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Elderly Couple Dies of COVID-19 on the Same Day After 73 Years of Marriage

Post author:Sherrie Hurd, A.A.
Post published:May 19, 2020
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In essence, we all die alone, but we don’t have to suffer alone. When we hear about how an elderly couple dies of COVID-19 on the same day, we rethink just how alone we are. When COVID-19 started to swell out of control, many disturbing words rang true, including statements that suffering patients had to die alone. That was truly devastating news that…

How to Homeschool Your Child in Times of Quarantine

Post author:Michelle Liew, B.A.
Post published:March 29, 2020
Post category:Family & Parenting Relationships & Social Life
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COVID-19 has the world in its virulent grip, in more ways than one. Besides causing businesses to grind to a halt, it may have caused you to wonder how to homeschool your child. Schooling a child is a mammoth task, more so homeschooling them. COVID 19 has made it somewhat of a necessity, however, and more parents are wondering how to homeschool their…

11 Fun Things to Do with Kids at Home to Prevent Boredom

Post author:Michelle Liew, B.A.
Post published:March 20, 2020
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Bored children are a handful for hassled parents. With the recent coronavirus outbreak that has stalled school and other activities, parents need a constant source of fun things to do with kids at home. So, what are some fun things that you can do with your kids when circumstances force you to stay at home? You will like our suggestions for kid-friendly entertainment.…

11 Signs of Overly-Critical Parents and How to Handle Them

Post author:Michelle Liew, B.A.
Post published:February 18, 2020
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Does your mom or dad keep telling you that you're raising your children the wrong way? Do your parents keep telling you to get a better job than the one you have now? If the answer to these rhetorical questions is yes, you may be dealing with critical parents. If your mom or dad never seems to have anything nice to say about you,…

4 Signs of a Manipulative Teenager and How to Parent One

Post author:Michelle Liew, B.A.
Post published:January 30, 2020
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Your manipulative teenager understands how to push your buttons. This youngster knows what he or she wants from you, and how to get it. Teens master the art of manipulation quickly, and you’ll become wrapped around their little fingers if you’re not quick enough to realize that they’ve taken advantage of you. So how would you know if they are trying to get…

7 Types of Family Conflict and How to Resolve Each of Them

Post author:Michelle Liew, B.A.
Post published:January 19, 2020
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Where there are two or more people, there will be disagreements, family notwithstanding. All of us have to deal with a family conflict at some or many points in our lives. Trite as family disagreements seem, they can be delicate and difficult to manage. So, how do you handle squabbling loved ones? How do you cope when you become embroiled in the conflict…

Having Estranged Adult Children Can Be Painful – How to Cope

Post author:Sherrie Hurd, A.A.
Post published:January 9, 2020
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You raise them, teach them, and give them love, and then suddenly, they grow up into adults and become estranged children. What happened? The pain of watching your children, one by one, leave the nest is a hurt that I cannot describe. I have three boys, and one is already moved away. I only see him a few times a year, and it’s…

6 Swedish Christmas Traditions to Get You into Holiday Spirit

Post author:Jamie Logie, B.Sc.
Post published:December 18, 2019
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With so many regular customs experienced at Christmas, are you missing out on more unique ones you haven't heard of? There are several Swedish Christmas traditions that are not as common as our traditional gingerbread houses and mistletoe. It is worth it, however, to become more familiar with these traditions as they could add to your enjoyment of the holidays. As great as…

Healthy Habits for Kids That Boost Physical & Mental Development

Post author:Sherrie Hurd, A.A.
Post published:November 26, 2019
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Healthy habits for kids bring the best out of them. Indoctrinating virtuous habits within your child is a step towards their brighter future. For each child and the community as a whole, certain habits are priceless. These habits give your child stability and mental maturity in many different aspects. And what are these habits, you may ask. Well, they are emotional, intellectual and…

How to Raise a Strong-Willed Child with These Parenting Tips

Post author:Jamie Logie, B.Sc.
Post published:October 29, 2019
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Is your child strong-willed? Good. If they're not, you'll be interested to see why this is a good thing. Your child is an extension of yourself and you want them to thrive in every way possible. Raising a strong-willed child takes attention and detail, but it is possible. When raising kids you want them to embrace the good traits that you have and…