All families have traditions and values. Religious families are not the only people who observe traditions and hold firm values. Traditions don’t have to be exclusive to religious traditions. There are many traditions in many families which have nothing to…
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Parents care for their children raising them to the best of their abilities. They love, nurture and protect them trying to teach them independence. Children grow up and as much as we’d like them to stay little for ever this…
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The Survivor “Be careful with what you wish for… you might get it.” That’s the latest catchy phrase from the new season of Survivors [The Fans vs. The Faves] commercial.” After college, I worked my way to the corporate jungle…
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POWERFUL WITNESSES There are many positive role models all around us. Some role models are apparent and others may have been nearly invisible, but their unseen hand supported us and made an immeasurable impact on our life. When we look…
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Growing up, every child needs a comforting and peaceful environment to gain their footing in this world. A building cannot hold its own among others if it has cracks and faults in its foundation. Similarly, for a child to survive…
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A family is an economic model, as well as a spiritual, emotional, educational and physical model for children to learn from, emulate and experiment with. A child’s at-home economic education crosses the boundaries of each of the other, making the…
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I am a first time mom as of eight weeks ago and I am single and thousands of times throughout the past two months, I have thought about what kind of impact this will have on my son. When any mother cradles her tiny…
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It’s easy for a child to feel “lost in the crowd” in a large family. As parents, caregivers, or guardians, it is up to us to make each child feel special, unique, and loved. Here are some helpful hints to…
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Way back when I was a kid in the now antiquated 1970’s, it was really cool to have a bedroom set with matching curtains. Our family budget didn’t allow for such frills, but lucky for me my cousin, two years…
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Core family values are things that need to be taught in every household. Some core values include, but are not limited to love, teamwork, ethics, morality, and good attitude. The father should be the one to take responsibility to teach…
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I think we often take the word “family” for granted here in the western world; but family has many definitions in other parts of the world. Monogamy, for example, is simply a social construct. In many non-western cultures, it is…
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In order for things to function and run smoothly you must realize that total control will never be yours. You cannot control if the plumbing decides to go haywire or if the power goes out. However if you have several…
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You know those stories about husbands, fiancees, and boyfriends enlisting? They’re sad, romantic stories not meant for you and me, right? When my boyfriend of five months told me that he had enlisted in the marines, and would soon be…
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Families come in all different shapes and sizes, which is largely down to the decisions that couples make. Every couple has to come to an agreement about how large they want their family to be, which is why it is…
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Family core values are important social tools that make it possible for the society to have accurate norms and customs. The family unit is an important factor that makes it possible for have individuals in the society that are socially…
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A large family offers an opportunity for kids to learn how to work as a team and socialize from an early age. It can bring with it support, and a family unit which operates as one. However within the family…
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Maintaining a smooth- running family life is not an easy task. Hectic schedules, and countless obligations that have to be met on a daily basis do not provide a lot of opportunities for a family to function well. Luckily though,…
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The main relationship in any family is between the father and mother. This is the model of the family, and many children grow up trying to copy this model, whether positive or negative. There are several ways that the quality…
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The quality of the parents relationship has a great impact on an entire family. Their bonds of strength and unity, or lack of love and understanding, can affect how a family feels, lives, and most importantly perhaps, how children fare and…
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Core family values help to make the world a safe and happy place in which to live. Without morality based on values such as love, honesty, tolerance and understanding, the future of the present generation of kids, and their own…
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A home should be a place of warmth, comfort and love. Such places cannot exist if a family isn’t supportive, caring and affectionate. For a child to grow up to be confident, self-sufficient and independent, they need all the love…
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In today’s society it is easy for your family routine to be turned up side down. With work, school, soccer, choir and all of the other demands that are placed on a family it is important to set a routine to help keep your…
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Families tend to influence each other when it comes to lifestyle choices. From what they do in terms of exercise, to what they eat, they have the ability to affect each others behavior.This is why when families decide to adopt a…
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On the Fourth of July in 2008, Rick Wallenda—the grandson of the world-famous Karl Wallenda—broke the distance record for high-wire walking at King’s Island in Cincinnati. Karl held the previous skywalking record at 1,600 feet. His grandson Rick tiptoed his…
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The family has been likened to a mobile – when something upsets the balance the little arms bob and spin about, hunting for new positions to restore it. When one family member is under stress, there are four upsets the…
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Adverse financial circumstances are driving many adult children back home to live with their parents. This living arrangement is straining the relationship between parents and adult children. The situation is not ideal, but with patience and careful discussion it can create…
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When children grow up, leave home, and take responsibility for their own lives, both parents and children suffer a bereavement. Familiar roles and boundaries must die in order to be reborn. In the process, the parent-child relationship may blossom, or…
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Teens are some of the hardest people to understand. The moment you think you are making headway, they change and your left to be confused as to where that person you were getting to know went. There are no set…
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This topic I admit puzzled me at first. How does one encourage their adult children to be their friend? Being the mother of seven, with three of them married, caused me to ponder. I called my oldest daughter and asked…
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Having fun with your children does not have to mean spending a ton of money. There are many ways that a very small investment can go a long way toward pulling your family together, art being one of them. You…
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