The vast majority of people have the good fortune to be raised by caring parents who give them the gift not only of their love but of their time as well: time spent in playing with them, preparing food, tending…
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There is nothing like a family, you can share great moments with in a warm and loving environment. However, sometimes things can get quite complicated when families are in battle with one another. You might be in the middle of…
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When it comes to a large family, not all children are given the opportunity to develop right and show their true potential. Unfortunately, it often happens that only one of the children manages to grow and develop into a self-confident…
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The trouble with conflict resolution in families is that new conflicts are usually built on the foundations of old problems. Because of this, resolving current conflicts may require opening up unresolved issues from the past. The ordeal of the effort…
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In the days before the Internet and television and even before radio, one of the things families used to do was sing together, especially if someone in the family learned to play piano, guitar or banjo. In fact, families used…
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Marian Sandmaier once said, “A sibling may be the keeper of one’s identity; the only person with the keys to one’s unfettered, more fundamental self.” While this may be true of any kind of sibling, it is especially true of…
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In the olden days, a family unit meant that the family was a closely knit, loving group of people that shared common genetics. Members of the family ate together, worked together, and played together. They relied on each other, and…
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In this frantically fast paced, digitalized world we live in, it has become increasingly difficult for families to bond in a meaningful way. Between constantly juggling hectic schedules and communicating either by email or via text message with abbreviated, misspelled words,…
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Sometimes it may be tough to get the whole family together. It may seem like your family cannot agree on anything to do together. This article is going to take a look at weekend activities for the entire family to enjoy together….
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How to Handle Criticism of Your Family Dynamic in Today’s Society with Grace and Dignity Criticism of a family dynamic can be directed toward a single head of household or a same sex partnership. When a single parent is head…
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When we become adults, life changes as we are faced with a variety of added responsibilities, everything from a career to paying the bills to raising our own children. Sometimes it can be very difficult to maintain ties with our…
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Being a new person in a child’s life can sometimes be a scary thing – for you and the child. Whether you are a foster parent, a babysitter, you’re dating someone with kids, or just trying to re-connect with your…
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Tips to bond with your sister Sisters have always an inspiring role ideal role model to me. Not all are blessed with loving and caring sisters. There is always a special bonding with the sisters. They have a potential to…
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Normal family gatherings are typically times of eating, laughing and hugging on the people that you know and love. Reunions take this affection and sharing up a notch. You are at a family reunion to catch up with the relatives…
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Family reunions can be fun and memorable for everyone. This is especially true if your family uses themes. You have many options of things to do to go along with a theme. This article is going to take a look…
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A family that eats together stays together. Sharing a meal as a family should be more than that, not just about the food. A family is not only about being related to one another. It also involves doing things together, and…
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Being a single parent can seem like a juggling act at times – juggling work life and home life… alone. Most parents, single or not, will agree that being a parent is a stressful, exhausting, and sometimes thankless job. Yet,…
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Hectic schedules, routine, distance or neglect can seriously mar family relationships. When family alienation occurs, it often takes its toll on the most vulnerable members: the children. To mend broken family bonds and nurture the growth, learning and development of…
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There are many simple ways to show your daughter that you love her and bring a smile to her face. Everyone wants to be loved. Since love action, there should be a whole lot of loving action going on. Here…
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Children go through so many learning processes. They will experience new people, new abilities, the growing pains that children experience, and their first steps out into the world. These are exciting times, and also a little frightening for children. The…
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As a weekend father, you often feel like you get the short end of the stick when it comes to being able to spend time with your children. You want to make the most of the time you are able…
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It’s summertime. The sun is bright and shining, days are longer, and the kids are probably out of school. How does one entertain the family and take advantage of the beautiful weather? Do you want to be sure that the…
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Getting the family together for an activity that everyone enjoys is really hard. At least someone will hate the game, another will get annoyed or frustrated over it and another will probably ignore everyone and watch TV. Here are some…
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Rectifying relationship problems with family members often presents a challenge. Ideally, there should be no relationship problems in families, but unfortunately, in a less than ideal world, every family has relationship problems with family members. Many of the family problems…
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How do I love my child? Let me count the ways. I will certainly tell them “I love them.” I will show them I love them by providing for them and challenging them to be the best they can be….
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Family night can be fun or a daunting chore, it all depends on what activities are planned. *Games. Keep in mind there are many types of games, try not to drag out the same old board or card games. There…
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Everybody has to eat. Throughout history food has been at the center of celebrations and events. A home cooked meal has the power to bring people together. In today’s world with all of its pressures and demands it’s easy to…
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There are many things a family can do together to enjoy their summer. They can go on picnics, talk walks on the beach, plan a family vacation, visit museums. But plan a budget? Yes, plan a budget! Read on for some…
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Family. It’s a very simple word but a very complex reality. Modern families are often marked by step-parents and step-siblings and many grandparents are taking on a more prominent role in their children and grandchildren’s lives. With all the complications…
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The jokes and horror stories regarding in-laws have circulated for many, many years. Unfortunately for some people, the jokes are not funny and the horror stories are closer to the truth for them. If you are one of those people struggling…
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