Family Dynamics

Mastering positive communication skills increases self-esteem, improves relationships and opens the door to more opportunities in life. While healthy communication may not come naturally to...

Often our lives drift aimlessly like a boat in the rough sea and we run a life of frustrations and despair. The inner self craves for reconnecting with our roots but mental boundaries often act...

With today's technology busy families can stay connected through mobile texting, IM's and emails. Staying connected is one thing, staying close is another. Does your family need a way to...

The first thing to understand is that rebellious children want to have control. This is why it's difficult for parents to deal with children who are rebellious. Children with this attitude refuse...

If there is one thing families today need is predictability in the home. This just enforces stability within the home because there is a pace the family is going. And as long as everyone is going...

Alcoholism is one of the most frequently misunderstood diseases. People who are addicted to alcohol feel powerless and out of control when it comes to managing their alcohol intake. They will...

Here is an article on how to protect your car from being stolen or broken into. I have this happen to my wife. She was evacuating a hurricane with our kids, while I was at work (wich dang near...

You are Cinderella before the ball dressed in tatters playing handmaid to your selfish family as they lounge and enjoy the better life. Maybe your situation is not quite so dire but you do feel...

You have choices. You can choose to live in the past, the present, or the future. I choose to live in the present. Below are a few tips for living in the Present.

Menopause marks the end of the childbearing years for a woman, and it is a normal, natural and inevitable part of every woman's life. It is frequently and appropriately referred to as the "change...

Learning to live with relatives is necessary if you are living with parents or grandparents in times of economic uncertainty, caring for an elderly or disabled family member or offering your own...

Jealousy, often understood as feelings of resentment when someone gains something that someone else feels he deserves, can be bewildering to children. Children who experience the angst of jealousy...

There are many people who refuse to grow up and take responsibility serious. It is sad but in some cases they never saw how to be disciplined or taught how to be responsible, however, as an adult...

What is one of your greatest fears? Less face it and keep it real. We all have had them. When fears are never addressed, they can turn into anxieties or even lead to depression. In order to...

Everyone has heard that stress causes many different health problems as well as annoyances like stubborn belly fat. But sometimes stressful situations occur that are completely out of our...

We’ve all seen them or been a part of them. Arguments affect everyone involved, whether they are simply on the sidelines or are an active participant. They are energy draining and hurtful. More...

Pregnancy is a major life change for the mother-to-be and the family who will be providing emotional and financial support for her. Sometimes, sharing the news of unplanned pregnancies is...

Have you ever talked to someone and everything that came out of their mouth was negative? The body mind and spirit are affected by our attitudes. By choosing to be positive you can manifest a...

If you've suffered the loss of a special relationship in your life, but have the opportunity to regain it--then by all means go for it. It's something you'll treasure always.

The North County Psychiatric Association explains that dementia is the loss of mental ability. The illness usually occurs later in life, in people over the age of 65. The older a person gets, the...

In order for a relationship to be considered healthy, it needs to uplift and be beneficial to both parties. If you are doing all the giving and your partner is doing all the taking, this isn't a...

An Oedipus complex begins early, when a child first tries to deal with his relationship to his parents. It tends to be a very deep-seated problem that can be difficult to fully address. This...

Feeling important and like you matter is one of the most basic human needs. Here are some tips that you can use to make others feel like they truly matter.

It's natural to want your mother's or your father's approval as a child. After all, these are the people who made you! But now you're 25 or 35 or 50 and there are still times when you find...

Your family roots are very important. We all have them. Many know quite a lot about their roots, while others know very little. Family is important. Family is the safe haven. It is never too...

Children, especially teenagers, are very much up to unraveling life. They try to discover it through peers, organizations of their interest, and even the web. Often, though, teens long to find it...

If you have a child that has been diagnosed with bipolar disorder, your child will really need your help and support. You can be there as a strong support for your child.

When an individual is coping with a cancer diagnosis, the focus is not only on the patient but the family, as well. Many oncologist will suggest systemic family therapy as a way for the whole...

It is important and vital that you prepare you toddler for school. Whether it is Preschool or Head Start your child deserves the best that you can give to help him or her to have a good day at...

As a natural social structure, the family unit functions out of the complexity of its own set of processes, problems and properties. Similar to other operational social systems, the family unit is...

When a child is removed from his home and placed into another home for caregiving through a child welfare agency, this child is referred to as a foster child.

You remember the elated feelings you had when you moved out of your parents house for the first time. This meant no more rules and total freedom to do what you wanted whenever you wanted to do....

Once there was a very smart lady that gave me a gift for Christmas. She said, “I hope you like it; I really do not know what to give to someone that has everything.“ She assumed that I had...

Did you grow up in an Italian Family? Do you understand the idiosyncrasies of spending every Sunday at a family dinner? Did you have a relative or two who often make disparaging comments which...

Many Baby Boomers are dealing with their own retirement and aging issues while trying to cope with their parents' needs. Here are some things I learned in the five years I took on the role of...

When parents bears offspring, the presupposition is that those parents are now forever obligated to the care and well being of the child. Depending on the culture, however, the child's duties to...

Notice I did not use the words "needy", "co-dependent", or "nosy". But depending on your situation, these or other terms might apply. Family, and especially...

There may be a certain behavior that is unacceptable with your toddler. In order to change behavior there must me great emphasis on the good behaviors. Eventually the good behaviors become more...

There are over seven billion people on this planet. This number increases every day as people reproduce and the mortality rate drops. With the increase of the worldwide population, family planning...

I have been sharing various how to’s about toddlers, but I had neglected to share my failures with you. I do not want to give the impression that I know it all or have all the answers. I am...

How to know which path is best for you. Many people have goals and dreams they hope to achieve, Many plan out steps they think will get them to their goal. Though along The way, things you ...

Building a strong family is important to the sanity of a home. When a family is happy, life seems to go quite smooth. Maybe you didn't have such a wonderful childhood and wonder what it takes to...

A quick simple way to let your child know during the school day how much you love them!!

Staying close to family that lives in another state or even another country is be a little challenging but it can be done. I live in a different state than all eight of my brothers and sisters and...

When people see old pictures and documents from their loved ones, they start to get feeling interested about their family history. Creating a family tree is a good way in fulfilling that deep...

Have a pre-teen stuck playing video games for endless hours? This article will teach you a remarkable effective method to reduce that addiction.

The plaque at the left is what my Granddaughter presented me last Christmas and I would wear it around my neck if I could!!! I hang it in a prominent place in my kitchen where everyone sees it...

You are all smiles today, but you look across the room, and the one you are living with has that familiar disagreeable look on their face. There is always one grouchy person in the family....

The social sciences are the areas of study and research regarding society, culture and human interactions, which include inter-personal relationships. Theories have been formulated to explain...

In Dr. Kevin Lehman's "The Birth Order Book," he describes a grown middle-child lamenting his position in the family, describing himself as having been born too late and too soon. As an adult, you...