Family

Regardless of the values that a family holds dear, poverty has an impact on family life. It is inevitable that it does. Although poor people can indeed find happiness in their own way, they will be impacted by poverty as…
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Adverse situations, such as being temporarily poor due to job loss, can sometimes be a motivating force to encourage people to seek ways to improve their station in life. Long term dire poverty, however, can impact families in negative ways…
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There was a time when “family” had two traditional components. There was the nuclear family, meaning parents and siblings, and the extended family of grandparents, cousins, aunts and uncles. Tracing genealogy and creating a family tree was straightforward and uncomplicated….
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Are you part of a dysfunctional family? Do you enable this behavior to continue within your family? There are many ways that people keep on enabling dysfunctional behavior within their families. It is possible to stop doing this and start…
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Middle child syndrome includes a set of behaviors and characteristics prevalent in children born in the middle order of birth specifically the second up to the second to the last children. A middle child has the tendency to display lower…
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There is an hilarious, rare species of bird that may remind you of a few adult children, who, like this type of bird, encounter a problem living in the same nest with the parents. The parent birds can only hatch and…
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Teaching kids about the importance of family is crucial to their sense of self. Where they come from, who they belong to, and where they can turn in time of need are all components of the concept of “family” that…
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One of the most personal and long-lasting gifts a child can give their parent is the possibility of a nervous breakdown. Sure, pictures made with elbow macaroni are nice and all, but any kid can give their parent one of…
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In-laws are inherited through marriage, and sometimes they can be difficult. On the other hand, some relationships between in-laws can be as close as if they were your own family. Regardless of what type of relationship one has with their…
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Befriending a stepchild is essential for the child and for the stepparent, though not easy. It takes a lot of patience and the right approach for each child. Children who find themselves in the position of having to become stepchildren…
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If you lived anywhere in the U.S. this past winter, you most likely felt the fury of the polar winter vortex. Freezing temps were an everyday thing in the Midwest; and snow in Atlanta was not the usual. Needless to…
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It is never an easy decision when it comes to placing an elderly parent in a nursing home. There are a variety of feelings one may face when making that decision. Feelings like guilt, sadness or even anger. Often, a…
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The most important problem senior citizens face today is loss of independence. All other issues fall under this umbrella of incovenience and distress. Whether older persons have financial hardships, failing health or isolation concerns, the resulting problems inevitably infringe on…
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Have you ever noticed how different you are to your brothers or sisters? The reason for this is simply that both of you are individuals. The thing you have in common is your parents but, apart from that, you may…
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There are frequently busybodies in every family. Many times these intrusive individuals are not overly concerned because they are altruistic or want to see harmony in the family; it is usually because they are meddlers. Be mindful of these types…
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Many people are looking up their family’s genealogy, and learning more about their family history.  The Internet Can Be Very Helpful: The computer and the internet can be a big help in helping you find out about your family history.    When online, visit…
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Many people are used to rushing in the morning as they have many responsibilities. This can range from taking out the trash to getting the children ready for school in the morning which leaves the individual with very little time…
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Even siblings that were close when they were young can drift apart when they become adults.  Common interests they once had may change, people they both associated with may change, and they may get married and have their own families. …
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Between holding down full time jobs and keeping up with all the chores involved in home maintenance, today’s exhausted parents don’t often have much quality time left over to spend with the family. You might be physically present, but mentally calculating…
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Sibling rivalry is a normal part of family life. Those families who don’t have arguing children are very fortunate indeed, as it’s a rarity to find that children living within the same space agree on everything. What is important is…
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When friends are abusive, you simply cut them out of your life. If your husband or wife is mean and hateful, you can file for divorce. When a lover treats you badly, you simply move on without them. There are…
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Children with siblings, on average, seem to envy families with only one child. That lucky kid is the focal point of the parents, and therefore receives the lion’s share of their attention while growing up. They also don’t have to…
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In an ideal world everyone would be able to spend their elderly years in their own home, surrounded by familiar possessions and comforted by warm memories. Unfortunately, for some, aging is accompanied by physical and mental challenges that are not…
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Genealogy is the pursuit of your family’s heritage and cousins spread across the planet. The net is a great way to connect with other researchers and gaining access to state you don’t live in or can travel to. Finding information…
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This article is written from experience of elderly care homes in the United Kingdom, in an effort to assist those looking for somewhere that can be trusted to look after their loved ones in their twilight years. When people get…
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When it comes to sisters, there’s so much to be said about them, and it appears that the majority of what can be said can be somewhere between sour and saccharine. Which, as any of us out there who have…
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Starting the day on a positive note can be a challenge for working mothers, who have so much to do and so little time. With an overflowing plate it is difficult to think about “seizing the day,” “cherishing the moments”…
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Prior to inviting houseguests to spend time with you, think about ways to pamper and entertain them. If you need some ideas, think about places you’ve stayed. What made any of them more special than the others? On the other…
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Any professional that works in a tribal museum or a museum with a Native American collection will tell you that the most common question is, “How Do I Research My Native American Ancestry?” It’s complicated, and full of family mythology,…
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When our children first start walking, we learn to loosen our grip on their hands a little at a time. As they continue to grow and explore, we let them toddle on their own. When they become adolescents, the “letting…
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