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...
Family dynamics are created by the complex interactions between family members, according to the Mayo Clinic and the American Academy of Pediatrics. Families form a highly interdependent unit, and the behavior of one member of the family has an...
One might wonder why the term family heritage does not carry a dictionary definition. Therefore, to understand family heritage it may be helpful to examine both words of the phrase. Both words have varying meanings, which could influence how...
In an effort to spend more time together, Moms, Dads and children are coming up with creative ways to enjoy activities and events as a family. Demanding work schedules and obligations often keep parents away from home more than they would like,...
I talk with many people who are struggling with relationship problems. Based on these discussions, it has become clear to me that some of the most difficult, as well as some of the most common, relationship problems involve “family.”...
When you have a family member who is abusing alcohol and/or drugs, has a gambling problem, an eating disorder or any other addiction that is ruining his life, a family intervention may be needed. The addicted person may or may not want to seek...
Working with your entire family to eat healthier and help your family members control their weight can be challenging. Busy lifestyles, different food preferences and a variety of ages adds complexity to an often difficult task. The need for a...
HIV, or the Human Immunodeficiency Virus, is a retrovirus that damages the immune system and causes AIDS. HIV infection in one member of the family affects everyone by creating emotional, financial and psychosocial problems. While medications...
The family is a tight, succinct unit whose members each have a role in keeping the family intact and whole. The parents are the head of the family. They should be steady and dependable in their advice and manner in which they carry out their...
According to Merck, the definition of family planning is using a variety of methods to prevent pregnancy. The only way pregnancy can be 100 percent avoided is through abstinence. Family planning can be based on personal beliefs and, in some cases,...
A healthy family is one that agrees to share the values of a healthy lifestyle through diet, exercise and communication---and does so on a regular basis. Following the best diet and getting more exercise fosters optimal growth in children and top...
Finding long-lost relatives is getting increasingly easier. There was once a time when our only search tools were the white pages and library microfilm. With the Internet, it's near impossible to lose touch with friends and family. You have to try...
If you have been diagnosed with diabetes, you may wonder how you got it and if your children will get it too. While some people are clearly more likely to get diabetes than others, there are some other factors to consider. You must inherit a...
The two most damaging blows that can occur to a family are divorce and the death of a parent. Everyone involved in a divorce suffers. Remember, parents get divorced, children don't. And yet it’s just as hard for the children if not harder...
A family budget keeps spending on track, ensuring enough money is allocated to bills and other expenses. A budget prevents overspending on entertainment and other items, but that doesn't mean you have to give up the extras completely. Budgeting...
Everyone has a family, whether you are a part of a large nuclear family or are a single person who looks to friends as your family. And every family requires work. Even when relationships usually are free-flowing and easy going, there are times...
Family therapy is a form of psychological counseling that focuses on improving dynamics and communication between family members, notes the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT). When one or several family members struggle...
When you've made the decision to bring your family to a family counselor, you might not know what to look for in a good therapist. Whether you're looking for someone to help you become a better communicator with your family, or you're hoping to...
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) notes that dynamics or interactions between family members have a critical influence on how an individual develops. Children learn communication skills, behaviors and life skills from the modeling provided...
Leading a family is an extremely busy and rewarding process. Raising children requires a routine and family schedule for daily life to run effectively---these things foster effective time management. According to the Raising Children network of...
With a family doctor, you can build a relationship with one physician and centralize your family's health care. Most cities and towns offer several different health practices, each with multiple family doctors on staff. Finding a trustworthy...
A marriage and family counselor can help families find ways to deal with difficult issues ranging from sex addition to adoption, postpartum depression, divorce and sibling violence. When neurosis, infidelity and illness strike, the effects...
Keeping track of sports practices, lessons, birthday parties and other family commitments becomes a chore itself, especially as your kids get older. A family schedule helps organize all of the commitments, creating a central reference point to...
According to Dr. Murray Bowen, a specialist in human behavior, families are complex units that are bonded by strong emotional connections. The ways in which members of a family interact with each other and in relation to the group as a whole are...
Enhancing the reading abilities begins at home, according to "Family Literacy: From Theory to Practice" by Andrea Debruin-Parecki and Barbara Krol-Sinclair. Developing family literacy ideas and strategies also brings a family closer through the...
Family abuse can take on many forms. Emotional, verbal, sexual and physical or any combination--are all forms of family abuse. If you are in an abusive relationship with a family member, methods of escape will vary, according to the individual...
Communication within families and particularly within the nuclear family structure is vitally important to maintaining balance, being informed and involved in each other's lives, and creating intimacy and showing concern. A study on family...
Raising a happy, healthy family requires ongoing work. Whether you want to teach your kids the importance of volunteering or you want to break the cycle of obesity or heart disease in your family, it's important that you start early and work...
Family Home Evening is a tradition of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. The church encourages its members, often called Mormons or just LDS, to schedule the event each week. As the name implies, all family members stay home on...
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