I hated pine-wood derby cars! If you don’t know, pine-wood derby cars are those little blocks of wood, wheels, and axles that the Boy Scouts race down a sloping track. It is supposed to be an activity that the boys…
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We all make mistakes in life, and hopefully, as we mature, we learn how to make fewer. But when we DO make a mistake, we must learn to take responsibility for it and pursue the steps to make amends. Learning…
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Most kids celebrate when hearing that classes are canceled because of snow. If snow accumulations close school for several days in a row, families need to incorporate activities to fight cabin fever. These suggestions offer possible solutions for harried parents…
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Frugality has a number of benefits, especially for a family. It is important for the family as a whole to practice smart spending. The reasons for this are broad and significant. The family will be less likely to go into…
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The responsibilities of a stay at home mom have definitely changed as the years have gone on. In the 1950s a “good” house wife or stay at home mom probably felt a lot more pressure than those of us doing…
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This topic actually is two debates in one. I’m pretty sure I could make it three or four debates if you really want me to. No, don’t be ridiculous the destruction of the extended family has not contributed to climate…
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Every family is either small or large! Families are made up of many different personality differences, so differentiating too much between children from small families and children from large families can be a little tricky. There are benefits that…
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You can choose your friends but you can’t choose your family. Despite your best efforts you may find that your family life is extremely stressful and is putting a strain on relationships. Parents, children and grandparents can all suffer from…
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Are children from a large family pushed into adulthood before they are ready? It all depends on the family. Some might be, but then some children from small families are as well. It is the different practices of the parents…
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So many teenagers leave home with a rudimentary knowledge of how to cook at best, or incapable of even boiling an egg at worst. However, there are a number of advantages to ensuring that kids can cook from as young…
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The population is aging and the question of retirement living has become very important to those who are considering leaving the workforce and/or who no longer are able or wish to maintain an independent home and property. There are many…
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The size of the family a child belongs to has nothing to do with whether or not he/she will develop into a bully. Bullies are sometimes only children and sometimes children with multiple siblings. Family size is not a determining…
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Probably the most difficult critique one will ever make is that of self. Everyone tends to see himself or herself quite differently than what others see, and for that reason any annoying habits have to be literally tossed in their…
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A happy family life is easy to be dreamt of but difficult to be actually accomplished. There needs to be a good plan as well as the determination and willingness to follow it to a tee. Without proper organisation, the…
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When a loved one becomes seriously ill, the emotionality of the illness goes beyond the inflicted individual, as the desires of the patient are addressed by family members. The question as to where and by whom the patient will be…
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Being a stay at home mom can be one of the most rewarding experience for a woman. The experience can seem depressing and isolating at times if you are not prepared for this journey of round the clock child care. …
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Stay at home moms can be among the hardest working people in the world. Their job is often an under-appreciated one and they are often taken for granted. However, there can be more satisfaction in this job than in any…
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The definition of a functional family has changed greatly over the last century. What is it exactly that makes a family functional? Is it even possible for a family that is deemed dysfunctional to improve and change into a functional…
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Just like every person is different, so is every family. What makes a family tick and what makes the individuals within it happy is going to be unique to that family’s particular situation. That being said, there are a few…
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Fatherhood with each child can only come once in that kids lifetime. Looking back at my time to shine with my children wasn’t very shiny at all. Excuses after excuses of why I can’t throw the ball, why I can’t…
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I don’t think men learn to put their stuff away; I think men choose to put their stuff away. Let me start off by writing the phrase, Seven Days of Shoes. Growing up, I distinctly remember my mother asking my father to remove his…
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One home activity that promotes familial responsibility, hard work and solidarity is helping with laundry. It develops personal commitment, industry and consistency. It draws special planning and implementation in order to avoid minute mistakes, waste of energy and dirty finish during washing time. It also encourages neatness and orderliness. And…
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In hard economic times, you may find it difficult to take your family out on a vacation. This is due to the money needed for travel, boarding, and food. Road trips could also be out of the question due to…
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Planning a camping trip for you and your children can be a bit hectic, depending on how many kids you are taking and their ages. People all over the world have long enjoyed the fun that is had by getting…
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I have two young boys aged 5 and 6 and are both in full time education. Whilst it means as a stay home mom I get more done during the daytime now than I used to, the actual routine of…
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There are many reasons why people might have large families. Family size is a personal choice, motivated by various emotional and practical considerations. Some individuals feel capable of dealing with multiple children, while others are quite content with one or two….
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When a family member moves far away, it can be hard on the ones left behind as well as the individual that moved. The distance between them prevents drop in visits, meeting for lunch or family bar b ques in…
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It is difficult to depict the important place a mother has in the family. After all, how do you describe the important place eyes have in seeing, or the importance of feet in walking? It is hard to imagine life any other way! A mother is like a heart that pumps…
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Home. While this can mean many different things to many different people it really comes down to the same thing. Home is where it happens; it is where the memories are made that you will have for the rest of…
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Combine equal parts of tolerance, respect, and loyalty. Sprinkle liberally with positive reinforcement and communication. Wrap in love. Serve with a large dollop of humor. Tolerance A family is made up of individuals, all with their own idiosyncrasies and beliefs….
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