Establishing a family fitness regimen is an excellent way for a family to grow together and stay fit together. Children learn eating, exercise and fitness habits from their parents. Other role models that influence kids are teachers, coaches and the…
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In today’s world of rushing around, just trying to live life and pay the bills, we sometimes lose track of our family and they can start to feel like strangers if we are not careful. So how do you maximize…
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Family traditions are rituals that remain constant in family life, repeated over and over, and often passed down from one generation to the next. Families that establish traditional practices are apt to be happier, with family members looking back on…
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The family laundry should not be a single person activity. According to Nancy Darling Ph.D. in Psychology Today, chores such as the laundry help children feel like part of the family. There are many other benefits to sharing this task….
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Poverty is a crippling adversity that has dire effects on people worldwide. It is the cause of millions of deaths per year. People die due to starvation and poor health. They are unable to afford the common necessities. Some are…
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Some children can enjoy a lot of favors and advantages in life than the others. They can be the family’s only kids who are provided with more focus, attention and care. These children can easily acquire their needs and wants, since they are the only ones considered in house planning and budgeting….
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Often unhappy couples remain together, despite friction and constant bickering, in the misguided notion that they are acting in the best interest of their children. Is it really in the best interest of children to be exposed to the negative…
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Making the choice to get married again when you have children will be a decision that is not hard to make if you have chosen the right mate for yourself and consider your children’s health and well-being at all times….
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It is very hard to match your parents or your kids interests. Their brains seem to be on completely different “frequency” than yours. Then you wonder how is it possible to spend quality time with these people when you don’t…
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Time and time again stepparents are put into a difficult if not impossible situation. Sometimes they have to come into a family where there is only one parent, where they have to walk the tight rope between not replacing the…
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Surviving and thriving within the family unit can sometimes be a challenge, but striving to live family life with no regrets is a worthy endeavor. Friends and acquaintances are apt to drift in and out of one’s life. Family members…
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LEARNING HOW TO CREATE A LOVING BLENDED FAMILY and LOVE ITSELF It is my 11-year old child that has taught me that it is possible to create a happy blended family. Yes, indeed, the most valuable lessons on relationships for…
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One way to ensure that your loved ones remain healthy and fit is to adopt a family fitness regimen designed to maximize mental and physical well-being for every family member. If your family has fallen prey to the temptations of…
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Parents must do what is necessary to build a strong and happy family. It is an institution that if not safe guarded against breakdown, can cause a contention or disruption. The family requires time together and nurturing to keep it…
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Yes, I believe that they can under certain circumstances. There was a law in Canada, Quebec actually where a man could have a mistress live under the same roof as his wife and family. Back in the 1920’s men often…
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When we first become involved with a person who has children from another relationship, we must be prepared for a long road ahead. And if we ourselves have children, we must also be prepared to treat all of the children…
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If you’re family meetings are often mediated by law enforcement officials, you know you’re probably in a blended family. Blended families don’t gel overnight; they take time and years of perseverance. In these types of families, at least one party…
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They say that we marry our spouse not our in-laws. What about your spouse’s children from a previous relationship? Most of the time that is a very close bond that you will be forced to deal with on a constant…
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I most definitely think stepparents should be considered for parental rights. Unless and until you are a stepparent, you might not agree or understand. However when I married my husband I not only married him but I took on the…
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Becoming a stepfather is a very trying time, but one that can be rewarding. There are various trials and emotions that you will go through during this process. Keep in mind that being a stepfather is a life-long lesson. First,…
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Has there been a more controversial subject in custody matters today than the one of shared or joint custody? Many people are bringing to the table extreme arguments both for and against this style of parenting. Here is my story…
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As a stepfather of a 15 year old teenager, I have done everything wrong in trying to have a relationship with her. I would like to take this opportunity to share with anyone who is struggling with being a stepfather…
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From a child’s point of view, remarriage can be a blessing. While there are many good writings and anecdotal evidence to the contrary, my experience with this subject was one of acceptance, and relief. While these experiences are unique to…
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The challenge of blended families is one challenge that envelops a bunch of different challenges.If you are marrying someone that results in a blended family, the dynamic will be different than what you expect.The recollection from somebody else’s experience will…
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Of course remarriage is going to affect your child. But are the effects going to be negative or positive to your child? This can really depend on a lot of different factors. What kind of relationship do you have with…
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Marriage can bring a whirlwind of change for everyone involved. The bride and groom will be embarking on a new life together. For the parents of the newly married couple this isn’t always easy. No matter how old your child…
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Growing up, I appreciated the influence of extended family. As the eldest of three children, my nuclear family was surrounded by the tight knit branches of our large tree. Today, my own children are fortunate to experience the same great…
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Conducting yourself with grace and integrity while seething over an exes behavior and beliefs is a hard pill to swallow. There are 6 key strategies to making your blended family one that works: 1. Respect the Ex It doesn’t matter…
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If someone had told me just two years ago, even a year and a half ago, that I would be a mother to six children, I would have laughed. I already had three, and had no intention of having any…
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When I was little about three or four my parents divorced. My father shortly after getting divorced informed my sister and I that he was going to remarry. We both were hurt because we had asked him to give us…
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