Family Dynamics

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.

Relationships are important to a satisfying life. Learning healthy styles of relating begins at home and sets the stage for future nurturing relationships. Healthy family dynamics enable family...

If you hate social gatherings in general, you are not alone. Also, if you are obligated to go to family parties several times a year, you are not alone. The combination of the two are tedious...

With the many negative influences our children encounter daily, it is difficult to understand their every issue. Learning to provide a nurturing environment for our children will only provide them...

From childhood through to adulthood we are told and/or advised that finding forgiveness for those who have caused us pain or embarrassment helps to make us a better person or will enable us to...

Verbal abuse is an issue that is not openly discussed at the office water cooler or in the pre-sermon chat at church. However, verbal abuse is very abundant. Sometimes, it is difficult to realize...

I learned the power of the "feel good" blanket 100 years ago (or so it seems) when I was in college. I had a difficult time adjusting to the new way of life, living away from home in...

If you are adopted, chances are that you've thought about finding your birth parents. You may have an image of who your birth mother and father are in your mind. Choosing to find your birth...

We beat ourselves up for being "lazy," but is that really the problem? Being lazy is most likely a label that somehow attached itself to us. Here's how to think this through and look...

When a new baby is on the way, whether by birth or adoption, you want to make sure everyone is prepared, including siblings. It can be an exciting time for siblings, but can also include jealousy...

Generation gaps make it difficult for teenagers and old people to live together in a harmonious way. Yet, due to financial concerns, it's become increasingly popular to have a parent move into...

No matter what has happened in the past, it's never to late to open your heart to others. For many people, it is difficult to share life with family and friends. Many of us are afraid of getting...

A little brother can be a pest sometimes. He looks up to you, probably wants to be just like you and wants all your attention. Little brothers go to great lengths to get your attention, and they...

The holidays are over. And perhaps you are breathing a sigh of relief. December can bring about an inordinate amount of stress, which results in some collapsing on their sofas as soon as January 1...

Despite the best planning, an older child can experience emotional upset when a new baby comes home. As the entire family unit shifts, an older child’s role expands to that of a big brother or...

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...

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...