Preparing for a Proposal
Published April 2011: eHow Family & Relationships
Preparing for a Proposal
Get Ready, Get Set, Propose?
Article Excerpt:
Before Susanne Alexander said “I do,” she thought a lot about what she would do as a wife. But she didn’t do it alone. She and her future husband evaluated their health, finances and family plans together to ensure they could successfully pull off a long-term marriage commitment.
It took planning to get it right. Read more »
Finding the Perfect Mix for a Blended Family
Published April 2011: eHow Family & Relationships
Finding the Perfect Mix for a Blended Family
How to Achieve Harmony While Embracing Differences
Article Excerpt:
When Cherie and Steve Miller married 10 years ago, they knew it would be a challenge merging their existing families. Cherie had three sons, ages 12, 18 and 20, and Steve had four—6-year old twins, a 12-year-old and a 14-year-old. The idea of managing a nine-person household seemed a little daunting.
The Atlanta-based family had to set up a plan and work through the day-to-day challenges unique to blended families. How would they handle the emotional adjustment, living arrangements, discipline and even laundry with seven boys? Read more »
I See You: Taking Risks Online
I’m not one to lecture and I hate being lectured to, but when it comes to talking to my students about establishing an online presence, I turn on my ‘lecture’ voice. “Be proud of what you produce because it is permanent.” In the past 5 years, I have uttered these words more times than I care to remember.
Here’s Why: Read more »
The Hidden Veggie
Published April 2011: eHow Family & Relationships
The Hidden Veggie
Stocking Up On a Healthy Lifestyle
Article Excerpt:
When her children were young, Antoinette Kuritz made sure they ate their veggies. In fact, she made sure they grew them, too.
“We planted a huge garden, and they each had their own colander,” said Kuritz, a California-based public relations specialist. “For each meal, they went outside and picked the veggie they wanted, picked how much they were prepared to eat, washed and drained it, and put it on their plates.” Read more »
Your Turn: Games to Foster Better Sibling Relationships
Published April 2011: eHow Family & Relationships
Your Turn: Games to Foster Better Sibling Relationships
Create a Winning Match Through Play
Article Excerpt:
A squabble over toys or a disagreement about house rules may seem pretty typical between a brother and sister. However, when the arguing escalates and disrupts home life for the entire family, it may indicate that sibling rivalry is rearing its ugly head.
According to New York-based Jane Greer, Ed.D., a nationally known marriage and family therapist and author of “What About Me? Stop Selfishness from Ruining Your Relationship,” when children aren’t taught to share, it results in severe sibling rivalry. Read more »
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