Having a child in the hospital is no ones idea of fun, but sometimes it is a very necessary evil. Believe it or not, there are some ways that you can make it far easier on yourself and on your child.
1 - Look around you and suss out where everything is. from bed linen to towels, toileting and food. Sometimes you may only get an hour to yourself, so the less time that you waste finding out where everything is, the better.
2 - If in doubt about anything, from whether you are allowed hot drinks in the ward to which toilets and showers parents are allowed to use - ask.
3 - Once you and your child are settled in take another look around. This time at the other kids and parents. Some stories will be more straight forward than yours, and some will be far far worse and they will help you to appreciate your situation much more.
4 - Get to know your nurses and the aides. They will be your biggest asset and allies.
5 - Asking questions will help your understanding of what is happening. Knowing what the nurses and doctors are doing and why will help you to relax. This will help your child to cope better as well.
6 - Get and keep a positive attitude. Your baby is in the best place and if they didn't need to be there they wouldn't be there, so relax and just take what comes.
7 - Reach out to others - when you are getting a coffee, see if anyone else wants one. If you can see that they may need a hand with something - offer one. Don't be afraid to ask about their child. There are some amazing stories out there. A childrens ward is such a unique environment and can be a place of great support and understanding.
8 - This last one is really important and one that is easy to forget sometimes....
You are in hospital, not in a hotel, so do as much as you can yourself and let the staff concentrate on taking care of your child.
Matilda Matheson has had more than her fair share of medical crises with her kids and has spent more time in hospital with the darlings than she cares to think about! You can read some of her stories over at Kiwiparents Blog. She has also added plenty of good old fashioned advice on how she copes with raising 4 preschoolers, running a business from home and just everyday stuff - Like whether Adam Lambert should have won American Idol! Kiwiparents Blog
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Tuesday, November 17, 2009
Listen To Your Child's Stories
Listen To Your Child's Stories: "
Poem Of The Day
Tuesday, November 17, 2009
My name is Nandita Shanbhag. I am a copy writer by profession and a poetess by passion. I love to express my thoughts in verses. If my poem can touch a heart or heal a soul , I feel that I have fulfilled my objective.
My dream is to spearhead a movement for the creation of a world where children will be secure and happy and live their lives to the fullest.
My parents, my sister and my dear friends always motivate me. I am encouraged at every step by my loving husband. My lovely daughters are my inspiration.
Has this poem touched you? Share Your Story
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Poem Of The Day
Tuesday, November 17, 2009
Votes: 14
Rating: 4.79
Rating: 4.79
My name is Nandita Shanbhag. I am a copy writer by profession and a poetess by passion. I love to express my thoughts in verses. If my poem can touch a heart or heal a soul , I feel that I have fulfilled my objective.
My dream is to spearhead a movement for the creation of a world where children will be secure and happy and live their lives to the fullest.
My parents, my sister and my dear friends always motivate me. I am encouraged at every step by my loving husband. My lovely daughters are my inspiration.
Listen To Your Child's Stories
© Nandita Shailesh Shanbhag
First day Lily arrived late from school
Mom thought she was playing the fool
Angrily, what happened asked she
Lily replied “A monster detained me”
Mom said “That is so absurd!”
There are no monsters in this world
The second day her schoolwork was in a mess
Mom thought that she was being careless
She asked “What were you doing all day?
From the monster, I was trying to hide away
Mom said “This is so absurd!”
There are no monsters in this world
The third day Lily refused to go at all
Mom felt it was just a tantrum small
She threatened her with a beating
Lily replied “The monster may be waiting”
Mom said “This is so absurd!”
There are no monsters in this world
The fourth day, Lily complained of a stomach ache
Mom said please do not fake
She said I am tired of your repeated lies
Lily replied “The monster will make me cry”
Mom said “This is so absurd!”
There are no monsters in this world
The fifth day, Lily fell ill and took to her bed
Mom forced her to go to school instead
She ranted at her, asked her why
The monster will hurt me, I shall surely die
Mom said “This is so absurd!”
There are no monsters in this world
For this little girl, there was no sixth sunrise
For her new teacher was a monster in disguise
He caught her alone and took her life
After torturing her for hours with a knife
Monsters are real, the mom realized too late
If only she could have saved her baby from this fate
So listen to your child’s stories really well
About her little anxieties they may tell
A sordid tale may be hidden in her tears,
Lend a patient ear to her innocent fears.
Pay attention to her words and understand
For her safety and security lie in your hands.
© Nandita Shailesh Shanbhag
First day Lily arrived late from school
Mom thought she was playing the fool
Angrily, what happened asked she
Lily replied “A monster detained me”
Mom said “That is so absurd!”
There are no monsters in this world
The second day her schoolwork was in a mess
Mom thought that she was being careless
She asked “What were you doing all day?
From the monster, I was trying to hide away
Mom said “This is so absurd!”
There are no monsters in this world
The third day Lily refused to go at all
Mom felt it was just a tantrum small
She threatened her with a beating
Lily replied “The monster may be waiting”
Mom said “This is so absurd!”
There are no monsters in this world
The fourth day, Lily complained of a stomach ache
Mom said please do not fake
She said I am tired of your repeated lies
Lily replied “The monster will make me cry”
Mom said “This is so absurd!”
There are no monsters in this world
The fifth day, Lily fell ill and took to her bed
Mom forced her to go to school instead
She ranted at her, asked her why
The monster will hurt me, I shall surely die
Mom said “This is so absurd!”
There are no monsters in this world
For this little girl, there was no sixth sunrise
For her new teacher was a monster in disguise
He caught her alone and took her life
After torturing her for hours with a knife
Monsters are real, the mom realized too late
If only she could have saved her baby from this fate
So listen to your child’s stories really well
About her little anxieties they may tell
A sordid tale may be hidden in her tears,
Lend a patient ear to her innocent fears.
Pay attention to her words and understand
For her safety and security lie in your hands.
Has this poem touched you? Share Your Story
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Monday, November 16, 2009
The Boomerang Generation - Adult Children Moving Home
The Boomerang Generation - Adult Children Moving Home:
You miss them. You ask them to call you often. You ask them to visit you more. And it seems that all your efforts about reminding them to come home have come to some fruition. Suddenly one or two or all of your kids have now decided that they want to move back in with you. You can be assured of the fact that you are not alone. According to the latest stats, 80% of college grads have moved back in with their parents, preferring to "crash" there for the summer, or until they get a good paying job, or until they find affordable apartments to stay in. There is also a good percentage from the same stats covering adults who, after living on their own for some time, have gone a-packing and asking for basement space in their parents' homes as their living quarters.
Although you love them to pieces, having your kids back home with you means shouldering a lot of expenses... not to mention the likely shenanigans the young ones might get into. So how do you deal with them: the boomerang generation - adult children moving home? Here are a couple of tips.
1. Sit down with them and talk as adults (meaning: no tantrums allowed, and no Bambi eyes flicking too.) Make it clear that they are welcome in your home for free... but for a limited time only. Staying over for one summer and staying over for 6 summers (and counting!) are two different matters entirely. Tell them that if they want to stay, then they should contribute something to the home's funds. Have them take charge of the utility bills, or the weekly groceries. Or better yet, ask them for a monthly rent which might include partial fees to cover utilities and food.
If they refuse or constantly miss payments, then its time you need to put a firmer policy down. It may sound hilarious, but grounding them and depriving them of certain home privileges might work. Not allowing their friends over, or banning the use of the living room TV, would make them feel like a child again - which mirrors exactly their attitude towards their assigned responsibilities. Tell them that if they want to be treated like adults, then they should owe up to their adult responsibilities as well.
2. It is your home. Impose your own rules. The last thing you need right now is to encourage your kids to become bums: airheads who have veritably plastered their behinds on your living room couch and frequently raiding the fridge every time they go for bathroom breaks... and encouraging their other bum friends to do so as well. Not because they have reached 18 years of age means that they are above cleaning their rooms, taking out the trash or mowing the lawn. These are actually fringe benefits of their back-to-your-home privileges.
If you are imposing a strict 10 pm shut down of the living room TV and lights to save electricity, or you would rather not have their friends partying over at your basement every weekend, or you would rather that they do their own laundry from now on, tell them so. And make sure that your kids know you mean business. If they can't handle your rules, then they need to seriously re-think the reasons why they wanted to move back in with you.
On the internet, you drown in information but starve for knowledge. That's why I created http://www.LesTout.com, the number #1 source of Daily Life Advice. Hi, I'm Dr. Barry Lycka the founder of LesTout.com - and I encourage you to come enjoy my site. Let us help you live your life to the fullest. Feel free to use this article (but please give us credit. It's copyright protected. And visit our Parenting and Family Section for up to date advice
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Preparing Your Child For Back to School - Avoiding the Stress
Preparing Your Child For Back to School - Avoiding the Stress:
When the new school year comes rolling in, some parents would be happy enough to know that their kids will finally be unglued from their seats in front of the TV or the computer. However, there are just some kids who feel that they would rather not see the walls of their classrooms any time soon. Incredibly, there are growing numbers of school aged kids and teenagers who feel (and show) some forms of educational establishment-related strain even before the academic year starts. Open complaints about their educational environment, showing overt displeasure regarding discussions about school, or sheer indifference to your preparations are all signs that something is not quite right. If your child seems to be undergoing these, here are some tips on preparing your child for back to school - avoiding the stress.
1. Listen to your child. One of the most common mistakes parents make is belittling or downright ignoring their child's complaints, especially if you are not consciously aware of doing so. The words, "It will be fine," "I'm sure that's not true," and "Don't worry about it," may sound soothing to you from the parent's point of view. But your child is very likely to think of this as a form of open dismissal. And that would be just about the last thing he or she would confide in you.
When you ask your son or daughter about what could be wrong with school, learn to really listen and ask questions that matter. Ask why he or she thinks that about a certain issue. If he or she is complaining about a person, ask the name and other pertinent details of the person. In many cases, your kids are not asking you to intervene with their problem(s) literally. Rather, they just want to know that you know what they think, and that simple act of listening alone can alleviate their stress levels in a hurry.
2. Listen to what is not being said. There are just some kids that would rather not talk, or would go around the subject in a very roundabout way. If such is the case with your child, then it would be best to observe his or her reactions or mannerisms. Abruptly changing topics, running away from his peers and vehemently expressing that they "don't want to talk about it" are visible signs of distress. On the other hand, suddenly going uncommunicative, showing covert signs of anger (e.g. clenching fists, making angry drawings, etc.) or losing or increased appetite are also signs, but these are more subtle and you might miss these if you are not paying attention.
Be extra attentive to other kids he might be hanging out with, and those that he would rather not look in the eye. If you live in a small community, you can try to observe how other kids interact (or don't interact) with your son and daughter. But never force the issue until your child is ready to confide in you. Make sure too that you let your child know that you will be at his or her side no matter what.
3. Ask your child to make a list that he or she should turn over to you about 3 weeks before the academic year begins. This list should comprise of all the things he or she would need or want for the incoming term. Place it on a visible spot for a week (stuck on the refrigerator door or kitchen reminder board) before you go shopping for his or her stuff. That extra week time will allow your child to add to the list in case he or she forgot something. At the same time, a back-to-school shopping list will avoid any scramble and last minute trips to the stores. And that could lessen the stress levels on both you and your child.
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Thursday, November 12, 2009
Putting Together a Time Capsule
All folks should have a time capsule. Time capsules are great items to capture your past and when unveiled at a date in the future, will give a great amount of excitement for such a minute input at the very beginning. To generate a time capsule, you should do the following suggestions.
Sign up for a Gmail account and use the calendar system. If you are not doing this already, you should use Gmail or something analogous full time. On it, they provide calendar programs that you can use all the time. There is a superb chance that, given a solid email whose name you do not expect to change, that you will be using this account forever. Set a prompt in that calendar and take advantage of text alerts. While it is unsure whether or not it will still be operating in ten or twenty years, this is a great 1st step to make sure you remember to open the capsule.
Another way to make certain you open the capsule is store it in something that you utilize very rarely, but will forever use. This can be something like Christmas materials or some kind of family engagement item that is forever passed down. This way, when you unveil, it will at very least be a good amount of period before opening it even if it is not an specific time period that you initially wanted.
Put whatever you want in the capsule, preferably small items that will remind you of neat memories you had in recent past. The more thoughtful and more random these things, the more enjoyment you will get down the line.
Ross has a
time capsule with myheartwill.
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Sign up for a Gmail account and use the calendar system. If you are not doing this already, you should use Gmail or something analogous full time. On it, they provide calendar programs that you can use all the time. There is a superb chance that, given a solid email whose name you do not expect to change, that you will be using this account forever. Set a prompt in that calendar and take advantage of text alerts. While it is unsure whether or not it will still be operating in ten or twenty years, this is a great 1st step to make sure you remember to open the capsule.
Another way to make certain you open the capsule is store it in something that you utilize very rarely, but will forever use. This can be something like Christmas materials or some kind of family engagement item that is forever passed down. This way, when you unveil, it will at very least be a good amount of period before opening it even if it is not an specific time period that you initially wanted.
Put whatever you want in the capsule, preferably small items that will remind you of neat memories you had in recent past. The more thoughtful and more random these things, the more enjoyment you will get down the line.
Ross has a
time capsule with myheartwill.
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Tuesday, November 10, 2009
Family Members - We're All in This Together!
A family is most productive functioning as a unit. Think of a family as a healthy potted plant. A plant is made up of small individual stems and branches that, as separate entities, appear fragile and unsteady. But growing and developing together, they gain strength and protection from one another. The plant and the family is healthier and grows more when everyone cooperates and shares the resources as well as environment. Their roots are intertwined and form a secure foundation that withstands being knocked over and occasionally neglected.
Our families are much the same. We need the strength and support of one another to make all of us stronger, more personally productive and more resilient to life's ups and downs. As parents, we can strengthen these family bonds by sharing our positive attitudes and work goals with our children. The children need to feel the safety of belonging to a unit or tribe, where all members are valued and their contributions appreciated.
Before we can expect positive results, we need to recognize why it's important for all members of the family to contribute time and skills toward household tasks. Our immediate intention is to help relieve excessive personal household responsibilities and to share the duties fairly. An overwhelming workload for one person or two becomes manageable when shared by three, four or more. But the goal should be greater than simply to divide the workload. It should be to learn life skills and assume personal responsibility.
We are on a family road trip
Regardless of prior experiences or the expectations your family now have that someone else will take out the garbage and feed the dog, don't give up. Make it into an adventure rather than drudgery. Soon good habits will become automatic action and provide more cooperation and less contention in your home.
Think of your goal to get your family to work together as the equivalent of a family road trip. You need to plan the most appropriate "route" for your family to follow. Expect to encounter some rocky roads here and there and maybe even a detour or two. It is important to have fun along the way, while remembering that "tomorrow is another day and we can start again."
You may keep asking yourself, "How much longer till we get there?" and be tempted to give up before personal responsibility becomes a habit with everyone involved.. But don't turn back, just keep moving forward. Determine that this time you will work as a family to reach your final "destination." You'll eventually have a family that works together to keep daily household life running smoothly. More importantly, you can also accomplish your greater goal of raising responsible, self-reliant children, who have the confidence of life skills well learned.
© Judy H. Wright, parent educator, author and international speaker http://www.ArtichokePress.com
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Our families are much the same. We need the strength and support of one another to make all of us stronger, more personally productive and more resilient to life's ups and downs. As parents, we can strengthen these family bonds by sharing our positive attitudes and work goals with our children. The children need to feel the safety of belonging to a unit or tribe, where all members are valued and their contributions appreciated.
Before we can expect positive results, we need to recognize why it's important for all members of the family to contribute time and skills toward household tasks. Our immediate intention is to help relieve excessive personal household responsibilities and to share the duties fairly. An overwhelming workload for one person or two becomes manageable when shared by three, four or more. But the goal should be greater than simply to divide the workload. It should be to learn life skills and assume personal responsibility.
We are on a family road trip
Regardless of prior experiences or the expectations your family now have that someone else will take out the garbage and feed the dog, don't give up. Make it into an adventure rather than drudgery. Soon good habits will become automatic action and provide more cooperation and less contention in your home.
Think of your goal to get your family to work together as the equivalent of a family road trip. You need to plan the most appropriate "route" for your family to follow. Expect to encounter some rocky roads here and there and maybe even a detour or two. It is important to have fun along the way, while remembering that "tomorrow is another day and we can start again."
You may keep asking yourself, "How much longer till we get there?" and be tempted to give up before personal responsibility becomes a habit with everyone involved.. But don't turn back, just keep moving forward. Determine that this time you will work as a family to reach your final "destination." You'll eventually have a family that works together to keep daily household life running smoothly. More importantly, you can also accomplish your greater goal of raising responsible, self-reliant children, who have the confidence of life skills well learned.
© Judy H. Wright, parent educator, author and international speaker http://www.ArtichokePress.com
If you want assistance in making your family more cooperative, please check out http://www.DisciplineYesPunishNo.com
You will feel that this free e-course was written just for you and it was.
(c) Judy H. Wright aka Auntie Artichoke is a family relationship author and keynote speaker. You have permission to reprint this article in your blog or newsletter as long as content and contact information is keep correct.
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Wednesday, November 4, 2009
Single Parenting: How The Challenge Of Single Parenting Affects Your Decision To Divorce
Single parenting has seemingly become an acceptable norm which is unfortunate. According to the US Census Bureau, there were over 20 million single parents in the United States in the year 2000. That's a staggering statistic, certainly the worldwide number of people who are challenged with single parenting is exponentially higher.
When making a divorce decision and you have children, its natural to wonder about the challenges of single parenting and how it will affect your children. You may have seen other people struggle with single parenting or thought about the strain single parenting would seemingly put on you and your children.
Single Parenting Is Easier If You Know Yourself.
When deciding about getting a divorce and thinking about how single parenting figures in, make sure that you know yourself. Ask yourself if you're really ready to get divorced and if you can overcome the fear or challenge of single parenting. Don't be hasty with your decision, who knows? Maybe your marriage can be saved! Then again, maybe not.
Know yourself...know whether or not you're thinking of single parenting solely to take something away from your spouse...clearly a selfish and useless reason to be a single parent. Know whether or not you can adequately be a single parent based on your inner strength, work ethic, tendencies towards being overly busy, etc.
Single parenting is tough, what you may be able to take for granted as a married person will be gone if you're thinking of trying single parenting. Chances are if you're thinking of trying single parenting, you won't have much time at all for yourself...in essence, your 'self' will be all about your children. Know whether you're really ready for this...after all your children deserve the best care possible!
Single Parenting Is Easier If You Know Your Children.
Yes, you have to really know your children...you have to know how they'll respond to a plethora of changes if you're going to try single parenting. How will they respond to not seeing your spouse - Mom or Dad - as often? How will your children react to having to be dropped off at your ex-spouses house for visitation? How will the children feel about potentially not enjoying the same luxuries or attention that they may have had previously? Of course, there's more questions to ask to fit your particular situation...keep your children's best interest at heart.
You absolutely must know your children in order to be comfortable about trying single parenting. Granted, it won't be easy and there will be rocky points in the process, but if you know your children well enough single parenting can be productive assuming your marriage cannot be saved. In any event, your children most likely will have to sacrifice if you're going to try single parenting.
Single Parenting Will Be Easier If You Review Your Finances And Plan Accordingly.
Whether the concept is shallow or not is irrelevant. Finances (or lack thereof) figure in to your decision to venture into single parenting. Take a hard look at what your finances will allow for if you're thinking of becoming a single parent. You must not let emotion completely rule your decision to try single parenting. In order to do what's best for you and your children, you need to assess just how you'll make ends meet and how you'll provide for them...and yourself!
Be sensible and take a good amount of time to figure out how you'll live, where the money will come from, how your own freedoms will be compromised, and more importantly, how your children's freedoms will be affected!
If you have a well laid out plan with regards to finance before you start single parenting, you will be much better off.
Single parenting is hard and your children will be affected no matter how well off you are in your life with regards to finance and support mechanisms. But, unfortunately, single parenting can be a necessary thing to do in some instances. Just do right by your children and yourself and think about the future and how you can build your life correctly before you venture into single parenting.
© Karl Augustine, 2005
"A Practical Guide To Deciding Whether Or Not To Get A Divorce"
An eBook recommended by marriage counselors and relationship coaches to their clients.
Deciding on Divorce
Single Parenting
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Karl_Augustine
When making a divorce decision and you have children, its natural to wonder about the challenges of single parenting and how it will affect your children. You may have seen other people struggle with single parenting or thought about the strain single parenting would seemingly put on you and your children.
Single Parenting Is Easier If You Know Yourself.
When deciding about getting a divorce and thinking about how single parenting figures in, make sure that you know yourself. Ask yourself if you're really ready to get divorced and if you can overcome the fear or challenge of single parenting. Don't be hasty with your decision, who knows? Maybe your marriage can be saved! Then again, maybe not.
Know yourself...know whether or not you're thinking of single parenting solely to take something away from your spouse...clearly a selfish and useless reason to be a single parent. Know whether or not you can adequately be a single parent based on your inner strength, work ethic, tendencies towards being overly busy, etc.
Single parenting is tough, what you may be able to take for granted as a married person will be gone if you're thinking of trying single parenting. Chances are if you're thinking of trying single parenting, you won't have much time at all for yourself...in essence, your 'self' will be all about your children. Know whether you're really ready for this...after all your children deserve the best care possible!
Single Parenting Is Easier If You Know Your Children.
Yes, you have to really know your children...you have to know how they'll respond to a plethora of changes if you're going to try single parenting. How will they respond to not seeing your spouse - Mom or Dad - as often? How will your children react to having to be dropped off at your ex-spouses house for visitation? How will the children feel about potentially not enjoying the same luxuries or attention that they may have had previously? Of course, there's more questions to ask to fit your particular situation...keep your children's best interest at heart.
You absolutely must know your children in order to be comfortable about trying single parenting. Granted, it won't be easy and there will be rocky points in the process, but if you know your children well enough single parenting can be productive assuming your marriage cannot be saved. In any event, your children most likely will have to sacrifice if you're going to try single parenting.
Single Parenting Will Be Easier If You Review Your Finances And Plan Accordingly.
Whether the concept is shallow or not is irrelevant. Finances (or lack thereof) figure in to your decision to venture into single parenting. Take a hard look at what your finances will allow for if you're thinking of becoming a single parent. You must not let emotion completely rule your decision to try single parenting. In order to do what's best for you and your children, you need to assess just how you'll make ends meet and how you'll provide for them...and yourself!
Be sensible and take a good amount of time to figure out how you'll live, where the money will come from, how your own freedoms will be compromised, and more importantly, how your children's freedoms will be affected!
If you have a well laid out plan with regards to finance before you start single parenting, you will be much better off.
Single parenting is hard and your children will be affected no matter how well off you are in your life with regards to finance and support mechanisms. But, unfortunately, single parenting can be a necessary thing to do in some instances. Just do right by your children and yourself and think about the future and how you can build your life correctly before you venture into single parenting.
© Karl Augustine, 2005
"A Practical Guide To Deciding Whether Or Not To Get A Divorce"
An eBook recommended by marriage counselors and relationship coaches to their clients.
Deciding on Divorce
Single Parenting
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Karl_Augustine
Tuesday, November 3, 2009
Does Your Family Have Meetings to Work Out Problems?
I remember when I grew up that my family never talked about anything related to how to fix this problem or that problem. They just were really good at complaining about things. I personally feel that families need to sit down once a week for a family meeting and discuss how things are going with one another and if there are any issues that need to be addressed.
This allows time for the family to feel closer to one another and it is a bonding time as well. Finding out that one of your kids is being picked on in school when you had no idea about it is a good reason to have meetings. Finding out that your two kids have been beating one another up because they do not like sharing is another good reason.
Your wife tells you that he car keeps stalling at the stop light on the corner is a good reason for a meeting as well. We are talking about the lives of your family, your loved ones, your offspring. They need to be able to talk freely with you about anything and everything or chaos is bound to be right around the corner. Which is quite normal for most families because they just fight and yell at one another and nothing gets done to fix any problems any of them may be having.
So, if your family is important to you and you want to know what is going on in there lives and they are not telling you without you asking then you need to hold family meetings where everything can be discussed as a family. I hope you value the importance of this because I know it is priceless with regards to my family.
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This allows time for the family to feel closer to one another and it is a bonding time as well. Finding out that one of your kids is being picked on in school when you had no idea about it is a good reason to have meetings. Finding out that your two kids have been beating one another up because they do not like sharing is another good reason.
Your wife tells you that he car keeps stalling at the stop light on the corner is a good reason for a meeting as well. We are talking about the lives of your family, your loved ones, your offspring. They need to be able to talk freely with you about anything and everything or chaos is bound to be right around the corner. Which is quite normal for most families because they just fight and yell at one another and nothing gets done to fix any problems any of them may be having.
So, if your family is important to you and you want to know what is going on in there lives and they are not telling you without you asking then you need to hold family meetings where everything can be discussed as a family. I hope you value the importance of this because I know it is priceless with regards to my family.
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