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It takes a village to raise a family; advice and tips to make the most of yours.

How to Connect Better with Your Family at Home
Connecting with your family is a very important thing to be able to do. When you aren’t able to connect with your family at home, you are going to be missing out on many bonding opportunities. Your home may also become a place of contention as well. This is something that you can avoid if you learn how to connect with your family better at home. The more you work on connecting with your family, the better chance you will have to create meaningful, long-lasting relationships.
By Kevin7 years ago in Families
Well-Rounded Tips for a Healthy and Happy Family
Having a well-rounded healthy family includes various aspects. Mind, body, and soul are all important factors in the pursuit of health. We have to work on it in ourselves, but also in our children, if we want a healthy family. It is important to be able to hone into our child’s needs and help them achieve that balance of mind, body, and soul.
By Sasha McGregor7 years ago in Families
Outdoor Activities to Try This Summer with Your Family
This summer is like any other summer. If you’re like any other person and you don't like being inside and you’d rather get out and play, then you may want to keep reading. There are a ton of things you can do this summer to have an amazing time. Whether it’s water parks, beaches, camping, horseback riding or other activities that are fun in the sun, there are many things that you need to get out and try.
By Jade Pulman7 years ago in Families
9 Actionable Parenting Tips
Parenting is one of the most researched topics in the field of psychology. The whole goal of parenting is to make your child productive, responsible and independent, so I am going to share some tips with you that will help you to achieve those goals.
By Akash Sharma7 years ago in Families
Relationships in a Large Family
What About the Future? Growing up or raising a large family is a most exciting experience. It is fun, it is stressful, it’s never boring, it’s challenging, it’s tremendously time and effort consuming, it’s extremely rewarding—you name it.
By Alyssa Day7 years ago in Families
Protecting Your Kids from Outside Dangers
There are many different outside dangers that could greatly affect your kids' safety. It is important that you learn about the different ways to protect your kids in order to have a peace of mind that your kids will be safe on a day-to-day basis. When you have the right safeguards in place, you will be able to create an environment that will be conducive to raising healthy and confident children.
By Sasha McGregor7 years ago in Families
Adolescents and Addiction
Drug addiction in the United States is spreading like wildfire. It is common for parents to worry about whether or not their child may have been introduced to drugs or alcohol. The signs and symptoms of addiction can vary person to person. The drug of choice is also something to consider when looking for the signs of drug use. Early addiction can be difficult to detect. Over time, however, there are behavioral patterns and habits that could be indicators that your child may be using drugs.
By Kevin Repass7 years ago in Families
3 Tips for New Moms
Being a mom is the best—and toughest—job in the world. Here are a few things to think about as you are doing the heavy lifting of raising a child.
By Kevin7 years ago in Families
Tips for Moving Elderly Parents From New York to New Jersey
Being the oldest child or designated caregiver of elderly parents can be a tremendous responsibility. It’s common to feel pressured when trying to help them make the best decisions, and even more so if you have to make decisions for them due to debilitating conditions. Living situations are among the most sensitive issues when caring for elderly parents, especially if they’re adversed to a move. Even a move of a relatively short distance from a home in New York to an assisted living community in New Jersey can be a tricky subject to approach, and things only get more complicated when factoring in assistance like Medicaid/Medicare. The following are some essential bits of advice for a successful move.
By Marshall Stevenson7 years ago in Families
Father's Will Tore the Family Apart
It is sad when anyone loses a member of their family. Most people go through the necessary process to get through things. Funeral, grieving and eventually settling the deceased's estate.
By Kenna Rae7 years ago in Families
What Every Home Needs for Kids
After you have children, there are changes that you should make to your home to make it safer. Here is what every home that has children needs added to it to prevent dangerous situations.
By Sasha McGregor7 years ago in Families
It Runs in the Family
My mother has a mouth on her. She's customer services worst nightmare. She can pick you apart in a matter of seconds. She cusses like a sailor and her words are the birth place of most of my childhood insecurities.
By Kendra Danay7 years ago in Families