4,208 articles on "family"

Fixing a Space to Make Both You and an Elderly Parent Comfortable

Age and disability seem to be catching up with people sooner rather than later. And many times families have no options except living together in one multigenerational household. But most conventional houses and apartments are not equipped for peopl...

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Living With An Alcoholic

Often people who live with an alcoholic spend much if, not all, of their time looking after the drinker. They worry about when he will arrive home, even if he will arrive home. They worry about what condition he will be in when he arrives home, wheth...

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Codependent Relationships: Takers and Caretakers

Codependent Relationships: Takers and Caretakers by: Margaret Paul, Ph.D. Takers and caretakers – they often seem to find each other! As a counselor who has worked with relationships for 37 years, I can tell you that this is the most frequent ...

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Photography Poses – The Missing Ingredient

Photography Poses – The Missing Ingredient by: Robert Bezman You've read all the "best digital camera" articles, got the best price on your first digital camera, and even glanced at its owner's manual. Are you itching to take some sh...

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Wrap Adorable Baby Shower Gifts

Wrap Adorable Baby Shower Gifts by: Abigail BealAre you going to a baby shower? Gifts for babies are always so cute – here are some ideas to create gift wrapping that is just as adorable as the gift you are giving. If you know the baby is expe...

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Getting through the School Daze

Getting through the School Daze by: Megan Corwin It's back to school time again. Does the thought of having to get everyone organized and out the door make you want to send for boarding school brochures? Here are a few tips to help get thro...

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TV news Turn it off and get a better picture of the world

Television news programs are just about the worst way to get news for two important reasons.1) Television itself inhibits the functioning of left brain rational analysis.2) The television media has become centralized into a few huge media conglomerat...

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Watch your child progress

As a parent, you can learn a lot about your child's learning and watch for signs of possible problems. Here are some things to look for and to discuss with his teacher: Starting at age 3 or 4:Does your child remember nursery rhymes, and can he ...

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Keep Thy Journal Private!

Keep Thy Journal Private! by: Barbara Carr Phillips If you live with other people, I know you shudder to think about what would happen if your personal journal fell into the wrong hands. Journaling is not about writing something and then leaving...

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Finding the Right Baby Soap

Baby SoapAren’t all soap the same, especially baby soap? Do you really need to look at which baby soap you use with your new born baby? Bath time can be worrisome enough for new parents with a new baby. Is the water too hot or too cold? How do I ho...

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