Quite naturally, what you will want to do when guests outstay their welcome is to get them to leave, preferably without hurting their feelings. Doing so may not be the easiest task you have ever encountered, because such visitors tend…
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When you entertain house guests, privacy is a hot commodity. Unless you have a separate guest suite or are a member of the Hilton family, chances are you will need to open your home to guests during their stay. To…
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There are perhaps no stronger bonds in existence than those between family members, especially that of a mother and her child. In the family, there are no conditions in order to be accepted and loved. Generally speaking, the good fortune…
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Every family goes through times when there are troubles. The important thing is to work them out as quickly and permanently as possible. There are many different avenues to dealing with problems in the family. The most important thing to…
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For some people, cooking is simply a necessary chore. Along with the chore itself, it may also be a frustrating task to involve children or other family members who may be reluctant to take an interest. Even for those who…
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When it comes to fostering good family relationships there are so many issues that are involved here that it would make the head spin. First and foremost, no two people are alike, not even twins. The thinking patterns of two…
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In these tough economic times, families need to cut back on spending without compromising on family fun. Many families are becoming creative by finding inexpensive ways to have fun. With a little thought, most families are coming up with new…
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If you are in the unfortunate position of having a child who has already reached junior or high school age and has not learned the value of sharing during the holidays or at any other time of the year, as…
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Being with my sisters now is more important and more fun than it used to be. It’s more important now because I am becoming an adult, and I require a good friend who will stick by me to the end….
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Family game night is like taking a step back in time when things moves a little slower and families took time to actually talk and play with each other. Since it doesn’t seem to occur on a regular basis, now…
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Children are curious creatures by nature, and this curiosity often leads them to amassing various talents. One avenue for discovering talents would be the television, where children can often imitate singers or dancers performing in variety shows, or imitate actors…
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These days everyone is so busy, and with everything being turned into technology gone are the days when families sat down and played “Battleship.” There comes a time in the lives of children and teens, when they are most influential…
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At what age are kids ready to move out of the home? There is no specific age for a child to be ready to leave home. Usually it’s a combination of circumstances that brings about the departure. There may be…
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Mother’s day slipped away with a silent pause, a quiet sadness, and an empty day of pictured memories. Mother was conspicuously absent from our family and photographs. An album of pages filled with the pictured past, a young father with…
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The stereotypical mother-in-law is overbearing and difficult to handle, however many are warm, caring and a true joy for their children’s spouses. Most women want to be a positive force in their children’s family. Different strategies can turn you into…
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When observing families, notice how the adults react to their children. Better yet, watch how the parents speak with their children. Do they speak to them? Do they listen to their children, process what’s been said and then speak or…
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Whoever said being a family is easy, never was part of one. You take several people, each with their own personalities and goals. You add individual idiosyncrasies and the likes and dislikes of those folks. Now, you place them in…
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So, you are a new mother-in-law! Congratulations and condolences. The role of mother-in-law is that of legend. Mothers-in-law are both joked about and commiserated over by people all around the world. On the one hand, you are still mom. On…
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“Family Reunions” From the time I was small, I can remember our family reunions. My mother loved it when that time of year came for us to begin getting ready for the family reunion. We looked forward to seeing our…
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Two sisters were standing and reading the same billboard. It had a picture of a tree with names on each branch and branches reaching farther out. The caption read “Be a Branch in Your Own Family Tree” One sister thought…
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You are a new father-in-law! Congratulations! You new role as father-in-law has likely made you question your role as a parent. Your child is married, and starting their own life. How do you fit into that new life? Even more,…
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Finding time for your parents is an important decision you have to make as it helps you maintain contact with them, renew your bonding, and provides the necessary support they may need from you. Here are some tips that will…
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The most rewarding job in a person’s life is being a parent. And it is the most difficult job a person will ever take on. Having great joy in your child when she takes those first tentative steps is a…
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According to assertiveness training, there are four types of people in the world, aggressive, passive,indirect and assertive.Each of these people, also have different values, different needs, different cultures and different problems.The bible says “Honor your parents” and when the parents…
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Your parents are often the people who are most important to you in your growing years since you are solely dependent on them during that period. Your parents may be biological or adopted, but they usually love you no matter…
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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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Family game night had almost become a thing of the past. That is until recent years with the renewed interest in board and card games. Family game nights can bring moments of laughter and even serious conversion among family members. Sometimes playing games can…
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Family life can be very busy. People going in all different directions; children’s activities and school, parents working and all the other obligations, appointments and events. Sometimes, the family unit does not seem to come together very often. Even dinner…
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A truly rich man is one whose children run into his arms when his hands are empty. ~Author Unknown Fatherhood is a privilege, not a rite of passage. The ability to father a child is not the same as being…
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Most mothers will convince themselves, when their daughters are very young that they would like their daughters to grow up and possess the same traits and personality, that they have. Become Minnie Me’s, so to speak. My caution, as a…
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