Family reunions should not be a thing of the past. Our youth today have so many challenges that we as children never had. They can’t enjoy playing all over the neighborhood or walking aimlessly to the neighborhood store, without fear…
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I didn’t discover the secret recipe of happiness but I believe in miracles. In miracles that sometimes are at the tip of our fingers. I will write about one today. MY MOTHER! Maybe I should first tell you that I…
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Planning fun activities for the family should be a regular part of family life. Many things in life are certain and predictable. For example, the laundry will always need to be done; the household and lawn chores will always require…
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My mother and I have had a complicated relationship for years. That is putting it mildly. I love my mother. She can be the sweetest, most generous person ever seen. Then she can turn and be a raving, ranting lunatic….
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The images that are coming on television over and over again of this disaster that has happened in Japan should be shielded from young children. Many children will be afraid and have nightmares if those same images from the news…
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To be able to reflect on life experiences is great! The fact that we can look back on our past is a blessing, because life is too short. As we know we only have this one life to live, and…
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On a rainy day the world is reminded of the tale of the Cat in the Hat. Mischief and mayhem ensue when imaginations are confined to the dreary indoors with no means of escape. To cure the rainy day doldrums…
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Excitement fills the lives of every family member during Springtime. Winter’s blahs have passed. The fresh air and floral fragrances invite us outdoors. Children can’t wait to pull out their bicycles and outdoor toys. Why not welcome Spring with family…
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For my oldest daughter’s 14+ years of life I have struggled to understand her way of thinking. She has shunned affectionate gestures toward all family members and refused to offer an “I love you, Mom.” before going to bed. Many…
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Being born under the earthy sign of scorpio, I always feel strongly about any and all the relationships in my life. All through my life, I have been struggling to have a good and healthy relationship with my mother! Is…
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Just because your family can’t afford to do expensive things every day of the year does not mean that there will be no “fun” activities. Sometimes, you have to be frugal and use your imagination and you can have just…
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Simple is fun. Planning is the secret. Children love being part of the planning, especially when you incorporate their ideas. They come up with terrific suggestions, too. Whether you have babies or teens, it is never too early nor too…
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Trying to organize a family reunion is a major undertaking! Scheduling conflicts, family disputes and varying ages can make planning a family get-together seem like an impossible task. Here are a few pointers to help you along the way: 1….
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I can remember my teenage years and the intense arguments, although my mother and father stated them as “debates”, between my father and I. As a teenager I was rebellious as most of us were, but what I remember most…
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One of the most important things to consider when planning a family reunion, is where it is going to be located. You need to pick a place that is both affordable and easily accessible to everyone that is to attend….
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It is important that we focus on activities, that naturally will bring your family closer. We live in a world where we are pulled in so many directions. Families are very important to us all. In today’s society family is the…
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Hello to all you families. I have to tell the most wonderful time I have had. I have 6 sisters. Our parents are gone. My sister Pauline came up with an idea to have a sisters reunion. We were all…
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Most people fail to realise just how hard it can be to maintain good relationships with family when living abroad, especially if there have never been any problems in the past. However, it can be very hard to adjust to…
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Family reunions. whether large or small, provide a great opportunity for family members to catch up with each other. When planning a reunion, there are a few things you will want to keep in mind, such as the size of…
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Many family fun ideas for the spring, can be a thing of family tradition. Spring is a wonderful time to start enjoying some outdoor time with the family. The weather fools us, the warm sun welcomes us, our energy rises. This…
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if a family works together it is called team work which means you are not working alone but with members of your family. If you work with your family in a team it will build your confidence to better work in a…
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Getting everyone of your family for a reunion is a very challenging job. Choosing the great place to go for family reunions is even harder. My suggestion is to think of a location where majority of your clan is going…
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Distance can be a killer when it comes to maintaining good relationships with family members. The potential of a family relationship becoming stale is heightened if you choose to move abroad simply because the distance is too far to make…
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As life is a level of schools, so are children levels of spoons. There are children born of different levels of spoons. -Children born of golden spoon.-Children born of silver spoon.-Children born of plastic spoon.-Children born of no spoon at…
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Dad was about to turn 70, and I saw an opportunity to create a meaningful event. This could be a rare opportunity to organize my siblings to create an event that built a family connection, that deepened bonds that stood…
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A bad home life is probably a home in which the parents have a poor relationship with one another as well as their children. There can be any number of reasons for the distant and dysfunctional relationship. Alcoholism, drug abuse,…
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Our family reunions have always been potluck. Until recently, they have always been held at the local Grange Hall, in the community where many of our ancestors were raised. It was a convenient crossroads location, across the highway from two…
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Family ties can be considered something that is always needed by human beings. People need strong family ties to feel loved and safe in this world. The world of today is the world of scientific innovation and it is changing…
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The concept of dysfunctional parent-child let alone mother-son relationships was something I thought existed in fiction. However, I was sadly mistaken. On top of that, I have an aunt and a cousin that are in a dysfunctional mother and son…
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When planning a family reunion, organization is everything. Follow these 15 steps for a successful family reunion. Assemble an address list. Gather current addresses (including emails), phone numbers (home, work, and cell) from everyone. Perhaps members of the younger generations…
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