Unfortunately, there is no sure fire way to handle “dealing with dead beat parents”. One must first clearly identify what they want to achieve before they begin the process. Whether you’re just seeking revenge, emotional healing, financial support, or shared…
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So you want a cellphone. You ask your mom and dad for one, and they say, “No.” So how do you change their minds? Kids, it isn’t as simple as just kneeling down to them and saying, “Please, please?” No,…
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Holiday seasons give us a chance to gear down and spend some quality time with the people we love — but getting to that point can be a hectic blur of preparation, extra effort and anxiety. These six tips and…
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Family vacations are a great way for families to bond and just the take time out to enjoy each other. Regardless of where the destination is, families should take joy in the fact that they are able to spend the…
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You may have thought that the disease of alcoholism would never enter your life. Suddenly a family member displays alcoholic tendencies, and you are not quite sure what to do. It is important to take steps to help your family…
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Rules and discipline govern our lives and help us manage from right and wrong. It is vital for any community or unit to adhere to rules if they need to be uniform and organized. They keep us stable and in…
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As a family is it important to instill a positive work ethic. There are a variety of way a family can help instill a positive work ethic themselves by introducing to our growing children volunteer work and helping out with community, daily…
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Having a strong work ethic is one of the key factors in who gets hired and who gets fired for most employers. It doesn’t matter how well liked, or how skilled an employee might be. If the employee fails to…
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Returning home after a prolonged period abroad can provide a real mix of emotions. You are probably thrilled to be back in familiar territory and to see friends and family. However, after a period of adjustment, you may realise that…
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Spring is a great time to get out and enjoy the outdoors. All the fresh air and nice temperatures make it a great time. There are many things a family can do together. These can also be learning times for…
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Ah, the family reunion. Some people look forward to these with glee while others will do anything to be busy that weekend! Where to hold the function is almost impossible to answer in a general way as families are all…
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Due to today’s rough economy families are now looking for less expensive ways to have fun. This feat may seem impossible because everything seems to come with a price tag, but it’s doable as long as ventures are kept 1)…
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We have planned a couple of family reunions over the past 8-10 years, and we live by one principle, borrowed from the movie “Field of Dreams.” The principle is: “If you build it, they will come,” or in this case,…
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You love having a family fun night, but your budget has gotten tighter and you don’t know how you can afford the tickets to the latest movie or sporting event. The important thing about a family fun night is being…
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Planning a great family reunion can be a big job, but it does not have to leave you pulling your hair out. Recruit some more family members to help you if it becomes to much for you to handle without…
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There are many activities to bring a family closer together. All it takes is a little thought and maybe some forward planning. It is very important that we remember to make time for those we love the most in our…
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Being with your family and having fun is one of the best experiences that you can have. Sometimes people are unsure of what they can do to have fun together as a family and are looking for some new ideas. …
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Maybe hearing Uncle Sid’s fishing yarns and watching Great-aunt Betty readjust her dentures aren’t your favorite family memories, but reunions are one of the best ways to create new memories and help younger generations connect to their ancestors. Planning such…
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A family reunion is a party for your family. You invite all of your relatives and use this time to catch up with each other. You may meet people you never knew existed, and reunite with people you wish you…
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Many factors should be considered when choosing a good location for a family reunion. The summer is an excellent season for organizing a family reunion. There is more chance of good weather and agreeable temperatures. The days are getting longer…
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There is nothing better than spending time together as a family and having some fun. However, during the current economic climate, many families are feeling limited in the activities in which they can participate as a family, as many activities…
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Careers, school, household tasks, and extra curricular activities are all contributing factors in the busy and hectic lives of families, and family fun has a tendency of landing on the back burner in all of the chaos and disarray. Time…
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We just returned from a family reunion in Florida in late March. All in all, it was a pleasure to meet and schmooze with folks we just don’t see often enough. But there were some drawbacks. All the out-of-town visitors…
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Is your family life bitter, or just simply plain? Try adding a new ingredient into the family recipe: fun. It doesn’t necessarily mean a whole lot of hoop-la, though; family outings are nice, but they are not always financially feasible. Sharing a…
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Depending on the size of your family, planning a reunion can be quite an undertaking. So begin planning early. Organization will be very important. And don’t shy away from asking other family members to help out. The first order of…
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In my experience, family reunions are an opportunity for families that are separated by long distances to come together for a night or weekend and catch up with each other. Most family reunions involve several families meeting in one location….
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Are you looking for updated family fun ideas for spring? Spring is a great time to plan mini-trips during spring break or for the summer months ahead. Spring abounds with scenes of renewal. A perfect time of the year to…
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Times can be financially hard, especially for families. This can make it seem difficult to have fun and enjoy family time together. Many families opt to lead a frugal lifestyle to make ends meet, however, this doesn’t mean that you cannot have fun, on…
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In the fast paced world, time is an intangible asset, which indeed has become more expensive than gold or diamond itself. Years today turn into weeks, weeks into days, days into hours, and hours into split seconds. While many parents…
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Planning a family reunion doesn’t have to be stressful. If you keep things simple and organized, you’ll have more time to spend catching up with relatives. The following tips are ones that my family has used to help keep the…
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