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Accommodating Family

Christmas for us was a special time with family gathered together under one roof. Our daughter and son-in- law and daughter came down and then our son and his wife and three children. For part of the time their stays overlapped so it meant a full house. We ended up with beds in the living room and a cot in my study as well as all the bedrooms in use. So yes, it was a bit squashed as our house is not all that large, but so what? Everyone was happy to put up with it so that we could … Continue reading →

Tending to Family Without Losing Ground on the Work Front

One of the things you will hear when a group of single parents get together is that we often feel like when we are at home, we should be working and when we are at work—we should be taking care of home stuff. We need work flexibility and to be able to take off and tend to family business, but there is the worry and risk that we will slip behind or jeopardize our positions at work. How can we take care of family business and not compromise our work and careers? I think that it can depend on the … Continue reading →

What Value Do You Put On Family?

How much time do you spend with your family? Is it more than three minutes a day, one to one? Karen Kingsbury in the after word of her novel ‘Family’ which is part of the Firstborn series, claims ‘national statistics say that most parents spend only three minutes each day having one-on-one time with their kids.’ As I read that sentence I found it hard to believe, perhaps because family has always been important to me. My husband and I made the decision early in our marriage that we would rather have a less spacious house in a less affluent … Continue reading →

How to Plan Trouble-Free Family Outings

One of the saddest realities for families with special needs children is that leisure time can seem like an impossible dream. The more severe the child’s disability, the harder it is to plan vacations, outings, or even a quick trip to the grocery store. Many families become prisoners of their homes. It just feels like too much trouble, and too scary, to get out and experience fun and recreation. What if you forget important medical equipment? What if something goes wrong? Maybe the child has serious behavior problems. Maybe she screams constantly or causes a spectacle in public. The thought … Continue reading →

Cancun – A Family Destination

Cancun has often been the hot spot for college students to revel in the sun during spring break or cruise ships to stop for a shore outing. But recently the state of Quintana Roo where Cancun is located has been trying to break their bad-boy image and attract more families. i wouldn’t reccommend this destination for families with young children, but there is a lot to offer families with school-age children and teenagers. Travel a few miles down the Pacific coast and the highrise hotels and crowds of fun-loving youngsters are replaced with family resorts and condominiums. It is a … Continue reading →

Baseball Stadiums Make Peanut Free Sections For Allergic Fans

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The world can be a scary place for children who are allergic to peanuts, and also for their parents. Having to always be on the lookout for allergens can prevent families from attending certain events, like a baseball game. Several baseball stadiums across the nation are now providing accommodations to people with peanut allergies, so they can come and watch the game like everyone else can. You have heard the song called “Take Me Out to the Ballgame”. You may have sung the lyrics while watching a game. There is a lyric that goes some thing like “Buy me some … Continue reading →

Talking Money With Your Honey

Did you know that money is the most common cause of disagreement among couples? Whether a couple is rich or poor does not matter, disagreements about money are common among couples from all points on the economic spectrum. It’s no wonder, then, that many couples avoid discussing finances at all costs. What if you knew that discussing your finances together could actually improve your relationship, if you went about it the right way? You would probably be more inclined to give it a try. Tackling the tricky area of finance as a team can actually strengthen your relationship and keep … Continue reading →

What Others See

Do you ever wonder what others see when they look at your marriage or when they look at your family? Sometimes they may not see the picture we see in our minds. I was reminded of this recently. Over the Christmas period a friend of mine dropped into our place. I apologized later from the noise and mayhem. With several generations that included six adults, two young school aged children, a toddler and a baby, it was noisy. But that’s not what she saw. She thought it was ‘lovely to see a normal happy family enjoying themselves and celebrating together.’ … Continue reading →

Precautions to Take when Flying with a Young Child with a Peanut Allergy

You’re a parent of a young child with a severe peanut allergy. You are planning a vacation that makes it necessary to get on an airplane. The thought of being on an enclosed, peanut-ridden vehicle that circulates recycled air makes you nearly go into anaphylactic shock. What can you do to keep your child safe? First of all, you are not alone. Millions of Americans suffer from a peanut allergy. Although there is no miracle solution to the stress and anxiety you might feel, there are precautions you can take that will likely make your trip safe. To begin, make … Continue reading →

Preschoolers and Chores – What Can Kids Do?

The other day, my daughter was in the kitchen. I heard a “Mom, can you come here and get the flour, please?” and my heart stopped momentarily, mostly because I was a little concerned that there was now flour covering the floor. She was standing at the counter with a mixing bowl and spoon, and she’d taken out the raisins, nuts, baking powder, and vanilla because she was going to bake. She couldn’t reach the flour. I let her put things together, with a modest amount of guidance about the recommended amounts of baking powder, and she created her own … Continue reading →