Family

Time capsules, or memory boxes, are a lovely way to mark a milestone such as your child's birthday or a high school graduation. You can also use a time capsule to mark your wedding day or...

Our lifestyles with work, kids, relationships, commitments, activities can keep us so busy that we tend not to have time for the important things in life. Here are suggestions to bring balance.

When the Flight Attendant instructs you to put your oxygen mask on first before you deal with your young children – what is that telling you? It is saying that you must take care of yourself...

First of all, allow me to state this fact. Nobody, including the person you are caring for, will ever understand how tiring and thankless this job is unless they have done it themselves. How much...

We love getting together with our family and sharing with them at holiday time. But in almost every family there's one or more people with whom you may have issues. This can include money loaned...

It's hard to keep up with your children. With activities, friends, homework, and everyday challenges of life, it becomes more and more important to emphasize the importance of having family...

Time seams to be something that runs out quickly. We try to do everything, for everyone, but it is impossible to do everything. This is a few steps you can do that will help you get some of your...

For most people it is becoming increasingly difficult to find any free time in life. This is especially true when it comes to finding time for family. With a tough economy, more hours at work,...

Deployments are hard! They are even harder when children are involved!

As a full time working mother with three beautiful children, I understand the tremendous time constraints that can make even the simplest tasks daunting. By making errands as efficient as...

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...

As a baby boomer whose children have grown and left the nest, I thought this is "my time" but I was oh so wrong. I wanted to dream about the new chapter in my life. Then I became aware...

Getting everyone in your family to the table at the same time is not unlike the challenge of herding cats. Once you finally get them there, it's anyone's guess whether they'll take one whiff,...

A lot of people might consider their parents to be annoying, nagging and just unbearable. However, it's easy to forget that our parents won't be here forever and many of us take our parents for...

The Greatest Gift Ralph Waldo Emerson said, "The greatest gift is a portion of thyself." To give the gift of time to those around you, sharing your friendship, companionship, a talent or...

Military families often have to find ways to cope with a spouse's deployment overseas. There is no easy answer and it will always be tough to get through the separation, however there are ways to...

School, work, soccer practice, karate, dance class it never ends during the week. If we sat down and had dinner together that was our only family time and I was grateful if that happened once a...

Being a housewife can be tough in a world that only praises workaholics with successful careers. If you actively chose to be one, detach yourself from what people think once and for all, and work...

Sometimes one of the most difficult things about being married is not the marriage itself, but the in-laws that come with it. If you have been having a hard time dealing with a critical or...

When the Flight Attendant instructs you to put your oxygen mask on first before you deal with your young children – what is that telling you? It is saying that you must take care of yourself...

If you find yourself coming home from work and dropping yourself in front of the TV, you are not alone.

These are GREAT steps to take to have a GREAT day and be able to enjoy all that is around you...

A good majority of people are asking themselves "what can I do to get my ex girlfriend back" coming after a break up. They set out to begin thinking about everything that by giving...

If you have a special needs child who is just beginning to read, or that is having trouble reading, you can help improve their reading ability with these tips.

The life of a caregiver is very hard. Your loved one needs you.

With the twenty four hours you get a day it can be very hard to accomplish all the tasks you would like to accomplish. From going to work, to making meals, and even spending time with family can...

When someone is asking for your money or time or your emotion – put yourself in charge. You own these things and giving them away without thinking is like emptying your wallet into the gutter.

Perhaps you've seen ABC's Supernanny on TV, and wanted to invite Jo over to your own home. Her discipline techniques are uncannily effective without being violent - and at the end of every show,...

Death is inevitable. It is a part of life. It is part of the plan. Everyone who is born will someday die. This is without a doubt the most difficult article I will ever write. My Mother is...

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...

Here are a couple of tips to a better your relationship. By reading the tips you will be able to show your partner that you love them .With out even saying the words I LOVE YOU! They will feel the...

How to learn to live with your loss and realize how life goes on, and how our loved ones are watching over us.

Whether it's the long, lazy days of summer or a crisp winter day, there's plenty of opportunity for fun, low-cost activities with your kids. With a little creativity, you can put a fun spin on...

Life can get pretty hectic sometimes and the best way to deal with life’s demands as well as its unexpected incidences is to develop good organization and time management skills. Whether you are...

We all only have 24 hours in a day. How do you spend your day? Do you spend it wisely or do you wish for time back? There is only so much you can do and time management is a must. The most...

The bond between mothers and sons can flow in and out like the sea: from constant companions in the boy's youth to rule-setter and rebel in the young man's adolescence. Keeping the lines of...

Do you find it hard to resolve issues, particularly with your spouse or significant other? Arguing a point leads to anger, resentment and a lot of times a break up. Here are some steps you can...

Most of us lead lives that are jam packed with obligations. Finding a balance requires making choices about what’s most important to us. When you are clear about your priorities it’s easier to...

When a person feels rushed and pressured they simply can't be the loving, happy person they want to be. If your spouse seems to be operating on overload, you can help ease their stress by giving...

How do you spend time with your kids? Schedules are hectic. Is the quantity of time better? Is it better to focus on quality of time? We can't do everything we need to but have to spend time...

You can add an hour to your day by simply changing the way you do a couple of things. It can take some self-control and desire. Some steps require you to be more organized. Follow these steps and...

Many parents may feel the pressure at times trying to raise children on their own. Some parents may even feel trapped by their situation. Just like the lyrics to a famous song says keep your...

Are you one of the many persons in America that spends countless hours in front of the television? Can you or your kids recite commercials? If so, you are getting too much television in your diet....

If you are a mother you probably spend 99% of your time taking care of others. Every day you rush around doing a million things for everyone else. Before exhaustion or an illness makes you take a...

Tips to get your family interacting at home that are satisfying and will strengthen your bond.

It can be overwhelming at times trying to balance work and family,--rush, rush, rush, equals stress, stress, stress. Whoa, it's time to slow down, take a deep breath and read on. Your day is full...

Families today spend so little time with each other. It's important to form a good relationship with your family members because they will always be there to guide and support you. Here are some...

If you are a working mom or dad, it can be quite a challenge to balance your busy career and have time with your family. Although you want to provide for your family's financial needs, you may...

Your child is begging you to allow them music lessons. You want to say yes, but there are so many questions. To make a good decision, keep these tips in mind.

If you are always 5 to 10 minutes late everywhere, you are probably ready to lose your mind. There are ways to assure that you can get your family out the door on time!