Growing up, playing house is one of the all-time playtime favorites. It gives us the opportunity to be a mother and a spouse. Looking back, it may have been one of our first experiences and projections of how we would be in relationships. However, buried in the innocence of it all, we may have projected …
On average, people spend more than fifteen years of their lives at home—before moving out and starting their own journey. In a sense, the first home people dwell in, particularly where they grow up, influences how they view life, react to change, and build relationships. So, how can positive family environment shape the life of …
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How do you stop being toxic? Featured all over the internet are articles about recognizing and dealing with toxic family members, friends, and even colleagues. However, in specific circumstances, people forget that they also carry toxic behaviors—sometimes, they are the problem. So, how can you see the signs of your negative or selfish behavior? How …
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Without a doubt, babies bring families together. Relatives flock and fawn over the newborn claiming that the baby takes after their side of the family. It can be overwhelming, but they are family. Nothing can go wrong with that, right? Well, no not really until they cross their boundaries. Boundaries are more difficult to establish …
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In many families, couples feel they should be setting rules for grandparents for the welfare of the children. The little joys of welcoming the hands of a small child bring happiness to different people. Most especially, grandparents love to scoop in their grandkids with a tight hug. More than kisses and treats, grandparents tend to …
There’s something lovely about celebrating festivals and the festival experience itself. There is palpable joy and excitement in the air. Months-long preparation finally comes to fruition for a day or two of endless celebration. All around the world, people gather together to celebrate exquisite festivals to celebrate culture, tradition, and life in general. Some even …
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Couples take the biggest leap in their relationship when they decide to marry and start a family. Marriage is a long-lasting commitment, a tumultuous journey with the same partner. With all things attached to marriage, couples have to continue the spark and affection that brought them together. So, why is quality time an essential component …
Will you wait until your child says “Mom and Dad, spend time together?” In a perfect world, parents would always have equal time for their kids and for their partners. However, the reality is demanding. Reality calls for parents to spend more time working. And it calls parents to spend more time with their kids …
Pressure always comes when raising a family. There are always questions about the worthiness and readiness of being parents. Of one’s capability to provide for a family. But, when it comes to a family that chooses to birth and raise one child, external and internal pressures seem to magnify. More questions are directed towards the …
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Say it loud. “I will make time for ME.” At one point, we experienced moments where we wished we can have multiple copies of ourselves to bear several responsibilities at the same time. One to focus on being a great parent, another to focus on being an exceptional partner, and others to focus on being …
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