4,208 articles on "family"

If Something Should Ever Happen To Me…

"If Something Should Ever Happen To Me…By: Janet L. Hall… I’m afraid my family won’t know who to call—or where anything is!"The realization of destruction, chaos, and uncertainty hit home for many of us on Sept. 11, 2001. My inbox started f...

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The Most Common Party Blunders

You’ve spent hundreds of hours planning your child’s party. Ok, well maybe not HUNDREDS of hours. Party planning isn’t always a fast process however, and you are likely to have invested a significant amount of time and energy making sure that y...

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Funeral Planning Checklist

Funeral Planning Checklist by: Charles Sieger Planning a funeral can be a very difficult task, especially considering the circumstances. When something as tragic as a family member or friend passes away, the last thing you want to deal with is p...

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Mommy & Baby: Styles Of Parenting

Mommy & Baby: Styles Of Parenting by: Kirsten Hawkins As a parent, you have the opportunity to set the tone in your home based on the style of parenting you choose. You can choose child-centered parenting or family-centered parenting—the diffe...

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Choosing The Best Sites For Your Wedding And Reception

Choosing The Best Sites For Your Wedding And Reception by: Rose Lenk The perfect wedding day has been pictured in your mind and dreams almost your entire lifetime. If you're like most, you may already have a vivid picture of how you want yo...

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Understanding Parenting Arrangements For Children After Divorce

By nature, divorce can be unpleasant. Add children to the mix and the situation becomes even more complex. It's not surprising, therefore that shared care and the legal arrangements for children after a divorce can be tricky. The parenting arr...

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Open Fires - Some Safety Tips

Open fires are one of oldest ways of heating a home. There's something very primal and instinctive about an open fire. The gentle sound of the flames lapping and the flickering of the flames are very soothing. Log fires are pretty good for the e...

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No Dogs or Cats Allowed!

No Dogs or Cats Allowed! by: Dan The Roommate Man The lease says specifically that no dogs or cats are allowed in your apartment... but the animal kingdom has lots of choices, including one which may be acceptable to landlords and other owners. ...

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How To Find Affordable Senior Housing

How To Find Affordable Senior Housing by: Molly Shomer A few years ago Miranda M. became a widow. After a short time her grandson (her only available relative) persuaded her to move across several states to be closer to him. He located a nice re...

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Succession - Three Tips to Ease The Transition

Succession - Three Ways to Ease the TransitionThe succession process can cause havoc in the family business and the family. Especially if the process occurs only once and without a significant investment in planning. Here are three ideas to help ensu...

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