– For the Safety, Security, and Success of the Family
If you have ever heard “Mom, watch out! Don’t sit on Lulu!” in sheer panic while sitting down for dinner only to look around and see nothing but your typical table chair waiting for your presence, you certainly know how bewildering having an imaginary friend in the home can feel. As adults, it can be […]
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One of the most valuable gifts you can give your children is to teach them how to work together as a family unit. One way you can do this is to provide them with age appropriate chores and household activities that will help the family with various needs, while also staying within their developmental reach. […]
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The best way to naturally keep your home smelling fresh is to open some windows – and maybe a door or two – to let that fresh air come in! Unfortunately, that’s not always a practical option. Not only could safety be an issue, but if you live in or near an industrial area or […]
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It’s difficult to escape images of people coping with emergencies, whether on television or online. It seems surreal to see pictures of fires, floods, hurricanes, earthquakes or even worse situations. The dangerous part is: most people don’t expect to go through a natural disaster or other traumatic event. However, statistically, facing an emergency situation is […]
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Online bullying, shootings, and other unkindness from our younger generations seems to be sweeping headlines in our world today. It’s a perfect time to focus on kindness within our family. As parents, we can instill this right from the start as part of our family values. Here are a few key points to encourage kindness: […]
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Family vacations are wonderful opportunities to find togetherness and create lasting memories. However, regardless of whether you have a large or small, extended or blended family, choosing a vacation destination can be a challenge. After all, the goal is to please everyone– adults and kids alike. Even within the same family, some might be more […]
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As a parent, we know there are things that a child needs such as food, shelter, and an education. However, there are also things that children need that can be expressed through words. These things may not occur to us to tell our children because we are too busy trying to support them, but these […]
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Family vacations are good for everyone. As Susan Krauss Whitbourne of the University of Massachusetts, Boston, says: “It puts you in a different frame of mind, gets you out of your standard patterns and can give you time with family.” But let’s face it – planning a vacation can be a logistical nightmare. Is it […]
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Being a Gold Star family (or, more correctly, a Gold Star American Family) is a somewhat dubious honor. No one really wants to be a Gold Star Family member – but when you’re part of a Blue Star Family (an honor we should all be proud of), the chance is always there. What is a […]
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“Family” can mean different things to different people. Our definitions on what a family is (and what it means to be part of one) are often influenced by personal experiences, different cultures, economics and society as a whole. There are also many different types of families: immediate family, extended families, complex and step-families, traditional, adopted […]
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