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The Benefits of Creating Family Time
December 17, 2007 | 
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Here's another guest article with great insight into family time dilemmas.
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By: Aurelia WilliamsAs a parent, you are familiar with the concept of “family time,” but have you ever sat down and thought about why it is important and the benefits it brings to both you and your children’s lives?
Many of today’s families are very busy. Most households need two incomes to survive. Some parents even hold down two or more jobs in order to make ends meet. Many parents feel out of balance when it comes to their working and family time.
These feelings can lead to stress and anxiety. As you know, stress and anxiety lead to other health problems, such as head aches, irritability, depression, high blood pressure, and other ailments.
The time your children spend with you gives them many benefits. Spending time as a family provides your children with feelings of love, support, security and safety.
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Family Holidays – Thanksgiving Fun
Don't let one of everyone's favorite family holidays be ruined.
Today's guest article offers some great ways to combate the turkey dinner "blues". Check out these fun family games at your next family hanksgiving!
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By: Mitch JohnsonEverybody wants their party to be the best and fully enjoy by their guest. Especially if you are throwing Thanksgiving party with a big crowd including children, parents and adults, you may be very confused on what game is to be select. Do not worry a bit, this article will help you to solve your problems by providing some top and hit family games.
Not too soon after dinner but before that sluggish feeling gets too strong a foothold, why not ask cousin Jim, who usually monopolizes the conversation anyway, to make a Thanksgiving Day speech including in it the names of all barnyard animals. Ask each guest to keep an animal in mind. When Jim raises his right hand everyone immediately imitates the animal he has chosen. When Jim raises his left hand...
After School Activities – How Much is Too Much?
Should your child attend soccer practice 5 days a week? Are 3 days enough?
Don't worry. It's normal to be a little confused when trying to decide how much is too much when dealing with children's after-school activities.
Since most of your daughter's after-school activities are fun, it's difficult to justify limiting the number and type of activities.
Use this simple guide to help you determine how much is too much for your child:
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