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From planning a fun family vacation to getting along with difficult in laws, eHow offers How To advice on a range of family issues. Everyday tasks like finding quality day care, creating a family budget and dividing up family chores can seem overwhelming. But eHow’s practical tricks help get you organized with tips on building a healthy family life. Turn to eHow’s step-by-step instructions when creating a family tree for preserving family traditions, coping with a family crisis or learning how to become a foster parent.

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How to Avoid Family Stress

By Shirley Philbrick

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Finding yourself mired in stressful family issues? Always hearing the details of a sibling, parent, or other relative's problems? Do you love them, but wish you could be left out of the family drama? There are ways to accomplish this feat. ... more »

How to Avoid Loneliness and Depression During the Holiday Season

By mom4josh

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This year, don't dread the holiday season. Instead, make this the year of celebration and renewal... more »

How to Avoid the Morning Rush With Children

By MaryKBrennan

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"We're late again!" If this is your morning mantra, take a deep breath and read on for some tips that will leave you relaxed, happy, and believe it or not, on time... more »

How to Balance Work & Family

By TotalMomsense

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Sometimes we are asking ourselves, "How can I do all this?", "Work at home and take care of my family?", "My kids, my home and my husband?", "Can I take this risk?". Well if you do not try, you will never ... more »

How to Be a Better, Positive Person

By painthorse42

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We all have good days, and bad days. Here are a few tips that can help brighten your day... more »

How to be a Down to Earth Person

By Colette French

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In today's society with everyone trying to be accepted by others, you find that people are not always genuine people. Instead they become people pleasing pretenders. Yet, in their hearts, they really prefer to have the guts to just be who they ... more »

How to Be a Friend to A Grieving Friend

By DreamLiving

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Are you at a loss for words when a friend has someone close to her who has died? Do you wish you knew what to say and what not to say? Are you uncomfortable when she starts crying? Grieving is natural after the death of someone you care about. ... more »

How to be a giving person

By andre7514

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Well you know throughout life we have various seasons, events, and celebrations to make living as much fun and exciting as possible. I want to challenge you to take the limits off of your life, if you will and become a giving person! Giving ... more »

How to Be a Good Football Widow

By pats0814

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It's that time of the year! Football season! I know many wives are dreading this time of the year but don't fret. It doesn't have to be the pits. You can survive this with a little modification of your thoughts... more »

How to Be a Good House Guest

By Gardengates

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If you enjoy visiting friends and family it would be nice to know you are welcome. Here are a few of my own personal tips on how to be a good house guest so you will be invited back willingly... more »

How to Be A Good Mother-in-Law/Father-in-Law

By Angelgirlpj

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Have you ever found being a mother in law to be a bit challenging? Bitterness, unforgiveness and a critical heart get in your way? This is not the Godly way to do things. The bar was set pretty high with Naomi and Ruth. They have a relationship ... more »

How to be a good soccer mom or dad

By klnygaard

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Having a child in soccer can be fun and stressful. Being a good soccer mom or dad is important to everyone, especially to the soccer player... more »

How to Be a Good Son

By eHow Relationships & Family Editor

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You love your parents with all your heart and you want to be the best son you can be. You know you don't always show it so you want to change your ways. Follow these hints to be a good son and make your parents proud... more »

How to Be A Gracious House Guest

By oneloved

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Staying with friends or family this summer? Use these tips to make sure you get invited back!.. more »

How to be a grandparent

By meacham01

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Poop or Prunes- The Joys of Being a Grandparent We had no idea how enriched our lives would become when we became grandparents. Sure, we talked about it with anticipation, wished, and hoped for the day it would finally happen, but never did we ... more »

How to Be a Great Husband

By gibsonsg2

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Ever seen that movie The Notebook? If you haven't, then I would suggest giving it a view. Trying to be a great husband to your wife involves building an all around great relationship, and from that you will know how to be a great husband. ... more »

How to Be a Happy Family

By Judy Ford

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To be part of a thriving, happy family takes commitment and enormous effort. You can’t take an inactive role, assume a passive attitude or adopt a do-nothing posture. On the contrary, to have a happy family you must put your family first, not ... more »

How to Be a Stepparent

By Judy Ford

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Let’s be brutally honest—marrying someone with children doesn’t automatically make you a parent. You may act like a parent, but you're not entitled to the position until you’ve earned the privilege. The privilege of being a parent to someone ... more »

How to be a Strong Single Mom

By alienangel555

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Through all the hardships of raising kids as a single mom, there are moments of utter bliss. But often mothers suffer feelings of hopelessness and aloneness. In the end, a mother hopes only for the best for her children. The ultimate goal is ... more »

How to Be a Successful Stepfamily

By Sendblock

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In the United States today, at least one third of all children will live in a step-family before they turn 18. Step-families, sometimes called blended families, are becoming more typical than ever before. Most step-families will face many ... more »

How to Be an "Honest Abe"

By Jane Smith

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Abraham Lincoln was known for his rigorous honesty. To emulate his strong moral fiber, you will have to go beyond everyday niceties. Being a good person is difficult but Abraham Lincoln has offered you a template which you can follow. Here is how ... more »

How to Be an Advocate for Same-Sex Marriage in Nevada

By eHow Relationships & Family Editor

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Unfortunately for same-sex couples who wish to make their relationship officially recognized, many states still don’t recognize their right to marry. Even Nevada, where you might think that anything goes, has laws banning same-sex marriages. ... more »

How to Be an Advocate for Your Elderly Parents

By KHarper

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After spending 5 years driving 200 miles every third weekend to see about my elderly parents who were ill, I learned how to meet many challenges on the way. This article will teach you what you might expect and how to start looking for solutions ... more »

How to Be an Angel in a Christmas Pageant

By Gail Martin

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It's a special event in a child's life when they participate in a school, church or club pageant. Parents can help make this memorable event special for their child. Here's my experience with this and tips for you to use in similar situations... more »

How to be Close to Teenager

By Alrady

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Every day you see your teen and they are in the midst of doing the most important thing of their life. Learning to be an individual that is independent. It is up to us to role model independence while maintaining ties... more »