The father-daughter bond is unlike any other type of relationship in our society because it is based on both love and protection. Unlike other relationships, where two people simply love one another, the father/daughter connection has an element of built…
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I’d start off by saying that if two people are married and they can’t communicate about their disagreements with each other and not in front of the children, we’ve already got problems. There are a number of reasons a parent…
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Daddy’s Hands Sometimes memories have a way of surfacing at the most unusual moments. There I was standing in a prayer circle when I felt the unconscious touch of my friend’s thumb along the back of my hand. For a…
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I truly admire anyone who can forgive their mother when she has treated them so badly. Maybe they are a better person than I am, as I am unable to forgive my mother for all she has done. Compared to…
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While, venting to your children about the perceived abuse from the other parent is never a good idea. This type of dialogue may backfire and place the child in an uncomfortable precarious situation with the other parent. Often times,a parent…
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It is never acceptable for a parent to vent to a child about the other parent. This only will cause resentment towards the venting parent and confusion for the child. Children should not be exposed to adult problems or issues,…
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The Affects On Boys, When Their Father Is Absent I don’t know what affects being without a father has had on any other boys, but I do know how the things my ex-husband has done, has affected my sons. My…
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How you give and receive love as a child affects you for your entire life. It affects every relationship you will ever have. I must say, that my own experience of being an unwanted and unloved child has made me a…
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How unlucky a posthumous child! How unfortunate are the children whose father die while they are still too young to move in society on their own. A father is a guide, mentor, a great prop and a best friend for…
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It is easy to become emotionally embroiled in family drama if you are not careful; therefore, you must act proactively and nip in the bud offensive behavior before it becomes entrenched. Granted most families are loyal to each other and…
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Researching your family roots in Scotland will give you access to an excellent selection of detailed official records. Most of these records are now available online. If you find yourself looking for a woman’s maiden name, there are several avenues…
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To a child, his family is all-important. Life within the family unit is all he has ever known. Surrounded by the love and care of both parents, he feels safe and secure. Unfortunately, because of family breakdown or other reasons, many…
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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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Family history, or genealogy, is a pastime enjoyed by millions of people around the world. For the person doing the research, it can be fun to find a new ancestor or to solve a long standing problem. Some ancestors left…
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Family is the one gift we get whether we want it or not. Many of us have fond memories of days spent with family, meals eaten, vacations, holidays, and numerous other occasions filled with love. Love is the family’s glue….
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A family is composed of a mother, father, and a child. However, the word family doesn’t ends in these three persons alone. The grandfather and grandmother of both paternal and maternal sides and all of their children are still a…
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Twenty to thirty years ago it would have been far more difficult to keep contact with your family who live abroad than it is today. Some people are more in contact with their far-away family than what they are with…
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Many people work overseas because opportunities may be too good to pass up. The prospect of earning a lot more compared to a local job is enticing. It can be difficult to leave family and friends behind while embarking a…
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When a family member who has been living abroad for a prolonged period of time returns home for good, it is almost certainly a cause for celebration. However, things may not be as straightforward as you may have imagined. People’s…
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Some families hop on a flight to take them to their vacation destination, and although a flight will get you where you need to go much quicker, you don’t get to see the beauty of this wonderful country. So, as…
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When living abroad, a person learns how to live on their own, make their own decisions and make their own schedule. This can also affect how a person thinks and at the same time affect how they act around other…
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Finding where a friend or relative is buried, and visiting the site, is an important part of remembering them and honoring their lives. One of the most difficult challenges in genealogy can be to find the final resting place of…
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Tracing your Dutch roots online can be done using resources containing records that originate from the Netherlands. Using these sources allows you to search for genealogy information from any computer in your home. To do this you first need to…
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Dysfunction breeds dysfunction. Unfortunately, if a person grows up in a dysfunctional family and does not recognize the dysfunction and seek help to treat it, the disorder is often passed on to the children of the dysfunctional. One can not…
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Every family has at least one family bully, while large families tend to have more than one. Different generations often reveal a pattern of bullying, that may not be recognized or dealt with in any way. Dysfunction families can result…
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Balancing work with the rest of life is complicated and it’s virtually impossible to completely avoid conflict between the two, however there are ways to minimize the conflicts. Jobs can interfere with the rest of life. It can cut into time with family and…
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Communication is not always an easy task for family members. Some times family members forget that good communication requires two very important things. First, you need to be able to effectively communicate your wants, your desires, your problems, your solutions…
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In today’s fast-paced society where everybody is on the run, family is what keeps us rooted. This is where we charge ourselves for the long run , the energy platform from where we bounce off everyday. The support and inspiration…
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It all starts with your own state-of-mind… how you view yourself and your chosen occupation. Being a stay-at-home mom is a huge responsibility and privilege. You must first realize how important you and your job are before you can become a truly…
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Many people might think that the life of a stay at home mom or dad can be glamorous or relaxing. This is far from the truth. But being a stay at home mom or dad can be very fulfilling and…
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