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Most Dangerous Relationship Mistakes of Career and Take-Change Women - By LeslieBeth Wish- ***The Seven Most Common Mistakes Made By Marriage Counselors – Part 2 - by Submitted on Nov 03, 2009 from Drs. Charles and Elizabeth SchmitzContinued from The Seven Most Common Mistakes Made By Marriage Counselors – Part 1 By America’s #1 Love and Marriage Experts. 4. Making marriage too difficult to understand when, in fact, “simple things matter.” We have been saying this for years – our 26+ years of research on ...
Views: 16(9 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - ***The Seven Most Common Mistakes Made By Marriage Counselors - Part 1 of 2 - by Submitted on Oct 30, 2009 from Drs. Charles and Elizabeth SchmitzBy America’s #1 Love and Marriage Experts. We have studied successfully married couples for over 26 years on six of the world’s seven continents. We have traveled in more countries than we can remember. And while our focus has been on those who have made their marriages work; we are also ...
Views: 42(13 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - Making The Connection With Your Children - by Submitted on Oct 24, 2009 from Sandra DyeThere are many different levels of connecting. When you call out to your child from another room you are not yet connected, you are just putting out what I will term a location finder signal. By the second and third times when you don't get a response, your frustration is rising. You are in ...
Views: 4You must read the article to rate it. - When the Landscape of Loss Lingers - by Submitted on Oct 23, 2009 from James KrehbielWithin the period of three months, I lost three loved ones. Two of them died three days apart. Although I knew the end was eminent as I processed each situation, my knowledge and anticipation did not soothe me - it only served to bring me closer to the inevitability of my own mortality. Some ...
Views: 3You must read the article to rate it. - ***The Future of Marriage - by Submitted on Oct 23, 2009 from Drs. Charles and Elizabeth SchmitzBy America’s #1 Love and Marriage Experts. The fact of the matter is this -- marriage is alive and well in the United States and around the world! It is the single greatest contributor to social order on planet Earth. And the fact of the matter is this -- marriage is the most profound ...
Views: 44(14 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - Money, Credit, & Greed: 8 Tips Parents Must Teach Their Children - by Submitted on Oct 22, 2009 from Matthew TooneAs important as it is for children and teenagers to understand these 8 essential principles below – it is far more important that their parents actually know, understand, live and exemplify them before trying to teach them to their kids. 1)What Do Kids Want … That Money Can’t Buy: Our ...
Views: 32(5 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - Codependency Takes Two or More - by Submitted on Oct 21, 2009 from Gigi WolfI lived ten years with an alcoholic. I used to wonder why I was with that person, since I did not have the prior experiences normally associated with choosing unwisely. I had a pretty good upbringing, with fairly normal parents, and had never been abused or molested in any way. It took me a long ...
Views: 16(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - Navigating Family Dynamics During the Holiday Season and Beyond - by Submitted on Oct 21, 2009 from Lori RadunWith the holiday season fast approaching, time spent with family increases. Add this increased time with the addition of aunts, uncles, grandmas, grandpas and cousins, and you can have quite an interesting family dynamic. The more people you have involved in any one situation, the more effort it ...
Views: 13You must read the article to rate it. - How to Love Your Relatives - by Submitted on Oct 21, 2009 from Elsabe SmitI come from a family of special souls. We are as different as chalk and cheese. The chalks have beautiful colours. The cheeses have a wide range of textures tastes. Together, we make an interesting, tasty and useful combination. There is nothing that brings out the best in people like a ...
Views: 16You must read the article to rate it. - From Roses to Relationships: Essentials neccessaary to cultivate growth - by Submitted on Oct 19, 2009 from Toya Jervay“Hunter, what did Mommy ask you?” If only I had money for each time I asked this question, you know how that story would end – I would be rich! But I didn’t, instead I had my very adorable, doe eyed, five year old son staring up at me with a look on his face that said: “Whatever it is ...
Views: 18You must read the article to rate it. - Countdown to Halloween: Quick and Easy Tips to Help You Get Ready - by Submitted on Oct 14, 2009 from Paula ConstableAre you prepared for Halloween? If you take the time to plan ahead, you and your family will be able to enjoy this fun and festive time without a lot of last minute stress. Here are some key things to think about to help you get ready for the spooky day. Decorations Gather all your ...
Views: 33(5 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - Nursing Homes and the Emotional Abuse of the Elderly - by Submitted on Oct 14, 2009 from William HayesNursing Homes and the Emotional Abuse of the Elderly Nursing homes are not all sipping lemonade and playing backgammon. There are a lot of serious medical and emotional issues to deal with in order to run a successful home. Nurses and administrators have the task of being mindful at all times of ...
Views: 21You must read the article to rate it. - Family Constellations: Fate Is Not Polite - by Submitted on Oct 11, 2009 from Suzi TuckerThe room is filled with people. Old, young, men, women, different styles, different postures, open curious faces, closed sceptical ones, intent, cautious, waiting. Bert Hellinger sits calmly at the front of the large, airy room, the well-known smile resting comfortably on his face. We have come to ...
Views: 7You must read the article to rate it. - Remembering Family Traditions - by Submitted on Oct 08, 2009 from Gary DirenfeldRemembering Family Traditions Every family has their own traditions. The ways they manage regular occurring events such as birthdays, anniversaries, holidays and even losses. The tradition dictates how these events are to be practiced and who is to attend. Built in to the tradition is the ...
Views: 25You must read the article to rate it. - The selfless route to Self-Indulgence - by Submitted on Oct 08, 2009 from Danielle Raineor The Only Way to Get 5 Minutes Peace. Picture the scene... You’ve just collapsed onto the sofa with a drink and your favourite book/magazine/TV programme. The relaxing sigh is barely out of your mouth before you hear it....the summons. Somebody, somewhere wants a piece of you. And ...
Views: 26(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - Improving Friendships - The Key To Strengthening Relationship Bonds - by Submitted on Oct 03, 2009 from Paul DaltonI’ve just arrived back from America where I was attending the wedding of a very good friend, and because I was the Best Man I had to give a speech. Now, I’m used to public speaking and facilitating large groups of people in my personal development workshops, so you might be thinking this was a ...
Views: 36(2 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - The Other Parent - by Submitted on Oct 03, 2009 from Roni Weisberg-Ross L.M.F.TThe following is not an article but some preliminary thoughts on what may be expanded into one later on: I’ve been experiencing a lot of counter-transference lately with my clients over “the other parent”, especially when the other parent is the mother. You may be wondering who I’m ...
Views: 31(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - Roles Vs Place in The Family - by Submitted on Oct 01, 2009 from Michael NunnIt is important to understand the difference between roles in the family (environment) and someone's place in the family. All too often, people are ostracized from a family due to their inability or unwillingness to fulfil certain roles within it. Sometimes that inability or unwillingness may be ...
Views: 43(4 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - Everyone Wants to be Wanted - by Submitted on Oct 01, 2009 from Michael NunnFrom a pre-school child to an american president, CEO to convict, aetheist to astronaut - we all have an intrinsic desire to belong; somewhere, or to something. The most basic and important of these things we can (or want to) belong to is a family. It is our primary support facility, no matter ...
Views: 26(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - Parenting With Ease: The Lost Art Of Listening - by Submitted on Sep 17, 2009 from Susan Haidby Susan A. Haid One of the best things we can do as parents is simply listen, with an open mind and an open heart, to our children. We represent the safe space, so to speak, where our kids can say exactly what they’re thinking and feeling without judgment. This is a very, very important role ...
Views: 46(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - The Extraordinary Child by Susan A. Haid - by Submitted on Sep 17, 2009 from Susan Haidby Susan A. Haid All children are extraordinary. The messages our children receive from the world around them affect their developing perception of themselves, often damaging their self-esteem very early on. If we want our children to grow up with a strong sense of self-worth, feeling free to ...
Views: 47(4 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - Lessons From Dad - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsWe shouldn't wait until Father's Day to ponder the impact our dads have on our lives, but time slips by, doesn't it? We don't always reserve much of it to appreciate the contributions our loved ones make. Thanks to this greeting card moment, we all receive reminders to reflect upon and acknowledge ...
Views: 40(2 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - Helping a Niece Find Self-Love - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsQuestion: I have a niece that I've raised for the past 10 years she's now 20 and she doesn't share her feelings with me which most teenage young women don't but I overheard her on the phone the other evening and it made me so sad to hear her begging a boy to allow her to come over to spend the ...
Views: 38(2 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - Family Money Management - Advice for Borrowing and Lending Within Families - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2009 from Beverly OMalleyArticles on family money management advice usually dispense information about spending, saving, and investing. But there is another part of money management in families that is important and that is lending and borrowing. If you have ever loaned money to a family member and they failed to paid ...
Views: 44(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - Connecting and Building Relationships with Parents for Better Outcomes in the Children You Work With - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2009 from Joan CelebiIt's well known that when professionals who work with children build strong relationships with parents, better outcomes are often the result. But how do you go about connecting with parents to forge meaningful, long-lasting partnerships? It's not always obvious or intuitive, even to the best or ...
Views: 43(3 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - Father's Day: 10 Memorable Fictional Fathers - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsTo celebrate Father's Day this Sunday (June 21st) here is a look at 10 loving and inspiring fictional fathers. Some are men, some are even women. Some are old, some are young. Some are biological and some are surrogate. Some are crazy scientists and some are super spies. But above all, all these ...
Views: 37(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - We Have Lots of Love for Great Fathers in Our Space - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsFather Pateras El Padre Pappa Pere - A man who raises or nurtures a child - To acknowledge responsibility for - To procreate (offspring) as the male parent Happy Fathers Day to all the wonderful men who joyfully parent their children, others children and or complete strangers. We ...
Views: 37(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - Ceremony of Welcome - Welcoming a New Member to Your Family - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsJust as our inner landscape is constantly shifting and changing in response to the world around us, the dynamics of the families we belong to evolve over time. When we welcome an individual into our family—whether that individual is human or animal—a transformation takes place, a shift in the ...
Views: 33You must read the article to rate it. - My Father and I are One - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsI attended an out-of-body workshop at the Monroe Institute in 2002. I was writing the book *Rapid Evolution* at the time, and wanted to revisit the journey I had first taken at Monroe, in 1978. I wanted to explore what changes had been made in my own self-development over the years. What was new ...
Views: 39(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - Parents of Children with Special Needs: Getting Ready for the School Year - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2009 from Joan CelebiGetting ready for the new school year starts earlier when you have a child with special needs. There are so many things to plan ahead for, and people to coordinate with. You'll need to start preparing your child, too. It can all feel overwhelming -- and if you're like many parents of children ...
Views: 41(2 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - 5 Father's Day Gift Ideas: Give Him the Opportunity to Change the World - by Submitted on Sep 14, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsThis Father's Day, give your father the opportunity to change the world. Donate a tree in his name. Give resources to his favorite charity or volunteer organization. Allow him to choose which third-world entrepreneur he wants to give a micro-loan to. Show your Dad what a hero you think he is! ...
Views: 35You must read the article to rate it. - Fathers Day - by Submitted on Sep 14, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsIt doesn't matter who my father was; it matters who I remember he was. ~Anne Sexton From years of gentle rolling waves, the waters of Lake Michigan deposited piles of powder-white sun-bleached sand into monolithic climbable dunes. Along with the sound of the water, it’s slathered ...
Views: 35(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - Father's Day Gift Ideas: 5 Enthralling Nonfiction Audiobooks for Dad - by Submitted on Sep 14, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsIf you are at a loss for what to get for your father this Father's Day, get him an audiobook. Why would your father want to listen to an audiobook? Well, first of all, they require less time and effort than actually reading a book. Your dad can listen to an audiobook in bits and chunks through ...
Views: 38(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - When the pain comes..... - by Submitted on Sep 13, 2009 from Martine BrennanWhen the pain comes….. Don’t be afraid when the pain comes. It is natural to feel pain when someone we love dies. It is natural that the death of someone close to us will throw old memories into sharp relief. It is natural to feel for a time that the world doesn’t make sense. It is natural ...
Views: 46(2 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - Caring for Mom and Dad - by Submitted on Sep 08, 2009 from Melissa CloeterBeing an Elder Care attorney for over fifteen years, I have seen so many people in anguish over caring for their aging parents. Many times, I have heard men and women say, “The pressure is killing me.” Most of the time, it is the women who are the caregivers in the family whether it is a ...
Views: 45You must read the article to rate it. - No Drama!! - by Submitted on Sep 08, 2009 from Hunter PhoenixWhen I first started coaching, I was working with my own coach - a sharp smart lady who had a few simple rules for running her life; rules that I learned to love and quickly adopted as my own: "Work Hard, Have Fun, No Drama." But being human, every once in a while I slip, and last week I broke rule ...
Views: 48(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - The Difference Between Irresponsible Exercises Of Parental Authority And Responsible Exercises Of Parental Authority - by Submitted on Sep 07, 2009 from Mitchell MilchAs a social worker I spent 6 years assessing the mental health treatment needs of adults who get caught in the revolving door to a state criminal justice system in New England. In piecing together the histories of these clients I spoke with their parents when these opportunities arise. What was ...
Views: 47(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - Eighty Years of Grace and Wisdom— Celebrating the Transformational Presence of Jim and Dudley Seale - by Submitted on Sep 06, 2009 from Alan SealeIn the next few weeks, my parents, Jim and Dudley Seale, will each celebrate their 79th birthdays and enter into their 80th year. They have been happily together for over 60 of those years. There is much to celebrate about their lives—the many gifts they have given and continue to give to their ...
Views: 37(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - Tricks for Easy Travel With Toddlers - by Submitted on Sep 05, 2009 from Elizabeth FadenTraveling with toddlers can at best be draining, and a downright nightmare at its worst. We talked with a mom who travels extensively with her two year old toddler. Distraction Our mom’s(Erika) first tip was to distract the toddler as much as possible. Erika finds it best to travel at ...
Views: 46You must read the article to rate it. - Your Family Tree Offers Clues to Who You Are Today - by Submitted on Sep 03, 2009 from Arlene HarderUse a family tree not only to discover who your ancestors were, but how they have passed on cutoms and behaviors that may be impacting your life today. “A man can’t make a place for himself in the sun if he keeps taking refuge under the family tree.” —Helen Keller A family tree in ...
Views: 40You must read the article to rate it. - What Are You Doing to Your Child? - by Submitted on Sep 03, 2009 from Jan DeniseINSIDE RELATIONSHIPS WEEKLY COLUMN RELEASE: SEPTEMBER 4, 2009 What Are You Doing to Your Child? When you hold a newborn baby, you sense something God-like … I dare say, even if you're an atheist. A baby is untainted, sacred, perfect! It's important to hold that thought because ...
Views: 47(2 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - ~ A Single Father With Heart ~ - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2009 from Larry AgrestoIf you’ve read my bio, you know that in May of 1995, I suddenly became a single father over night. The tragedy left me in a space that I had never experienced before. I was both in shock and terror. At the same time, I knew what I had to do and by the grace of God I found the courage I needed ...
Views: 48(2 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - ~ Why I Love Hugs ~ - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2009 from Larry AgrestoLike many fathers from his generation, my dad was probably like many of the dads across America. His parents emigrated here from Europe at the turn of the century as did many; some from Italy, Poland, Germany, Hungary, Austria and other parts of Europe. Many had acquired trades in their home land ...
Views: 45(3 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - The Hurt Child — Played Out in the Adult Life - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2009 from Victoria Lorient-FaibishWhen we are having difficulty in adult relationships it is often because we are approaching them from the perspective of the ‘hurt child.’ This is someone who is always looking for love and approval, and is hypersensitive to criticism. If a person comes from an environment of deep criticism, ...
Views: 61(6 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - The Mother-Daughter Relationship - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2009 from Faith Restoration MinistriesThe Mother-Daughter Relationship The relationship between a mother and daughter is vital from birth to adulthood. They share a bond, which is unlike any other because of the symbiotic connection and the natural female liaison associated with this union. There is an affinity which they both ...
Views: 60(2 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - Some Reasons for Family Conflicts - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2009 from Faith Restoration MinistriesSome Reasons for Family Conflicts Every family has disagreements, which keeps the communication channel open. However, the handling of those conflicts will result in either win/win outcomes or destructive situations. Here is a list of some of those situations which create family conflicts. Poor ...
Views: 55(3 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - Family portrait paintings –A perfect gift - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2009 from Andrew ZhaoFamily portrait paintings forms the perfectgift for special persons on their special occasions such as anniversaries, birthdays, etc. Family portraits not only presents the talent of an artistbut also presents the knot of love and affection which keeps the entire family tied together. Family ...
Views: 49(2 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - Functional and Dysfunctional Families - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2009 from Carl H. Shubs, Ph.D.Let us consider the functional family as one that works. It works for everyone in the family, not just some of the people. It is not perfect, but it is good enough. It is good enough so that the people in the family feel loved, valued, recognized, and appreciated. In the functional, good enough ...
Views: 61(2 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - Helping your teenager through the economic downturn - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2009 from Dr. Mary GreshamThis is a particularly difficult time for teens whose families have been hit hard by economic changes. Why especially hard for teens? This is a time when teens want to break away from their families and turn towards their peers. But if the family is in crisis, it becomes very hard to break away ...
Views: 46(2 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - Mindfulness Meditation Therapy and Relationships - by Submitted on Nov 05, 2009 from Peter StrongMMT is an exciting new development in which mindfulness is applied directly to help transform and resolve difficult emotional states such as anxiety, fear, phobias, anger and other forms of habitual emotional reactivity that affects the quality of our happiness and the quality of our personal ...
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