By admin on December 22, 2011
Family get togethers are lots of fun and besides getting to catch up on all the latest news the kids get a chance to play together that may be a rare occasion. There some things you can do to make these times a lot more fun such as games and other activities. Some of our [...]
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By admin on December 15, 2011
It is not easy to deal with your fears and anxieties while maintaining a family and job. It can be very tough to have to manage your anxieties while making a living and taking care of the kids. As a result, here are a few techniques on how you can become better at dealing with [...]
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By admin on December 11, 2011
Model building can be a great way for fathers and sons to create family bonding. This is one hobby that they can continue for years to come as they explore the different modeling projects they can do together.
Years ago, the model selection at a store might have consisted of a few different car models to [...]
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By admin on December 3, 2011
As a psychologist and counselor practicing in the Woodstock-Cary-Algonquin-Crystal Lake and Lake in the Hills areas of Illinois, I find that there are 21 essentials you can expect when receiving counseling for problems in your blended family.
But first, what are the signs of blended family problems?
1. Conflicting parenting practices between biological and stepparents
2. Child rejects the stepparents [...]
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By admin on November 18, 2011
Every parent hopes their family will build a close and loving relationship. Every parent hopes when their children are grown that they will have many fond memories of their childhood. But how do families create those bonds and memories? By creating rituals.
It is so hard in today fast paced, overscheduled world to find time to [...]
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