Love has been celebrated, pontificated, declared and denied in literature almost since the beginning of the written word. Almost as much as it has been celebrated, its definition has been debated. Whatever it is at the essence, it relates in some...
Love and respect should go hand in hand. He is supposed to love you and you are suppose to respect him. However, too many women aren't finding love because they haven't found respect. Many things go into gaining respect from a man. Men respect...
When you choose a nursing home for your loved one, you trust that the staff and administrators will treat your elderly relative with love, respect and care. Unfortunately, it's not always the case. Elder abuse in nursing homes is a real danger...
Intimate relationships should be filled with love, respect and understanding. They are intense affairs which can bring tremendous joy. Unfortunately, the very intimacy of these unions can lead to conflict. It is natural to disagree with others due...
As parents age, roles begin to shift. Children, even as adults, are used to parents being parents--but as parents age and are less capable of caring for themselves, their adult children may find themselves in the role of parenting their parents....
When romance enters the picture, it can't help but have an impact on a guy's current circle of friends. While some friends may express genuine happiness that their pal is now half of a couple, others may interpret the girlfriend's presence as the...
When you love a woman and want her to love you, you are in control of only one half of the equation--your feelings. Scientists are delving into the neurochemistry of love, and they have discovered that the process is highly complex. Love is...
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...
Although you may have played sports or been extremely active as a youngster, you may have succumbed to the weight of life's duties and busyness, and become sedentary. One of the beauties of aging, however, is that you start to grow as a person,...
After the age of 50, the human body is less able to tolerate the behavior that it allowed in younger years. If you are over 50 and need to lose weight, you have to do it differently now. Back in the day, maybe you could eat and drink whatever you...
As a parent of a child whose hearing is impaired, it's normal to feel frustrated or challenged sometimes. Deafness or hearing impairment affects not only the child with the impairment but also the child's family, friends and teachers, reports the...
Few challenges or experiences in life alter a person the way parenting does. Through the process of raising children, we become less selfish and more compassionate. Effective parenting doesn't always come naturally, although these skills can be...
Sexual expression is not only about gratification, it is about connecting to another human being on a deeply intimate level. The sexual act is meant to communicate to another human being that not only do you find them attractive, but you "get...
Parents and caregivers who want children to grow up into responsible, healthy adults need to talk to kids about sex. It's a topic that comes up on television and in other media. Peers can spread information about reproduction and sexual activities...
Hawaii is known for its love and respect for its "keiki," or children. The “Aloha State” designates the month of October as “Children and Youth Month.” Honolulu's child-friendly activities are limited only by your...
Disciplining a child is not something parents look forward to. The Kids Health website states that discipline allows children to learn the right behaviors and make positive choices. The goal of most parents and caregivers is to instill good values...
Human beings long to find that eternal mate. It is a major theme throughout the lives of most individuals. Some people never date because of arranged marriages. Others find the dating scene disappointing and difficult. Once married, couples often...
Many parents are unaware of how prevalent teen dating violence is. Having an unhealthy relationship can lead to devastating consequences emotionally, physically and mentally for teenagers. Parents and teens need to become more educated and should...
Conflict in relationships is inevitable, and can be a source of stress for all members of the family. Conflict resolution however, does not always include the healthy kind. Concession, for example, can be seen as a personal loss by a partner...
Being the best person you can be is a tall order, and the subject of countless self-help books, videos and seminars. Each person gets one shot at life and a limited amount of time in which to make his mark. If you focus exclusively on self-gain,...
Setting rules for children at an early age is one of the best ways to encourage children to form acceptable behaviors. The PTA (Parents and Teachers Association) suggests setting regular bedtimes, curfews and rules for gathering with friends....
While a full schedule may look good on a college transcript, it can also cause major burnout and make it tougher for your teen to excel at the things that matter most. Remember, your daughter doesn't have to be prom queen, class treasurer, a...
One of life's most difficult challenges is seeing a loved one suffer from illness. Those who are undergoing chemotherapy face not only the frightening reality of living with an illness, but the painful and disheartening side effects of the...
Relationship abuse is manipulative or abusive behavior towards an intimate partner. Relationship abuse can be physical or sexual, but it can also be financial, verbal, emotional and even academic. Aside from bodily harm, relationship abuse also...
Parenting is one of the most challenging jobs you can undertake because it's so multifaceted. Not only are you responsible for everything from physical health to education, but your child keeps developing, so your duties change accordingly. You...
Many disabilities affect children. Some of these disabilities, such as Down syndrome or physical disabilities, are easy to notice. Other disabilities, such as learning disabilities or hearing loss, aren't noticeable. This is because some...
Many modern families have a tough time balancing work, school and activities. With so much going on, it may seem difficult to raise a healthy family, which would be defined as one that is physically active, eats nutritionally balanced food and is...
Every year, about three million teens contract a sexually transmitted disease and one million teen girls become pregnant in the United States, according to the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. Inadequate information about sex,...
Parents and other caregivers play an important role in the development of a child's communication skills. Positive communication helps in the development of a child's self-confidence and strengthens the relationship between the child and the...
