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Having a family is of utmost importance to human beings. Our families provide a setting for growth, love and everything that we know. In our families we love, serve, teach, and learn from each other. It is with them that we share our joys, our sorrows, anxieties and fears. Undoubtedly, our families are our source of strength and bring us some of our greatest happiness. If you’re a newly married couple, or have already enjoyed a couple of blissful married years, having a baby must certainly be on your mind. Get expert tips, advice and guidance on how to make your own family, handle the many challenges that come along with it and enrich your marriage further.

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The Importance Of Maintaining Healthy Family Relationships

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Types of Family Planning Methods and Their Effectiveness

Types of Family Planning Methods and Their Effectiveness

Family planning is a topic that will surely need to come up sooner or later when you are in a …
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The Ultimate Guide to Family Planning: Key Questions Answered

The Ultimate Guide to Family Planning: Key Questions Answered

“So when are you planning to start a family?  This is a common question that a young couple or newlyweds …
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7 Tips to Deal With Step-Parent Jealousy

7 Tips to Deal With Step-Parent Jealousy

Navigating the intricate dynamics of step-family life can often give rise to complex emotions, including the challenging specter of step-parent …
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17 Signs of a Jealous Mother-in-Law and How to Deal With Her

17 Signs of a Jealous Mother-in-Law and How to Deal With Her

Have you ever found yourself wondering: Why does my mother-in-law hate me? Or thinking, ‘I can’t stand my mother-in-law!’ If …
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20 Ways To Deal With A Manipulative Mother-In-Law

20 Ways To Deal With A Manipulative Mother-In-Law

When you find a person you want to marry, you marry into a new family. If you are lucky, they …
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By Milica Markovic

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The Psychological and Social Effects of Single Parenting in a Child’s Life

The Psychological and Social Effects of Single Parenting in a Child’s Life

Family – this is a word that evokes memories of happy times.  Sharing what happened throughout the day at dinner, …
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21 Key Signs of a Toxic Mother-in-Law

21 Key Signs of a Toxic Mother-in-Law

A toxic mother-in-law doesn’t necessarily hold a grudge towards you that is based on facts. They often don’t really allow …
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5 Tips on Dealing with Disrespectful In-Laws

5 Tips on Dealing with Disrespectful In-Laws

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Helping Step Siblings Get Along

Helping Step Siblings Get Along

Sibling rivalry can cause animosity in even the most well-adjusted families.  As kids grow and learn about themselves and their …
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12 Reasons Not Having Kids Is Something You Should Talk About

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10 Ways to Share Your Wisdom and Values With Future Generations

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