Many statistics and studies are conducted regarding the plight of boys who grow up in fatherless families. It is a difficult situation to dissect because no one has a way of knowing how different the boys would be if they…
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Control tactics within a relationship are usually implemented slowly so that the victim doesn’t even know that he or she is being controlled until it has gotten to be a very oppressive situation. The amount of control abuse in a…
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Why children with incarcerated parents are at risk A two parent household with loving and caring adults who teaches their children good morals and shows them plenty of attention with affection, will rear physically and emotionally healthy children. Children whose…
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“More and more experts say ADHD can be a gift rather than a malady.” The quote caught my eye during a research project I conducted in 2005. The feature article that contained the quote ran in a daily east coast…
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All people want to surround themselves with those that show support in times of defeat, express joy in our successes, and give us a sense of acceptance, belonging, and peace. Love and relationships fulfill this basic human need in everyone’s…
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There is an old saying that states that “you can’t pick your family”. It is a true statement! If you could you would probably have a totally different set of relatives. In every family there are different values and roles…
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A bad home life consists of parents who never rise to the occasion of being a parent. I have worked for a few years with teens that are at risk. These kids never really experience childhood, because quite frankly they…
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Church and ceremony records may assist you in completing research on a family tree when sources such as census records and family documents have been exhausted. Church records include details on births and christenings, marriages, and deaths and funerals. These…
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A woman finds herself pregnant by a man she hardly knows. Or maybe she knows the man well and believes he would not want a family. Possibly, she just doesn’t want to share the child with another person and go…
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The onset of the digital age heralded a massive change in the way families could trace their history. Genealogical research into family history became much easier thanks to digital technology developments. There are several ways in which information technology helps…
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Genealogy is the study of family history. For kids becoming interest in genealogy there is a wide variety of activities available to either learn more more about the family, or to display what they have learned. Family Trees Some family…
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In a society where dysfunction has become the norm, how can you tell when your family is hiding dangerous secrets? After all, whatever surroundings you grew up in is your norm. It’s sure to be different than someone else’s. How…
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Ever since the 1970’s at least and maybe before that even the issue of parental use of corporal punishment has been a very strong concern amongst ministers who have been torn between the parent’s right to discipline and the government’s…
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Genealogy is not only an adventure into the past, it is in many ways a practical hobby. Research into a family tree, including medical histories, causes of death, and other facts can benefit every generation, but they do need to…
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When one has the need to control the significant other in their life, the signs are pretty clear. The universal behaviors of such people are surprisingly similar. First, the controller will draw you in with excessive flattery, promises, and admiration….
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The best way that you can start your genealogical search is to interview any members of your family. The best people to question are your eldest family members: grandparents, great grandparents, and aunts and uncles. They are excellent sources of…
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Genealogy is the study of your own family history. To children, it can often seem boring. Many children find it hard to believe that there could possibly be anything interesting about their family history at all. They think that cool…
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What in the world makes a “bad” home life? It started when I was about five or six. I was (I guess I still am) the eldest of all the grandchildren. He was our grandfather, our “Gapa.” My parents left…
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Vital records are the backbone of genealogy. Once you have birth, marriage, and death records of a particular individual, you can begin filling in the more interesting and personal aspects of their life. Family history can be a great help…
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Family history is something that everyone shares. As you go back through your family tree, you will find saints and sinners. You may find out secrets no one knew before. But, most of all, you will likely learn a great…
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Genealogy, or the study of a person’s family history, can be a difficult and challenging hobby. It can also prove to be interesting and engaging. It takes patience, persistence and practice. Patience and persistence are required because it can be…
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A bad home life is something that is different from person to person. I would define it as a situation or prolonged exposure to anything that negatively impacts you and changes the course of your outlook on life forever. As…
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I never thought of myself as having a “bad home life”. I always thought of that as people that grew up homeless or with drug addict parents. I never thought of it as being a product of a divorce because…
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Hiring a professional genealogist is an important decision. There are many tools that can be used by individuals, but research takes a vast amount of time. A professional is willing to put in the time for the right price. There…
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British surnames come from a great melting pot of sources left behind by a string of invaders or ancient settlers and therefore include names of Celtic, Roman, Anglo-Saxon, Norman and Scandinavian (Viking) origin. It is generally accepted that surnames derive…
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With Internet sites like Ancestry dominating the web, how can you find a free genealogy resource? Family history research is usually done by contacting state, county or city offices like the Clerk of Court or Vital Records. Obtaining the documents…
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The best place to start is at the beginning. Your own birth certificate should have your date of birth, parent’s names, Fathers occupation, a signature, and the address of where they were living at the time. It should also show…
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Writing a compelling fantasy history is much like almost any heavy writing task. First, you have to know your subject. Second you need to have a vision of how you will present it. And third, you have to present it…
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Although the information which you may receive from your family could have flaws, it is a good place to start. For one thing it will probably surprise you to find out just what a checkered past your family may have….
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If you believed you could help someone have eternal happiness and success would you do it? Would you got the extra mile? Well Mormons believe they have a calling to help mankind. Mormons, or members of the Church of Jesus…
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