Family

Coupling, copulation and reproductiossn in the world of inanimate objects, plants and animals are based on the rules of Creation and the correct order of the instincts. This vital issue and magnificent, natural program, however, must be carried out a...

Coupling, copulation and reproductiossn in the wor...

by : Katy Abel The Truth Comes Out I was having coffee recently with a couple of old friends. We're all moms with busy jobs and hectic lives. It wasn't long before the discussion turned to exercise. How were we supposed to fit it in? Could our lives ...

by : Katy Abel The Truth Comes Out I was having co...

It's very tempting to respond to this by making them feel the same way. If you do this, however, you are heading off into a spiral of recrimination that can only lead to more quarrels and unpleasantness. This is not what Rules Players do. They do not...

It's very tempting to respond to this by making th...

Task-sharing at home As a working mother you'll be juggling two jobs: your duties at home and at your job. That's a demanding schedule even when you have emotional and financial support from others. Typically, it's inflexible job schedules that creat...

Task-sharing at home As a working mother you'll be...

Once Burnt, Twice ShyIt's a challenge to build a close relationship with children who have been emotionally injured because their parents split up—yes, even if it was a long time ago. People are reactive; they learn from experience. As a stepparent, ...

Once Burnt, Twice ShyIt's a challenge to build a c...

Do you look exactly like your mother? Your father? What about your brother, sister, and children? No. Of course not. You may have your mother's nose or your father's smile or your sister's funny little toe, but although you share half your genes with...

Do you look exactly like your mother? Your father?...

One of the things that contributes to family problems is that we sometimes treat our families in ways we wouldn't dream of treating anyone else. They get irritated by this, and rightly so. If your friends ask you to take your shoes off before you com...

One of the things that contributes to family probl...

by : Lindsay Hutton Parenting Styles of Today Think back to when you were a child--did your parents allow you to roam free and play as you pleased? Or did they keep you within eyesight and make sure you were supervised by an adult at all times? Could...

by : Lindsay Hutton Parenting Styles of Today Thin...

You know that feeling you get when you first fall in love? Weak at the knees, stomach churning, can't think about anything else? It's great, isn't it? On the other hand, it puts you on an emotional roller coaster that makes almost everything else, fr...

You know that feeling you get when you first fall ...

I'd just like to say before we get beyond the title of this Rule, that I'm not talking about instances where you know for a fact that your partner is cheating on you. In that case jealousy is understandable and justified. What this Rule is about is f...

I'd just like to say before we get beyond the titl...

Go on then, what annoys you about your partner? There's got to be loads of things. Come on, what can you think of, off the top of your head? Let's see --- do they always sing along to your favorite music out of tune? Do they change channels on the TV...

Go on then, what annoys you about your partner? Th...

You should be a lot of things to your partner: friend, lover, companion, confidant(e), ally, comforter. One thing you shouldn't be is their parent. They're a grown-up and they don't need one of those any more, at least not beyond any they've already ...

You should be a lot of things to your partner: fri...

Grown-ups don't have fights. Sure they argue, they disagree, they debate. Indeed they express their feelings and say when they're hurt or angry or upset. But they don't have the kind of fights that require an apology to get over them. Oh, alright the...

Grown-ups don't have fights. Sure they argue, they...

How do you show your partner you love her? Do you give her flowers or chocolates? Do you take her out for a meal or cook a special dinner for her? Do you tell her half a dozen times a day, "I love you"? If you're feeling guilty, just hold on for a mi...

How do you show your partner you love her? Do you ...

I know a couple who decided to seize an opportunity to build themselves a house, and he took charge of the work. Half way through the process, she decided -- for entirely valid reasons I won't go into --- that she wasn't at all sure she wanted to liv...

I know a couple who decided to seize an opportunit...

After a few months or years together, couples can settle down into a couple personalities, which is greater than the sum of its parts. You do things together, you socialize together, and you find shared interests to follow together. This is all very ...

After a few months or years together, couples can ...

Is your partner perfect, then? Mine isn't. I bet yours has got lots of flaws. Do they snore? Are they really messy -- or neurotically tidy? Do they talk too much? Have a short temper? Are they a hopeless cook? Or is it really hard for them to get out...

Is your partner perfect, then? Mine isn't. I bet y...

You've had a long and tiring day. In fact it's been a difficult week. You get home grumpy and irritable, and you need someone to take it out on. Who's there to oblige? Your partner, of course. They are always available, and it's not surprising you're...

You've had a long and tiring day. In fact it's bee...

When there are unreasonable fears in children, raising the issue suddenly, involving them in what they are afraid of and cautioning them are not favourable. The psychological capacity of children is not like that of adults, and such involvement is no...

When there are unreasonable fears in children, rai...

As a spouse, you should try to get to know your spouse’s feelings, desires, likes and dislikes. Remember that as you and your spouse get older, the need for mutual understanding increases. Having got enough knowledge and understanding about your spou...

As a spouse, you should try to get to know your sp...

Treating ADHD ADHD can't be cured, but it can be successfully managed. Your child's doctor will work with you to develop an individualized, long-term plan. The goal is to help a child learn to control his or her own behavior and to help families crea...

Treating ADHD ADHD can't be cured, but it can be s...