It used to be that grandparents lived close by or in some cases, lived in the same house as their grandchildren but these days, that’s not as common. It’s important to stay in touch with your grand-kids when you live…
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We have heard the jokes and seen the movies of the evil in-laws. And some people actually have some that are less than appealing, while some are lucky with delightful in-laws that they actually befriend. However, if your spouses mother…
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Once your day is over, you can’t get it back. You can’t live it again or get that time back, it’s gone. Consider that fact when you are too busy for your children and feel whatever you are doing is…
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As most families today lead busy lives filled with work, school, errands and other commitments, nighttime is often the only time they have to get together, share a meal, catch up on each other’s day and do something fun together….
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We all wish for a loving, supportive family but often our reality is nothing like our fantasies. There may be a family member who has caused you great emotional turmoil and although you have tried to work things through with…
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Struggling to get along with your in-laws can be a very frustrating experience, especially if they live nearby and you have to deal with them on a regular basis. However, if you are prepared to put in a little bit…
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Today’s cell phones make it possible to beep, buzz or text someone any hour of the day or night. For many parents, this is the easiest way of staying connected to their adult children. Think back to when your children…
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Family meals provide great opportunities for parents and children to bond with each other. When a family sits and eats together, the regular routine can benefit family members’ emotional health and nutrition levels, and strengthen relationships within the home. Emotional…
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Subject: Summer days 09. Good afternoon, ladies and gentlemen, and children of all ages, We are playing catch in the backyard, Joey and I. Grandfather, and grandson, in the eternal game of America. I was given a baseball mitt by…
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Combating child abuse in any situation is not easy but as a society we all need to be alert to what is happening to children around us and if necessary take action. Whilst many may fear that reporting concerns to…
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When children are small, one effective way to teach them about life is through stories. Whenever they reach a new stage of development there is a story available to help them identify and express their feelings and make a smooth…
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Family disputes are never easy to deal with. These are close loved ones and in many instances the dispute began over a small issue. In most cases, the disputes can end up shattering the family and will always affect everyone…
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Generally, summer is a time when everything slows down. Kids are usually off from school and we have more hours to fill. There are quite a few ways to have fun with your family during the summer and most are…
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It is indeed a strange phenomena that you would go on a vacation with your ex and your biological children, and expect it to be a successful one. However, the both of you love your children so much that you…
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It’s an all too common situation where Mom makes dinner, people show up and eat, then Mom ends up doing most if not all of the cleaning up afterwards. Or people do help, but only under duress or with a…
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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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Sadly, the image of the ideal family, as portrayed in ‘The Waltons’ or ‘Little House on the Prairie’ is just that, an image with virtually no relation to current reality. This is true for the majority of people, as families…
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When the family becomes an unstable unit, the child suffers. One of the most important things that a child needs during the learning process is stability. It’s very easy to say that kids are resilient and get over things which…
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The simplest answer would be, “Turn off the TV!” I knew this. I could always see how the TV turns children (and adults for that matter) into zombies. Try to get someone’s attention when they’re sucked in. Good luck! Recently…
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It may sound strange to some people, but there are modern families that vacation together after they have divorced. There is absolutely nothing wrong with taking a once in lifetime trip to Disneyland or even Hawaii, with your ex and…
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When the Family unit that is meant to be neat and cozy is no more but now has become dysfunctional, where no one listens to each other or respects anybody, basically when the family is falling apart, then it is…
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Better not to live with in-laws. Living with in-laws can cause major problems between couples. Couples nowadays have to have independence from their parents so that they can make their own decisions for their own futures. Making their own decisions…
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The concept of considering any fellow human being a failure, let alone one’s own child, disturbs me greatly. Who am I to make such a sweeping judgment on another person’s life? Every person faces a unique set of circumstances, and…
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The holidays are over, but you’re still recovering. And it’s not just from the food. Family situations were particularly stressful this year. Some hurtful things were said. There were a few awkward moments. You just wish things had been different,…
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They look like an average family. They can be wealthy, famous, infamous, or poor and inconspicuous. Their lawns may be perfectly manicured, and the house neat and tidy, but these families are battling dysfunctional behavior because of the way they…
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Family lies are ties that bind forever. Today there are not quite as many lies being kept but in previous years a lie told to change a family truth could elicit total fealty forever. This means that once the lie…
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Ideally, families should consist of loving relationships, between the family members. A family should be a haven to offer comfort, encouragement and support for the trials that prevail us in the outside world. Regretfully, many of us find ourselves engaged…
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Anger within families is common knowledge. Dealing with it is like trying to ignore the proverbial elephant in the room. Families live in confined spaces, and with that said, these spaces become even smaller when there’s anger present. It’s not…
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As a parent, think about your spouse and children and your interactions as a family. Now think, for a moment, about the family in which you were raised and their interactions. How would you describe your relationship with your spouse…
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Since the question does not assume that they are married, I would say “yes,” there is still time to offer advice and counsel to help her see with her mind and not just her heart. Of course, this is all…
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