Relating to Family

How to Go Down the Wrong Path

By Beren deMotier

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There are pivotal moments in every person’s life when he or she must choose between paths. Do I go straight to college or travel first? Do I marry the first person who asks or wait for Mr. Right? Do I take the main road on the map or the badly ... more »

How to Help Your Baby Boomer Parent Transition to the Next Phase

By Amanda Ford

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There’s no question that our Baby Boomer parents have made their mark on history. They served in Vietnam. They protested Vietnam. They screamed for The Beatles on "The Ed Sullivan Show." They grooved to Motown. They journeyed to Woodstock. They ... more »

How to help your kids understand life does not end with divorce

By grouch

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Ok so face it. It is over and the honeymoon stage was just a big wise tale that made it only that much more sour. So your ex spouse has joint custody but never picks them up. Maybe he/she did not want to ever end it. Are the kids suffering ... more »

How to Hold a Family Meeting

By MelanieF

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Conflicts and disagreements are a fact of life that most families need to deal with. Leaving issues open to assumption can lead to family battles, unless you hold a family meeting before problems arise. Rules need to be established, as well as ... more »

How to Learn From Your Nemesis

By Amanda Ford

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She drives you crazy. You rub her like sandpaper. His jaw clenches when you enter the room. You want to scream the moment he opens his mouth to speak. Whether your mutual disdain is out in the open or you both try to hide it by playing fake nice, ... more »

How to Love Without Regret

By Author1947

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People fall in and out of love every day. For those who are in the midst of it, it does not feel like an every day experience. It feels as if the earth is out of orbit, or the sky is no longer blue. Relationships too often end in bitterness ... more »

How to Make your Father Feel Special

By ChristinaEllis

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Why wait until Father's Day to make your dad feel special? Here are some ideas to show your appreciation 365 days of the year... more »

How to Manage Parenting Burnout

By Judy Ford

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You love your kids. They’re the light of your life and you wouldn’t trade them in. As much as you adore the little darlings, you feel overwhelmed, depressed, moody and lost. You’re tired of being a parent 24/7. You feel blah, as if you lost parts ... more »

How to Recall Your Memories for Your Autobiography

By Karen Silvestri

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Many people sit down to write their autobiography and find themselves staring at a blank page or screen not knowing what to write. Our lives are so full of memories that it can be daunting to decide where to begin. Below are some ways to kick ... more »

How to Relate to Your Partner's Children

By eHow Relationships & Family Editor

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It can be awkward getting to know a new partner's grown children, especially if you aren't used to young people to begin with. Keeping a few basic principles in mind can help things go more smoothly. .. more »

How to Remain a Loving Family While Fighting

By Judy Ford

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Everyone wants to be a member of a loving family and every loving family has disagreements, arguments and silly little quarrels. Some disagreements lead to a better understanding, and others, well, no one remembers after the fight is over what ... more »

How to Resolve Conflict in Your Relationship

By CathyHHill

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When someone does something we do not like, we tend to focus on what they did wrong. We judge. We criticize. We point out what we deem to be their faults. The person, in turn, feels hurt or angry. The conflict escalates and distance occurs. If ... more »

How to Save Your Rump if You Forgot Mother's Day

By Amanda Ford

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Mother's Day has come and gone. If you forgot about the one and only day of the year that pays homage to the woman who sacrificed her body, hours of sleep, moments of sanity and quite possibly a few secret, unrealized dreams all for the sake of ... more »

How to Say I Love You in Different Ways

By carol

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These quick and simple way to express love let busy couples rekindle romance among the chaos of every day life... more »

How to Say I'm Sorry

By Christina Ellis

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Make any relationship better with a few simple words..... more »

How to Show a Son How Much You Love Him

By Judy Ford

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Raising a son is a privilege. A boy is a contradiction--a bundle of energy one minute and lethargic the next. They’re curious and bored at the same moment. It is so much fun to have a son because they provide excitement around the house. They ... more »

How to Show Your Daughter How Much You Love Her

By Judy Ford

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Raising a daughter is a delight, a treasure full of surprise and potential. Daughters are sweet, curious and complex. Just being around a daughter keeps a parent young at heart and inspired. There’s excitement in the house. There’s nothing as ... more »

How to spend Fun At-Home Vacations with Kids

By L1onherd

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Unfortunately the rising cost of gas, energy, and food has many families opting to stay home for vacation. Don’t let this window of opportunity get you down. With a little creative thinking, your vacation can be a fun experience for the entire ... more »

How to Stay Connected to a Difficult Tween

By AHermitt

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When kids reach their preteen years they can become quite ornery and hard to get along with. For many parents, avoidance is the technique that keeps peace in the house. However, it is more important now than ever to stay connected to your tween. ... more »

How to Stop Counting in Your Head

By Christina Ellis

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Are you somewhat obsessive about counting things? Did this act begin sometime in childhood and while other childhood behaviors disappeared this one seemed to stick? You are not alone. In fact, this is a fairly common yet mostly hidden activity. ... more »

How to Stop Feeling Lonely

By crossroad

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You can be in a room full of people and still be lonely. You can also literally be alone and not feel lonely. Loneliness is a state of mind usually triggered by feelings of being excluded, misunderstood, left out, or lack of friends or families ... more »

How to Stop Others From Taking Advantage of You

By TerriR

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So you're a good person and like to help others. You babysit, run errands, loan money and fix the car. You put your own wants and needs aside and make yourself available at the most inconvenient times. But, now it's starting to grate on you. ... more »

How to Support Your Gay Son or Daughter

By eHow Relationships & Family Editor

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When your gay or lesbian child comes out to you, be careful not to let your own feelings overshadow his or her need for support... more »

How to Teach Your Grandmother to Rap

By Amanda Ford

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Why should the kids get to have all the fun? Grannies like to bust rhymes on funky beats too, you know. Just because your grandma doesn't rap--doesn't mean she can't rap or that she doesn't want to rap--it only means she doesn't know how to rap. ... more »

How to VIEW FREE MOVIES ANYTIME on the VERY BEST SITE

By myehow

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Watch your favorites. Anytime. For free. Hulu offers U.S. consumers a vast selection of premium video content, on demand, free and ad-supported: full episodes of TV shows, both current and classic, full-length movies, thousands of clips, and ... more »

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