There are many horror stories that come along with the negative connotations that can come with the mention of “in-laws.” Whether it’s the sitcom comedy of “Everybody Loves Raymond” or the downright open hostility in “Meet the Fockers,” the media…
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Oh! How we need you in our lives. There is no one that can replace what you mean in your Childs life. Every child secretly wants a life with his/her father; you help make your child whole. Only you…
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” Families that pray together will stay together”, may sound like a trite saying. Yet, families who share something in common will continue to be inclusive of all of their family members. When is the last time you prayed for…
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The home is a place where all members should feel accepted, loved and supported. The structure of the family itself doesn’t matter only that the individuals involved spend time together on a consistent basis. Everyone involved benefits from spending…
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Sometimes people worry that their families are falling apart but in truth families never really do. The individuals that make up that family may have chosen different routes in their lives, and distance and time may have gotten in the…
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The summer time can provide a whole new host of activities for children especially those of preschool age who are always looking for adventures! Sometimes, entertaining a preschool age child can be challenging as they struggle with finding amusement by…
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A minister told me long ago, that you can only raise a child so far, teaching them right and wrong. After that, they have a mind of their own, and their own choices. We all make good choices, and at…
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The idea of belonging is central to human survival. Within a family, belonging matters greatly, because those who feel alienated will suffer and fail to thrive, depriving the family of core strength and resilience. But many things need to be…
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Although the modern world can make the task seem difficult, knowing how the entire family benefits from consistent family time together can introduce valuable relational advantages. Despite the constant efforts of media, devices, workplaces, and other outside factors, consistent family…
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Unplanned road trips make extraordinary memories, the kinds of memories that bond. On the Caribbean island of Anguilla, our Thursday morning adventure began with a road map and the name of a place we hoped to find: Little Bay. A…
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Some people like planned vacations and to know just where they’re going to stay each night. For others, that vision is a nightmare. They want to act spontaneously, to let the journey itself decide where to go and how far….
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How your family can help a loved one with depression? People who are suffering depression needs to know their loved ones are behind them one hundred percent to allow them to see you feel compassion, love, and you do care…
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If you want to get your family to help more in making meals, you must train them from the very beginning what is expected of them. There is no reason to be the long-suffering husband or wife in the kitchen…
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Football season does not have to be a time that the family divides, with some members watching the sport avidly while others are excluded and ignored. Instead, make watching football games on TV a family affair. Consider the following strategies….
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Winter weather have your family feeling down? No problem! With the following family activities the entire family can play together and avoid those winter blues. Each of these activities requires a family of at least two or more and a…
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I am the parent of four children ranging in age from twenty-one to eight. Without doubt, the most challenging phase of parenting is the teen-age years. This is when the child rebels out a desire to be an independent person…
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Snowy days are some of the best there are. Sometimes there is a break from school or even work. So how do you maximize your snowy day fun? Here are some tips to make your time off worth while. So,…
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Like so many other families, we are very busy with very little extra time. When my husband and I figure out that we both have a little bit of free time on the weekend we try to make plans to…
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Marrying into a new family can be a blessing, or it can be an obstacle course waiting to happen. However, by following some basic tips, you should be able to develop a good relationship with your in-laws, one that you…
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There are many steps to making a meal. Encouraging your spouse and all family members to pitch in and help will make the job easier. People have a higher level of enjoyment when they are actively involved and working together at mealtime might insert…
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The world enjoys casting judgment albeit under the terms ‘criticism’, ‘feedback’, and ‘tough love’. What it actually comes down to is one human being, perceptibly superior owing to age, position or status, telling another person that they are not good…
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When people live together rivalries and disagreements tend to be fairly common. Sometimes family members struggle to deal with one another often due to personality clashes or other circumstances within the family unit. While it may be impossible to totally eliminate contention…
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When you think of parents teaching their children, you often only think of the lessons given by parents who are loving and kind toward their children and others. However, even parents who are irresponsible, and don’t know how to treat…
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An alcoholic parent generally provides an unsteady, unreliable environment for raising a child. The effects of having an alcoholic parent are far reaching and damaging to their children. Even, as the child enters into adulthood,the effects of having an alcoholic…
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A family is comprised of individuals with different personalities and different experiences in their life. Therefore, it’s safe to say, that more than likely you will come across a family member with a negative attitude. There may be times you…
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Parents strive to give their children the best upbringing possible. They feed them healthy food, provide them a good education, teach them right from wrong, and allow them to learn from their mistakes. However, no matter how hard a parent protects a…
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Dealing with anger in any situation is difficult. Anger in the home life threatens even the most stable of relationships. It pits loved one against loved one, creating an ever-increasing atmosphere of hostility, dissention, and frustration. The old saying “we…
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How a home is run from its overall condition to the household rules will have an impact on the family residing there. While everything does not have to look like the cover of a magazine or the residents have impeccable…
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When a father is incarcerated his children, if old enough, understand that he is absent and have questions as to why he is no longer living with them. It is a difficult, sensitive subject and understandably many caregivers dodge the…
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A dysfunctional family may exist for a myriad of reasons. There may be drug or alcohol abuse issues within the family.There may be control issues, abandonment issues and trust issues.These issues may stem from a divorce, death of a parent…
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