When it comes to customs and traditions, some people have learned to be flexible. Even if they still hold some things fairly sacred, they also might be willing to welcome others and adjust over the course of time. Others aren’t as willing to break from traditions they held growing up, and aren’t willing to stray […] More
In the Bible’s New Testament, 1st Timothy, Chapter 6, Verse 10 begins with: “For the love of money is the root of all evils…” But the oft quoted partial Bible verse is usually shortened even further to just “money is the root of all evil.” Verse 11 urges people to—instead of pursuing money—to pursue, “righteousness, […] More
It is the top priority of all divorced parents to make sure their children are healthy and well cared for. However, after getting divorced, some parents might choose to implement some parenting decisions that their former spouses previously didn’t approve of. Most of the time, this proves not to be much of an issue, after […] More
Dysfunction comes in many forms. When we hear the word dysfunction, particularly in the context of families, we often take that to mean a group of people who can not stay in the same room without starting a major argument. However, even families that seem to be on good terms and spend lots of time […] More
Being an aunt or uncle is one of life’s great joys. You get to have fun and spend time with kids you love, and then you get to send them home with their parents when you’re tired. Plus, your nieces and nephews love spending time with you because they get all the play with none […] More
Becoming a stepparent begins with the inherent challenge of earning the love and support of your new stepchildren. If the adjustment is always going to be strange and take some getting used to, many stepchildren find themselves growing to love their stepparents as if they were always part of their family. Most likely owing to […] More
Most states in the USA allow a surname change as part of a marriage license and as part of a divorce decree without additional fees. But if either person doesn’t take advantage of that opportunity, a stand alone name change has to be filed and approved by the court. In the United States, you can […] More
The need to earn a living wage in the United States has meant most couples with children require two incomes to survive or thrive. But that creates new issues to address. Who will handgle childcare? How will household tasks be handled? What should take precedence, more money or more family life? A husband dealing with […] More
Keeping a secret can be a stressful, sometimes dangerous endeavor. Indeed, knowing information that is not for everyone to hear can lead to feeling just about every possible emotion. Sometimes it’s fun to keep a secret, as you know you will eventually share what you know, and revealing your news is guaranteed to make everybody […] More
Perhaps the saddest element of parents choosing to get divorced, is how little most of them think of the effect it will have on their children. While staying married for the sake of children might not be feasible for a multitude of reasons, more often than not, custody arrangements wind up being more about what […] More
Family traditions serve many purposes for those who continue to hold them. They might provide a sense of comfort, knowing that you will be surrounded by family doing something you all love every year, month, or even week. It could also be a way for family members to hold on to the memory of someone […] More
Inheriting money is a bittersweet, delicate issue. As nice as it is to be gifted any amount of money, the circumstances of getting it are less than celebratory. While deep down, most people ultimately do the responsible thing and save inherited money or put it to good use, resisting the temptation to splurge on a […] More
