Memorializing Deceased Family Members in Your Ceremonyby Maureen ThomsonYour wedding day can be a bittersweet celebration if you've lost a parent or other close family member. While on the one hand, you're thrilled to be proclaiming your love and commitment before your family and friends, you can't help but be saddened that it's not your father's arm upon which you'll be walking down the aisle or that the place of honor for the...more
Though a colonoscopy is normally recommended as a screening tool for colorectal cancer for individuals who are fifty years old and older, physicians usually acknowledge that a patients complaints of rectal bleeding merit performing a colonoscopy even if the patient is younger than fifty. Even if a colonoscopy or a sigmoidoscopy is performed, though, if the examination is not complete and adequate visualization was not achieved, physicians...more
The discovery of your husband's cheating will put a sharp and hot knife through your heart, and the pain can be devastating. Yet this is not all. His affair will put your whole family at great peril, particularly if you have some children. Such a threat may not have anything to do with their physical well-being, but it will be very real nevertheless. An affair shakes the very foundations of a family, and the children may be destabilized badly. In any case, the kids will hardly be happy when they sense that the parents are not happy themselves. As much as you feel great pain about your husband's betrayal, you will still need to make some crucial decisions. You will be faced with two big choices, none of which will be easy. You will have to make up your mind whether you want to forgive him and re-establish your relationship or go your separate way and start a new life. In spite of the great pain you feel, it will not be easy to simply walk away from the family you built together. Even if there are no children, the dreams and plans you have worked on together will not be easy to forget, let alone the wonderful times you have shared. However, deciding to stay will not...more
PremiseTwo teams of six family members competed. Each team consisted of two adults and four children (commonly the parents' own children, plus nieces and/or nephews). Five stunts were played, and each stunt was worth a varying amount of points. The stunts varied in each show; the following are a few stunts used on the show during the...more
You probably know what family counselors are. No matter where you live, it is highly likely that one or even more family counselors serve your area to help you and many others overcome critical periods.There is no question about the importance of both individual and family counseling. Ever wonder how these professionals work and how they manage...more
Family counseling has different principles but holds communication in its core values. The therapists or counselors do not patch a marriage or give solutions to family squabbles but they help family and spouses communicate properly. They help resolve communication conflicts, gaps, and views between parents and children. If your family is facing some difficulties, here are some techniques employed by therapists that you can use to work out issues within your family:Family Floor Plan. Parents are usually asked to draw the family tree and give information on family members. Some basic facts and points about the past may be meaningful for present problems."I" Statements. Instead of putting the blame on others, family members are asked to change statements from "he makes me angry" to "I am angry..." This gives them control of the emotions that they are experiencing.Reframing. This means taking a statement out of its usual context and trying to see other causes or theories related to the statement. This is to give an alternative perspective regarding an issue. For example, a father who often asks about his daughter's relationship may be construed as meddling or it can mean...more
Planning themed family holidays are a great way to make the trip enjoyable and fun for your entire family. From a "Cowboy and Indian" vacation where you travel throughout the West to Disney and more, you have many different choices for fun holidays...more
Tulsa, Oklahoma is known for its pleasant blend of Southern, Midwestern, and Southwestern cultures. The mixture makes for one of the friendliest communities of people, despite the city's great size. Family is one of the most important...more
It's a no-brainer.While people are immersed in a universe of texting and social networking, it's no wonder that the family is slowly drifting apart.Although the term "family fun" used to be synonymous with card games and bowls of...more
The world has become even more difficult for people to deal with. Terrorism, crime, and general chaos appears to be rising throughout the world. Finding ways to keep you safe and secure is important to most people as they begin to...more
Your Budget And Your Time Are Primary ConsiderationsThe options you have for you family outing are naturally also determined by the time and the money that you are prepared to spend for it. You cannot go on an outing without having a rough estimate...more
Everyone likes to be part of the holiday season and getting and unlit artificial Christmas tree is a great way to get everyone involved in the holiday spirit.They are an excellent way to bring the whole family together. Children really love to help...more