Reproducing a Personal History Book?I've been editing my father's personal history and my sister wants to add pictures to it. We're looking for some recommendations for reasonably priced places to have the history reproduced into a book. Quality and ease of use is a must.
Groups for Grandparents Raising Grandchildren?Does anyone out there know of any groups that deal with grandparents raising grandchildren?
Supporting a Grieving Daughter?I have a question of a sensitive nature. Our oldest daughter has never had a child. Two years ago, at age 42, she conceived only to miscarry. She still grieves for that baby, because she feels this was her last chance.
Improving Relationship with Estranged Relatives?How do you get along with relatives when they make everything an opposite meaning of what you say to them. Since they misinterpret things I say they got angry and cut my family and I out of their life.
Locating Adopted Relatives?I have been looking for years for my niece and nephew who were put in an orphanage in Houston, TX. I don't know which one because a ex-brother-in-law was responsible and he wouldn't give us any information.
Bleeding Sores from Incontinence?My mom has Alzheimer's and is incontinent. She gets bleeding sores on her cheek area. She wears a Depend pull up and a Poise pad.
Ways to Make Christmas Less Lonely and More Fun?Do you have any ideas on how to celebrate the holidays when you have no family around? It is only me and 2 teenagers and it always seems kind of lonely and boring during the holidays. Any ideas on how to keep busy?
Surviving Family Thanksgiving?My husband and I invited both of our families over this year at our place. His mother has a problem with this because she is allergic to our two cats.
Helping Care for Grandchildren?Everyone here seems to be so level headed. My husband's work forces him to travel and I'm traveling with him at this time and loving it, but I'm having a war in my mind and heart over my grandchildren. Their single parent works a rotating shift (between days and nights).
Planning a Memorial Service?I recently lost my elderly parents and we're having a memorial service. I've never planned a memorial service before. Does anyone have any suggestions for what worked or didn't work well for your family?
Getting Someone to Move Out?What can I do when a 20 year old will not move out when ask to do so repeatedly? They are disrespectful, mean, bossy the list goes on. They have a wonderful baby and know we want the the child safe and happy and they effectively use this against us and are making our home life awful.
Remembering My Mother at Thanksgiving?I just lost my mom 3 weeks ago. Can someone give me some info on how to make Thanksgiving special in honor of her? This will be a rough time for my family and I would like to make this a memorable one. Thank you.
Helping Elderly Parents?What are some things I can do to help my elderly patents? I have rearranged their kitchen to make it easier. I take them to all their appointments.
Sister Diagnosed With Cervical Cancer?I just found out my sister/best friend has cervical cancer. I'm very shocked and heart broken over this news. We are both scared because I just lost my Mother-in-law to cancer so the word alone is so scary to me. I told my sister and she knows I'll be there for her through it all but I just want to know what I can do for her? What should I say to her?
Essay About Children Growing Up?Does anybody recall an essay/opinion written by a man, about how children should grow up experiencing things that teach them certain characteristics, traits, lessons to live by. Not "Children Learn What They Live". I have had it forwarded to me in emails a couple of times but it's gone now. I thought it was a pretty good piece and would like to read it again.
Where to Find Help for Aging Parents?I could use some advice as I don't know where to start. My parents are aging and live in a different state. My mother has cancer and my father is showing signs of dementia and is extremely difficult.
Tips To Search For Birth Father?My sister was adopted and wants to find her birth father. Any idea how to go about this? Her birth mother does not know where he is, and all we have is his name. She has three kids and a single income from her husband, so does not have any money to spend on dubious websites or private investigators. Any tips or free websites in Australia that she can use?
Adopting Children from Vietnam?I would like to know more about adopting from Vietnam. My nationality is Greek Cypriot (from Cyprus), and would like to get some help on what the procedure is. Is it true that only Swiss, French and Americans are allowed to adopt from Vietnam for the moment?
Advice for a Dealing with Fiance's Family?My daughter is getting married in a few months and she is so stressed out. Her fiance's family is trying to change most things about the wedding. She doesn't have much done, but she wants an evening wedding and they tell her she should have it in the afternoon. She had already decided on the church, her colors, her menu, and that she wanted to have a nice wedding. Nothing too big, but nice. Now they're telling her to look around at other churches, she should add other colors, to only have finger foods.
DNA Testing for Ethnicity?I keep getting unsolicited emails and snail mails from genealogy companies. They say they can do a DNA test to determine my ethnicity. I'd like to do this because I don't really know what I am. Every time someone on my family tree dies a little bit more information comes out.
Help Getting Documents to Trace Family History?I was reading some requests here and realized we have a fairly diverse group, lots of people from other countries. I am wondering if there is a way to locate someone who can do some leg work for me in regards to family history searches.
Searching For Surname "Tolley"?I am looking for people whose surname is "Tolley". Same as me.
Balancing Work and Family?Balancing Work and Family. I have a two year old beautiful daughter and another child on the way. I love my job, but it breaks my heart when my little girl cries for me to stay home with her so we can be together all day.
A Speech to Honor My Dad?I need a nice speech to honor my dad for his 80th birthday.
Talking to My Mom?I have a problem. I feel like if I need to open up to my mom but she will get mad at how I feel because everything I say.
