Having a big family might be chaotic, but it also comes with a long list of benefits and advantages. I have seen big flourishing families leading fulfilled and healthy lives, and I have always thought to myself just how special that is. I believe that it is so special that I am dedicating this piece […]
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It can be a bitter pill to swallow when your husband keeps putting his mother before you. What can you really do about it? Many wives in this particular position wonder if there are reasonable ways to deal with this particular behavior. Dealing with this particular situation can be tricky. Ask yourself if you already
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As a mother of a teenage girl, you might be at your wit’s end. If you find that you’re fighting with your daughter more and more, you might wonder if there’s something you are missing or some crucial mistake you are making. The reality is that fighting between mothers and teenage daughters is fairly normal,
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If you thought that jealous behavior was reserved for partners, kids, and friends; think again! Relatives – even the closest of family members – can display jealousy and make things extra awkward for the whole family. Of course, if you don’t want to cause upset in the family, you may want to learn a few
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For mothers, it seems as if motherhood kicks in naturally, but for fathers, it is a bit different. While there is a definite connection between father and child, fathers don’t carry the child for 9 months prior to the birth and may sometimes feel as if being a good father just doesn’t come naturally to
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Have you ever wondered why your mother and father seem to treat your sibling a little differently to you? Perhaps you have a brother and notice that he seems to have more freedom than you, or perhaps you have a sister and wonder why your parents seem to dote on her so much more than
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Many people mistakenly believe that all the responsibility of a good mother-in-law and daughter/son-in-law relationship relies solely on the daughter/son-in-law. The reality is that mothers-in-law can also put in the effort to bond and create a healthy and happy relationship with their child’s partner. If you are one of these forward-thinking mothers-in-law and want to
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Some people love the idea of having a big extended family, but what if I told you that having an extended family is not all rainbows and butterflies? What if I told you that extended families are plagued with challenges and discomforts? Would you be so keen to be a part of one? If you
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While you and your mother-in-law love the same person in very different ways, it can still make the relationship a bit testy between you. A relationship with your mother-in-law can be particularly tricky to navigate, especially if she didn’t take to you on the very first meeting. You may be tempted to put it down
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Are you tired of all of the bickering and squabbling going on between the kids at home? Are you weary from being pulled from one child to the next, as sibling rivalry seems intent on tearing your family apart? Yup, sibling rivalry is a real problem in many families. For some families, sibling rivalry is just a
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