Family Matters
Practical advice for parenting, marriage, grandparenting, raising healthy children, and other family matters.
- Social & Psychological Dynamics of Marriage Are Equal in Same-Sex PartnersWhether heterosexual or involving in a same-sex relationship, the ability to unite in marriage brings about a sense of committment and satisfaction
- 5 Ways to Stay Connected with Family and Friends from Out of TownLiving apart from family and friends can be difficult. Staying in touch however can be easy.
- Marriage Communication and the Importance of Spending Time TogetherWhen couples don't spend time together the relationship suffers. The children suffer too. Distance, resentment, anger, frustration, and eventually cheating all occur from too much time gone by with not enough time spent together. This article explains.
Marriage: Blending Families with AutismA little over 2 years ago, I married my wonderful husband. Upon this marriage, 2 totally different families merged into one.
Helping Adopted Children Make a Family TreeMost adopted children will encounter at least one class in school where they are required to create a family tree as an assignment.- Parenting Your Parents: How to Survive as the Middle of the Sandwich GenerationTaking care of elders can be difficult, but also rewarding. The key is allowing seniors some independence and a say in making decisions for their care.
- Family Reunions at DisneylandA family reunion with no fun or excitement becomes just another ordinary day, thus making it lose its significance. Everyone looks forward to family reunions - and who doesn't love Disneyland?
- How to Survive as a Single Income FamilySingle income families can save hundreds of dollars each year with resourcefulness, a little extra time and patience. There are plenty of ways to spend the money, but when you're living on one income you have to think about saving it first.
- How to Stay in a Marriage that Has No LoveThere are a lot of couples who will stay married even though they feel that there is no love in it. This does not mean that you do not love your spouse; you just may not be in love with them.
- Happiness in a Marriage: Equality Defined Uniquely by the CoupleTo be happy in a marriage, each couple must determine what is best for their particular relationship. A uniform definition of happiness does not exist.
Surviving Family ConflictFind out how to work through family conflicts and appreciate each other.- The Effect Suicide Has on a FamilyWhen someone commits suicide the effect it has on their family is overwhelming.
How to Prove that Your Marriage to an Immigrant is LegalMany people chose to circumvent immigration laws by committing marriage fraud, also referred to as a "marriage of convenience". Here's how to prove that your marriage is legal if you marry an immigrant- How is the Structure of Family Changing in Society?The structure of family has constantly been changing to cater to modern needs. However, the change is more rapid today, than it was 100 years back.
- How Has the Internet Changed Family Life?With the advent of the internet, family life has changed considerably. Typical families today experience much less interaction and communication between family members, and general family values are being degraded!
- Family Emergency Preparedness PlanDoes your family have a personalized safety plan? Does your child know what to do in the event of a house fire? Who to call if you pass out and cannot answer their questions?
- Ten Rules for Improving Marriage and Parenting SkillsTen easy rules that will help you improve your parenting skills and your marriage. How to build a strong family and create time to interact with your spouse and children.
Destructive Gossip: Poison to Family RelationshipsThis article describes the effect of destructive gossip within a family, the impact to the recipient(s), and the outcomes within a family.- When Your Family Hates Your SpouseIn an ideal world, the man or woman with whom you choose to spend your life would be adored by your family just as quickly as you initially fell in love.
When Family and Friends Don't Agree with Your Child Rearing MethodsWhen you choose the values to raise your children by, those are the values that you expect to be followed. So, what do you do when your family members and friends either don't agree with those values or simply don't follow them when it comes to your children?- Family Time How-To: Reading CircleFamily time is a precious commodity. Yet, many families do not spend time together as often as they should. There are many ways to spend time without spending money. One of these ways is to create a special reading circle.
- Dysfunctional Family & the Impact on College FreshmanFor many college students, the turmoil of home life often results in poor academic achievement. These are suggestions for coping with both dynamics successfully.
- How to Write Family NewslettersWriting family newsletters is a great way to let your relatives know what you are doing and gives you an opportunity to connect with those who live in distant parts of the country.
- How to Change Your Name After MarriageDo it yourself alternative to the Bridal Name Change Kit, a guide to what documents to change first and how to do it.
- Family Genealogy: Incorporating ChildrenChildren are usually very curious about their family trees. When conducting genealogy research, include children in the research and organization process.
- Foster ParentingThere are many children that do not have permanent homes for various reasons. Foster parenting is a way to help these children live in a productive loving family.