4,208 articles on "family"

What is Abuse?

What is Abuse? by: Sam Vaknin Violence in the family often follows other forms of more subtle and long-term abuse: verbal, emotional, psychological sexual, or financial. It is closely correlated with alcoholism, drug consumption, intimate-partne...

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Family Meetings 101

Family Meetings 101 by: Deborah Shelton Family meetings provide opportunities for feelings to be aired and validated. They also allow younger children to feel they are an important part of the decision-making process when it comes to family vaca...

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An End To Animal Cruelty...With PETA All Things Are Possible

An End To Animal Cruelty...With PETA All Things Are Possible by: Dawnell Harrison I can’t begin to tell you how thrilled I was when Carla Bennett of PETA agreed to do an e-mail interview with me! PETA’s headquarters are located in Norfolk, V...

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Is Renters' Insurance Really Necessary

You and your landlord share a common goal: You both want to ensure the protection of your interests. Obtaining a security deposit from you usually ranging from $100 to a full month's rent, and averaging $250 is how your landlord obtains a degr...

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Insanity a symptom of a new parent

This was about 3 year ago but at that point in time, I probably didn’t notice the people who were sniggering uncontrollably behind me when I bent to pick up the pacifier that Joshua spat out onto the shopping mall floor. On top of putting on a fier...

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Summertime Cleaning Tips

Summer Cleaning TipsBy Mary Findley copyright@2003This article may be reprinted but only with the accompanying bio at the end of the article. Oh those lazy, hazy, crazy days of summer. Those lazy days turn into hectic days when a few summer hazards p...

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Homemade Toy Town

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Autumn Treasures

The colors of the Season - Crimson and burgundy reds, bittersweet oranges, sun yellows, hunter green, and beige - These brilliant hues of Autumn can be mixed, matched, or just enjoyed - your choice! Outdoor decorations: Haystacks, scarecrows, pumpkin...

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

Recent statistics suggest that 40% of women (and that number is increasing) and 60% of men at one point indulge in extramarital affairs. Put those numbers together and it is estimated that 80% of the marriages will have one spouse at one point or ano...

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Tinkling of Bells Helps Pet Avoid Accidents

If you listen carefully, you may hear bells ringing in the quiet suburban town of Simsbury, CT on a regular basis. That is, the sound of numerous family members being trained by their pooches.This innovative product solves the communication gap betwe...

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