Family gossip can be horrendous. Because it is most often filled with negativity, it’s generally destructive rather than constructive. So, just why do people, who are supposed to love one another, act maliciously? One could respond, “because they can.” Blood…
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In this day and time very few people have a happy family life. Moms and dads are changing partners as often as they change their clothes, and the family is a wreck. The children are left in the middle with…
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It is tough being away from home. The first few months are the hardest, and thereafter it does get a lot easier. Many people are forced to leave the comforts of their homes, and venture out in the big, bad…
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My grandparents lived within 10 miles of our house. We saw them on holidays and birthdays. I was never alone with any of them. It was always a group setting. I envied friends whose grandparents lived far enough away that…
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Parents are well-aware that maintaining close relationships with grown children can be one of the most rewarding experiences they can encounter. After all, their children have played a pivotal role in their lives.They have been the focus of their love, attention…
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Hoarding is an obsessive compulsive disorder that involves saving possessions, acquiring new possessions and being resistant to discarding or giving away possessions. Hoarding often accompanies other mental issues, such as dementia or depression. When a person hoards, often times family…
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“Wish you were here!”I think I’ve said, written, typed, and thought that phrase more times than I blink in a day. Friends and family too far away to see every day are a reality of most people’s lives. But distance…
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Many families in today’s world are scattered to the fatherest corners of our planet. When we travel abroad we have the opportunity to meet and get to know some of them, and the same applies when they travel. While this…
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Family fun is something that keeps the entire family entertained while spending quality time together. Sometimes keeping everyone happy can be costly; it doesn’t have to be. You can have fun as a family while staying on a budget! Camping…
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How to have a quality weekend getaway in your own home Working from Monday to Friday is something to be tired of especially when one has to render over time works just to finish whatever his or her tasks to…
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Family life has changed through the years. Family members seldom live near one another anymore, and often only get to see one another once or twice a year. When the opportunity arises for families to get together, they should spend…
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There was a time that most people stayed relatively close to the places that they grew up. A few would move away because of jobs, or spouses, but for the most part, people stayed close to their families. These days,…
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A happy family is worth all efforts. Nothing could be more satisfying than harmony and love at home. What does it take to have a happier family? The answer is simple, yet complex. You will have to pay attention to…
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Everybody wants a happy family, unfortunately not everyone knows how to achieve that end. Below are some tips for maintaining family happiness. First and foremost, family members need to be considerate of each other. A family is by nature a…
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Even on a budget, you can still have a lot of fun as a family. Try the following ideas to spend quality time without sacrificing your wallet. Visit a park Parks provide many ways to have a lot of family…
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With the economy in a slowdown, many families are looking for some frugal fun. There are many activities that rate high on enjoyment but low on cost. Play a family sports game The family can play a riveting sports game…
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Pets can enhance family life in many different ways. No matter whether your pet is a little fish, a tiny bird or a large dog, you can look to see some of the fun benefits. The family can enjoy playing…
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In recent years the idea of living green has become the topic of a plethora of books, articles and television programs. The rapid depletion of fossil fuels has prompted many to look into alternative sources of energy and reduced carbon emissions. With…
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Many families have decided to make the transition from their typical living style to living green. As many families have experienced, this transition was smooth and very educational. To educate a family on living green, parents need to sit down…
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Why should families have to worry about the electric bill or the gas bill, when they can learn all about living green. Living green can benefit the entire family because they can have their part in saving energy and learning…
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I disagree with the title of this article. I don’t think it’s accurate to say that parents shouldn’t fight in front of their children, however I do agree with the premise that parents need to know HOW to fight in…
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With warmer summer days, coming quickly now is the perfect time to begin planning about how your family will spend those golden days of summer. For children as well as the parents in the family summer vacations can make memories…
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The Saturday morning cartoons are over, and now you need something to stimulate the kids with. You also want something that you will enjoy after that last trip to Chuck E Cheese’s when you thought you were about to rip…
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Planning a family vacation is so much fun! It provides something to look forward to and can be as exciting as your creativity and budget will allow for. Now that winter is finally looking to wave us all farewell, now…
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Thanksgiving is a wonderful day where families gather, share a meal and pleasant conversation full of happy memories, and remember all of the things that they have to be grateful for, including each other. This is the best case scenario,…
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All children need to know that they are loved, and preschoolers are no exception. In fact, if anything, it is even more important to show them your love at this age. This is the time that they are learning to…
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Families – some are tied together and others just fall apart. I’m from a family who’s had more than their fair share of problems, but i have learned that whatever happens there are ways you can come together in the…
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This is a subject i can talk about from the heart, I am an adopted child, 32 years old now and with a family of my own. At 18 years of age thinking i knew it all i went off…
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After you divorced your wife you moved to Florida leaving your children behind with their mother in New York. The agony on their faces when the kissed you as you got on the airplane broke their hearts; even though you…
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Living with a partner who works from home is not easy. You can easily assume that because your partner is at home they are relaxing, skiving off, and not really that busy. Yet if they were outside your shared home…
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