic fantasy is that genre of literature where romance and fantasy merge in novels that either emphasize the romance, or the fantasy, sometimes with a balance between the two. From the Twilightseries of vampire themed romance novels by Stephenine Meyer…
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Death occurs under many different circumstances, and is mostly unpredictable. Some people die early in the midst of youth surrounded by many family and friends, while others age, degenerate and die long after all their friends and relatives. Being married…
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The “club sandwich” generation is a term that refers to a generation that is squeezed in caring for three other generations in their family. The term is thought to have originated with Carol Abaya who lectures on the increased pressures…
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September 22, 2013 Communication
Many different reasons cause miscommunication with a spouse. At its heart is the fact that one party is not hearing properly and the other party is not expressing something clearly enough. When miscommunication arises it is often on-going, manifesting in…
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September 22, 2013 Communication
When looking to buy or make a Christmas gift that needs to be worn and actually fit it can be hard getting the size right. Whether you need to measure for a hat or a pair of shoes, get the…
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The family tree – or family forest if you are from a blended family – is a great treasure to pass on to other members of the family. It is often the result of many years of hard work tracing…
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Genealogical research is often aided by maps from past periods. There are a variety of ways that maps can assist family history research in tracking down ancestors, better understanding the life and movements of ancestors as well as getting some…
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English parish records contain a wealth of information about births, deaths and marriages that family history researchers will find useful to trace the family line back, or augment knowledge of a line. They are hand written records made by parish…
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August 25, 2013 Relationships and Family - Other
There are many different types of kisses. The “first kiss” is far more than a peck on the cheek or mild mannered greeting. It is significant. It is loaded with meaning. It is a romantic expression and emotional act between…
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When tracing family history the problem often arises of a “missing marriage”. This is generally the problem of knowing that two people were married, living in the same household etc. but not being able to find a marriage record for…
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College dating is that dating done when studying away from home often experiencing new found freedoms for the first time. It is easy to make mistakes and be hurt – whether physically assaulted or emotionally crushed. So how can you…
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