Family Articles

Family | By Jeremy Johnson @ Monday, 25th February 2008 @ 9:34 AM

Birds have had passed the flu back and forth among them selves for at least as long as humans have been sharing it among themselves. It wasn't until 1997 that the first person contracted the flu from a bird and died from it. Since then, 328 people have contracted the Bird flu and 219 have died from it. This is a flu humans have not encountered in mass numbers to this point, so when a human does contract the disease and becomes highly contagious, we will have a flu pandemic sweep the glob... more...

Family | By Jimmy Cox @ Monday, 25th February 2008 @ 8:55 AM

There are three aspects to family life which can be used to strengthen it: family meals, family projects and family rituals. Young people can find a lot of material on how to get married but very little on how to stay married. In these words a shrewd student once characterized the current literature on the family. There is much truth in this observation. Nowhere do our efforts to promote successful family life fail more conspicuously than in the lack of emphasis upon the family as a proje... more...

Family | By MIKE SELVON @ Monday, 25th February 2008 @ 2:00 AM

In most cases knowing how things are going to proceed can take the worry out of the entire process. In the case of adoptive families trying to pursue their dream of having a child, knowing is one thing, yet the reality is quite another. They have to make important decisions, such as whether to go through an international child adoption agency, or perhaps domestic adoptions would be the better route to follow. Do they have enough money to pay for the paper work, agency fees and court fees... more...

Family | By Phoenix Delray @ Sunday, 24th February 2008 @ 10:47 PM

Family counseling is a form of psychotherapy that helps families with the goal of improving their relationships and work through problems and incidents in a non threatening, impartial setting. Issues such as divorce, the death of a family member, conflicts as a result of a move, an addition to the family ie a new step parent and or step child, and others can create problems and uncomfortable situations for all family members involved, which is why family counseling is such an important tool. more...

Family | By Connie Allen @ Sunday, 24th February 2008 @ 9:23 PM

We seldom want to look at the statistics about suicide in children and young people, but they are important to consider. As parents and educators we tend to ignore this subject, pretending it doesn't happen in "good" families. The belief is that suicide happens only in troubled families to troubled children. At the ChildSpirit Conference I attended in November, Joseph Chilton Pearce, author of numerous books including The Magical Child, gave us a startling statistic. &quo... more...

Family | By Jim Brown @ Saturday, 9th February 2008 @ 6:16 PM

Contrary to current trends in the video game market, there are still fun games for families that are suitable for everyone to play. Some of these games are offered by gaming websites on the internet and others can be found in boxes on the shelves of any toy store. Innocence is not lost while playing these games because children are still allowed to use their imagination and their knowledge to play them. The fun games for families might require children to learn about real estate and how s... more...

Family | By Phoenix Delray @ Wednesday, 6th February 2008 @ 12:20 AM

Families are made up of dynamic, unique individuals, and finding ways for all of these individuals to get along and peacefully co exist can be a challenge. When problems arise with no resolution in site, it might be time to enlist the help of a family counselor, who is trained to recognize and work with complex family dynamics. Once you have made an appointment with your counselor, discuss the upcoming visit with your family members, and ask them to make individual lists of the issues, ... more...

Family | By Mike Shery @ Sunday, 3rd February 2008 @ 8:28 PM

Whether you live in Mchenry, Illinois, Elgin Illinois or Port Dover, Ontario, finding a skilled marriage counselor who really cares about you and your marriage problems can be difficult. When considering relationship counseling, your self-esteem is often at its lowest point and when you experience constant bickering and arguments you may feel afraid that a divorce may be in your future. You may feel terrified and worry about the welfare of your kids. When you are suffering from a troubl... more...

Family | By Mike Shery @ Thursday, 31st January 2008 @ 12:13 AM

Finding a good marriage counselor who really cares can be tough. When you constantly bicker and argue you may start feeling hopeless. You may feel terrified of a possible divorce and you may even worry about the welfare of your kids. When experiencing a troubled relationship, reaching out to a counselor can be the best thing you can do. A licensed psychologist, clinical social worker or mental health counselor who specializes in marriage counseling can change your life. These highly trai... more...

Family | By Phoenix Delray @ Tuesday, 29th January 2008 @ 5:23 PM

Choosing a family counselor is an important decision, since families today face more stress than many families of previous generations. Sometimes, it becomes necessary to seek the help of a professional therapist in order to strengthen relationships and rebuild and regain trust and confidence. Choosing a family counselor may seem like a challenge, but it is actually very easy once you take the time to identify your expectations and goals for each session. The first step is to ask around... more...

Family | By Stephen Dolan @ Friday, 18th January 2008 @ 2:14 PM

There are countless reasons why it is a great idea to do arts and crafts with your kids. For one, working on arts & crafts helps to hone children's creativity. Arts and crafts can also help promote teamwork and sharing, as well as offering the perfect opportunity to bond and find new common interests. Arts and crafts also allow kids to openly express themselves, even at very young ages. Nonetheless, despite all these positives, the best reason for getting your kids involved in arts ... more...

Family | By Jean Shaw @ Monday, 14th January 2008 @ 10:04 PM

My autistic son has a Circle of Friends. For those of you who don't know, a Circle of Friends are a group of people who are willing and able to spend a few hours each month (on a regular basis) with the person with special needs, to provide opportunities for that person to have fun doing the things he or she likes to do. That was a bit of a mouthful but it just means the "special" person has people to spend time with outside of his or her immediate family - something ... more...

Family | By Jean Shaw @ Monday, 14th January 2008 @ 9:03 PM

Everyone knows being a parent isn't easy. In an ideal world you have your children and hopefully raise them so they grow into responsible young adults who make their own way in the world. Of course there are stages, which are difficult, but usually everyone comes out okay in the end, and although you always worry you have the hope your children will eventually be able to look after themselves However, for parents of children with special needs it's a whole different bal... more...

Family | By Salena Kulkarni @ Saturday, 12th January 2008 @ 12:27 AM

As a new mom there are many challenges we have to go through that we didn't expect while we were pregnant. There is so much information our there designed to tell us how to take care of ourselves while we're pregnant, but as soon as junior arrives all the guidance and support is for them and our own needs falls on the back-burner. Giving birth changes our lives in millions of little ways. Good sleep is often a distant memory, our bodies are turned upside down, and our emotions ... more...

Family | By Salena Kulkarni @ Tuesday, 8th January 2008 @ 5:41 PM

Becoming a new mom really changes you. You may find that you're feeling edgy, nervous, self conscious, and more. You are probably experiencing a whole range of emotions that you don't understand. What can intensify these feelings is the fact that you know you're supposed to be ecstatic at being a new mother, and you don't understand why you feel as though your entire world has just been turned inside out. One thing you should understand right off is that you are not alone. It... more...

Family | By Charlotte Buelow @ Monday, 7th January 2008 @ 4:09 PM

It's the day your kids hope for and you may dread. A day where the kids are up early for school, then unexpectedly home all day, leaving you to entertain them or at least keep them from sitting in front of the TV all day. But don't worry, snow days can end up being fun for you and your kids simply by employing a few fun family bonding activities. Make Use of the Snow Might as well embrace the reason your kids are home for the day! Start out by shoveling the driveway toget... more...

Family | By Jimmy Cox @ Wednesday, 26th December 2007 @ 10:07 PM

Just as the preschool years are a prelude to a successful beginning in reading, so success in the primary grades builds a firm foundation for effective reading in years to come. Starting with a desire to read and the ability to differentiate objects by observing their distinctive details, the child learns to recognize a number of words at sight. By the end of the third grade he should be able to instantly the basic Dolch vocabulary of 220 words, which make up at least 50 per cent of the ... more...

Family | By MIKE SELVON @ Tuesday, 25th December 2007 @ 2:10 PM

Making the decision to have a child is only the beginning. From that point forward life as you know it will change in ways you never thought possible. Issues you may have never considered will now take foremost thought in your decision making skills. Will you feed your child organic food? Will television corrupt your little toddler? One of the most important decisions, that unfortunately some may have no choice in making, is whether or not to enroll their young child in a childcare progr... more...

Family | By Matthias Zeitler @ Sunday, 23rd December 2007 @ 7:43 PM

Women love to give and receive gifts that have come from the heart, that show how much the giver thought about them, and that reflect who they are. Buying gifts for women is no easy task. What do you give the woman who seems to have it all? What about the woman who prefers to give than to receive? These questions run through the minds of many gift givers when it comes time to select the perfect gift for a special or important woman in their life. How much is too much, how much is en... more...

Family | By MIKE SELVON @ Tuesday, 18th December 2007 @ 7:35 AM

The rise in the number of home daycare services has increased as more families must have two or more incomes in order to survive. However, it is not an easy business to own and operate. There are countless numbers of child care services shutting down within the first year because of healthcare code or safety violations. Even if you are completely up to state code, there are competitors looking for an advantage. But by doing your homework and knowing the facts, you can succeed. Th... more...