With the war on terror continuing on, there are soldiers being deployed from all over the country. Many of these enlisted men and women have families that they will be leaving behind when they are called to duty. Unfortunately, even…
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Some families seem to remain close as years go by, while others drift apart, with family members going their own ways, carving out individual lifestyles, and reuniting only for major family milestones or funerals. What causes some families to be…
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The best way to deal with messy guests is to not invite them in the first place! There you go being anti-social does have its advantages. Having friends and family over to your home makes you feel wonderful. But what…
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Sharing family responsibilities is a crucial part of having a happy home. The entire family benefits from making sure the everyday tasks are taken care of. If one person is responsible for everything, not only does that person suffer but…
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Catch a few minutes of any 1950s television rerun and you will easily recognize traditional family roles. Mom, typically in dress and pearls, is found cleaning with a feather duster and cooking a four-course meal. Dad, arriving home in suit…
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Families today are under more stress and strain than ever. The very fiber of the family is often challenged and what makes up a family network is varied today, as never before. There are all kinds of families and they…
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How unemployment affects the entire family… *Loosing a job can be devastating: When a person looses their job, it can be devastating to them and it can affect not only them but their entire family. The person feels a certain amount…
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I was born into a thriving family in the mid 50s in San Francisco. In my early memories, I recall being extremely proud and lucky to have such a great family. My brother’s were so very handsome, my sister was…
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Vacation time should be a time that all family members will enjoy. Take many things into consideration when you are planning what you will do. Think about budget, how age appropriate some things may be, how long you will be…
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An article on Christian family values, without first determining what kind of Christian is being discussed, would be meaningless. Christian family traditions and values differ tremendously between cultural Christians and those who term themselves, “born again” Christians. The cultural Christian…
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Do you ever look back and wonder why you’ve made certain decisions? What effect did they have? What would have happened if you had decided any other way? Looking back, I had made decisions that affected me as well as…
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Chat Sites Can Damage Your Family! I had read quite a lot about internet chat sites before I ventured onto one myself. In fact, I never thought that I would be interested in joining one. I was mostly concerned with…
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It would be difficult to list the best family vacations for teens, because all teenagers do not enjoy the same things. As a matter of fact, most teenagers would, if they could, pass up the chance to go on a…
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The cornerstone of a happy family life is mutual respect for each other. That’s because every one has the right to live life the way they know best. And what better way to do that, than in the warmth of…
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While vacationing can be fun, it can be stressful when trying to decide what type of vacation will appeal to everyone in your family. If you have teenagers Disney World once again might not be an option. Why not try…
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Take your family to Alaska. Alaska is amazing! You will share experiences your kids will enjoy talking about for the rest of their lives ! You will all have many “first time” experiences. For me they included seeing a Bald…
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Growing up in a home of an alcoholic was not the easiest thing in the world for a child to do. How do you find Christian values in a situation like that. Yet, in spite of all the hardship my…
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Go on a cruise. This single sentence will lead you to one of the most fun and rewarding vacations you can give your family-especially if you have teenager. After having been on three cruises, I can safely say that there…
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A misconception exists that traditions and values are the exclusive territory of religious families. Traditions and values are concepts that are learned at an early age within the framework of a family unit. Families that do not have a strong…
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Organization, a convenient place for everything and everything in it’s convenient place. My grandmother was a stickler for organization. Living on the farm with grandpa and grandma for summer vacations was dreadful at times, but I can still remember her…
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The key to successful family vacations for teens is to go someplace where they can spend time with other teens. A teen isolated from other teens is a forlorn and lost soul. This really doesn’t limit you that much. If…
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A Christian family is a family that bases their thoughts and actions on the principles and teachings of the bible. When each individual is taught and expected to live accordingly, the the family revolves around love, faith, and truth, making…
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Living in an Asian society, I have witnessed the East Asian culture infiltrate even the most orthodox Christian families. Similarly, the stronghold of Asian traditions and values make the influence of religions, especially religions from the West, pale in comparison….
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Face it, we all were teens once and we all thought family vacations were lame. There’s nothing cool about the cross country drag-a-thon in the station wagon, counting state license plates and singing “She’ll Be Coming Round the Mountain.” However,…
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Family time is so important for children and for their parents. These are the times a child will remember and embrace as an adult. It is also the time when important discussions take place and parents can communicate openly with…
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Summer is the season when the kids are home, the days are long, and the sunshine beckons. To avoid spending the summer days bored at home, it is important to think of creative ways to make the most of…
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There is nothing in life more important than having family happiness, a perfect union where everyone respects each other, pulls together, and works as a team. It is a blessing when everyone is in tune and shows compassion, love and…
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While it is true that modern society and family life revolves too much around financial woes and stress, the summer months bring in a fresh ray of light and warmth to the household. The best things in life are free,…
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A happy family needs to be just that – A Family! How do you define family? Parents and children living under the same roof? It has to be much more than that. Having a happy family life takes work and…
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Making the most out of family time is no easy task. It is a challenge that has continued to plague families through the years and is one that does not appear to have a simple solution. Raising a family requires…
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