4,208 articles on "family"

Triumphing Over Tantrums

Triumphing Over Tantrums by: Patty Hone Before you had kids you probably witnessed an out of control child having a temper tantrum at the store. More than likely you thought or said, "If that was my child, I would ". Well now here you are with c...

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Are You Too Critical?

Are You Too Critical? by: Kathy Thompson First of all, Criticalness breaks up more relationships, than anything else. And that criticalness is usually over the children or money! Criticalness can be seen in eyes that slant down. They notice any...

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Moving Day Etiquette

Moving day stinks. There's no two ways about it. You've spent hours packing up and preparing for the arrival of your movers. Then you hold your breath as they begin the arduous process of transporting all of your worldly possessions from on...

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When to Fight for Tenant's Rights to Repairs

Once you sign the lease to a rental unit, you are automatically entitled to certain privileges. Unlike homeowners, you are not responsible for making all repairs. Landlords are required by the Landlord-Tenant law to keep things a "fit and habitable c...

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5-Minute Strawberry Jam

Nothing tastes better than fresh picked strawberries. For many people, making homemade jams and jellies conjures up memories of grandmother in the kitchen preparing bushels of fruit, stirring and straining, and sterilizing jars. Actually, nothing cou...

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Stop! Don't give your cat that Chocolate...

"Where's the harm? My cat seems to enjoy chocolate and it's only a small piece."Just because certain foods, such as chocolate, are enjoyed by ushumans and are perfectly safe for us, it does not mean they are suitable forcats. Chocolate cont...

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A Rocker For All Ages

Rocking chairs have survived the test of many generations and a million sleepless nights. They come in fine wood, soft supple upholstery and even woven and painted. Yes, they all, each and every one of them, find a way into someone's memory, a p...

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Extramarital Affairs: What Everyone Needs to Know... and what you can do to help

Extramarital Affairs: What Everyone Needs to Know... and what you can do to help by: Dr. Robert Huizenga Recent statistics suggest that 40% of women (and that number is increasing) and 60% of men at one point indulge in extramarital affairs. Put...

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Those Mobile Phone Wielding Drivers

Those Mobile Phone Wielding Drivers by: Ieuan Dolby A taxi driver in Singapore recently drove his taxi headfirst into a rather deluxe condominium swimming pool! At the subsequent court case the driver was fully exonerated from any blame on the g...

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Small Children, Languages and Myths

Small Children, Languages and Myths by: Emma Rath Our children are growing up bilingual in the French part of Canada – Quebec. “That’s fine”, says everyone. “Even though they’ll probably start speaking later because they’re learnin...

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