4,208 articles on "family"

Relationship Deal-breakers

Relationship Deal-breakers by: Margaret Paul, Ph.D. In the 37 years that I have been counseling couples, I have discovered that there are only a few issues that are true relationship deal-breakers. Many of the issues that tear relationships apar...

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Difference

Difference by: Marsha Maung Article based on a friend's experience I just wanted to share an experience I just had with my daughters, Yee Ting and Yee Sin. Yee Ting is three years old this month while Yee Sin is only one-month old. Yee Tin...

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Semper Fidelis

Semper Fidelis by: Barbara Eastom Bates The air was crisp that bright autumn day, not unlike the uniforms of the hundreds of Marines who had gathered to mark the passage of a sacred occasion. A sea of faces filled the outdoor stadium under the b...

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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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Dear Santa: Christmas Sucks!

Dear Santa: Christmas Sucks! by: Daggi Pulz Christmas time is finally here, and most people during this holiday are happier than a fat kid eating a Krispy Kreme donut. Christmas brings so many great things to the table; the caroling, the NO SCHO...

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The Thanksgiving Blessing

The Thanksgiving Blessing by: LeAnn R. Ralph “Wouldn’t you just know it,” muttered my husband, Randy. We had already been driving for a couple of hours in a pickup truck that we had borrowed from a friend, and now it was completely dark. ...

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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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Random Writings on Nephews

I don't get to see my nephews much anymore everysince I moved from Atlanta to Lake City. I getto see them maybe twice a year and even then my younger nephew Nick is usually sleep so itdoesn't really count. Seeing a family membersleep is lik...

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Grieving Children

While it is my belief that death is just one more experience to seek growth and soul development in our current physical forms, losing a loved one is never easy. Our family has experienced its fair share of grief in the past few years. We’ve lost m...

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Children’s Sexuality

We are all born as sexual beings. It is as much a part of our anatomy, our emotional and mental make-up as breathing. Whether we are acting upon our sexual drive at any given moment is beside the point. I think it’s important to realize that childr...

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