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2017 has unarguably been a pretty hectic and stressful year around the world. But in struggle we should look for kindnesses, no matter how small. Feel good stories bring us hope and warmth. Here are 3 kid-happy feel good stories from 2017 to bring you a little joy and inspiration. Share and spread the love. [Read more…] about Kid-Happy Feel Good Stories from 2017
Originally posted on September 28, 2017 @ 4:10 am
Sometimes the best laid plans go astray and you find yourself facing a child custody battle that you never expected to go through. When things are in disarray, it’s more important than ever to be organized and prepared for the worst. Before you go any farther in fighting for the right arrangement for your child, make sure all your documents, plans, and intentions are in order. [Read more…] about The Children Come First: How To Deal With A Child Custody Battle
Originally posted on September 25, 2017 @ 8:00 am
Relationships can be complicated and when family members are involved, it becomes even more complex when it comes to marriages. When planning to pop the question, most men will approach their partner’s parents to ask them for their daughter’s hand in marriage. But what would happen if the parents refuse? Is it still advisable to go on with the wedding without the parent’s blessing? In this post, we will explore the importance of the parents’ blessing when it comes to marriage. [Read more…] about Is Parental Marriage Blessing Still Relevant Today?
Originally posted on March 6, 2017 @ 8:00 pm
It takes a certain amount strength to make it through a difficult situation. Whether you have just been fired, you have received a horrible diagnosis, or you’ve found out your lifelong partner is leaving you, it can be hard to see the light at the end of the tunnel when everything seems to be crashing down around you. It seems impossible that anything could get better, and anyway, where do you even start if you want to try?
This is how Heather Von St. James felt for a brief moment after she was diagnosed with cancer. In November of 2005, Heather was told she had malignant pleural mesothelioma, a rare cancer that affects the lining of lungs, heart, or abdomen. With a 3 ½-month old baby at home and a prognosis of only 15 months, it was easy to get sucked into that dark hole of despair. But Heather was able to move past that and find the strength and hope she needed to survive. [Read more…] about 4 Sources of Hope and Strength: A Story of Surviving Cancer
Originally posted on February 3, 2017 @ 10:00 am
As parents, teaching kids about money is a no-no. We have this mindset that if we do, we might be turning them into materialistic individuals who grow up feeling entitled. And on Christmas and birthdays, we give useless trinkets or gift cards because giving money as gifts is seen as tacky. But it is not so in the Eastern world, particularly in China and Japan. Children and teens look forward to these occasions because they know that their older relatives will be handing out red envelopes with cash for them. [Read more…] about How to Teach Money Lessons to Your Kids
Originally posted on November 25, 2016 @ 11:28 am
All relationships have their ups and downs but a prolonged lost connection with your partner can possibly lead to divorce. You may miss the early warning signs of disconnection signaling that the bond between you and your partner is breaking down. Emotional disconnect may not be immediately obvious because it can creep up on a relationship stealthily. One partner may be overloaded with work and come home too tired to talk or spend time with the spouse. Or maybe both have grown in different directions and taken on new interests that keep them apart physically and mentally.
[Read more…] about The Warning Signs of Disconnection and How to Reconnect with Your Partner
Originally posted on October 13, 2016 @ 5:40 am
