Whether or not you write down the familial stories of your grandparents while they are still alive and actively recounting fond memories, or if you write about their life story once they are deceased, the end result will leave you…
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A personal book of knowledge consists of all your experience, accomplishments, expertise in specific field, and other relevant information put together in an easy to use format. It is much more than a diary or journal, since it will have…
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Seniors are the fastest growing segment in the U.S population today. With the growing population among seniors, the need to assist with meals is increasingly becoming a necessity, to ensure their optimum health. Many seniors are known to skip meals due to their inability…
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Genealogical research is a way of learning about one’s self by tracing the path of our ancestors. When you begin your search you begin to unravel a story that spans many generations. Like any good story there are two main…
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There’s a great deal of fun and excitement to be had when researching a family tree, but what happens when the leads dry up? A census can only give basics. Uncle Fred may well have lived at 10 Home Street,…
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When the decision to move an elderly parent to a care home has been made, it is wise to research the chosen home before and after the move. This article is going to offer suggestions on how to ensure that an…
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Maybe some may not agree, but no matter what you do, could it be possible the whole truth of the matter is that they just may be automatically looking for the “Impress the in-laws” ploy, perhaps for a month or…
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Abuse is a major concern on many levels of our society and certainly with the elderly population, but it’s a difficult subject to bring to the forefront with education and resolution, so a great number of people ignore it until…
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Relatives involving themselves in your family’s affairs can become quit annoying. This can especially be the case in a new marriage. Your relatives may be a little older and feel the need to expound some of their wisdom to “help”…
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While staying at your relative’s homes during the holidays can be trying times, you can make it a good time had by all. You just have to find something to entertain yourself and your kids so you will not bother…
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The fear of growing old is often accompanied by anxiety about losing your independence. The fear and apprehension of not being able to drive anymore, losing your independence and being dependant on others. It’s understandable that older people feel this…
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It is sometimes said that “You are your family.” Whether big or small, close or distant, loving or cold, within a family there exists a wide range of individuals who are all inexplicably connected to each other. This connection is…
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Impressing your in-laws is an important accomplishment for most people. You already have the heart of their child, but if you want to make your life together easier, you’ll do all that you can to gain the favor of the…
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It is often said that if you love a person, you have no time to judge them. Need any more hints? I hope not! the key is to make them love you so that they wont judge you and if…
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As soon as I hear the word “in-laws”, my bowels begin to shake and tremble. “Mum and Dad are coming for dinner” automatically gears me up for a trip to the pharmacy and the liquor store. Many of you hopefuls…
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Dating your ex-brother-in-law is absolutely o.k. Yes, you are reading this correctly. Your former brother-in-law may not be the reason your marriage to your ex-husband broke down. Your former brother-in-law may not even get along with his brother, your ex-husband. …
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When trying to impress your in-laws the key to success is in projecting a certain naturalness with your approach. Nothing grates more than dealing with people who are nervous, insincere and glib in their mannerisms, and possibly none more so to than in-laws…
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Oh yeah, I’m one of those, a mother-in law. There is a learning curve that goes along with this role. Sometimes, it takes unexpected turns and you have to hang on to your hat or you could find yourself out…
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Most of us have a relative or two who ,though we do not like they way they handle our children, really are quite harmless. Grandpa wants to feed the baby soda, Grandma wants to only deal with the child long…
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Possibly the most dreaded subject of any new marriage, or even engagement, never rests. The reasoning is simple: In-laws can indeed be a pain. They can truly make your new life with your husband or wife unbearable, especially if someone…
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This statement in and of itself is very misleading. There is no set formula on how being a stepparent is going to work. When I married my husband, I had three fully grown adult boys and one rebellious teenaged girl. …
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There is basically only one way to find a maiden name. Consult the woman’s birth certificate. To be sure that we are discussing the same thing; a maiden name is the one given to a female child at the time…
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As children we are generally treated as the center of our parent’s world. We grow up expecting to always be placed first in their lives, not even considering a time when that may not be the case. So what do…
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Managing a household with multiple children is both challenging and gratifying. The challenge is ensuring that everyone in the family feels a sense of belonging. The gratification comes from knowing that everyone in the family feels loved and nurtured. There…
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Conventional wisdom states that a parent should never badmouth the other parent to their children. Most parents adhere to this most of the time. There are a few slips along the way, especially if the estrangement between the parents is…
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Family connections are among the most rewarding and also the most frustrating relationships in the human existence. Sibling rivalry can have roots that go all the way back to childhood, but siblings can also be more connected than the closest…
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Maybe you were born years apart and never really connected … or you had a big blow out over politics and never bothered to make up. Whatever the reason for the awkward distance, you’re looking for ways to be closer…
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There comes a time when everyone must face the fact that their parents are growing older. It is an ugly fact to life. All our lives we can be dependent to a point on them. The time does come when…
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Each generation’s life expectancy is longer than the previous one, most likely due to technological and scientific advances in health care. We are, of course, delighted our parents are still with us to experience life and family. Yet aging brings…
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The elder generation are perhaps at most risk from getting financially scammed. Many senior parents who fall victim to financial scams are too scared or too embarrassed to tell anyone. If you think your elderly parents may be at risk…
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