There are many ways in which families can be dysfunctional, ranging from families in which there is physical or sexual abuse or neglect of the children down to families that have unhealthy boundaries between their members. Often, when dysfunctions are…
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All families deal with estrangement at one time or another. Often times it permeates through every nook and cranny of family life, and yet it’s more often than not…guarded as though it’s a secret. When discussed among others, it’s always…
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Mothers raise their daughters, to the best of their ability, to grow into happy, independent and strong women. They spend a lifetime instilling them with the values and skills they can take into the world with them. Then they grow…
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Holiday time is supposed a fun filled time, a chance to reunite with family members. It is a time to cherish and enjoy the benefits of coming from a large family of 8. It is a time to encourage and…
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We all agree that no family is perfect, every family has it’s set of problems. Dysfunctional families vary in degree. You have to look at every family individually. What works for one family causes another family to be dysfunctional. I…
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Should children report their parents for spanking them? This is one topic that really caught my attention. Coming from the generation where spanking was considered appropriate punishment for children, I have to wonder…what have we done? Spanking is not child…
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Having an alcoholic mother can be stressful, disappointing, and embarrassing. Your coping skills will vary, depending on your age and the amount of resources available to you. Nevertheless, here is a guide to help get you through. 1. Embrace Other…
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This is where things get really difficult, when they don’t need to be. It all starts with the way some parents were raised when they were kids. Many subscribe to the notion of “Spare the rod, spoil the child.” I…
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Funny. I thought it was from family that we learned to handle criticism in the first place. Maybe my family is unusual, but it is from them that I dealt with criticism first-and most. That’s still the case, too. I’m…
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A family living with a disabled child faces many challenges throughout their experience. From finding the strength and confidence to effectively advocate for the child’s needs within the medical community to school based issues families take on several different problems…
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I have often heard it said having 2 women in a household makes for a guaranteed argument. Why is it often the mothers and daughters who have the hardest time relating to one another? I think many different issues can…
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There are probably a million reasons to say no to something. Maybe you don’t like vanilla ice cream, or perhaps you just don’t feel up to going to the mall today. Then there are times when you reluctantly say yes…
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Emotional bulldozing is common in all families. Unfortunately, stopping it may cause a few bruised feelings, but you will be much better off for your trouble. If there is anything that parents, children, and siblings are knowledgeable about in this…
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The fact that this question even has to be asked tells me that some family, somewhere has a member with ADHD, considers the family dysfunctional and wants someone or something to blame. In my humble (and, perhaps, meaningless) opinion, dysfunction…
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For some, the holidays can bring about feelings of dread as we are faced with the prospect of spending time around family members where there is tension. It is important to try to set aside the past and lingering hard…
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Family is the one organization on Earth that is built with the volatile DNA that is akin to the science of magnetism combined with the potential energy of fire. Magnets work well together, when opposites attract. Families work well together,…
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Families are important, for without them we tend to lose the traditions and memories that took years to build. Holidays and special occasions would not seem the same if families did not get together and remaining close is important in…
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When a home environment becomes unstable as in physical beatings or extreme punishment meted out for minor infractions, or the misplacement of a person in a special studies program, a person can become unstable, as well. The effect of the…
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There is no question that, as the cords of family have unraveled, the number of special education classes in elementary and secondary schools have increased exponentially. Even in the general education classes, teachers start training children for statewide tests almost…
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Your family may be a wonderful asset to you in many ways, but they can also become a burden if you let them. It is important to keep harmony within the family in order for it to run smoothly. For…
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If you are feeling emotionally bulldozed by your family, you’ll need to expand your life. Your family is causing you too much stress, and in order to continue functioning, you’ll need to find ways to reduce this stress. It’s highly…
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Whether you want to document your family history for medical reasons or if you just want your children to enjoy learning from their own roots, the way that you document your lineage is paramount to knowing where you come from,…
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When a father is absent, he sets the entire family unit back many, many years. All the children miss out on first-hand leadership, sacrificial love, and what being a caretaker and a protector is all about. The children’s lives are…
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There are many concerns about the effects of single mothers raising sons and I definitely agree that it is a problem for boys to grow up without a male influence. A boy needs someone to teach him how not only…
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Finding your family lineage is much like going on a treasure hunt, with the documentation of your family lineage much like mapping out the quest to said treasure. If you are new to researching and the documentation of your family…
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Broken bones and bruises usually heal without so much as a tell tale sign that they had ever existed… the hidden scars inflicted from constant emotional bulldozing, however often remain in plain sight for everyone to see. So how does…
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You can’t choose your family, even though sometimes you might want to. Just because you have a blood tie to someone doesn’t mean that you will necessarily get along with each other all the time. Family loyalty and keeping the…
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The family vacation, love it or dread it, it does happen once in awhile. You spend some time researching possible destinations and attractions to visit, saving money and even packing things. After all the time and effort you put into…
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The negative attitude in one family member can affect the mood of all other members of the family. Having a negative attitude can also have affects on the person themselves. Dealing with this is issue is pretty difficult as some…
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The General order of Mayflower Descendants is a society of individuals who have been able to legitimately track their ancestry back to someone who arrived on the Mayflower. The Mayflower sailed with 102 passengers to America, a whole new world,…
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