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Finding a Lost Relative, Genealogy Study

Finding a Lost RelativeWhether you are trying to locate a relative you have never met or attempting to reconnect with some one you have lost track of, finding a lost relative can be a daunting task. This is a page to finding a lost relative.

 

A girl who is ungrateful for the gift she is holding.

Grandchildren Ungrateful for Gifts?It can be hurtful to give a gift that it not acknowledged or seemingly appreciated. There are several ways to handle this either directly or indirectly. This is a page about grandchildren ungrateful for gifts.

 

Locating for a Half Sibling

Locating a Half Sibling?Finding long lost relatives can be a challenge and often requires professional help. This is a page about locating a half sibling.

 

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Locating an Adult Child?There are a number of reasons parents lose track of their children, including divorce. Try to contact other family members. Failing at that, Facebook and other sites may provide help. This is a page about locating an adult child.

 

Relatives Arriving Unannounced

Dealing with Relatives Who Come Over Unannounced?Uninvited guests, especially family members, can put you in an awkward position. It can be hard to define the need for privacy and general courtesy to your relatives. This is a page about dealing with relatives who come over unannounced.

 

A man drinking while a woman comforts a child.

Living With An Alcoholic?Alcoholism affects families all across the world. Treatment is slow and requires commitment and effort from the affected individual to stop drinking. This page has advice to help the friends and family who are living with an alcohol and resources for the eventual recovery.

 

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What Is The Best Family Tree Builder App?I want to start a family tree and it all seems just too much and overwhelming. I'm sure there are plenty of good apps I haven't come across yet. Any helpful tips? Thank you!

 

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Arguing With Parent?Me and my dad are not getting along right now at home. For the past three days, we have been arguing non stop. How do I resolve this issue so that we can get along for at least until my birthday, which is in a month.

 

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Help with Grieving?I was a caregiver to my mother who passed back in May. She was in a nursing home and I used to visit twice a day. I am having trouble still trying to deal with the fact I could not see her without glass between us for 3 months before she passed because of the virus and also just the general missing her. I could really take from hearing from some people on how to go about feeling better.

 

A grandmother hugging her grandchild.

Being Denied Visits with Grandchildren?It's always unfortunate when adult children and parents don't get along, especially when there are grandchildren involved. Many states have grandparent's rights to allow visitation in these situations.

 

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The Last Day at Grandma's HouseOutliving both her daughters had meant that, despite being cherished, respected and loved by her expanding legacy of grandchildren and great grandchildren right up to the end of her days, Grandma wasn't really known by any soul left living.

 

An unhappy young woman sitting on the couch next to a Christmas tree.

Ways to Make Christmas Less Lonely and More Fun?If you live alone or far away from family Christmas can be a very lonely time. This page contains suggestions for ways to make it less lonely and more fun, such as volunteering, inviting neighbors over, movies, games, etc.

 

A couple waving at a tablet screen at Christmastime.

Celebrating Holidays Away From HomeThe holidays are a time that traditionally centers around family get togethers, but as family members move away new traditions can replace the old one. Perhaps a telecommunications video chat app can allow everyone to sit down to a Thanksgiving or Christmas meal together.

 

A vintage black and white photo of a woman and a child next to a field.

Recalling Childhood MemoriesThere may be no time travel as depicted in science fiction stories or movies, but our memories of earlier times in our lives can often be quite vivid. They can be triggered by sights, sounds, smells, or just a desire to travel back to our childhood through our memories of those days gone by. We spend a few moments there and return to the present better for the fond memories.

 

A mother and daughter after a disagreement.

Apologizing to Your Parents After a Fight?When tempers flare, we can say the wrong thing and make matters much worse. Apologies must be sincere and listening to others is an important skill we need to develop. This is a page about apologizing to your parents after a fight.

 

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Sharing Family MemoriesOur memories are what remain when we lose a loved one. Keeping scrapbooks, photo albums and written records can help preserve the history of your family. This is a page about sharing family memories.

 

Young couple cooking.

Family Etiquette for Young Couples Visiting Home?Intimate behavior can be uncomfortable for others, when a young couple is hanging with other family members. This is a page about family etiquette for young couples visiting home.

 

A male and two female arguing around an outdoor table.

Resolving a Dispute With a Family MemberThis is a page about resolving a dispute with a family member. It can be hard to know what to do if you are having a dispute with a family member. Here is some advice that make help.

 

Abusive wife pointing at a man with a paper bag on his head with a sad face.

Dealing With a Mean Wife?Determining the cause of a partner's cruelness and seeking solutions is all you can do to change the situation. This is a page about dealing with a mean wife.

 

A teen looking sad.

Grandma and Grandson Not Speaking?Family disputes are very painful and disruptive as well as being difficult to resolve. Often there needs to be some give and take from all parties involved. This is a page about grandma and grandson not speaking.

 

Father and Daughter Together

Finding My Dad?If you have been separated from your father, there are some websites and other resources out there to help you with your search. Here are some ideas to help with finding my dad.

 

An older woman who is visibly upset.

Live-in Grandmother No Longer Welcome in Daughter's Home?It is sad to find that despite the help you have given in raising your grandchildren that now your daughter and her spouse appear to want you to move out. Protect yourself and be proactive. This is a page about live-in grandmother no longer welcome in daughter's home.

 

Finding a Lost Parent

Finding a Lost Parent?If you were not raised by your biological parent it would be a difficult and emotional process to locate your lost parent. This is a page about finding a lost parent.

 

A grandfather playing blocks with his granddaughter.

Advice for Grandparents Providing Daycare?This page contains advice for grandparents providing daycare. Helping your children take care of their kids can be a challenging and rewarding experience.

 

Senior couple working on a scrapbook together

Activities for Alzheimer's PatientsThis is a page about activities for Alzheimer's patients. Alzheimer's and other dementia patients can benefit from and enjoy activities that stimulate their cognitive functions and that are just plain fun.

 

Family at the Beach

Preparing for Family OutingsThis is a page about preparing for family outings. Outings are a fun and frugal way to create great memories with your family. Planning ahead is the best way to ensure an enjoyable trip for everyone.

 

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Getting Along With Your Stepmother?This is a page about getting along with your stepmother. It can be a challenge to accept your father's wife and the way she chooses to interact with the family.

 

Family Eating Dinner

Eating Dinner as a FamilyThis is a page about eating dinner as a family. A great time to have good family communication is around the table for regular dinnertime meals together.

 

Man with Granddaughter

Spending Time with GrandchildrenThis is a page about spending time with grandchildren. Whatever time grandparents are able to share with grandkids, you want to be fun and meaningful.

 

family arriving at grandmother's house

Etiquette for Visiting Family?This is a page about etiquette for visiting family. Make sure you are a welcomed visitor and will not cause hardship to your family members, when you plan to visit.

 

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Grandparent with Granddaughter

Grandparents Raising Grandchildren?This is a page about grandparents raising grandchildren. For various reasons grandparents sometimes take on the responsibility for raising their grandchildren.

 

An young girl standing with her mother.

Growing Up an Only Child?This is a page about growing up an only child. Growing up an only child is not necessarily a lonely experience, but may be in fact very empowering.

 

A woman holding a pregnancy test.

Creative Ways to Let People Know Your Are...This is a page about creative ways to let people know your are pregnant. There are many different ways to share your joy of becoming a mother.

 

Heart Patient with Doctor

Open Heart Surgery Recovery Advice for...This is a page about open heart surgery recovery advice for patient's family. During the post surgical recovery at home, the patient needs to be the center of attention.

 

Family Celebrating the Holidays

Celebrating the Holidays with FamilyThis page is about celebrating the holidays with family. As families grow it is not always possible to all get together on the holiday. Family members may choose another day when everyone is able to attend.

 

Strained Relationship With Brother

Advice for a Strained Relationship With Brother?There are numerous reasons that the relationship with a sibling may become strained, even if you were very close as children.

 

Locating Adopted Relatives

Locating Adopted RelativesThis is a page about locating adopted relatives. Locating lost relatives is often difficult enough, adding an adoption into the mix only increases the complexities.

 

Houseguests Enjoying a Gathering

Being a HouseguestThis is a page about being a houseguest. Being a good houseguest will ensure a pleasant stay and a likely invitation to return.

 

Improving Family Relationships

Improving Family Relationships?This page is about improving family relationships. Good communication and tolerance help make people get along better.

 

Using Email Discussion List for Family

Using Email Discussion List for FamilyThis page is about using email discussion list for family. There are free ways to get the family together using the internet.

 

Making a Family Time Capsule

Making a Family Time CapsuleThis page is about making a family time capsule. A fun, thrifty family project can be a historical collection to share with new family members in the future.

 

Tips for a Successful Marriage

Tips for a Successful MarriageThis page contains tips for a successful marriage. Maintaining a healthy marital relationship can be a challenge for many couples.

 

Planning a Memorial Service

Planning a Memorial ServiceThis page is about planning a memorial service. In times of loss it often is a challenge to arrange a tribute for a loved one.

 

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Organizing Genealogy InformationThis is a page about organizing genealogy information. Researching your genealogy can be a fun and rewarding experience. Organizing the information you collect is important to preserve your hard work.

 

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Caring For an Aging ParentThis is a page about caring for an aging parent. Many people are lucky enough to get the chance to care for their aging parents. Being able to give back to those who once cared for us can be a great honor. But, with that honor can come many difficulties.

 

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Researching Your GenealogyThis is a page about researching your genealogy.Tracing back your family tree can be challenging even after only a few generations. Whether you are trying to fill in gaps in your genealogy or starting from scratch, there are lots of resources available to you.

 

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