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It takes a village to raise a family; advice and tips to make the most of yours.
Show them the way
Never let family fall behind. If you see pieces that are being dropped offer assistance when possible and never let them stay down for to long. Your family is depending on your guidance and assurance. Do not let a day go by without letting them know you are there for them.
By Cody Sumner5 years ago in Families
5 Ways to Keep Your Family Happy This Winter
1. Fuel Winter Activities A proper diet can help everyone have consistent energy and mood levels throughout the shorter, darker days of winter. Try to eat more fruits and veggies as a general rule, to boost fiber intake and improve gut health. Try a few novel items you find in the produce section to make it more interesting. Don't just focus on the human family members, either. Since pets need proper nutrition to handle the changes in weather, too, the right food can make a huge difference in how they feel and behave. Dr. Marty Nature's Feast ingredients show that real meats and vegetables are also good for your furry friends.
By Robert Cordray5 years ago in Families
When I Become a Parent...
Have you ever heard your children say, "When I grow up and become a parent I'm going to do it differently"? Or, did you yourself ever say words similar to those when you were a child? I understand. I was there and I recently had a conversation with my 8 year old son (Gen Alpha) and he said the same thing. But, before we jump into that conversation let's go back in time for some background.
By Netara Jackson5 years ago in Families
Do You Rid Yourself of Toxic People When They Are Intimately Related to You
Several articles have come across my path with titles like, “7 Tips for Eliminating Toxic People From Your Life,” and “How to Eliminate Toxic People from Your Life and Be Happier,” and “Signs of a Toxic Person and How to Cut Those Toxic People out of Your Life.”
By Jessica Lynn5 years ago in Families
Bring your family closer together, act as a team
As early as Kindergarten, we are taught that families vary in size, shape, and dynamic. As society evolves, this is becoming even more of a reality. What was once thought to be the traditional family, almost no longer exists. For some, family gatherings are becoming a thing of the past. Screens are replacing intimate moments with our loved ones, and we can’t even spare a few moments to call for a chat.
By Jessica N. Abraham5 years ago in Families
Gift Guide
It has been told many times homemade is the best kind of gift for Christmas. I remember when I was young my grandma use to make us all slippers for Christmas and me and my four sisters would be upset, " ahh not another pair of slippers we would say". I now know it was the best gift we ever had because her fingers would knit love into each piece of wool and spend the time to ensure the right size and colour. This wasn't done just at Christmas it took months to make slippers for all her grandchildren.
By Darlene J Loft5 years ago in Families
Open Conversations With My Generation :: How I Tried to Have Them
Dear Reader, I am in no way qualified to give parental advice to anyone, let alone am I able to do anything a counselor, psychologist, or any other type of therapist would do for you (the reader). All I can do is give you advice by sharing my story. I would like to start this by pasting a letter I wrote to my parents. This letter is addressed to anyone and I wrote it directed to the people who are willing to hear my story:
By PenGwenie205 years ago in Families
