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Improving Your Family’s Communication

Parenting-N-Families — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 07:48:06 +0000

Imagine this scene: A neighbor is at your house, visiting over a cup of tea. You start feeling irritated and pressured when you realize you are running late for an appointment. What would you say to your neighbor? Imagine the same situation, except it’s your child at the breakfast table. How would it change your response? Is it possible that you might respond in a more disrespectful way?

Even when irritated or impatient, we often make the effort to listen and communicate with friends, acquaintances, and even total strangers with more respect than we give our own children. Most…

Should I Be Worried About My Family’s Health?

Parenting-N-Families — Sat, 03 Oct 2009 16:16:27 +0000

I been living in a rented house for the past three years without knowing that it has mold in the walls in our living room. Should I be worried about my family’s health? How do I get ride of it on my own?

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Should I Be Worried About My Family’s Health?

Parenting-N-Families — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 10:17:51 +0000

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What Are Your Family’s Traditions For Christmas?

Parenting-N-Families — Sat, 26 Sep 2009 21:22:36 +0000

I have two daughters, 6 and 4, and will have a newborn son. Every year, we go shopping on Black Friday – no matter how busy it is! This year, daddy’s going to have to stay home with the baby!
We have a fake tree, so we decorate that together while listening to Christmas sons and drink hot cocoa.
Hmm what else…
We bake cookies for Santa on Christmas Eve, when my brother and his family stay with us. We spend christmas day with my family at Grandma’s house.
What kind of unique traditions do youguys…

Carcinogens In Cleaning Products – Am I Putting My Family’s Health At Risk?

Parenting-N-Families — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 04:16:52 +0000

I usually use Mr Muscle to wipe beside the sink after doing the dishes. The cups then go mouth-side down onto the place that I have just wiped. I use Mr Muscle/Dettol cleaner because it makes the sink cleaner and shinier.
Are products like this carcinogenic?
If so, can anyone suggest a non-harmful way (i.e. non-harmful products) of keeping things clean and shiny without risking my family’s health?
Are there any websites i can visit to find out more?

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Transracial Adoption: A Family’s Experience And Advice To Those Considering Adopting Transracially

Parenting-N-Families — Sun, 06 Sep 2009 06:44:51 +0000

A mom and son discuss realities of growing up as a multi-racial adoptive family. Judy and Aaron Stigger share their insights, experiences and advice for Caucasian families considering adopting an … (more…)

Transracial Adoption: A Family’s Experience And Advice To Those Considering Adopting Transracially

Parenting-N-Families — Sat, 05 Sep 2009 00:44:05 +0000

Transracial Adoption: A Family’s Experience And Advice To Those Considering Adopting Transracially

Parenting-N-Families — Fri, 04 Sep 2009 06:45:10 +0000

Transracial Adoption: A Family’s Experience And Advice To Those Considering Adopting Transracially

Parenting-N-Families — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 09:45:10 +0000

Carcinogens In Cleaning Products – Am I Putting My Family’s Health At Risk?

Parenting-N-Families — Sat, 29 Aug 2009 16:16:40 +0000

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How Much Do You Pay For You And Your Family’s Health Insurance?

Parenting-N-Families — Fri, 28 Aug 2009 10:17:26 +0000

Where do you work and how many people in your family?
I am anticipating having to work in a few years (when kids are school age) and just want to get a feel for what jobs provide decent health insurance.

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Should The Government Interfere With A Family’s Choice To Place A Child For Adoption?

Parenting-N-Families — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 10:56:24 +0000

If a person or a family makes the decision to place a child for adoption, a decision made without any incentives, or coersions, or pressure, should the government be able to prevent the adoption?

What Do You Think Of Our Familys Baby Names?

Parenting-N-Families — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 03:05:58 +0000

So, my baby girl came twelve days early! My 54yr-old mom is nearly 7 months pregnant and my 14yr-old sister is 5 months pregnant both girls. what do you think of our baby names
mine=Peyton Hannah
moms=Amy Grace (not 2 old fashioned but classy)
sis=Destiny Chanel (I personally HATE this)