It’s not fair when venting parents put their children in the middle of THEIR problems. I think that it’s one thing to speak to your kids and explain things but it’s another to down grade each other. Speaking from experience…
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Most people aren’t great actors. Heck, most actors aren’t great actors! (Have you watched a sit com lately? Neither have I. Point made.) It’s hard to pretend all is well when your spouse is getting on your nerves, or worse…
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I voted ‘yes’ on this debate. I believe what Proverbs 22:6 tells us. It instructs us to “Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it.” No matter…
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I never really understood why my father never wanted me in his life. As far back as I can remember, my father always had better things to do. The funny thing is, he never really had any demanding jobs, hobbies,…
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Being a deadbeat parent isn’t just about the financial aspect. There are many parent who abandon their children emotionally as well as financially. Case in point, my kids’ biological mother, my husband’s ex-wife. When my husband and I started dating…
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This is about the most loaded question I have seen on Helium. I have voted Yes, only because parents must take some responsibility for their children’s behaviour though life, not all but some. It’s the question of Nature vs Nurture,…
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Do stay at home moms get the recognition they deserve? What is there for a stay at home mom? As the cost of living rises it makes you think, what is there to do about it? The answer is not…
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Stay at home moms deserve much more recognition that they get. Staying at home does not mean that mom is not working! I raised five wonderful children. I did not want them to be raised by someone else. My husband…
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What to do when a person steals your wrritten words and uses them as there own? Make sure to review and keep a detailed tracking of your personal writings. If you discover that a friend or another person has done…
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I was taught that forgiveness is divine. To forgive those who do you wrong makes you the bigger person, and that when you choose to forgive someone, it should be for the right reasons. You want to forgive that person,…
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It is not acceptable for one parent to vent their anger and frustrations concerning the other parent, to their child, or children. How can the wilful undermining and public dislike of one parent, by the other, benefit the current situation?…
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Children cannot prepare for the real world if they spend their childhoods smothered by issues at home, such as parents venting to them about each other. By nature, children are wonderfully resourceful, and will take full advantage of an opportunity…
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A lot of time is spent raising children to be not only productive adults but responsible individuals. In the eighteen to twenty-one years on average children are not only taught by parents but also by schools and social groups. And…
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You can go home, can’t you? My mother passed on in May, 2006. In August, for the first time in 20 years, we held a family reunion at my sister’s house in Columbus, Ohio. There were my older sister and…
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All stay at home Moms sit around and eat bon-bons.That’s what many people think. That is what many people think until they become stay at home moms, or is that parents, in today’s world? Being a stay at home mom…
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I’m neither married nor divorced. I’m young, still perusing the marketplace of love, and enjoying the journey that true romance has pulled me on thus far. Now having said all that, you might be wondering why I would ever pen…
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Sweet Home Chicago Robert Frost wrote: “Home is the place where, when you have to go there, they have to take you in.” My home is Chicago, Illinois, and I love my home. I’ve bounced around this country a bit,…
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How to prepare your home for weekend guests: Preparing for weekend guests should not be a huge ordeal, especially at the last minute! There are simple things that can be accomplished a few days before the arrival that will make…
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There are many ways to drive parents crazy. And being a parent, I have a pretty good idea of what some of them are. So let me give you some tips. A word of warning first though – use the…
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Is blood thicker than water? From a molecular standpoint it is, but in practice I have come across some pretty thick water. Blood, in this came family, is a wonderful thing. Families should be about love, respect, and caring for…
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Many retirees are adjusting to having their adult children back in the nest. Sometimes this is a positive situation, but it does require lots of communication and understanding from both sides. For many families, children who have finished university arrive…
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I have two beautiful funny and intelligent daughters. Kayla my tall leggy blond that just does and says what she is thinking. That a little bit of common sense would not hurt. The infectious smile that she has carries beyond…
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Even the most loving of families might have a challenge maintaining peace and harmony if a code of behavior is not implemented in their home. Establishing some “house rules” is an effective way to ensure that all family members are…
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Love yourself, your whole self. Don’t use one word, have one thought, feel one feeling or take any action that is abusive and negative toward toward your self. a. If you have a negative thought or feeling, say a negative…
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When inclement weather causes school to be canceled, highways to close and businesses to shut down, there are two options; bundle up and have fun outdoors in the snow, or cuddle up and stay warm together indoors, enjoying a cozy…
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Last year I had the pleasure of visiting friends at Christmas. It was quite the sight to behold, to watch another family and their holiday traditions. As we sat down, we talked of how certain activities seemed to always be…
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Trust between a parent and child is an essential bond. It allows the relationship to grow and deepen with time. When cultivated responsibly, it can yield endless pleasure and satisfaction. How can parents ensure that this precious tie isn’t broken?…
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Towards the end of the last century and into this new millennium, the concept of family became increasingly unfashionable. In a self-centred, hedonistic society people became more mobile and pursued independent lives in cities far from their home town and…
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Snow days can be exciting, but they can get long when in succession. For families who live where it snows frequently, it’s wise to have a game plan for the next big storm. That way, everyone can stay engaged, have…
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A line from one of my favourite songs sums up what many families are guilty of, “you listen, but you don’t hear”. Everybody’s voice is important in a family. No one voice should be heard above another. Having a regular…
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