Families with two parents seem to have it made. When one parent can’t be at home, often the other parent is at home and available for the children. Being a functional single parent family is possible with a few easy…
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Co dependent no more By Melody Beattie Co dependent no more teaches one how to stop trying to control others and the world around you while learning how to start caring for yourself. While this is no easy task, Melody…
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January 8, 2014 Crisis Support
Serena had always been ‘that girl.’ The girl that always had the sickly sweet personality. The one who always smiled, and never cried. When people needed to talk to someone, they would always come to her, with their problems, and…
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December 18, 2013 Friends and Peers
Moving to a new town can be an exciting and scary experience all at the same time. A new start, a new beginning and an opportunity to meet new people. There are many ways to go about meeting new people…
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December 13, 2013 Marriage and Divorce
Coping with a divorce is a very stressful and confusing time in your life. It is important to find strategies to cope with your emotions, finances, children and soon to be ex spouse. It may seem overwhelming as you first…
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November 26, 2013 Crisis Support
When someone loses a loved one, the whole world seems different. Simple tasks seem impossible and even something as simple as drinking a cup of coffee can become a challenge. It is important as a friend or family member to…
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November 11, 2013 Communication
Nearly every woman knows a man that she is just friends with. She doesn’t think of this man as boyfriend or husband material for a variety of reasons and if she is wise she makes the point clear to him…
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Whether it’s a house guest who is difficult to please or one who can’t seem to deal with a ring from the glass set on the coffee table, fastidious holiday house guests can be annoying to any hostess. How does…
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It’s always nerve wracking to meet new in laws as a newlywed. Following these simple tips can help to ease this transition time and help one to get off on the right foot without a lot of difficulty. Be agreeable…
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October 13, 2013 Marriage and Divorce
Teenagers are curious creatures. One moment they’re all sweet and happy and the next moment they are ranting and raving about something or another. Add the impact of divorce to these turbulent years and it’s a certain recipe for trouble….
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October 13, 2013 Marriage and Divorce
Communications with ex spouses are likely very uncomfortable for both parties. However, in order to set visitation dates and schedules it’s going to be necessary for communications with both parties. It’s going to take some patience and setting aside of…
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Two pay checks are better than one, or so the saying goes. Many a woman has found herself a single mom, paying all the bills on her own and then remarried, but how does that remarriage affect her financial future?…
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October 5, 2013 Marriage and Divorce
A remarriage is a new relationship. In order to have a new relationship one must be done with the old relationship which means one must keep the relationship with the ex on a professional level. It’s easy to fall back…
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In today’s economy more and more families are going back to yesteryear with the multi-generational family household. Multi-generational families can be comprised of grandparents living with children and grandchildren, older siblings remaining at home after they turn 18, single parents…
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September 19, 2013 Marriage and Divorce
Mail order brides are simply another form of arranged marriage. Chances are that if you had a relative that was a gold miner during the gold rush days, you either have or know of a family member that was a…
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September 18, 2013 Marriage and Divorce
Coping with your spouses unemployment can be tricky, especially if you’re not used to them being home all day long while you’re working from home or getting yourself out the door to work. Patience In most cases, your spouse didn’t…
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September 9, 2013 Marriage and Divorce
A divorce is a life changing event. Many people are totally lost after a divorce not knowing how to go about setting their lives back in order. Take heart, there are a few steps that will help to make this…
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September 9, 2013 Marriage and Divorce
Amicably splitting household goods when divorcing is not always easy but if one follows a few tips one can at least maintain a sense of dignity and worthiness and avoid hurt feelings. His belongings It’s only right and proper etiquette…
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September 9, 2013 Marriage and Divorce
Getting back into the workforce after a divorce may seem intimidating at first however, it doesn’t have to be. Many women have been stay at home moms and are suddenly thrust into the position of becoming the main bread winner….
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September 9, 2013 Marriage and Divorce
Gaining control of ones finances after a divorce can be scary and intimidating. To begin with, one must list all of the bills one has coming in. If any of these bills should be in the former spouses name one…
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Dealing with a partner who constantly criticizes you is a very difficult challenge. It’s easy to begin to believe the other person and to start to feel like you deserve it. With a few easy changes in how you view…
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August 19, 2013 Marriage and Divorce
Mail order brides are simply another form of arranged marriage. Chances are that if you had a relative that was a gold miner during the gold rush days, you either have or know of a family member that was a…
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Creating a caregivers survival kit is a necessity for anyone who is a caregiver. It’s easy to become burned out when tending to the needs of a loved one or someone who is chronically ill. Eventually health problems can occur…
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