Combining two households is a huge challenge, regardless of whether
you're summer roommates or lifetime lovers. When you think about
your prized possessions, you've got to figure out how you'll...
From my own experiences family usually goes to family to ask for money. Also from my experience, family does not always pay back, and may use the "I'm family" card to try to get away...
Spending quality time together as a family can be difficult especially with the many demands of work, school and extracurricular activities. One of the most effective ways to have quality family...
The dictionary defines love in many ways. Merriam-Webster dictionary defines love as a "strong affection for another." Most people know what love is, but how to show love is a different issue...
It's said that you don't marry a person, you marry a family. Just as your own family has its complexities and uniqueness, so will your spouses. The challenge is getting to know how to handle each...
The phone rings and it's your sister. She's complaining again because she balanced her checkbook wrong, her rent check is going to bounce and she needs to borrow $100. You love her to death but...
If you think your child may have Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), you should have them evaluated by a professional. Kids with OCD are exposed to extreme angst, embarrassment, and sometimes...
Sometimes wives feel like they do it all. Husbands aren't purposefully expecting their wives to do everything, but some husbands just don't help around the house. You've tried everything to get...
While all children believe that their parents are too controlling, there is a line that, when crossed, indicates unhealthy behavior. Until adulthood, when you are out on your own, you must find a...
Because we are uncomfortable with silence, we often get ourselves into binds we could have avoided if we could just learn to bite our tongue. Follow these steps to realize the benefits that come...
Living a life without television can be a rewarding and revealing experience. Family members who have stopped talking to each other will start a new dialog out of sheer boredom and new interests...
It's natural that rivalry develops, given the close proximity in which most siblings live. As children vie for attention, try to discover their place in the family, many feel their siblings...
As your parents age, there are many things that you must consider. Although they may be fine and healthy now, an illness or accident could cause their health to deteriorate. It's time to start...
As your daughter begins to exercise independence, you may find your relationship with her challenging. Whether your college age daughter is living away at school or at home, discipline issues will...
We can't choose who will be in our family most of the time, but we can choose how our family treats us. Families should build one another up and encourage one another. Sometimes this isn't...
You feel like someone might be lying to you but you can’t tell for sure. Maybe you’re just being paranoid. Or maybe it’s time to call this person on their behavior and get the truth. Here are some...
With the busy lives we lead it can be surprisingly difficult to stay in touch with family. Fortunately, the Internet has made the global village smaller, making communication from a distance...
Some people are lucky enough to have great relationships with their parents. For everyone else, these relationships require a bit more effort. This is especially true as we get older. Adulthood...
You're a good parent but you want to be great. Everyone wants their kids to love them but you also want them to like you too. Follow these steps to become a favorite parent and be the envy of all...
When you're home, it's tempting not to think before you act--to just say what's on your mind. Most of us watch our words when we're outside the family circle, caring what friends, bosses and...
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