Becoming a step parent can be a challenge for anyone. For the family with the child that resents the step parent this can become even more of a challenge. Here are some great tips for developing a great relationship with…
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Dating is scary enough when someone is well but adding in a chronic illness can make it even scarier. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Ninety Six percent of chronic illnesses are invisible. Nearly half of American’s are living with…
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November 26, 2014 Friends and Peers
As George Washington so aptly put it, “True friendship is a plant of slow growth, and must undergo and withstand the shocks of adversity, before it is entitled to the appellation.” Thus said, a friendship must be built on a…
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November 7, 2014 Skin and Body
Many people enjoy tattoos for a variety of reasons and in most cases there are no problems. However, occasionally there are complications from infections or other issues when someone gets a new tattoo. The Center for Disease Control has recently…
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October 14, 2014 Skin and Body
Everyone woman should have her own signature fragrance. Perhaps a floral or earthy scent to set the mood for the day. That special scent that says she was just in the room and if one follows that scent trail they’ll…
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For many women make up makes them feel better about themselves and their outlook on life. Protecting skin from environmental hazards, make up is a must for women who live in industrial areas with large amounts of pollution. Additionally, make…
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Ask any child with long hair about combing it out, and chances are you’ll be met with a look of horror. Combing out long hair without using detangler can be excruciatingly painful, especially if your child has a very tender…
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Locks of Love is a non profit agency that provides hair pieces for children who are financially unable to purchase them. These children suffer from hair loss for medical reasons such as cancer treatments and other childhood diseases. Finding a…
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September 1, 2014 Marriage and Divorce
Infidelity is the ultimate act of betrayal to a relationship. Infidelity affects so many more than the two people involved in the act of unfaithfulness. Whether you are a married couple, or living together, a breach of trust has occurred….
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As a foster family the role of parenting is slightly different than it is in a biological family. Your role as a foster parent is one of nurturing and caring, love and respect, patience, and being supportive of the biological parent…
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Ponytails aren’t just for little girls anymore, grown up girls can wear them too. It’s quick and easy to pull hair into a ponytail and have a stylish sophisticated updated look without too much fuss. Perfect for those mornings when…
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Many women today are wearing the wrong size and/or style of bra and they have no idea that they are doing this. They are pulling and pushing and squishing their girls into these contraptions and then wondering why they have…
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Grief comes in many forms. It can come from the loss of a friend or family member or even from the loss of a job. Grief is not limited to just death. If your friend is undergoing medical procedures or…
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When mom or dad remarry the children often feel they don’t get a say in anything. They don’t get a say in the choice of the new partner nor do they always feel like they are important. Children want and…
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My husband and I have 8 children between us. We are what some call a “yours, mine, ours” type of family. With 8 children who live from one side of the state to the other, it can be a challenge…
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Statistics show that on average, one in three households is a blended family. Most of those households have children from both sides. With visiting schedules such as they are there will be frequent times where both sets of children will…
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In this day and age there are very few families that have not been touched by divorce and become blended families. It can be a challenge to both adults and children and is often looked upon with disdain by one…
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Siblings often have disagreements. Add in a blended family and chances are, you are facing a real challenge. Don’t despair, this too will work itself out given time and a few easy tips that will encourage camaraderie among the troops….
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Parenting a stepchild can be an entirely different set of rules than parenting your own child. You have to factor in the fact that the stepchild is also visiting another parent’s home and plan accordingly as to what rules you…
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Marriage can be a challenge to the newlyweds, add in children from a former marriage and you have an instant recipe for an even bigger challenge. Often the new couple feels like they are in the midst of a cyclone….
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Statistically blended families last an average of 5 years. Working through issues and difficulties will go far in helping resolve conflicts and help these families last even longer. Therefore it is imperative to deal with conflicts as soon as they…
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Befriending your step child should be a goal of all step parents. Though the bond of parent child will always be slightly different it should be a bond of respect and mutual understanding that develops between the child and step…
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When my husband and I married a little over 6 years ago, his 4 children from his first marriage and one of my daughters, were less than enthusiastic about our marriage. I knew that this was going to be a…
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Imagine the shock of a child that comes home from their moms to visit their dad and finds that he has remarried while they were at their moms. They had never met this new woman and she was just suddenly…
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Dating is a hot topic for teens and young adults alike. For teens it’s often the first exploration into male and female relationships while for young adults it may often be a prelude to marriage. As adults we all remember…
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April 4, 2014 Marriage and Divorce
There’s a reason a former spouse is former, something wasn’t right with the relationship. Relationships are a precarious balance of give and take. When one side of the relationship is doing all the giving, often the other side is doing…
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Charity starts at a young age and the sooner children start to learn this concept the sooner they’ll learn to be charitable. Whether it’s a toddler sharing toys or a teen volunteering at a local business charity is for everyone….
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With divorce statistics so high creating trust in a newly blended family may seem almost unrealistic. Family trust is going to be whatever you as a family create. There are many ways to create trust in a family though and…
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Sibling rivalry is alive and well no matter what the family unit structure is. Whether you are from a large family like the Walton’s where no divorce or death of a spouse has occurred, or a blended family like the…
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Co dependent no more By Melody Beattie Co dependent no more teaches one how to stop trying to control others and the world around you while learning how to start caring for yourself. While this is no easy task, Melody…
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