If you're a parent, you deserve to have a vacation that you can actually enjoy. If you dread your family vacation because it does nothing but cause more stress for you, take heart. The following tips will help you enjoy your vacation with kids in tow. Plan AheadPlanning is the most important part of having a stress-less family vacation. If you take steps before you leave to plan out what you will need to really enjoy the trip, you'll find that...more
Nothing is more important that health. No matter how rich or successful you are, if you are not healthy, you can't live to enjoy the good things in life. Do you know that the quality of the air conditioning filters you install in your home will directly affect your family's health? The air that we inhale directly affects our health. We are constantly exposed to risks of health in our day-to-day lives. Walking along the street, driving in cars and...more
My left-leaning acquaintances consistently attempt to convince me that all religions are equally good and equally bad. This is one instance of the doctrine of "moral equivalence."The trouble is, moral equivalence just isn't true. If you and I were to meet on the street, I could smile at you or I could punch you in the nose. Few would claim that these acts are morally equivalent. And yet if these acts are promoted by a religion, our brothers on the left would have us believe that they are the same.Religions are more than the acts of their adherents. Every religion maintains a set of core beliefs which are promoted to their followers as the good and right way to live.For example, Sura 9 of the Qua'ran teaches Muslims how to deal with members of other religions:"Fight against such of those who have been given the Scripture as believe not in Allah nor the Last Day, and forbid not that which Allah hath forbidden by His messenger, and follow not the Religion of Truth, until they pay the tribute readily, being brought low."Compare that to the words of Matthew Chapter 5:"Ye have heard that it hath been said, Thou shalt love thy neighbour, and hate thine enemy.But I say unto you, Love...more
Due to our tight working schedule, family dining is becoming a rare occasion. We usually don't go home for dinner as frequent as last time. However, there are times when we will get together with our family for dinner, such as during Christmas and New Year. Therefore, it is wise to know the basic family dining etiquette. Now, let me share with you...more
Even as adults, there are some who have great difficulty when it comes to the co-ordination needed for sports like baseball. This is where basic baseball drills or sports drills can help even the most inept adult player. For some of these individuals, having to catch a ball can be a daunting task and considered unpleasant. The...more
Relocation can create emotional and mental pressure on the family in case it is not dealt with in an efficient manner. Doing your homework well can make the turbulence associated to a relocation easier to manage and handle. It is your planning that determines how easy or difficult is the whole exercise. Take a note of how to handle relocation to make things easy for yourself and your family. Relocation due to professional reasons - When the relocation is forced for professional reasons, make sure you take the family in confidence and keep them in formed as soon as you get the slightest inkling of this change. You must prepare them mentally that relocation is round the corner. At the same time you should assure them that your organization would stand by you to make this experience stress free for the entire family. You must seek the assistance of all your friends and fellow workers working in the city of relocation. Their knowledge and awareness of the city would be far greater than yours and their experience can come in handy. The most stressful aspect is finding a good school for your children and identifying a place to stay for the family. Remember to complete...more
In just a few short weeks, the spooky fall holiday will be knocking at the door in the form of childhood trick-or-treaters. Candy, costumes, scary movies, ghoulish decorations and haunted parties usually typify Halloween. These parts of Halloween...more
Your house is more than just a house. It’s your castle. It’s the place where you keep you most prized possessions. It’s the place where you watch your children grow up. It’s a place where you should feel safe and...more
When compared to the total number of people out there throughout the country that actually watch TV on a regular basis, it is remarkable just how few actually can say that they enjoy their home television service. It’s all too...more
Having a regular family game night is a great way for the entire family to have fun together. It's also a great way to spend quality time together and actually helps kids with their socializing skills. To make Game Night a success at your house, here...more
Parents have so much to worry about when it comes to their children's safety, from the threat of terrorism to car accidents to the bully at school. Try as we may, we cannot control some of the harms that may come our family's way. However we are...more
Vacations are the rewards of our hard-work. They are usually more enjoyable to spend with our loved ones and family. It could even be made more interesting if we spend it learning a new activity like fly fishing. A fly fishing vacation can be a good...more