Talking to Children about Death

Posted on 08. Sep, 2010 by admin in Relationships and Family

Share Death is one of the most difficult things we ever experience. We struggle with sorrow, loss and even anger. For children however, death is particularly agonizing. It brings up questions about the nature of life and makes them feel vulnerable and alone. This is why they need  guidance through the grieving process. How children [...]

Setting Ground Rules for Arguments

Posted on 07. Sep, 2010 by admin in Relationships and Family

Share Fighting is something that most couples seek to avoid. It brings up old wounds and opens up a few new ones in the process. But arguments can actually be healthy for a relationship, as long as things don’t get out of hand. You can keep fights from turning nasty by setting up some ground [...]

Do you Always Get Stuck with the Work?

Posted on 07. Sep, 2010 by admin in Relationships and Family

Share Are you the one everybody calls when they need help getting things done? Do you handle the details of every trip, party or event for your family and even friends? For whatever reason, some people end up handling the logistics while everybody else enjoys themselves. While being the person that takes charge has some [...]

Make Non-Verbal Communication Work for You

Posted on 06. Sep, 2010 by admin in Relationships and Family

Share Have you ever seen a conversation from across the room and knew that an arguement was taking place? Or have you ever walked into a room and noticed people shifting their gazes nervously when they notice they’re not alone? We actually encounter nonverbal communication, or body language, each and every day without realizing it. In [...]

Use Effective Communication to Talk with your Teen

Posted on 06. Sep, 2010 by admin in Relationships and Family

Share Parenting a teen can seem impossible. They are reluctant to talk and get angry if you try to get them to open up. As a parent, you know you need to keep the lines of communication open, but this can be hard when so many teens simply refuse to talk. So how do you [...]

Should you Break Up or Make Up?

Posted on 06. Sep, 2010 by admin in Relationships and Family

Share There are few situations as challenging for couples as dealing with the aftermath of an affair. After the initial shock there is anger, betrayal and sorrow that seems like it will never go away. When the dust settles at the end of the day, the couple is left with the difficult task of determining [...]

Easy ways to stretch your family budget

Posted on 05. Sep, 2010 by admin in Relationships and Family

Share Most people are always on the lookout for ways to save money, even when times are good. After all, saving money just makes good financial sense. Fortunately there are many easy ways to stretch your family’s budget.  And if you’re creative, you can achieve all of this without sacrifice. Learning how to do more with less [...]

How to Survive on a Single Income

Posted on 05. Sep, 2010 by admin in Relationships and Family

Share Having a stay at home parent might seem like a luxury, especially when economic times are rough. Still, millions of families struggle to find a way to have one parent stay at home with the children. This is especially important for families with young children who don’t want to use day care or babysitters. [...]

Does Your Marriage Need Professional Help?

Posted on 04. Sep, 2010 by admin in Relationships and Family

Share Every marriage goes through its share of ups and downs. This is normal and nothing to worry about unless the bad times start to outnumber the good. If your marriage is facing hardship, the kind that makes you think about calling it quits, you might consider seeing a marriage counselor. Before you make the [...]

How to Find the Right Marriage Counselor

Posted on 04. Sep, 2010 by admin in Relationships and Family

Share Every marriage goes through tough times, but if the bad times start to outnumber the good ones, you might need marriage counseling. A professional counselor can help you sort out the issues that are troubling your relationship. They can also provide an objective opinion and some much needed perspective. But, finding the right one [...]