Having a baby changes everything, from your relationship, your attire, attitude to life, your job, abode, and your sense of self. Once you hold that little bundle of joy in your arms your life will never be the same again….
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Power outages happen for different reasons and last for various amounts of time. Whether the electricity will be out for three hours, a few days, or a week, it’s important to know some family activities to do in order to…
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Some time ago, I read an article in a parenting magazine touting the benefits of being a single mom. It provided a list, numbered one through fifteen, of the reasons that single moms could give thanks for their position in…
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In this age of modern conveniences a lot of people have become dependant on using electrical devices for even their daily interactions. When the power goes out the first thought is often of the inconvenience that is going to be…
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FamilyThey’re A Good Cocoon A true family member is best described as one that brings comfort and love to you, no matter what the circumstance. I call that the Cocooning Effect. Learning to love yourself first and not feeling lonely…
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Good communication is 90% listening and 10% speaking. The speaking part is broken into three very important areas, but since listening is the most important part of communication, this article will focus on that, leaving the speaking part for another…
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The god honest truth is that men weren’t born with the knowledge of how to be a good husband and that’s not really their fault, but they can take the steps they need to be better lovers to their loving…
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Tips For Receiving Guest In Your Home Having guests at home are not to be taken lately. There are some preparations/considerations before they come to our abode : 1. Personality of the guests : This is the first concern that…
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This one is really hard, forcing a person to chose between two excellent, life-enhancing products or presentations, without which, human existence would be so dismal. When the Big Match is due to be televised, or even better, to be the center-piece of…
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One of the most difficult things about being pregnant – and there are many – is having to listen to other people’s advice. From the moment you first start to show, everyone you know is suddenly a baby expert. Of…
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The family reunion can be a wonderful time to see relatives and renew relationships that may have existed for decades. Granted, the family reunion is not always a fun time for some people as it can be a reminder of past…
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Your family needs to communicate in order to be a team. Communicating is the art of written and verbal expression. When we communicate we are letting one another know how we feel. As a family, everyone needs to know what is going on so…
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There are things that make some people grumpy. Understanding this will help you live with a grumpy relative. Why do I know this? I am one of those people who is prone to becoming grumpy. Various things in life set…
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Growing up in the 70’s I saw the family unit as a place to find shelter, comfort, good and nourishing food and solace from the outside world. Our mother never ate till everyone in her small yellow kitchen had their…
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The number of children growing up without a father’s presence in their life is already staggering, and continues to grow. Often they are raised by a single mother, who is trying to juggle child rearing while making a living to…
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Mothers, who write at home, as either a primary or secondary source of income, face unique challenges. Writing moms face deadlines and dirty dishes, plot ideas and helping a child with their homework. Family dynamics will change, as the mothers…
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Let me start by saying I picked this category because I have always been horrible at doing just this….taking responsibility for my own choices, and mistakes. I am the best “explainer” you will ever meet and the worst ” apologizer”…
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You can only blame your mother for so long. I have often looked at my brother and wondered why it was that he and I are so different. We’re only two years apart – I’m older – and yet the…
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If one has to choose which is more important, family or career, then that person is traveling down a path full of stress, pain, anxiety, and disappointment. A career should never take the place of a family. Yes, it is…
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It is appropriate to exclude people from a family reunion, especially when relationships are strained or non existent among family members or in the more extreme case when a family member is known to be abusive. Hopefully this exclusion would…
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As the worsening economic climate intensifies more persons will inevitably look to alternative employment options. There are also those whose entrepreneurial instincts will drive them from the relative safety of the conventional nine-to-five job. For the latter, their present situation…
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A home environment is only as good as the quality of it’s residents outlook, and a home filled with peace and harmony usually produces well-adjusted contributors to society. Conversely, a home filled with dysfunction usually produces dysfunctional people, and in…
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“The ties that bind…” “Blood is thicker than water…” These phrases are commonly used as expressions to promote family relationships as paramount to all others. We hear daily from politicians and clergy alike how important the basic family unit is…
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Tag, you’re it. You’re the house everyone is coming to for the holidays this year. You’re pretty good on coming up with a menu, and you’re a whiz at decorating. You just don’t know where to PUT the guests from…
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Self-employment is unlike other forms of employment in two specific ways. Firstly, if you get it wrong there is no-one else to blame except YOU! Secondly, if you get it seriously wrong, it is not only you who suffers. You…
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In my situation being a child meant that you were left vulnerable in the hands of two parents who were young and inexperienced . You are not capable or trusted to make responsible decisions so these two parents do this…
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Finding activities to enjoy this fall as a family need not be an expensive proposition. With budgets tight this year, plan to spend time, not money, together. Here are a few suggestions to get you started. Family day of the…
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How to deal with long term house guests There is nothing more enjoyable than being around friends and family. Although, being around them for a long period of time can become uncomfortable, annoying and humiliating. You’re almost regretting the day that you…
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Helping Your Teen Escape the Shackles of Low Expectations In this culture that pushes so hard against parents, authority and responsibility, how do we raise our children to be prepared for working life? How do we help them learn and…
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Most people really do not want to leave everything behind, but sometimes it just has to happen. You might have a stalker who will stop at nothing to get to you, your spouse might be abusive, or someone might be…
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