July 17, 2015 Marriage and Divorce
Marriage Vows My parents were married in 1941, on a beautiful October day in a pretty old church in Stratford, CT. My mother had to be as pretty a bride as there ever was, my father the handsomest groom, joining…
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One of the most significant changes women experience both during and after menopause is with their skin. Menopause typically causes the skin to lose its tight, smooth, youthful appearance and start showing some signs of aging. As a general guide…
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March 14, 2015 Friends and Peers
Avoiding peer pressure can be difficult, especially for adolescents and teenagers when the need to be accepted by one’s peers reaches peak intensity. Most everyone wants to be accepted by their peers. Some are strong enough to resist peer pressure…
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Most families experience periods of stress at one time or another, from financial issues to job relocation, an illness or death in the family, loss of the family home, an unplanned pregnancy, to separation or divorce. Any of these situations…
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Simple but sassy, clutch purses are high on this year’s list of fashionable wardrobe accessories. One small but stylish clutch purse can pack a powerful fashion punch, whether worn solo or adding the final touch to a well-coordinated outfit. Traditionally,…
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The American family has had to make some concessions in recent years, tightening its belt as it adjusted to the sluggish economy and rising gasoline prices. Dream trips to Disney World or a week at the Cape were put on…
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One of the most fashionable wardrobe “must-haves” for this fall is the skinny belt. One simple skinny belt can accomplish several amazing things from defining and slimming the waistline to enhancing the body’s natural curves to adding a touch of…
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Over the years, family traditions have served as the backbone of the family, keeping family members in touch with each other, offering a strong support system, and providing the opportunity to feel part of a bigger whole. Family traditions are…
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Domestic violence most typically occurs when one person in a relationship seeks to control and manipulate the other. The National Center for Victims of Crime defines domestic violence as “the willful intimidation, assault, battery, sexual assault or other abusive behavior…
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Children who live in homes with the presence or potential for domestic violence are often at high risk of becoming victims of child abuse, frequently by a parent lacking the necessary parenting skills or by a parent involved in his…
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An estimated 2.1 million elderly are abused every year in the US. In reality, these alarming statistics are likely much higher than that estimate. According to the American Psychological Association, “For every case of elder abuse and neglect that is…
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As most families today lead busy lives filled with work, school, errands and other commitments, nighttime is often the only time they have to get together, share a meal, catch up on each other’s day and do something fun together….
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August 11, 2013 Marriage and Divorce
There is no single foolproof secret to making a marriage last. The secrets to a long marriage are many and can differ vastly from marriage to marriage. Some marriages survive with little effort or challenge but in most instances a…
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