4,208 articles on "family"

The One That Got Away

The One That Got Away by: LeAnn R. Ralph For years I have been listening to those commercials advising me to get my precious "Kodak moments" on film. And they always make it look so easy too. Well, all right then, if it's so easy, why have...

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Home For The Holidays: Avoid Aging Parents Becoming A Burden

Home For The Holidays: Avoid Aging Parents Becoming A Burden by: Linda LaPointe By not planning for the future we guarantee that we will leave our children with a tremendous burden. Just about the time they are preparing for their own retirement...

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How Did I Get In This Mess

When I was younger and having all kinds of money problems, I askmyself a thousand time how I got myself in this mess. It seemed like one day we were doing fine financially and the next we owedeverybody. How can it happen so quick?This is a problem th...

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The Principle Thing

“The Principle Thing”……………………………………………………………………….…….Terry DashnerWisdom can not be taught; it must be sought. This is something that parents know well. Well, they should know. A child mig...

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Reasons You Aren't Starting the Decision Making Process About Whether To Get a Divorce Or Stay Married

Along with any tough decision comes reluctance, especially when that decision involves an actual process and might potentially involve emotional pain or anguish. Deciding whether or not to get a divorce or stay married can be a frightening time for m...

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Budget Leftovers

It is extremely difficult to setup a budget, especially when you are behind on some of your bills. Even if you can make your regular bills and expenses fit neatly into your budget, what can you do if you don't have the money to catch up?I have l...

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The Daughters of Elder Care

We have all heard the old African saying "It takes a whole village to raise a child." It expresses some things that we can all easily accept: family values, shared responsibility, community spirit. But where is that same spirit when it comes to carin...

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What You Need To Know To Keep Your Dog Safe In Your Car

What You Need To Know To Keep Your Dog Safe In Your Car by: Niall Kennedy Man's Best Friend is a great companion around the home, but Rover will love joining you on road trips - short or long - as well. If you've tried taking your dog ...

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Family Journals

Family Journals by: Doreene Clement Keeping a journal or diary, cannot only be beneficial to you as an individual, but it can also be a benefit to your family. Do you remember the family vacation to Disneyland when you were 12? What about your p...

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AFamily Past Time: Paintball

If touch football is not for you, why not play a little kickball with your kids. Set up a diamond similar to a baseball diamond. Now the pitcher rolls a large soft ball, like a playground ball, on the ground to the "batter." Only in kickball, the bat...

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