Parenting Challenge: What's Wrong with Kids Today?

Author: Connie Allen

Published: 24/02/2008

We seldom want to look at the statistics about suicide in children and young people, but they are important to consider. As parents and educators we tend to ignore this subject, pretending it doesn't happen in "good" families. The belief is that suicide happens only in troubled families to...

Fun Games For Families

Author: Jim Brown

Published: 10/02/2008

Contrary to current trends in the video game market, there are still fun games for families that are suitable for everyone to play. Some of these games are offered by gaming websites on the internet and others can be found in boxes on the shelves of any toy store. Innocence is not lost while...

Statistics On Teenage Relationships

Author: Jonathon Hardcastle

Published: 09/02/2008

Being a teenager is a troubling time. While adjusting to all the changes going on both in your biology and your responsibilities, making the right decisions can be hard when it comes to topics such as relationships. In this article, we'll offer some statistics regarding teenage relationships so...

Theme Park Survival Strategies

Author: Jonathon Hardcastle

Published: 09/02/2008

It's a summer ritual. Millions of families visit theme parks, entering fresh and rested and emerging short-tempered, sweaty and exhausted. Fortunately, it doesn't have to be that way for your family. The first step in avoiding theme-park burnout is finding accommodations as close to the park...

Attachment and Reciprocity in Family Life

Author: Jonathon Hardcastle

Published: 09/02/2008

Relationships among generations have been considered within two conceptual frameworks, attachment and reciprocity. "Attachment" refers to the close emotional bond that family members typically use. "Reciprocity" describes the efforts family members make, to balance their giving and taking across...

Choosing a Play Group

Author: Jonathon Hardcastle

Published: 09/02/2008

Playgroups are an important part of social interaction for young children and their mothers. Playgroups prepare children for more formal daycare and school situations and provide moms valuable time with other adults. Choosing the right playgroup is essential to getting the most out of this...

Keeping Fights In Your Relationship Fair

Author: Jonathon Hardcastle

Published: 09/02/2008

It's as inevitable as it can be - couples fight. No matter how much we tend to believe that a couple could get through life without arguing in a perfect scenario, it's very often not the case. People have many differences, and differences can lead to disagreements. If you follow some simple...

Getting The Most From Your Family Counseling Sessions

Author: Phoenix Delray

Published: 05/02/2008

Families are made up of dynamic, unique individuals, and finding ways for all of these individuals to get along and peacefully co exist can be a challenge. When problems arise with no resolution in site, it might be time to enlist the help of a family counselor, who is trained to recognize and...

From Mchenry, IL: How to Get a Marriage Counselor to Save your Marriage

Author: Mike Shery

Published: 03/02/2008

Whether you live in Mchenry, Illinois, Elgin Illinois or Port Dover, Ontario, finding a skilled marriage counselor who really cares about you and your marriage problems can be difficult. When considering relationship counseling, your self-esteem is often at its lowest point and when you...

From Crystal Lake, IL: How to Get the Perfect Marriage Counselor

Author: Mike Shery

Published: 30/01/2008

Finding a good marriage counselor who really cares can be tough. When you constantly bicker and argue you may start feeling hopeless. You may feel terrified of a possible divorce and you may even worry about the welfare of your kids. When experiencing a troubled relationship, reaching out to...