Relating to Family

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By ChristinaEllis 4 comments
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 »
By Judy Ford 2 comments
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 »
By Amanda Ford 10 comments
You're in love. You're angry. You're sad. You're confused. You're worried. You're stuck. You're excited. You're ready. Whatever it is, it's time to stop hiding what's on your heart. Putting your emotions into words and sharing them with the world ... more »
By Karen Hamilton Silvestri 0 comments
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 »
By eHow Relationships & Family Editor 1 comments
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 »
By Judy Ford 1 comments
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 »
By CathyHHill 8 comments
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 »
By Amanda Ford 4 comments
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 »
By carol 2 comments
These quick and simple way to express love let busy couples rekindle romance among the chaos of every day life... more »
By Christina Ellis 2 comments
Make any relationship better with a few simple words..... more »
By oneloved 8 comments
Do you have a grandparent or other relative who doesn't have a computer, but you want to send them photos and e-mail? Here's how you can do it!.. more »
By Judy Ford 3 comments
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 »
By Cougar1002 1 comments
Before reading Gary Chapman's, "The Five Love Languages," I used to believe there were very limited ways to really communicate that you love someone beyond just telling them. I think it's an important book in that it points out not ... more »
By Judy Ford 4 comments
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 »
By L1onherd 6 comments
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 »
By AHermitt 0 comments
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 »
By Christina Ellis 3 comments
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 »
By crossroad 1 comments
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 »
By TerriR 0 comments
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 »
By eHow Relationships & Family Editor 4 comments
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 »
By Amanda Ford 8 comments
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 »
By myehow 1 comments
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By Sheila Wilkinson 0 comments
A mother is usually the most special person in anyone's life. She's the one you always ran to with your emotional upsets--your fears and tears--as you grew. She's the one you shared your victories and joys with, too. How do you let her know this ... more »
By eHow Relationships & Family Editor 0 comments
Everyone has different dynamics in family relationships. You may have grown up close to your grandma or maybe you lived far away. Your grandparents may have helped raise you or sent you to college. Or maybe you've seen them very infrequently in ... more »
By DA 2 comments
"Don't be sorry. Be careful." So goes a popular 20th century aphorism. OK, suppose you’ve goofed. You were at a dinner party, complained about how lousy it was, and it turns out you were speaking to the host’s sister in law. Or, a ... more »