Children are curious creatures by nature, and this curiosity often leads them to amassing various talents. One avenue for discovering talents would be the television, where children can often imitate singers or dancers performing in variety shows, or imitate actors…
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These days everyone is so busy, and with everything being turned into technology gone are the days when families sat down and played “Battleship.” There comes a time in the lives of children and teens, when they are most influential…
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At what age are kids ready to move out of the home? There is no specific age for a child to be ready to leave home. Usually it’s a combination of circumstances that brings about the departure. There may be…
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Mother’s day slipped away with a silent pause, a quiet sadness, and an empty day of pictured memories. Mother was conspicuously absent from our family and photographs. An album of pages filled with the pictured past, a young father with…
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The stereotypical mother-in-law is overbearing and difficult to handle, however many are warm, caring and a true joy for their children’s spouses. Most women want to be a positive force in their children’s family. Different strategies can turn you into…
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When observing families, notice how the adults react to their children. Better yet, watch how the parents speak with their children. Do they speak to them? Do they listen to their children, process what’s been said and then speak or…
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Whoever said being a family is easy, never was part of one. You take several people, each with their own personalities and goals. You add individual idiosyncrasies and the likes and dislikes of those folks. Now, you place them in…
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So, you are a new mother-in-law! Congratulations and condolences.  The role of mother-in-law is that of legend. Mothers-in-law are both joked about and commiserated over by people all around the world. On the one hand, you are still mom. On…
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“Family Reunions” From the time I was small, I can remember our family reunions. My mother loved it when that time of year came for us to begin getting ready for the family reunion. We looked forward to seeing our…
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Two sisters were standing and reading the same billboard. It had a picture of a tree with names on each branch and branches reaching farther out. The caption read “Be a Branch in Your Own Family Tree” One sister thought…
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You are a new father-in-law! Congratulations!  You new role as father-in-law has likely made you question your role as a parent. Your child is married, and starting their own life. How do you fit into that new life? Even more,…
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Finding time for your parents is an important decision you have to make as it helps you maintain contact with them, renew your bonding, and provides the necessary support they may need from you. Here are some tips that will…
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The most rewarding job in a person’s life is being a parent. And it is the most difficult job a person will ever take on. Having great joy in your child when she takes those first tentative steps is a…
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According to assertiveness training, there are four types of people in the world, aggressive, passive,indirect and assertive.Each of these people, also have different values, different needs, different cultures and different problems.The bible says “Honor your parents” and when the parents…
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Your parents are often the people who are most important to you in your growing years since you are solely dependent on them during that period. Your parents may be biological or adopted, but they usually love you no matter…
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Families with two parents seem to have it made. When one parent can’t be at home, often the other parent is at home and available for the children. Being a functional single parent family is possible with a few easy…
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Family game night had almost become a thing of the past. That is until recent years with the renewed interest in board and card games. Family game nights can bring moments of laughter and even serious conversion among family members. Sometimes playing games can…
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Family life can be very busy. People going in all different directions; children’s activities and school, parents working and all the other obligations, appointments and events. Sometimes, the family unit does not seem to come together very often. Even dinner…
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A truly rich man is one whose children run into his arms when his hands are empty.  ~Author Unknown Fatherhood is a privilege, not a rite of passage. The ability to father a child is not the same as being…
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Most mothers  will convince themselves, when their daughters are very young that they would like their daughters to grow up and possess the same traits and personality, that  they have. Become Minnie Me’s, so to speak.  My caution, as a…
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As children grow up, they learn independence. Every parent wants them to learn to be able to cope on their own. With independence comes a strong need for a child to do things away from their parents, in a way…
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Creating family memories and traditions that will endure time over the ages is what keeps families together. Families often look forward to getting together during special times and holidays, and it teaches children values and the importance of sharing and…
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Summer usually means a family vacation to a theme park, the beach, or the mountains.  Summer is also the time for a family get together.  Family members are able to share information about their own family, their careers, or their…
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