Articles on Family Crisis

How to Teach Your Preschooler to Dial 911

By AutumnLeavz

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It is the most important number that anyone will ever learn. It is even more important that you teach your child early and teach them properly just in case there is an emergency. You never know when or if your child will need to be able to ... more »

How to Win Arguments Against Your Parents

By staysik

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Winning an argument may simply be a "reframing of events"- like looking at things in a different way. To begin, stop thinking of thing as win-or-lose. Maybe you and your parents can successfully meet your needs... more »

How to write a sympathy letter

By BLC-Girl

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When we or someone close to us experiences a loss, it can be a very traumatic time for everyone touched by the loss. It is important to show our loved ones support when they have experienced a loss. A simple way to do this is with a thoughtful ... more »

How to Write Your Mother's Obituary

By MrRepair

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This is one of the things people fear the most, writing a family members Obituary. I have learned from experience when I had to help write my Mother's Obituary. This can also cause a problem within the family if important information is left out... more »

How to Write Your Mother's Obituary

By guardtoday

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How to write your mothers Obituary could be one of the hardest things you ever have to do. Life for you may not have been what you wanted. Now comes the day when the only one you can blame has now left you and you never really had a chance to ... more »

How to Write Your Mother's Obituary

By Alicia Bodine

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Writing an obituary for your mother can be emotionally straining. This guide will help make that process a little easier and hopefully a little less painful... more »

How to Write Your Mother's Obituary

By AutumnLeavz

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This article will show you how to write your Mother's obituary. We'll go step by step through the process and what you will need to include as well as what you would want to include... more »

How to accept living in poverty, contentment in the poor house.

By Lucent

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Although this is hardly a good thing, people need to know that poverty is not synonymous with failure or shame. 36 Million Americans today live in poverty. Since everyone cannot be wealthy, how can you find contentment living under your means?.. more »

How to accept the inevitable death of a (terminal) loved one

By Lucent

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Time is a powerful force, just how powerful we will all find out when we lose someone to a terminal illness such as cancer or aids. This is difficult for any human being, but with a little wisdom, this stage of life could go by much easier... more »

How to Adopt a Father

By Amanda Ford

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I once heard a radio story about a woman who--having been estranged from her family for most of her adult life--decided to adopt a new family. She placed an ad in her local newspaper, and, to make a long story short, ended up being "emotionally ... more »

How to ask for help

By klnygaard

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Today, everyone seems overwhelmed. Schedules, jobs, family, money, all causing stress. You are not alone. Here are some ways to ask for help to decrease feeling so overwhelmed... more »

How to be a Kind

By TechsIn

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Staying happy and calm specially on tough times can save you from lot of troubles and life ruining events and also you will heart your love on less, Some simple steps can help you coming over your anger ....... more »

How to Celebrate Holidays with Kids Whose Military Parents are Deployed

By PegC

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Holidays are stressful on many occasions. During holidays, children with one or both parents in the military face obstacles that other children don’t. Holidays are even more of a challenge for kids who are coping with stress already. Different ... more »

How to Choose The Right Sympathy Card

By HollyC

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In a time of sorrow, it can be much more difficult than you would think when it comes to choosing a sympathy card to give. You want to show that you are thinking of the recipient during their time of loss, however you may have a problem finding ... more »

How to Comfort Frightened Children With Teddy Bears.

By Serafina

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Remember when you were little and your best friend was a teddy bear? Whenever you needed comfort that stuffed, floppy bear was there to be close to you, not judge you and to listen. That is the same comfort you can bring to a small child who is ... more »

How to Cope While a Loved One Is Incarcerated

By eHow Relationships & Family Editor

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While a loved one is incarcerated, you may have to confront financial and emotional health issues. Here are some tips for coping... more »

How to cope with a cheating spouse or partner

By Karen Cotton

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Finding out your loved one has been cheating on you can leave you feeling a whirlwind of negative emotions. Anger, hurt, distress, shock, vengeance and depression can make you feel like a rabbit in the headlights and unsure of your next move... more »

How to deal with a disturbing situation

By milesraines

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This article is about dealing with disturbing situations. The situations can be anything because the unthinkable can happen and change everything around at anytime. A disturbing crisis can range from a health problem, a personal problem, a ... more »

How to deal with an RAD child and yourself! (Reactive Attachment Disorder)

By shanwaterm

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My article is about dealing with children with Reactive Attachment Disorder. This is a very difficult disorder caused by abuse, neglect and trauma. Mostly dealt with by foster and adoptive parents. In my article you can learn how to cope with ... more »

How to Deal With the Death of an Estranged Father

By Rodney Southern

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Losing a parent is always a difficult thing, but when you are estranged from them at their death, it is especially difficult. There are some ways to deal with an estranged father's death and here they are from someone who has been there... more »

How to Develop Rapport with an Estranged Friend or Family Member

By George Kramer

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Whether the estrangement was caused by you or the other person, now is the time to stop the bickering and become friends again. Family and friends are paramount in society and the needs and wants of maintaining them are evident. Learn more... more »

How to Enjoy Your Retirement

By sbouie

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For many, retirement is a dramatic life transition etched in total freedom, where the individual is able to travel, relax, read, garden, eat out and just enjoy the simple things in life. However for some, retirement does not come easy. Many ... more »

How to find Meaning out of Pain and Loss

By AdamMack07

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The Pain and Loss we feel in life can be very discouraging, and can lead to feelings of depression, loneliness and anger, which if held onto for too long, can lead to a life that doesn't seem worth living. There is another way, a healthier way to ... more »

How to Find Support Groups for Caregivers Who's Spouses Have Severe Tramatic Brain Injuries

By Virginia Allain

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Often a caregiver feels isolated and like they're carrying the weight of the world on their shoulders. Help is out there, but it's not always easy to find. Here are some ways to track down help... more »

How to Forgive a Family Member

By eHow Relationships & Family Editor

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To rise above family conflict, tension, anger or hurt requires the process of forgiving. This means letting go of the offense by letting in wellbeing through love. To forgive enables families to come together. The process to forgive offers both ... more »

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