A strong relationship and family members that communicate well together can help a family face and survive a wide range of problems. Families that would like to improve their relationships can use team-building activities to help develop trust,...
Filipino soups are cooked to feed large, extended families and take advantage of the filling effect of animal fat, rice, water and the fiber in vegetables. Filipino soups make use of local produce grown and raised in many areas of the Philippines....
You hear a lot about the downside of children using computers--negative effects range from less outdoor playtime to contact with sexual predators. But you'll also find pronounced benefits of computer use for children. Internet access can help kids...
When you hear the term family communication what do you think of? A happy family laughing together at dinner? A fight with your brother or sister? A visit with your grandmother? Family communication is all of these. Understanding the function of...
Texas made some significant changes to its child custody laws in 2005. The intent was to more fully address the best interests of children post-divorce, a concept that all states share. But Texas went a few steps further than just adding "best...
The U.S. Census Bureau reports that the number of parents living in adult children's households is up 67 percent since 2000. While deciding to let an older parent move in with you is a loving gesture, you should consider all options and clarify...
Families come in all shapes and sizes: single parents, same-sex parents, extended families with shared parenting, foster and adoptive parents, and a birth mother and father. No matter what the home setup, academics agree that parenting principles...
During the stressful divorce process, parents sometimes forget that children have rights, too. The two adults involved usually are not the only individuals who are experiencing feelings of frustration, anxiety, loss and anger. Despite their own...
Family reunions are a great way to gather relatives from all over to spend a few days catching up, renewing relationships and keeping up to date with the goings-on with extended family members. For generations, families have been getting together...
Sometimes in the aftermath of separation and divorce, a child's attitude toward a parent may change; the child may reject a parent she previously loved. The behavior may even be unconscious on the part of the child. Fear of losing custody of a...
A large family gathering means lots of bonding and lots of food. Feeding a large crowd takes planning to coordinate all of the elements, whether you're organizing a family reunion or having extended family over for dinner. Failure to plan can...
Individual states and private adoption agencies vary in their policies regarding how much and what type of information may be shared regarding a child's natural parents. Generally, they will not update medical information once the adoption is...
Phoenix, Arizona, offers many free activities for kids, including hiking, swimming and museum tours. Most of the outdoor activities are available for free during normal business hours, with museums offering free activities at various times...
Substance abuse not only affects the drug user, it can have far-reaching effects for the entire family. Immediate family members, such as parents, children and siblings, experience the effects of drug use more than the extended family, with...
The Reflection series by Mad River is part of their touring class of canoes, designed for cruising on open waters. They are lightweight with a straight-ahead paddling efficiency, recommended for both rivers and lakes.
Bipolar, a mental health disorder, causes extreme energy and mood swings. Children with bipolar have difficulties at home and in school. While it affects every child differently, common challenges include behavior issues, learning challenges and...
An open adoption is an adoption in which the birth family and the adoptive family have direct contact with each other. In most cases, the adopted child will also have contact with his birth family. This type of adoption enables the birth family to...
When the paychecks stop, the bills keep rolling in. Families must not use denial as a coping mechanism during this time. Have a family meeting and decide how you will continue to meet your basic needs during the period of unemployment. Empower...
Keeping in touch with everyone in your extended family is not always a first priority in our fast-paced society. It can often slip our minds to update relatives when we move or make significant changes in our life. If you have lost touch with a...
Content The "inner child" is the... How did the "inner child" get there? What is the unfinished business of the "inner child"? How does the "inner child"...
What is Self-Esteem? People with self-esteem: * hold themselves as worthy of being loved and loving others; worthy of being cared for and caring for others; worthy of being nurtured and nurturing others; worthy of being touched and supported...
Developmental delays refer to a child's delay in meeting expected milestones in their early years. These delays may relate to motor, social, language or cognition skills and abilities. Some delays may be temporary, such as hearing loss due to...
Spouses who choose to cheat risk affecting their whole family. Obviously their partners are hurt and trust is shattered if they find out but the children can be deeply affected too. They react to stress in the household and learn from the example...
The United States Department of Agriculture reports that one in every 13 adults in America either abuses alcohol or has severe alcoholism. Several health and emotional consequences result from chronic alcoholism, yet many with the disorder resist...
Grandparent visiting rights vary from one state to another, according to the American Bar Association Section of Family Law. The ABA maintains resources to aid you in determining your visitation rights with your grandchildren. In addition, the...
Despite some differences from state to state, all U.S. jurisdictions maintain laws that provide certain types of rights for grandparents with regard to their grandchildren, according to the American Bar Association Section of Family Law. You can...
The laws governing the specific rights of grandparents in regard to their grandchildren vary from state-to-state, according to ExpertLaw. The American Bar Association maintains a resource that provides a summary of family law in all U.S....
According to PTO Today, children spend approximately 20 hours watching television each week. Many families are constantly on the go, with both parents working and the kids participating in extracurricular activities. Weekends and summer vacation...
Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) produces exaggerated worry about everyday things. Individuals with GAD experience unrealistic concerns over issues of family, work, health and money, far beyond what the average person feels. Even if an...
