Attending a family reunion can be lots of fun. Getting reacquainted with relatives you may not have seen for years, meeting the newest additions to the family since the last reunion, reminiscing about old times and becoming updated with one…
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Family consists of a nuclear unit of parents and children and extended members of this nuclear unit. It is this family and others that make up the cornerstone of society. With this understanding, it is clear that harmony within a…
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As kids grown older, they naturally start to look more and more outside the home. They develop their own interests and friends and become who they are going to be. Thus, it shouldn’t be any wonder that most teens tend…
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Back in the 1980’s, there was a movie starring Michael Keaton where he lost his job and then played Mr. Mom while his wife went to work. Just a few years ago, the country group Lonestar came out with a…
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Winter weather provides many opportunities for family fun. Instead of staying indoors and complaining about the cold, prevail upon your family members to bundle up warm and join you for some fun and games outside. Here are some suggestions for…
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One night while my husband was away on a business trip, I decided to be adventurous and make a special night for the kids. I started off by telling them that we were going to do something very special that…
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I’m surprised sometimes when people tell me they would like to spend more time with their children, but they just don’t have the money. Time and money are two different things, and there are plenty of fun things you can…
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The Importance of Real Care and Support to a Successful Relationship In an equal partnership there are two people collaborating for mutual benefit. Only by supporting each other to bear the challenges of everyday life will both parties feel fulfilled….
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When life gets busy, one of the things that suffers is the time that family members spend doing things together. It’s so easy to get caught up in the hustle and bustle of daily life that other things get pushed…
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1) Send quality time with her. The teen years are a fragile time in a young woman’s life. The one thing that can help steady a shaky world is the love of her father. Give her an open forum to…
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Observing families who appear to be “close knit,” you might wonder what influences contribute to the strength of their family bond. How do they manage in a sometimes hectic and fluid society to maintain strong family ties? There are so many types…
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The snow is melting and the temperature is rising. The birds have returned from their winter migration and the leaves are beginning to grow back on the trees. Summer is just around the corner. It’s time to plan your holiday,…
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There are many great things to do with kids during the weekend. Consider the following ideas. Camping trip A camping trip can be a great way to spend quality time with the kids during the weekend. When you are at…
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It’s difficult to find television shows that the whole family can watch together. Whether because of the maturity level of the shows that are broadcast, the types of content offered or because of differing tastes; shows that the whole family…
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Fostering good family relationships depends on the kind of family history an individual has experienced and the willingness to make the neccessary changes for the future. Most people have come from some form of breakdown in thier own families that…
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The winter season can be a magical time of year that brings new opportunities to make valuable family memories. The cold breeze and snow covered landscape sometimes keeps us from our normal schedule, but being snowed in can be a…
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Sometimes it seems like family reunions are a waste of time; people don’t always get along, or they complain a lot, or don’t appreciate the effort it takes to organize an event that includes a lot of people that may…
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Late summer and early fall are the best times for family reunions. The kids are getting ready to go back to school and the temperatures are settling down. Family reunions can be fun and full of good times with each…
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From the time we are born until we reach the age of twenty-one it feels as though we are always waiting for something whether it is the next birthday, starting high school, getting our driver’s license, or being able to…
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The winter snow has started to melt, leading many people’s thoughts to turn to summer vacation. In just a few short months the kids will be out of school, bouncing around the house, and those favorite resorts will be full…
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Being Prepared Makes Room for Enjoyment on a Family Vacation. Where to go? What to bring? How to get there? Will there be activities for the kids? How much will it cost? Planning a summer family vacation can be about…
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When asked about their housing preferences, most senior citizens say they wish to remain in their own homes, according to the US Administration on Aging. Their homes represent security and independence. As much as their children might cringe about the…
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There comes a time for the lucky few when they get to make to choice of spending their last days with their parents. It is not an easy task, but those who accomplish it cherish those moments they had. Nothing…
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The teen years can be difficult, no question about it; as kids grow and learn and reach puberty and feel peer pressure, they can become cranky, moody, and difficult at times to be around. This is not to say however…
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Fostering good family relationships benefit our lives, and it’s exactly why we strive to find what it takes to keep connected. When we fail to foster good relationships, the law must step in through divorce, child custody battles or the…
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I have a tendency to write about my experiences quite a bit. This article reached out to me because I get so disgusted in situations where children misbehave. This article, in my opinion, is for visiting ANYONE. So please, prepare…
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The concept of moving an elderly parent into your own home is one that many consider as aging parents show signs of needing help on a daily basis. It seems to be the natural thing to do, and represents the…
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Merging day care and elder care is a concept that has intriguing possibilities. The majority of elders and youngsters who require daily care need a protective environment, and do not necessarily require special medical care. In other words, they need…
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As summer quickly approaches – we all start dreaming about lazy days at the ocean. Or we imagine the perfect camping trip – with a mountain hike or swimming at the lake. However, when summer finally arrives and we embark…
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Family values are important, but I think more important is the value of family. I attended the annual family get-together this past weekend, and saw many of my relatives that I don’t normally see during the course of the year….
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