Most people would not consider tossing their family in a vehicle and setting off on a five year journey without a map and provisions. Raising a family without a family life plan is much like traveling without a map, a…
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So you’re planning a family reunion, it might seem hard for you to figure out how to plan a meal for your reunion, but it can be done especially if you have relatives who are going to pitch in. Potlucks…
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Family ties what are they and how do they affect our lives for good or ill. I often struggle with the ideal of family versus the reality of my family and our relationships. There are any number of books that…
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When work and family life become out of balance, stress levels for everyone in the family are bound to soar. The consequences of a poor work/life balance are apt to be fatigue bordering on burn-out and decreased connection with family…
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It is a well known fact that teenage daughters are known to distance themselves from their mothers. Not all do, though many feel a certain distance in the relationship. Mothers dismiss those years and blame the teen for going through…
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It is customs and traditions that give special meaning to the holidays. Events that family members can look forward to year after year, adding a deeper dimension to the holiday, strengthening the family bond and creating lasting memories. Some traditions…
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Children tend to get bored easily with routine. Doing something new everyday excites them. With the onset of winter, outdoor play time is reduced and the boredom factor reaches its peak. What best can be done to make family nights…
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When you spend time with your family, you can increase the closeness of your family. This happens in many ways. You may feel more connected to the other people in your family With the generation gap involved in most families,…
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Family is a union we all enter from birth, bonds that weave the tapestry of our very lives. The depiction of family has been a collage of Hollywood drama, and what the media shows us on the six-o-clock news. So…
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The entire family can benefit from effective time management. There are many techniques and strategies that can be useful to help everyone get what they need to do in the time that they have. The following techniques may be useful….
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A movie night can be a wonderful way to spend quality time with your family. Try the following tips to help you organize such an event. Find a time that is convenient for everyone It is important that the entire…
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Are there some easy ways for seniors to see grandchildren and great-grandchildren more often? Is there some way or perhaps a magic formula that would allow us to join younger family members in at least some everyday, more mundane activities?…
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Your family should be supportive and loving. In most instances, it is such. What do you do, however, if a certain family member expresses negativity towards you? Dealing with negative family member could be more difficult than dealing with other…
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I don’t think that kids need to ever move out of the house. Not if they don’t want too. In Europe children, parents and grandparents all live together throughout their lifetimes and this is perfectly acceptable and common. Why do…
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Strong family values is a stepping stone to a strong future. We are all raised with values of some sort,however; that does not always mean they are good ones! I do firmly believe that what our children are exposed to…
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I know there are many differing views on this. But I have one very pointed question for the differing views. Haven’t we suffered enough with splintered families and open marriages that produce the morality of young women flashing their nether…
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Post retirement can be one of the loneliest points in a person’s life. Children have grown and started their own lives. They have careers and families, and may not be around all the time. The senior no longer has the…
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Of all the things that are wrong in the world, the last thing I thought I would write about is parenting. I now have two grown children, they’re not out of their teens yet, but they are in every sense…
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As people age, the need for assistance in daily living becomes evident as physical health erodes and mental faculties may digress. Many elders are fortunate enough to have family members who can help in some manner, and each contribution no…
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One of the most difficult decisions ever to be made in life is the one which results in a loved one being placed into a nursing home setting. Regardless of the circumstances and reasoning, there is an unstated thought process…
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What is elder abuse? Elderly abuse is more prevalent from nursing homes, children’s homes, relatives homes, assisted living homes, etc., than we would ever like to admit. If you have a relative living in one of these type living areas,…
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A budget doesn’t have to keep you from having fun. There are many activities for the entire family that are cheap or free of charge. All you need is a bit of imagination, some resources and an eagerness to give…
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Any caregiver for an elderly person who tells you he/she has no guilt is probably lying. Guilt comes with the territory. If the elderly person is not taking the caregiver on a guilt trip, there are plenty of other “guilts”…
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I don’t believe blood is thicker than water. But I had a bad relationship with my family. My family disowned me when I was 17 years old. I have closer friends that mean more to me than my family. I…
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The number of individuals functioning in the role as a family caregiver is increasing as people are living longer. The longer that you live increases the health problems that occur because of the changes that occur as you age. Family…
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I believe that every parent does want the best for their children, even though most of the time we parents go a little over board with it. We always say I want you kids to have more than what I…
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Your parents took care of you for most of your life here on Earth. Let’s face it-they are still caring for you and taking care of your emotional needs if you are lucky to have wonderful parents. This is one…
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Easy steps to encourage your children to clean their rooms from a teens point of view. Many children and teens don’t want to clean their rooms because they don’t want to do the work. While other teens and children don’t…
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When my mom moved in with us, I had the misconception that the transition would be easy for both of us. I had visions of us going shopping together, gardening, having long talks, and laughing at the stories she would…
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Oh the holidays, such a time is there for joy and celebration, and savoring the warm embrace of family. Such a time is there for arguments, simmering resentment from years ago wrongs and sometimes excessive drinking. Ah, yes, the holidays;…
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