Family

Sharing a room with your sibling does not always mean that you are also sharing all your things or possessions with each other. Though you both occupy the same room, it is still possible for you to maintain your own…
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Give and take is a common element of society as a whole, and it should be a valid part of the relationship between parents and their children, as well.  In this way, parents will be preparing their children to enter…
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being a parent is always a tough job, as everyday has a new challenge, as your child grows up you have to plan how you want him to encounter the world and what impact it will have on your dearest…
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The top ten most famous sayings from those wonderful family road trips that enhance love, togetherness and harmony: 1. Are we there yet?2. I have to go potty.3. If you keep spitting on your sister, I’ll stop this car and…
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How many of you would have died happy going to see your favorite band/singer at the age of 7? How about Learning at lightning speed how to maneuver and fly through that new video game? All the while spending some…
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Coming from a fatherless family myself, my views may differ from the views of most people. I wouldn’t have changed a thing about my childhood, my mother did the best she could with what she had. I know that I…
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Well, the car is almost packed and you are reviewing the check list. Make sure you remember,the great snacks,good music and if your are lucky, there may even be a few DVD’s to watch.But this trip will be the beginning…
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If you ever want to find out exactly how little your family members know you, here’s a simple test: send them to the store to pick up something for you. It’s an acid test of sorts, in that it doesn’t…
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There is one road trip I’ll never forget. It wasn’t the typical two hour drive to my pap-paw’s farm. No, during those trips, I remember fighting with my younger brother who got to sit in the front seat, what radio…
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Anger in the family is always stressful for everyone involved. I am writing about someone in my own family that has anger issues. This person in my family has always exhibited mean behavior with the usual door slamming, yelling and…
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We’re not that much different from other animals. We protect our young until they are ready to go out on their own. We nurture, teach and set examples of behavior for them, just as we see in families of tigers…
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In today’s day and age, all parents, at some time or the other, get anxious imagining the possibility of their children getting involved with Drugs. The fear of Drugs is probably the number one fear in our minds. And closely…
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“Blood is thicker than water” so they say. I say, blood cannot be thicker than water when one of the parties involved has bad blood, bad character, and bad agendas. This is what happens when a family member takes advantage…
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You always hear stories from people saying, I didn’t feel liked I belonged in my family. I felt like an outcast. Everyone liked football and I liked the xfactor! Or I was the middle child I always felt forgotten or…
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The Cycle of a Dysfunctional HomeFamilies and Co-dependency What is happening to our Christian families? Codependency has become a major dysfunction. Families are experiencing a famine in the area of healthy nurturing. Let’s begin to break generational cycles of codependency….
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My friends were amazed when I told them that my family was planning a reunion. Did anyone do that anymore, they asked? When I was young, my family met regularly with grandparents, aunts, uncles and cousins. I remember listening to…
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A parent that feels their child is a failure, needs to take a second look at how they are raising that child. If you are a parent and think that your child is the failure, I hate to be the…
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As a parent of young children no matter what you do there will always be some sort of generational gap, after all they are not from your generation and you are not of theirs. Researching and keeping up with the…
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Every family is comprised of many unique individuals with different needs and desires. Their are many personalities and there are many disabilities that show their hand in each family. Some families have a member amongst them that is inflicted with…
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It’s bad enough that we must deal with judgmental people in our daily lives but when it involves a family member it can cause unnecessary heartache and sometimes a total breakdown of the family structure. The people with narrow minds…
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Finding appropriate gifts for anyone can often be a challenge, but it’s especially true when trying to decide upon appropriate gifts for elderly parents. Many elders are healthy and still active and on the go, while others may be in…
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Aging parents are like little kids, but with more attitude and a fight for Independence. They know in their minds that limits have been set beyond their control. The still think of them self in the prime of their life…
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Almost everyone has a dysfunctional family in one way or another. By definition, every family has dysfunctional elements in its everyday interaction, whether it is because mom and dad fight too much, mom is a “neat freak,” the kids are…
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I suppose now that I am 60, some might deem my care giving tips “elderly!” I am assuming that we are considering tips for caring for the elderly. With that resolved, permit me to share my thoughts and experience in…
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You have grown up and you’re beginning to see mom and dad in a new light. Your parent or parents are beginning to age and are requiring more help than ever before. You have decided to move your aging parent…
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I have never met my father, never saw a picture of him and was nine years old before I ever knew his name. My mother went so far as to hide her identity from me for those same nine years…
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Scam Snail Mail That Preys on Seniors Todays technology have made it easier than ever to scam the elderly. We take notice of those living alone, in retirement or assisted living facilities or just the lonely. According to Randy Tuckett,…
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Yes and no about day care and elder care combined. At first thought, combining day care for children and elder care for old folks together seems like an excellent way to take care of two needs while using one to…
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I do not consider it a duty or obligation to help my parents financially. I know if I needed “help”, if they could have afforded it, they would have helped me out. And now, since my father has passed, my…
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Once you are an adult, married person, the decision of letting your parents live with you is a very tough one. This may lead to a conflicting situation, and you may find yourself right in the middle of it. You…
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