family relationships

  1. Child Development & Health

    Does birth order affect personality?

    By Amy Vowles on Oct 25, 2012
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    We have all heard of “middle child syndrome,” and maybe you have made note of the personality differences between the oldest and...
  2. Mom & Dad

    5 Reasons you should forgive family members now

    By Kori Ellis on Feb 12, 2012
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    Everyone falls out with a family member now and again. However, sometimes disagreements turn into long-term grudges with feelings of...
  3. Parenting Advice & Columns

    Talking to kids about family secrets

    By Jen Klein on Sep 20, 2011
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    Every family has their tales. There are the tales that make their way into family lore, like the time Aunt Edna made a beautiful...
  4. Mother's Day

    5 Reasons to celebrate mom

    By Mary Fetzer on Jun 30, 2011
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    There are countless reasons for celebrating our wonderful mothers, but some of those reasons stand out among the rest. Find out why...
  5. Family Activities

    5 Reasons family time rocks

    By Deanna Sletten on Jun 1, 2011
    Spending time together as a family is important for building strong family ties, making lifelong memories and creating an...
  6. Teen Behavior

    Real moms share: How I keep in touch with my teens

    By Deanna Sletten on Jun 1, 2011
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    Teens today lead busy lives between school, extracurricular activities, part-time jobs and keeping up with friends. Many drive their...
  7. Family Activities

    Bridging the sibling gap

    By Julie Bielenberg on Jun 1, 2011
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    While your kids might be of very different ages, they don’t have to be of very different mindset. Follow some of the wise tips and...
  8. Family Activities

    Sibling appreciation parties

    By Julie Bielenberg on Jun 1, 2011
    Creating a bond and fondness for your children of different ages can be a struggle. Sibling rivalry is undeniable. However,...
  9. Family Activities

    Real moms share: My favorite family activity

    By Deanna Sletten on Jun 1, 2011
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    Families today are busy with work, school and children's activities which make it difficult for them to carve out quality time...
  10. Family Activities

    Dad appreciation party

    By Julie Bielenberg on Jun 1, 2011
    A dad’s work is never done. From office work, to yard work, to family time, it’s no easy job being a daddy. While there is a very...
  11. Mother's Day

    5 Life lessons I learned from my mother

    By Mary Fetzer on May 23, 2011
    What is the most important life lesson you learned from your mother? Grateful daughters share the wonderful advice they received...
  12. Losing Weight

    Holiday stress: Stay fit and keep your sanity

    By Dennis Grounds on Nov 4, 2010
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    It’s that time of year again: You've barely finished saying "trick or treat" when, in the blink of an eye, it’s December. You're...