Family Life

By Juliet Myfanwy Johnson

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When you're the parent running a busy family household, the most important thing to remember is to be gentle with yourself. Try to organize your life with your priorities in descending order, and you'll come out of it at the end glad that you ... more »

How to Pick a Family Spy

By Tena Green

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Picking a family spy is sometimes necessary to stay on top of a situation or to keep a close eye on someone you feel might be headed for trouble. Your choice detective needs to be stealthy, not intrusive, and sly. In order to choose the best ... more »

How to Recycle Baby Formula Cans

By christieo1

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Any family that has had an infant who is bottle fed knows that those empty formula cans can pile up quickly. However, what you may not know is that they have many great uses around the house and as a gift container... more »

How to Respond When Asked if Raised in a Barn

By eHow Relationships & Family Editor

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Sometimes a child leaves the door open, and parents ask the infamous question, "Were you raised in a barn?" Knowing how to respond when asked this question is important. Humorous dialogue strengthens family ties. Humorous, familial dialogue is ... more »

How to Show a Sister Appreciation

By eHow Relationships & Family Editor

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Sisters are a wonderful thing, especially the ones that come and take care of your kids like they are her own. Or the sister who drops everything and volunteers to take care of elderly parents. Sisters deserve the thanks they get, but how do you ... more »

How to Sleep with a Snorer

By eHow Relationships & Family Editor

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Sleeping with a snorer often puts stress on a relationship. Studies have found that sleeping with a snorer causes on average an hour of sleep loss per night. Yet there are ways to stop the snoring and create a peaceful sleeping environment... more »

How to Start an Activity Club for Kids

By christieo1

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Kids enjoy learning and trying all types of new activities. If you are interested in offering your children and their friends a fun, rewarding opportunity you may consider starting an Activity Club with other parents in your area... more »

How to teach your children the Bible

By EconomyMom

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One Sunday afternoon, as I was picking up my little one-year-old baby from Sunday school class, it dawned on me that I, not the Sunday school teacher, was ultimately responsible to teach my child the Word of God. Why it took so long for this ... more »

How to Welcome Your New Daughter-in-law Into the Family

By Paula Parker

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The wedding was beautiful and the newlyweds are back from their honeymoon. Your son is officially married. Now it’s time for everyone to adjust to the changes in the family dynamics. There are things you can do to make your new daughter-in-law ... more »

How to Write Your Mother's Obituary

By NoccaPrincess

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At some time in our lives, we all have to say goodbye to someone. One of the most difficult challenges we face, is saying farewell to your mother. In these instructions you will learn how to cope with the grief and write a meaningful obituary, ... more »

How to Adjust Living in Another State

By MicheleS

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So you finally made the big move to another state for whatever reason. The kids, the job, the house can be contributing factors to why you had to move to another state. Perhaps, you just needed to change your life a bit... more »

How to Adopt a Highway in California

By eHow Relationships & Family Editor

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Today there are about 35,000 people throughout California who have adopted a total of more than 15,000 miles of highway throughout the state. By joining California's Adopt-A-Highway program and volunteering their time to maintain the highways, ... more »

How to Adopt a Highway in Massachusetts

By eHow Relationships & Family Editor

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The Massachusetts Adopt-A-Highway Program began in 1992, when the first 13 volunteer groups picked up litter along their designated stretches of highway. Operated by the Massachusetts Highway Department (MassHighway), this program is one of many ... more »

How to Adopt a Highway in Rhode Island

By eHow Relationships & Family Editor

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The Rhode Island Adopt-A-Highway Program allows individuals and organizations to pick up litter along state highways. Volunteer your time and help keep the "Ocean State" clean and beautiful. Just follow these steps... more »

How to Avoid a Family Moocher

By Tena Green

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Most families can claim at least one moocher--that one member the rest of the family dreads seeing as the holidays roll around, or that user who never knows when he has enough and is sure to want some of what you have. But there are ways to keep ... more »

How to Avoid the Morning Rush With Children

By MaryKBrennan

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"We're late again!" If this is your morning mantra, take a deep breath and read on for some tips that will leave you relaxed, happy, and believe it or not, on time... more »

How to Be a Family Man

By eHow Relationships & Family Editor

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Even as millions of American men struggle to reconcile their family life with their job, social life and hobbies, the "family man" concept gets analyzed by Internet pundits and lampooned on TV. But what does it mean to be a family man? Here are ... more »

How to Be a Family Woman

By eHow Relationships & Family Editor

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Being a family woman is an important goal for just about any woman who has kids or wants to stay close to her parents and siblings. With a little organization and keeping your focus on what's most important, you can be every bit as successful in ... more »

How to Be a Good Sympathizer

By eHow Relationships & Family Editor

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It's surprising how often you might find yourself in the role of a sympathizer, trying to help out someone who's feeling down. Using good communication skills makes you a better sympathizer, and thinking creatively can make you an effective ... more »

How to Be a Happy Stay-at-Home Mom

By eHow Relationships & Family Editor

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When you become a mother, it does not mean that you have to let go of your happiness in return. There are ways you can devote your time and love to your children while being a happy stay-at-home mom... more »

How to be a Healthy Widow

By greengreen

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Good Health is related to happiness in so many ways. Happiness lessens stress which can lead to unhealthy conditions like cancer and fatigue. When considering physical, mental and emotional health, the Happier Widow will be healthier in so many ways... more »

How to Be a Leader

By missforty

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If you would like to take on more of a leadership role in your job or in life in general, it is a straight-forward process that can be accomplished... more »

How to Be a Plotter

By eHow Relationships & Family Editor

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There's at least one in every family, a sister, brother, father or mother who likes to spend time plotting how to get his or her own way. It's not a recommended role, but for a certain kind of personality, it's par for the course. Here are some ... more »

How to Be a Slob

By eHow Relationships & Family Editor

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Growing up with a fastidious and controlling mother may make you want to retaliate by becoming a slob--if even for a short time. Sometimes it's hard to dump a girl or boyfriend, so you might try turning them off with your sloppy habits. Whatever ... more »

How to be an orbiting satellite

By terrylweber

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Summary: Orbiting satellites are quite common these days. In fact right now there are more than 10,000 satellites in orbit above Earth. Even so, our oldest orbiting satellite may not be the 50-year-old Vanguard (launched in February of 1959). ... more »

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