Family Crisis

Molestation is a very serious issue that has become a growing epidemic in our society. It is a surreptitious abuse that is usually not disclosed until a child is well into their adulthood. With...

Television commercials, movies, and songs all seem to portray the holidays as a completely positive and wonderful time of the year. The holidays can be a time full of hope and happiness, but for...

In the midwest winter storms are just a way of life. Be prepared and know the steps you need to be comfortable and safe during a winter blizzard.

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Emergencies can and do happen anywhere at anytime. There are recent tragedies that have happened in different schools around the world for various reasons. While some of these tragedies cannot...

It is wise to prepare for emergencies, as they can happen anywhere and at anytime. Having a 72 hour emergency kit available at a moments notice is a great form of preparation. Even and...

Its always hard when you have a death in the family, this article will help you deal with your emotions and help you get by.

You'll learn seven specific approaches and tools you can use to recover after suffering the death of a loved one. At first, choose one way out of the seven contained in this article that seems...

Everyone goes through those times where their mom or dad fights with their siblings. It's not just for the young ones. here are some simple things to keep in mind when dealing with your parents...

Losing a parent, friend or loved one is one of the hardest things you will ever face. There seems to be a time of shock, anger, sadness and disbelief that they are really gone. One will never...

A mother and daughter relationship is not always easy to acquire. There are moments where your anger and frustration can get in the way of understanding and respecting each other. Don’t let your...

Dealing with the death of a loved one can be extremely hard. However everyone has to face this excruciating time at one point in their lives. The circle of life may not necessarily play in your...

The economy may be taking it's toll on you and your family. You may have had your hours cut at work, or worse, lost your job! How can you feed your family? You've probably heard of the long lines...

Creating a plan and conducting a family fire drill is essential to the safety of everyone in the household. Here are several steps to follow to make sure you have a plan everyone understands and...

Many children and teens suffer each day from an abusive parent. But there is not a whole lot that the child (or teen)can do to stop the abuse. hopefully I can guide you through some steps to tell...

Sometimes we are faced with circumstances we cannot control. It is easy to become fearful, but in order to overcome our challenges, first we have to find clarity in our situation. Then we can make...

Even though the title of this article claims the following steps are for teens living with a chronically ill parent, any teen or adult can use them to improve their mood to make them feel better...

Your family is being evacuated from your home in an emergency situation and you have only thirty minutes to prepare yourself, your children, your pets, your spouse and head to a local shelter....

How can you put yourself back together after a major life disappointment, loss, or tragedy? Here's a POWERFUL project to help you put yourself back together. You are going to create your own...

You know the people who you spent your whole childhood with? The ones who got you upset, yet you didn't realize it was for your own good. Now you understand why and want to make up for the time...

Do you know someone who is driving who really shouldn't be? Maybe a parent or grandparent who just can't see as well as they used to or can't remember anymore how to get somewhere? In Oregon you...

Read the newspaper lately? Has watching the television become a horror show? Its should not shock us at what's happening abroad as well as state side. Nevertheless, there have been a lot of...

With Spring storm weather approaching the possibility of a disaster is very real. The weather can change in a few minutes and one cannot be prepared enough for a possible disaster.Well though out...

Have you acquired an estate from a deceased relative or friend? Don't know where to start? This article will help! Read my tips today to learn the easiest way to start preparing to sell off an...

Part time work can be an excellent way to hone skills, gain new ones and make money while attending school or looking for more permanent or full time work. The key to finding a part time job is...

A job resume video should be for the prospective employer like a Big Show presentation. There are tips for video production of one however that should always be used. There are many suggestions...

There are millions of woman involved in abusive relationships throughout the world. Sadly many women continue to remain in these abusive relationships, despite the warning signs. More often than...

In today's economic climate many people are finding themselves in hard times. The food stamp program helps low-income people get food. The food stamp program is run by state and local government,...

Hearing the words "You have cancer" can be devastating, but how is the best way to tell you family you have cancer? Here are some tips that will help you though this difficult time.

The debilitating Alzheimer's is a disorder that not only makes one childlike, it comes with losing the ability to make reasonable decisions and lost of the sense of time, understanding and memory....

Grief is a hard process for everyone to go through... Especially for a child. Sometimes it's hard to comprehend the loss of a loved one , but there must always be a sense of hope.

Many children today that come from upper middle income and high income families are used to having just about anything they desire. A layoff of the main breadwinner, however, can devastate the...

Cell phones have become so popular that many of us have more than one. If you own a used cell phone that you do not want any more, don't just toss it in the trash can. There is a way to get rid of...

When someone we know is going through grief and bereavement, we need to try our best to ease their pain and help them cope with their loss.

Being able to express sympathy is a very meaningful act of compassion and kindness. It does not require eloquence, just sincerity and honesty. It's not as difficult as you might think.

When someone dies in your life unexpectedly the families are usually scrambling around trying to figure out what to do next. Well it doesn't have to be that way. Here are a few steps you can take.

Domestic violence is not a problem unique to the couple, affects the whole society. It is a crime that transcends race, age, sex, sexual orientation, economic status, religion, political and...

These are helpful hints to avoid going bonkers in all this chaos of economics, politics, and unemployment. Since you can't change any of it, you might as well learn how to cope and stay calm.

When you are sad, lonely and worried, try to glance at yourself by viewing the mirror. Ask yourself why? Find time to ponder what have you done to yourself. Instead of being happy, you feel the...

Terrible and irritating--- these are some of the countless adjectives that can best describe your life when you have a very strict parent. For this reason, I developed some ways on how to tame a...

Earthquakes are inevitable, and could occur at any point in time. Many think destruction caused by earthquakes is inevitable.. but that's not true, it can be moderated by what you do before,...

Do you have a hard time communicating with your parents? Do you call your parents maybe once a year? Although we may not agree with some of thier values are parents have allot of wisdom and...

As a parent, we have many roles including providing a healthy, safe and secure environment for the entire family. Most people do not think about or prepare totally for a family emergency such as...

Despite the availability of birth control, safe sex education and abstinence programs, teenagers continue to have sex and get pregnant. Although teenage pregnancy rates wax and wane, on some level...

During a weather storm your chances of being struck by lightning are slim, but lightning does not need to strike directly to cause injury or death. Learn how to keep safe during a lightning and...