Articles on Family

Long Distance Caregiving for a Loved One is Particularly Difficult

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Long Distance Caregiving for a Loved One is Particularly...

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Where Do Your Priorities Fit?

An expert in time management was speaking to a group of business students when he decided to do an experiment. He pulled out a large mason jar, a dozen fist-sized rocks and carefully placed them,...

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Getting through the School Daze

It’s back to school time again. Does the thought of having to get everyone organized and out the door make you want to send for boarding school brochures? Here are a few tips to help get...

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Family Meetings 101

Family meetings provide opportunities for feelings to be aired and validated. They also allow younger children to feel they are an important part of the decision-making process when it comes to...

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An End To Animal Cruelty...With PETA All Things Are Possible

I cant begin to tell you how thrilled I was when Carla Bennett of PETA agreed to do an e-mail interview with me! PETAs headquarters are located in Norfolk, Virginia and they have offices in...

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Big Hearts and Oodles of Talent... It is All in the Family at Dogfellas

I read about Dogfellas in a wonderful article written by a well-known magazine and contacted them immediately. Dogfellas is run by the famous acting/writing Sorvino family including Paul, Mira,...

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Actress Shannon Elizabeth Is America's Sweetheart

What does actress Shannon Elizabeth, animals, and Christine Santos have in common?, They are all angels sent to us by some high power. Animal Avengers began rescuing and helping the cute critters...

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Time Management And How It Affects Your Kids

Last week I attended a presentation from Parenting Expert and well-known author, Stephen Biddulph on "Raising Boys". As I have an 11 year old son, I was interested to hear what Stephen had to say....

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Borrowing Children's Products From A Friend, Or Buying Second Hand? Make Sure They're Safe, Says Safe Kids Canada

(NC)Raising children is expensive. More than half of Canadian parents cut costs by borrowing children's products such as car seats from friends and relatives. One third buy used products at...

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Are Your Children At Risk From Products In Your Home? Check This Week, Urges Safe Kids Canada

(NC)Most homes with young children are full of products such as cribs, baby gates, and playpens. Parents naturally think that these products are safe, but this could be a dangerous assumption,...

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