Having a job in hand looks attractive for every woman before marriage. But when she starts a family of her own, especially after becoming a mother, life becomes a continuous struggle for working women. A mother is supposed to spend…
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Deciding which traditions to keep, or which ones to start is an important part of family values for new couples to consider. Blending two families also means blending two different sets of expectations for everything from holidays to meals to…
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When it comes down to family happiness, love is the key. You need to be able to love each other unconditionally. You need to be able to stand tall together, as a unit and conquer all challenges that come your…
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Family events like Thanksgiving are supposed to be happy, congenial affairs, where everyone gets along and love abounds. In reality, however, these family reunion dinners often result in more than leftovers. Family members that seldom see each other, may very…
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Some families spend all of their vacations together jet setting around the world to places like the Caribbean and Europe. Although those are great places to spend a family vacation, there are many fun and exciting destinations in the United…
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Thank goodness humans were created with two ears, because it takes those two ears to listen and listen well. Listening is the key to good communication within the family. When parents and children take the time to listen to one…
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These days, it seems like everything but the paycheck is getting higher and, as the recession puts the squeeze on our wallets and pocket-books, it’s easy to blame the smaller trickle of cash for the added stress and subsequent unhappiness…
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In today’s world, where there is so much stress and where every body is so busy earning money and tending to their businesses, the imagination of your family, laughing together and enjoying each other’s company remains only a picture etched…
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If you are looking for a fabulous vacation spot, look no further than your own back yard! Whether you are on a tight budget or just don’t have the ability to leave town, a “stay-cation” is a great way to…
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When an individual is undergoing counseling they need all the support that they can get, in order for them to go through that trying moment in their life. A troubled person who is having problems and is facing some form…
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When it’s time to decide where the next vacation destination will be, families collectively may have a hard time trying to figure out the best place to go for every member in the family to be able to enjoy themselves….
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Fun for the whole family is the key. Watching cartoons or playing board or video games is a cheap option but might not be fun for everyone in the family. Take a vote after giving some cost saving options like…
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Sadly, there are people in this world who should never have or have had children. Being a parent is a big responsibility that many do not give much thought to beforehand. They simply decide that they want kids, complete the…
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Parents can use important Christian holidays and beliefs to bond as a family, because part of the fun of being a parent includes includes being able to adapt cultural traditions and customs to reflect your family’s personality. Christian families can…
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One of the great problems that families face is that of communication. Parents work and have a lot of things on their mind, and oftentimes, things said among the family will either be ignored or passed off as something that…
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A family is supposed to stick together in the bad times as well as the good. There may be certain times in a family history where one of the family members may have some issues arise and will go to…
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The relationship between a parent and their teenage child will set the tone for that child’s future relationships in many ways. The relationship between a parent and teen begins the moment the child is born. A connection must be established;…
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Weekend getaways at home are fun to plan, and are a relaxing way for adults to spend time with each other. Any of the following home getaway ideas can be combined with a simple string of Christmas lights. Hang them…
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When one of your parents loses a spouse, you need to put aside your own grief while allowing them to wallow in their own self-pity. It is a troubling time for all, but you need to support your parent, because…
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When a family member moves far away, it has a great impact on those remaining behind. Routine activities such as having dinner together, going shopping together or just dropping in for a visit will be greatly missed. Family events such…
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It has often been said that you can pick your friends but not your family. Most of us like to choose our friends by surrounding ourselves with like-minded individuals whose personalities align with our own as much as possible. Those who…
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Listening is the key to success. If it is a classroom situation, a business meeting, or around the dinner table, listening is essential. Communication is one part speaking and the other part listening. Listening skills are grouped in two categories One…
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It’s never easy to be left behind when members of your family move away. It’s easy to feel just a little bit abandoned, in spite of the fact that you want your family members to be happy, and to feel…
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When we think of having our family members stay with us, we often think of the disadvantages, as opposed to the advantages. We may even think of the advantages for them, but think that there are few advantages for us. …
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All too often, we lose sight of our own dreams while telling our children to pursue theirs. We tell them that they can be anything they want to be, yet we work dead-end jobs just trying to make ends meet. …
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MOTHER OR MEDIATOR? Being a mother is the toughest job you will do. You’ve spent the eighteen years plus raising your children into mature and responsible adults. It is not unusual for siblings to have moments of conflict however. It’s…
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Your family is coming to town and you are faced with the dilemma of deciding whether to invite them to stay at your home. While having guests for an extended period of time can be exhausting the benefits may outweigh…
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Everyone has experienced a familial version of “as the stomach turns” that will keep the proverbial white elephant inhabiting your living rooms indefinitely. While conflict, jealousy, disrespect and insensitivity all lead up to each family member stepping over accepted boundary lines…
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Parents should never, EVER vent to their children about the other parent. Regardless of your relationship with your child’s other parent, whether the other parent is your long-term partner, spouse, ex-partner, etc. Don’t EVER vent to your child(ren) about the…
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What A Mother Should Do Is Not Always What A Mother Does Do Most mothers are well aware that there comes a time when they can no longer “control” what their children do or don’t do. So does that mean…
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