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- Disappointed Stepdad - by Submitted on Dec 31, 2009 from Diana Weiss-WisdomDear Dr. Weiss-Wisdom, My wife and I have been married for two years. She has children from a previous marriage. Since, I don’t have any children, I was hoping to be a father figure to her kids. But it just hasn’t worked out that way. They reject any of my attempts to discipline them and ...
Views: 4156(2 votes) - Your Life Is Like A Tapestry - by Submitted on May 14, 2011 from Terry WeberWhen you were born the first threads of what will be the tapestry of your life on earth began to form. Slowly, one day at a time, the events of your life became the threads and strands of the fabric used to record the history of your life. There is a strand for each of your feelings, actions ...
Views: 4149(1 vote) - Tips for Maintaining Tight Family Bonds - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2009 from John AOVAre you as close with your family as you would like to be? If your answer to this question is no, maybe it’s time to take a step back and evaluate how you interact with your loved ones. Are you inadvertently doing something to alienate them? Are you just not spending as much time with them as ...
Views: 4092(2 votes) - How To Choose A Shower For Your Bathroom - by Submitted on Feb 18, 2008 from jitesh aroraToday in the market you can fin various types of showers.Showers come in various designs,styles and colors.One of the most common showers which people have in their bathroom are traditional walk in showers. If you want an environment of comfort in your bathroom you can opt for modern luxurious ...
Views: 4089 - How important it is to know that what does your name mean? - by Submitted on Aug 08, 2011 from Baby nologyNames are identity of a person, and a good meaningful name is the desire of every individual all across the globe. Keeping a baby name for your baby is the major responsibility of parents and knowing what does your name means is important for every individual. People generally choose baby ...
Views: 4078 - The Blended Family – Hopes, Fears, And Tasks - by Submitted on Apr 03, 2008 from Lauri Allison LaBadieHope springs eternal, and there’s nowhere that’s more true than a couple taking the leap of faith into a second marriage. To all those who dare to hope that their second marriage (or third, or fourth) will be better than the last, I say congratulations and good luck! It takes a lot of courage to ...
Views: 4069 - Why Do You Need an Allowance Contract for Your Teen? - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2013 from Jade RobinsonAn allowance contract for your teens is not just about the pocket money you (parent) provide to them, it goes beyond that helping you to teach, train and turn your teens to capable financial planners. To let Your Teen Learn Value: “Value has a value only if its value is valued”, this was once ...
Views: 4024(3 votes) - Age Appropriate Birthday Gifts for a One Year Old - by Submitted on Jun 19, 2009 from brian spilnerYou see the small envelope sitting in your mailbox and you know it’s either a Thank You card or an invitation. You think to yourself, “Hmm, I haven’t done anything worth being thanked for lately, so it must be an invite!” Upon opening the invitation, you’re greeted with primary colors, festive ...
Views: 4016(1 vote) - ***Expert Q&A: What is the Best Way to Handle In-Law Problems? - by Submitted on Dec 21, 2011 from Dr. LeslieBeth (LB) WishDo these scenarios sound familiar? * Your in-laws are cold to you. * Your husband or partner can't stand up to his mother or father. * When it comes to the holidays, it's your in-laws' way-or the highway. * Your in-laws are critical and judgmental of you. * Your ...
Views: 4011 - 3 Very Important Areas in Marriage - by Submitted on Dec 19, 2011 from Lynda Gonsalves-BarnesThe nine basic areas of marriage introduced by Worthington Jr. are central beliefs and values, core vision, confession/forgiveness, communication, conflict resolution, cognition, closeness, complicating factors, and commitment. Central beliefs and values can be cultural or social. A ...
Views: 4008 - Good Verbal Communication Skills for the Home and Family - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2010 from Joshua UebergangCommunicating with friends and family in the home may seem an entirely different proposition from communicating with coworkers and clients in a business environment, but many of the same skills that help you impart information in the latter setting work brilliantly in the former as well. Here ...
Views: 4006 - Different Types Of Recliners - by Submitted on Jan 20, 2008 from Jeff CaiDo you know there are different types of leather recliners? There are three types of leather recliners: the traditional two position recliner, the rocker/wall-saver recliner and the push-back/flex-back recliner. Let's take a closer look at these 3 different types of recliners: Two-position ...
Views: 3993 - Toxic Families * Part One* - by Submitted on Oct 14, 2011 from Zandra SteinbergMaybe you are looking at the title to this article and thinking "What the heck? How can family be toxic?". Maybe you are one of those people who know exactly what the title is all about. Whatever your reason for reading this article, I hope it speaks to you and you learn something from reading ...
Views: 3985(1 vote) - ***The Future of Marriage - by Submitted on Jan 19, 2010 from Dr. Charles and Dr Elizabeth SchmitzBy America’s #1 Love and Marriage Experts. The fact of the matter is this -- marriage is alive and well in the United States and around the world! It is the single greatest contributor to social order on planet Earth. And the fact of the matter is this -- marriage is the most profound ...
Views: 3977(36 votes) - ***Why Some Long-term Marriages End in Divorce - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2009 from LB WishWhy Some Long-term Marriages End in Divorce Ever since the 1970’s, divorce has become commonplace. In fact, the definition of family has changed dramatically. Less than fifty percent of families are intact families with the original mother and father. Families now include single heads of ...
Views: 3968 - Quinceanera Invitations - A Day She Will Always Remember - by Submitted on Oct 20, 2008 from Jeff FainIt is your daughter’s fifteenth birthday and cause for celebration. Your daughter’s Quinceanera is a day that she will always remember and the first step in planning a successful party is to order the right Quinceanera invitation. Today, there are many different invitation options ...
Views: 3935 - Seven Skills Your Parents Should Have Taught You - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2010 from Peter GerlachCan you name a learned skill you depend on more than "communicating" to manage your daily life? If you say "thinking," I propose that's "internal communication." If this is the interpersonal skill you rely on most to fill your daily needs, where did you learn to do it? Your parents and ...
Views: 3919 - ***How To Avoid Wedding Stress And Be A Smart Bride - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2008 from Dr. LeslieBeth (LB) WishHow to Avoid Wedding Stress and Be a Smart Bride: Over-the-Top Wedding Plans Can Reveal Bottom-of-the-Barrel Feelings Weddings and the accompanying engagement parties and showers can get stressful and out of hand for many reasons. Here are the top reasons why planning weddings may not be as ...
Views: 3917 - Paternity Testing Without The Father - The Avuncular DNA Test Explained - by Submitted on Oct 31, 2012 from Maura LDo you want to know if someone is a relative but the father is unwilling or unavailable to participate in a DNA test? You're not alone! There is an alternative method of testing that is easy and relatively inexpensive. Aunt/Uncle Avuncular DNA Testing refers to A DNA relationship test between ...
Views: 3913(2 votes) - ***Tips for Recovering from Being Suddenly Single - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2008 from Dr. LeslieBeth (LB) Wish***Tips for Recovering from Being Suddenly Single*** Women, Loss, Grief and Loneliness: If I’m so great, how come it hurts so much to be alone? ...
Views: 3904 - Family Dinner Time-My Favorite Time of a Day - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2015 from Lorna YeI grew up in a large family, more exactly, a large extended family. We lived on tight budget, so we could not afford any fancy meals, let alone eating out in a restaurant. Our dinners were always very simple and plain, but I enjoyed every minute of the family dinner time. During that time, ...
Views: 3891 - The Problem with Big Families - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2010 from Hugh DeBurghThe problem with big families is that they don’t fit anywhere. I never thought about this problem until I experienced it, but everything in our society is designed for the family with 2.4 kids and a dog. If you happen to have four kids, a cat, a few kid friends, and a spouse, a lot of things ...
Views: 3864(3 votes) - Four Dysfunctional Family Characteristics That You Can Change - by Submitted on Jun 05, 2012 from Karla DowningDysfunctional families have similar characteristics regardless of the individual problems. Here are four dysfunctional family characteristics that you can change: Unpredictability - Life has twists and turns, but healthy relationships are pretty predictable compared to unhealthy ones because ...
Views: 3863 - Dealing with In-Law Expectations - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2011 from Rich MiltonMarriage life means dealing with in-laws as part of your family also. And in order to be in good relationship with them, you must try to meet their expectations. Parents in law had the way of putting pressure on you without an effort on their part. Simply saying-- we are inclined to put our ...
Views: 3855 - Father's Day: 10 Memorable Fictional Fathers - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsTo celebrate Father's Day this Sunday (June 21st) here is a look at 10 loving and inspiring fictional fathers. Some are men, some are even women. Some are old, some are young. Some are biological and some are surrogate. Some are crazy scientists and some are super spies. But above all, all these ...
Views: 3848(1 vote) - Alcoholism, Addiction, Denial and Recovery...There is Hope - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2010 from Amy CrowellWhat comes to your mind when you think of an alcoholic and drug addict? Do you immediately envision a person on the side of the street, begging for change and holding a bottle wrapped in a brown paper bag? Do you envision a person in a crack house shooting up drugs and sleeping under a bridge? ...
Views: 3839(1 vote) - 2nd Year Anniversary Gift - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2011 from indri hapsariThrough the time you happen to be about to celebrate your second anniversary, you've settled comfortably into your partnership and know each and every other folks likes and dislikes incredibly nicely. So there's no excuse in giving a lousy anniversary gift like a juicer or an air purifier. ...
Views: 3825 - ***When to Have Sex in a New Relationship - by Submitted on Jan 05, 2012 from Dr. LeslieBeth (LB) WishMost of us want to feel chosen, connected and cared for. Unfortunately, it's easy to be fooled into thinking you are falling in love, and one of the sure ways to cloud your judgment about your new partner is having sex too soon. Here are the top reasons how a hasty decision to have sex ...
Views: 3822 - Twenty Questions Identify Narcissistic Parental Triangulation Among Siblings - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2015 from Randi FineHave You and Your Siblings Been the Target of Narcissistic Parental Triangulation? To find out if your narcissistic parent has used triangulation to divide you and your siblings, please answer yes or no to the following twenty questions: Is there one sibling in your family who is your ...
Views: 3820 - ***Expert Q&A: When Women Should Propose Marriage - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2012 from Dr. LeslieBeth (LB) WishQ: My boyfriend won't propose even though we've been dating for years. Should I take the initiative? A: Let me just get it over with-I do not recommend that women propose marriage. I'll explain why a few paragraphs later, but first, here is the experience that sparked my deeper thinking ...
Views: 3802(3 votes) - ***Positive Communications Can Strengthen Your Marriage - by Submitted on Aug 09, 2012 from Dr. Charles and Dr Elizabeth SchmitzBy America’s #1 Love and Marriage Experts. The “heart of the matter” is this – successfully married couples report a high level of satisfaction with the way they communicate. They talk about everything and anything with each other—there are “No Sacred Cows.” Great couples attribute their ...
Views: 3778(18 votes) - ***How to Deal with Money Problems in a Marriage - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2011 from Dr. Charles and Dr Elizabeth SchmitzBy America’s #1 Love and Marriage Experts. While times are tougher than normal in the country today, the best marriages and love affairs will sustain the test of tough times for all the right reasons – during good or bad times the best loving relationships find ways to survive and ...
Views: 3777(23 votes) - The Different Types of Adult Baby Clothes - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2011 from Kenny TanWhen shopping for clothes, you can find so many adorable styles and prints in tops and dresses. This is particularly true in baby clothes; these clothes for little ones come in attractive colours and designs that you might want to try on. However, it is impossible for you to fit in those ...
Views: 3730(1 vote) - Mentoring Children - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2011 from Denise DemaAll parents hope that their children will grow up healthy, happy, and productive. They aspire to have children who have the skills to contribute to their own well-being and to the well-being of their families and community. There is no magic bullet for developing these capacities in children. ...
Views: 3722(2 votes) - What Is Love, Really? To Whom Should You Give It? - by Submitted on Feb 01, 2010 from Dr. Shirley Cheng, Blind Author with VisionWhat is love? Is it a fluttering of the heart? A giddy feeling? A mind intoxicated by someone's charm? Many would answer yes to all three descriptions. We are all familiar with the story of handsome guy meeting beautiful girl and falling in love in each other. But what if the girl grows old--and ...
Views: 3699(2 votes) - Who's *Really* Running Your Life? - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2010 from Peter GerlachFrom my clinical training, research, and experience as a family-systems therapist since 1979, I have come to believe that normal human personalities – like yours – are composed of a group of unique, talented “subselves” or “parts (discrete brain regions). This “inner family” of subselves acts ...
Views: 3698 - Siblings and ADHD - by Submitted on Mar 09, 2012 from Laurie DuparThe impact on siblings of children with ADHD is not often talked about, yet it is an important discussion to have in order to create healthy and functioning families. Studies show that siblings of children with ADHD experience the same disruption, chaos, unpredictability and exhaustion as their ...
Views: 3696(2 votes) - Football - Coloring Pages Kids Should Have Five Facts - by Submitted on Dec 16, 2009 from Michael BennettFootball coloring Kid, you love a football coloring book but don't know the game of pigskin? Coloring football Kid, would you believe five facts about football will put you in the know? Let's get started... Football History Football Fundamentals Organized Football ...
Views: 3658 - Relationships –Family Dynamics - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2010 from Francis HoseinWhen do you start to change the family dynamics? Is it you or the children to change? Within each family there are different situation that is played out each day and it is sometimes difficult for the families to understand or heal their differences which most of the time continue in ...
Views: 3650 - Simple Ways You Can Help Stop Global Warming - by Submitted on Mar 22, 2007 from Dawn BatesWhat Exactly Is Global Warming? In simple terms, global warming refers to an overabundance of carbon dioxide in our atmosphere. This carbon dioxide traps heat and acts like a blanket warming the earth. Humans are contributing to the excess amounts of carbon dioxide present in our atmosphere in ...
Views: 3641 - Do Children Benefit from Thomas the Tank Engine? - by Submitted on Dec 08, 2006 from Lynn ToombsThomas the Tank Engine is one of the most widely known children’s fictional characters in the world. For over 60 years Thomas and his railway friends have been entertaining and teaching children through delightful stories of exploration and imagination. Children view these stories through many ...
Views: 3640 - How to Have a Family Devotion Time - by Submitted on Aug 27, 2009 from Kimberly ChastainI love the quote I read in a bulletin once, “Blessed is the family who begins family devotions again.” I could relate to that comment. Before we discuss how to have a family devotion time, we need to ask the question, “Why should we have a family devotion?” In Proverbs 22:6 we read, “Train a ...
Views: 3633 - Sibling Rivalry when Caring for an Elderly Parent - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2010 from linda lipshutzWhen Siblings Face An Elderly Parent’s Illness by Linda Lipshutz, M.S., LCSW Susan G. writes: “ I thought that I had buried the hatchet with my sister, but yesterday the resentment I used to feel came rushing back. My elderly mother broke her hip eight months ago, and has been in and out of ...
Views: 3633(1 vote) - Travel Agency, The Travel Middle Man - by Submitted on Mar 20, 2011 from Bruce PickettThe travel needs of the travelling people of this world, both leisure and business,have been put into question by themselves and by the public at large. My feelings are that the travelling public feels generally that they can get a better “deal” by booking the travel themselves on the internet, ...
Views: 3620(2 votes) - ***The 10 Steps to Jump-Start Your Life - by Submitted on May 08, 2013 from Jim Allen1. Now is the time to be honest with yourself and others. If you're trying to revitalize yourself and jump-start your life, you have to be 100%, no-bull, straight-up honest about what is and what is not working in your life. Self-deception is like driving around in circles... you’ll be ...
Views: 3617(1 vote) - The Five Best “Natural” Ways to Manage Your Adult ADHD - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2012 from Laurie DuparPeople with ADHD are often eager to explore all the possibilities of better managing their ADHD challenges. Even though studies show that medication is up to 70-80% effective in reducing the core symptoms of ADHD (inattention, impulsivity and distractibility), there is no “magic pill” that ...
Views: 3609(2 votes) - Surviving Family Drama during the Holidays - by Submitted on Nov 20, 2009 from Mary Kay CocharoEmily stood in the rain intently staring at the travel poster outside the travel agency. Stunning sandy beaches, sun streaming onto golden beach goers, calm water just as blue as a sapphire. But the photo told only half the story; the headline told the rest: “Forget the Family Drama & ...
Views: 3598(3 votes) - So Your Teen Got Arrested: Should You Bail Them Out? - by Submitted on Jan 09, 2017 from Anica OaksEven with excellent guidance and attentive parents, teens sometimes make mistakes that result in an arrest. If this happens to your teen, you'll likely feel both overwhelmed and frightened. As a parent, you may be wondering whether or not it is best to free your child as soon as possible or let ...
Views: 3588 - Creative Graduation Party Ideas - by Submitted on May 18, 2009 from Carol EisemanHigh school and college graduations are looming on the horizon. These are special and momentous events for both you and your graduate. Planning you graduation party should be a fun and exciting project. Don’t let your graduation party get lost in the crowd; with some early planning you can host ...
Views: 3586 - Healthy Boundaries = Healthy Relationships - by Submitted on Apr 17, 2009 from Isabel KirkRelationships are a beautiful thing but they can also be challenging. I love a cartoon that reads as follows: “Relationships: a mess worth making.” It very well illustrates how many times relationships can be messy or unhealthy. The main cause of unhealthy relationships? Unhealthy boundaries. ...
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