Many families consider their pet as dear to them as their human family members. It is no wonder, when you consider the many benefits derived from having a pet in the household. Of course, pets are a lot of work…
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I chose daughters only because I am a daughter. When I read this question I thought, how sad. My brother and I share responsibility for our mother and her finances. My dad died three years ago and I know it…
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As the economy has become more unstable, many people have had to make serious cutbacks on their spending, especially on non-essentials like entertaining friends. But, these are the times when friends need to be able to have social gatherings to…
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Your brother and his wife are coming for a visit. Or your mother-in-law and father-in-law are planning an extended stay to get to know the grandchildren. With house guests on the way, you have a lot of preparations to do….
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There it is the long awaited sound of the doorbell signaling the arrival of a loved one or dear friend. With great anticipation, a speedy trip to welcome the guests is suddenly halted by the yipping bark of a small…
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It has been said before, but it is worth repeating. Having children is not for everyone. It is not a way to validate your worth. It is not the only way to carry on your legacy after you are gone…
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My old boss from AOL called today. We hadn’t spoken since I left AOL 11 months ago. It was so great to hear his voice. He is working for Farmers Insurance at their call center as a manager. As would…
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Family closeness is something many aspire to achieve, but the demands of individual family members’ hectic lifestyles can sabotage the best intentions of spending time together. It requires strategic planning and commitment on the part of all family members to…
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Every family has their own quality time but sometimes, in order for us to be successful with having family time, there are some ways for us to consider. But first, let me ask you one thing: why do we need…
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If a survey were to be taken on successful families across America, the 7 secrets to family time success would include some, if not all, of the below. •Set aside one day a week for family time. Families are being…
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It may seem fairly obvious, and in truth it kind of is, but also easy to overlook, but one of the biggest ways to family time success is actually remembering to do it! Believe it or not, it easily falls…
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In some families one partner fulfills the role of financial provider, going off to a job every day, and the other partner stays at home, fulfilling the role of family nurturer. In today’s economy, such a division of responsibility is…
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Family Time – The Seven Secrets for Success Time is a precious commodity in our modern society because in today’s world there never seems to be enough of it. Families usually suffer the consequences of not spending enough time together…
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The prevalence of divorce and separation in today’s society has created high numbers of single parent families. When a marriage fails it is often the father who moves out of the family home. When a father is not living under…
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Conflict is a natural part of life. Families are no exception. Conflicts happen in families just like any other relationship. If family members can learn the skills required for resolving conflicts, they will be better prepared for all their relationships…
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It seems that the human mind rarely stops thinking. It is important to take notice of these thoughts that seem to just come naturally. These thoughts are creating our world. Many believe that the law of attraction. Things that we…
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Family life is a careful balance of a team working together and each individual needing to be self sufficient. It is not always easy individual needs to be self sufficient. It is not always easy to make it work, but…
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Families need rules. There must be boundaries and expectations so each family member progresses individually and the family stays strong. Rules should be specific enough that all the family members understand them. The rules need to be applied to all…
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Family time: something that conjures up thoughts of togetherness and bonding. Right? Well, that’s the goal, but the actual time may fall short of expectations. You could lower your expectations, but there are other things you can do to help…
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I met my first in-laws by accident. My first husband and I had been friends for a while, and he asked me if I wanted to go to Hodges’ Gardens with him that Saturday. He was a teacher at the…
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Children, these days are spoilt – especially those in the West. Today’s society has made it so that they expect something for nothing. Gone are the days, it seems, when a child could leave school and walk straight into a trade…
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Remember when you promised “for better or for worse”? If your in-laws are suffocating and controlling, then spending time with them is probably part of the “worse.” Because spending time with your spouse’sparents is part of the marriage commitment, you…
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Some men are well-organized, having a place for everything they own and being conscientious about returning an item to its place after use. Other men leave their possessions strewn about, as if expecting some mythical maid to pick up after…
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Making demands is so easy and it often seems like a great way to get things done or acquire what one desires. Incidentally asking isn’t all that difficult either and believe it or not doing so usually yields better long…
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I was just 18 years old when I first met my future husband. We fell in love in our first year in college. It seemed that my Mother in law did not approve of me until we were married for…
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Who was it that said in-laws were the worst ever. If they ever thought that of me, I would definitely try to do something different. Thank goodness we all get along. Here are some straight forward facts on how to…
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I got married about three months ago, and so far I like my in-laws. I get on well with them, they’re interesting, but best of all they provide me with lots of comical stories to tell my family and friends….
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Tips For Dealing With a Mother In Law. Now this is a rough article to tackle. the moment you attach the words “In Law” to describe whom a person is supposed to be. It is as if you have to…
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I would not suggest buying property with a relative as a good idea because this can ruin a relatives relationship for life. When you purchase property in the hundred thousand dollar brackets with another relative, you might as well be…
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Getting along with your spouse’s family may be a challenge, but it can also be a pleasure, especially if the relationship gets established on good footing. If you want to impress the in-laws, below are a few tips. * Take…
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