Family Crisis

It's been over two years since my mom has passed, and every time the holidays bring a sense of dread with them. How can I be happy when she's not here? If you find yourself asking yourself this...

Parents who lose custody of their children may experience feelings of loss, anger, depression and anxiety. These are all normal reactions, but ones that can make moving forward with your life...

Many parents look forward to the birth of a new baby with hope and anticipation. Welcoming a new baby into the family is a beautiful part of the miracle of life, yet not all women bear healthy...

Do you know or have a friend or loved one that is dying? Do you find it difficult to know what to say or how to respond to them through their death & dying process? Do you find the disease...

Take the time to reflect back to the moments of your life when you were this age! How long ago were these precious moments? Can you even remember back to these days or do they appear so distant...

A loved one or family member with an alcohol problem is seriously addicted to a substance that can be harmful to himself and others. If you have tried to broach the subject with the alcoholic and...

When you are acquainted with someone who has difficulty handling anger you may find yourself at a loss as to how you can help them. You may even find yourself tempted not to try at all for fear...

When a family gets evicted from their home due to unfortunate events such as job loss or a divorce, it leaves them feeling afraid, angry and hopeless. But there is always hope, and finding...

Newborns infected with meningitis are normally a result of an infection in the bloodstream. Most of these infections are typically caused by bacteria acquired as he passed through the birth canal,...

How you help a hurting friend or family member is both a privilege and a responsibility. There are no magical words that can take away the hurt, feelings of betrayal, anger, frustration or...

Few experiences are more traumatic than discovering that a spouse has been unfaithful. The feelings of betrayal resulting from infidelity can leave both partners convinced their marriage and their...

Hello Everyone! In this article, you will get some great ideas to deal with your in- laws. Everyone knows that when you marry your spouse, you also marry her or his parents. You have to deal with...

One of the most important part of getting out of debt and staying out of debt is writing a written budget. By doing this it allows you to see where your money is coming from and where it is...

When an alcoholic relapses, it can revive old fissures in relationships and create new problems. Repairing these relationships and making them healthy again can often be as difficult as remaining...

Times are getting tough all around in this recession/depresion era. More than ever individuals and families are finding it more difficult to make ends meet and put food on the table. This past...

We all need help from someone, somewhere, sometime but most especially, we find ourselves wishing for help from a supreme being who created us or made us all exist! The times we can use a lending...

When you are experiencing a relationship crisis, professional intervention can help you get through your problems. One thing you don't need during this time of crisis is the problem of dealing...

Losing a loved one is always hard. But during the holiday season grief can be almost overwhelming. While it feels like everyone else is jolly and bright grief can feel like a dark coat that...

Shortly after the Great Depression of the 1930's, Reuben Hill theorized that four factors exist in families dealing with stressors. One of the most common crises families suffer from is coping...

It is often hard to know what to do after someone you love has given birth to a stillborn baby. Family and friends feel a strong urge to want to say the right thing and do the right thing in a...

The federal foodstamp program now goes by the name Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). The new name reflects a focus on nutrition and an increase in benefits. Anyone seeking to...

When dealing with the death of a loved one in a car accident, you will likely experience the five stages of grieving: denial, anger, bargaining, depression and acceptance. Depending on the nature...

Taking just about an hour of your time now can save your life later. So set aside an hour of family time and get started on keeping everyone safe.

Death is a complex and difficult process for anyone to deal with, but particularly for children. When taking on the responsibility of caring for siblings after the death of a parent, it is...

If your stepmother's true intentions are good, she is not wicked. Evil stepmothers are two-faced and mean. They may even make their stepchildren feel worthless. If you're in this unfortunate...

Leaving an abusive spouse can feel nearly impossible. However, this type of problem rarely goes away. Most cases get worse over time. It often takes more strength to leave than to stay, so when...

When a family has problems, emotions run high. But if you're going to family therapy, you probably understand by now that this kind of emotional behavior only makes things worse. What therapists...

Coming to terms with death is painful and complicated---at best---for adults. It is even more trying for children, who don't understand the permanence of death or know how to process the stress...

Having to deal with a step-kids grandparent(s) can be tough but I have finally found out just how to let them know that you are NOT trying to take the place of their child.

Anxiety is a personality disorder that can make a person feel unstable, afraid, obsessive, and paranoid. These feelings may be increased or triggered by a specific person, place, thing or substance.

We all have gone through tough times. I myself have gone through so many things. We laugh, we cry, and we suffer. Some have maybe had to move. Some have maybe had to deal with a divorce or a death...

At 21, a child has become an adult. However, age hardly keeps parents from worrying. They are also legally allowed to drink, which may give parents more reason to worry if they start to see signs...

Losing a love one can be terrifying, especially when they're no one where to be found. This article shows you what steps you should take if someone goes missing.

When a loved one or acquaintance is confined to a cell, there are many things a friend or family member can do to help them. I offer my information to you, so you will know those things, just in...

Abortion has many victims, and one of them is the father of the child. The laws of the United States do not acknowledge the right a father to stop the abortion of his own child, but rather place...

My how to article is about finding quality time and even humor in impending death with the ability to reach across all emotions and just live in the reality of the moment.

If you have ever had a child that has experienced night terrors, you know it is the most agonizing thing in the world. Night terrors are NOT nightmares. Your child usually does not wake up from...

Almost everyone has been hurt somehow sometime. Whether it's a broken heart, a lost friend, a loved one dies, or something simple that just gets under your skin, there are lost of things that can...

Emergencies can be anything, from a power failure, to major disasters such as hurricanes, floods, tornados or severe storms. Simple preparations may seem slightly foolish, but only if you never...

Some children are obviously so troubled that it is impossible to miss. These children struggle and act out in school. They may be violent or act inappropriately in peer or adult relationships....

Ok you hear your woman crying and you don’t know why she’s upset. You know it’s a delicate situation so you MUST handle it that way. For a woman, emotional pain is the worst kind of torture. We...

When a loved one has cancer, what do you do? Mesothelioma presents an extra mental tribulation because it's man-made. Loved ones with mesothelioma and their families often feel like victims. To...

It is a tragedy when a loved one is diagnosed with dementia. Family members suffer with the patient as they watch him slowly decline and become incapable of remembering the names of people close...

Few things place more strain on a marriage than a stint in prison. The financial burdens become greater, emotional issues add considerable pressure, and the incarcerated spouse may rely on you for...

Teach young children how th deal with the loss of a family member or friendd

Clinical depression is so misunderstood that people who have the disease dread explaining it to adults. Explaining it to children can be even more challenging. Experts recommend a using...

Preparation is the key to staying cool under pressure.

Drug usage can trigger familial instability, as the craving for drugs can cloud judgment and place a strain on existing relationships. Although you may find it difficult to accept the truth about...

Disasters, such as floods, hurricanes and tornadoes, can strike at any moment, destroying the lives of vast amounts of people in one fell swoop. When this happens, the president of the United...

Your parents have recently passed, either together or at different times. You were appointed to be the executor of their estate, which is a sobering responsibility. Rely on a good estates attorney...