Relationships & Family > Siblings How to help your child welcome a new sibling

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Being parents of five small children, my husband and I have had to deal with bringing a new baby into the family (four times for the oldest). During the pregnancy, we do try to make a big deal of the new baby, getting the children excited, letting them touch my belly to feel the movements, etc. We also help them feel like the... More..

Society & Lifestyle > Personal Morals & Values Do you always say "yes" when you really want to say "no"?

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Being a mother of 4 and one on the way, I have learned to say "no" and mean it. I'm not just talking about saying no to the children, but that is part of it. The whole point of it is being honest to yourself and also to others; this way people will know you are trustworthy. There is a line in the Bible where St. Paul says: "L... More..

Relationships & Family > Family Life The importance of putting family first

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I can only speak from personal experience. My mom stayed home with us until we went to school, and even then, she managed to somehow be home when we got off the bus. My father would make sure he was on time for supper and we would all sit down together at the table. We had our best conversations around the table.I am now a mo... More..

Relationships & Family > Humor & Laughter The importance of humor in relationships

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My first thought of my husband when I met him was: "he is so funny!" He kept me laughing so much. I, on the other hand, brought out the serious side in him. We have learned together, that you can be serious and have a good laugh at the same time.Now that we are married with children, humour is so much more important than ever... More..

Religion & Spirituality > Christian Beliefs & Culture Reflections: Marriage from a Christian viewpoint

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How lucky we are to enter into a marriage with Christ as the head! Any couple preparing for marriage with this in mind is sure to win over the struggles and obstacles that will come their way during their married life.My husband and I have been married for 7.5 years, and have been blessed with 5 beautiful children. We met at ... More..

Health & Fitness > Exercise & Weight Loss Abdominal exercises you can do at home

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Doing sit-ups on your own timeMost people are concerned about their mid-section. And most people don't have a lot of time to exercise. It's a consolation to know that sit-ups don't take a lot of time, don't need any other equipment but your own body, and can be done anywhere.I've been trying my whole teen/adult life to do sit... More..

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