People may say no one ever died of a broken heart, but when you're suffering from one, it sure doesn't feel that way--at least initially. These suggestions may help you navigate the painfully...
While money or differing lifestyles or priorities might be the impetus behind a family feud, at the root of the problem is a failure to communicate. Try these steps to mend a rift.
Making sure that children eat healthful meals can be one of the biggest challenges for parents. But if you're creative, flexible and organized, you can make lunches that your child will enjoy eating.
There comes a time when your aged parents become too infirm to live
independently anymore. Moving out of their home is a wrenching
experience for them, as it signifies a loss of independence. Some...
Ready to let your domestic diva or Renaissance man take center stage?
Tie on that apron and start cooking. A quiet home-cooked dinner for
two, with a little style and sizzle thrown in for good...
Your wedding day. Your baby's first portrait. A four-generation reunion. Whatever the event, you want the moment beautifully captured on film. A professional photographer will offer a total...
Whether a dear friend is having surgery or is expecting a baby, setting
up the delivery of hot, delicious meals is a thoughtful gesture that's
always appreciated--and a piece of cake to set up.
Barn raising was once a celebrated tradition in rural America where
neighbors helped neighbors to support the entire community. These
days, neighbors still gather to build something, although it's...
Are you chronically overcommitted? Rushing from one task to another,
with no time for yourself? The key is to have a strong vision of what
you want to say yes to. Then you'll feel far more...
Goals and dreams aren't trivial. They reveal where hidden gifts,
passion and vitality lie. Whether it's to skate in the Olympics, sing in a choir, remodel your bathroom or do stand-up comedy, when...
Congratulations! You're expecting a new bundle of joy. Have you got
your child care set up yet? Believe it or not, some programs are so
popular that parents put their child on a waiting list at...
More than half of all Americans live in some sort of nontraditional family
due to remarriage. While it can be a rocky road, not all blended
families necessarily resemble Cinderella's. Merge yours,...
Family meetings are a great opportunity to find out what's going on
with your gang. They enhance communication and teach kids how to
speak up and express their opinions. Meetings also keep...
Divorce can be a painful process for all parties involved. Moreover, when minor children are in the mix, the emotional stakes often soar. Therefore, do what you can to prevent the emotional...
Children are the most valuable assets in any divorce, and unlike other
assets, they cannot be split up and divided. Once, courts automatically
gave custody to the mother with visitation rights for...
As your parents enter their sunset years, you want to ensure that their
lives are as comfortable as possible--and you want to make sure you
aren't saddled with a burden you can't handle. Talk with...
To keep the house running smoothly and efficiently, every member of
the family should be on the chore team. Picking up after themselves,
keeping rooms picked up and beds made are not...
Taking the time to develop a chore plan ensures that all of the rooms
and their contents get cleaned on a regular basis, and that nothing is
overlooked. Create a plan that accommodates your...
You thought getting the date was the hard part? No, it's way too early
to congratulate yourself--you're still just beginning. Now you have to
come up with an exciting, memorable and fun series of...
"Who is this emotionally stunted crybaby and why are we having dinner
together?" Does this sound like your last evening on the town?
You know what you have to do. It's time to put on your breakup...