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If family is everything, these how-tos will help you through it all, from sibling drama to family vacations to irritating in-laws and beyond.

Ancient Celtic Winter Solstice Traditions
In My Family, we celebrate Winter Solstice. We celebrate the descent into hibernation, the dreaming of intent, and the surrender of past troubles cast into the void.
By Sarah St.Erth4 years ago in Families
This Is How We Celebrate Christmas In Australia
What Is A White Christmas? Growing up, I would watch all the Christmas themed movies and TV shows and loved them. The problem though, I found these movies and TV shows to be extremely unrealistic.
By DeeDee4 years ago in Families
The most hardest, rewarding thing ever!
Being a single mom is the hardest, most empowering thing I’ve ever done. Sometimes I feel like a horrible mom. I catch myself picking up my phone a lot. I have to remind myself that the life I created needs all my attention. One thing I really didn’t expect was the intense isolation that comes with being a single mom. When you’re married, you’re often so used to your partner's constant presence that you can crave having the house to yourself, those were the days. Sure, I’d seen my mother do it, but like her, I never envisioned this for myself. Co-parenting seemed to be something I would only read about in the blogs not see in my real life. However this is my life and I wouldn’t change anything about it.
By Kiaisha4 years ago in Families
Here are 50 ideas to spend the Christmas with your children in the a pandemic year.
Many things have been canceled as a result of the coronavirus epidemic. However, don't give it the authority to call off the festivities. In 2021, here are some safe ways to celebrate the holiday season with your family.
By chamila herath4 years ago in Families
How to throw a Christmas party that will leave your guests speechless
Many of us are more than eager to put on our best Christmas party attire for the real-life festivities after a holiday season full of virtual celebrations last year. If you're hosting this year, there are a few things to consider while arranging a Christmas party, whether it's for a small group of family and friends or a party large enough to cover the North Pole.
By chamila herath4 years ago in Families
How To Predict If Your Child Will Be Successful In Life
On Jamie’s 18th birthday I sat him down in front of the television and played him a video of his three-year-old self. He burst out laughing so hard — tears rolled down his cheeks.
By Malky McEwan4 years ago in Families
How I lost my self-checkout virginity
My eyes lock with a woman about my age, and we smile knowingly at each other. Forget the impassioned adventures of our youth, getting into the fastest moving checkout line is where the passions of our hearts lie today.
By JL Daly4 years ago in Families
How to Get your Indian Parents to Love You
If you have Indian parents then you know how much of a disappointment you are. And even if you aren’t Indian, maybe your parents have Indian tendencies. Either way, if you want to be a better child in the eyes of your parents and all their friends, then this advice is for you.
By S.A. Ozbourne4 years ago in Families
Talk Of The Town
There’s a town on Florida’s west coast that you’ve never heard of. The people that grow up there never escape. The ones that arrive there, do so to die. You might mistake it for a nursing home gone wrong, heaven’s waiting room if you will.
By shiv4 years ago in Families
Planning your Kid's Birthday Party
Planning a birthday party for your kid can be fun but stressful if you don't have a plan for the party. Several questions must be running in your mind such as where to start? What sort of food and decorations should be done and much more. The pressure of planning a perfect party can make you forget some key parts of the party. So we have made your job easier by jotting down the key points one should keep in mind while planning a birthday party.
By Srikant Kumar4 years ago in Families
How To Help Your Child Retain What He Learned In School
My daughter tends to forget facts pretty quickly, and it is sometimes a struggle to get her to remember what she learned at school and the extra lessons I teach her at home. I don't believe that she has ADHD, but she seems to not get all that excited about academics like most six-year-olds. If you're a parent in this situation, then here are some ways to help your child retain what he learned.
By Thea English4 years ago in Families
The Ultimate Halloween Party
It’s now spooky season, which means one thing: we have Halloween parties to look forward to! If you’re looking to host your own Halloween party, there are plenty of things you can do to make sure it’s memorable and suitably scary.
By Fay McFarlane4 years ago in Families