As a child, I enjoyed what I considered to be an advantage over many of my peers. My parents believed it was important for my sister and me to experience for ourselves the fascinating and diverse places that make up…
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You hardly ever hear of a father saying he went out and had a good time with his daughter, you always hear that he went camping or fishing with his son and had a blast. However, their can be activities…
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I once overheard a grandmother saying to her daughter about her grandchildren, “To me a darling and beautiful dress for a 5 years old has to be embroidered, with laces and bows. I don’t see why some people want their…
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Family life can be an adventure when you have fun and make memories together. You do not need expensive toys or have to take long trips to have great times with you kids. Your home should be the center of…
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In recent times, families have become busier during the week than ever. Parents are both busy with work and house chores while children are busy with studies and homework. It is often hard to find some bonding time with the…
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The family reunion can be a great opportunity for people to get together and re-connect after being apart for some time. Amidst the fun of catching up, there can also be a large amount of logistical work that needs to be…
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Let’s have some fun in the sun! While the holiday season still hasn’t arrived just yet, this doesn’t necessarily mean you shouldn’t consider your summer family holiday now. Indeed, sooner might actually be better. After all, why have a last-minute…
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THE FAMILY FEAST,ENDANGERED OR EXTINCT? How many times does the average modern family actually sit down to eat a meal together? Media surveys vary somewhat, but most experts seem to agree. Families share together time around the table less and…
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Family reunions have long been a tradition in our society. It gives us a chance to reconnect or meet relatives who live far away. Many families have huge celebrations once a year where everyone who is related is invited. As…
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Living Your Legacy How many times have you heard a grandparent say, “When I was your age”? Often this statement is met with rolling eyes, a heavy sigh, and the fear that Grandpa is going to launch into a drawn-out…
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If you want to create more memories and strengthen your bond with your family, you might consider spending more time with your family members. Even if you lead a busy life or you do not live close to your family,…
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Janie was just over three years old and it was family reunion time. She was very excited that everyone was coming to the farm, especially her Great Aunt Mary. Aunt Mary wasn’t like so many other ladies in the family….
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So your children are bored and sitting down inside looking like two bump on the logs. You suggested to them to take out the board games to play and they tell you that they already did it, that they are…
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Family night should be a fun night but it doesn’t have to mean an expensive one, too. Having family night at home will save you even more money, and you could still have as much fun as if you had…
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Letting go of your child as they enter into a marriage can be difficult for many parents as they move from having one family to two and a new life of their own. In order to make this transition easier for…
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MOTHERS MARINES & MIRACLES This is a story about family, not just siblings but everyone you come in contact with in your life. We are all united in this world I believe to take care of each otherweather its wiping…
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Retirement can be a blissful phase of anyone’s life when they can leisurely and comfortably reminisce about having lived a productive and full life. However the twilight of one person’s life may pose disturbing challenges when those around are at…
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Anyone who works alone needs to have a support system. A stay at home Mom works on her own with a group of people who are demanding and messy. As the job of the stay at home Mom is to…
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There comes a time when retired parents may move in with your family. Perhaps this is because you want them to, or perhaps through necessity. One thing to remember is that these are people who have led very independent lives,…
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If you were close to your siblings as children, you can still have that bond when you become adults as long as you know the importance of family. There are some siblings who grow up being hateful enemies, either because…
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While coping with a daughter with cancer I discovered that there isn’t a whole lot of information out there that addresses ways that families can cope. So I set about to find some ways that I could share with my…
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What is the meaning of the word “family”? I have traveled extensively to Mexico and have noticed that the family unit is very strong there. When the father comes home from work, it is like a welcome home party. I…
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Write your article h Parents who want the best for their children are often setting out the expectations that they have for themselves because in reality our children reflect who we are. We could not possibly allow our son to…
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Our families are usually the people who know us a long time, and in spite of problems and issues that will be part of our lives, they choose to stand by us, and are willing to love us no matter what we’ve done,…
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Family Communication The process of family growth has a lot to do with the ability of all the family members to communicate with one another. The family life stage, individual life stages, and the influence of temperaments impact the flow…
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When we see other family’s we sometimes wonder, how do they do it? They seem to have the perfect life. Then you say to yourself, “I wish we were more like them.” The only problem with that is more than…
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Families are vital physical units of society made up of interrelated members that have essential roles. Many roles within the family prepare its members to function effectively within society. As human beings, we need healthy family units that are dependable…
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The decision that many young couples make to live together before marriage is becoming an increasingly popular one. Recent research indicates that more than half of the country is in favor of it. It also shows that cohabitation does not make the divorce…
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What is the secret to a happy family? To begin with, it’s not a given that you will have a happy family; not without investing time and patience into such a huge project. If you it were possible to receive…
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No matter what age an adult child decides to move out, parent’s rarely feel that they are ready. From this insecurity about our barely-adult offspring springs a Ritual performed by every parent and their child when the child moves out….
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