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Keep Anger at Bay During Divorce to Keep from Hurting Your Children
Jan 12th
While everyone involved in a divorce goes through a myriad of emotions, the most common one is anger. When a person is hurting because of a bad relationship that ends in divorce, they can become very angry. They may feel the divorce is not their fault and they should not be going through so much pain. When children are involved, it can also become a very painful process for them as well. It is extremely difficult for children to see their parents who once loved each other become so embittered and mean to each other.
Children may start to lash out More >
The 10 Rules For Parents
Jan 1st
During the upbringing and education of a child one important factor is “are the parents fit for the job?” There is no instruction manual for parenting and no one is born with all of the knowledge necessary. But here are a few rules to help a parent through the process.
1. Children are smarter than you think – do not under estimate your child as he/she understands more than you think. If you make the child feel that you think less of him/her it could affect his/her development.
2. Do not threaten your child – a child is motivated more by love More >
Is Prenatal Care Really Important
Dec 29th
If you have recently found out that you are pregnant or are planning to add to your family you may be wondering if prenatal care is really that important. If this is your first child you may be experiencing a wide range of emotions from happiness to fear. Not only do you have to worry about providing such things as money, healthcare, baby supplies, formula and diapers for your child but you must also take into consideration your own health. One of the most important issues during pregnancy is you and your baby’s health.
The moment you find out you are More >
Can I Afford Day Care?
Dec 26th
Today it is harder and harder for families to afford childcare. With the lack of income for mothers, it makes it almost impossible to work and still afford daycare for their children. Sometimes it costs more for the daycare service than the mother actually makes on her job. This is a very frustrating situation since most mothers feel as if they should contribute to the family income. Not only does working help the family, but it gives the mother some time to be away from the everyday stress of motherhood. It also provides an outlet for social contacts as well.
When More >
Feeling Helpless When It Comes to Debt?
Dec 16th
Have you had trouble paying your bills? Are you afraid of losing what you have worked so hard for? Because of the economy, most families are struggling. Almost everyone has been at this point at some time in life. There are many reasons why you might find yourself in this situation whether it is because of overspending or maybe even through no fault of your own, such as illness or job loss. Bill collectors and creditors look at it all the same.
Get your finances back on track. Begin by taking a realistic look at your financial situation. Write everything down. More >
Should a Woman Returned to Work Having a Baby
Dec 10th
If you recently had a baby, congratulations! The birth of a new child is a wonderful and adventures time. The fun and awe of seeing a new life being brought into the world is breathtaking. Although this is a happy and joyous time, returning back to work after giving birth may be the farthest thing from your mind right now. Most women start to think “should I really go back to work after having my baby?” Before making this decision there are a couple of important factors you should take into consideration.
One of the biggest issues is money. You must More >
Your Kids Deserve Quality Time
Dec 2nd
If you are a career oriented woman you know how important it is top spend quality time with your family. It may seem that everyone is pulling you in a hundred different directions. Sometimes it is hard to decide, should you work more so that you will have more money to spend on your family or do you work less and spend more quality time with your kids and mate? In today’s work environment it is hard for working moms to put their family first. There is always the fear of losing your job or losing your family.
Neglected children can More >
Handling Family Arguments
Nov 10th
When you were a child you may remember having disagreements with a family member such as your parents or siblings. As you became older, more than likely, those arguments became fewer and farther between. But they could have reappeared once you reached adulthood. If and when this happens as an adult, do you know how to handle it correctly? Unfortunately, most parents or family members do not know how to handle the situation or where they should stand on the issue. When it comes to adulthood problems within the family most parents automatically think of issues they have had with More >
Family Versus a Career
Oct 19th
If you are like most families today it takes two incomes to make ends meet. No longer is easy for the woman of the house to stay at home and not work. If you are a career oriented woman who happens to have a family then you are doing double duty. This can create friction and issues within the family and the career. Some women have a hard time balancing family and career. Although it is more than possible to do, it can be somewhat overwhelming at times.
One of the hardest issues of this balancing act is learning to master More >
Is It Time To Seek Counseling?
Oct 4th
How do you determine when it is time to go see a counselor or a family therapist? When a family starts having trouble communicating, it can stem from issues on both sides and can sometimes become a “catch-22.” The parents blame the child and the child blames the parents. A child may start acting badly because he is trying to get attention. When parents don’t know how to handle their child’s actions, a lot of tension can build up between the two. If the tension between them continues to persist, both can become very angry.
When a family starts having difficulty More >