Advice
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11 Essentials To Make Flying With Young Kids A Snap
Yes, flying with children can be a challenge. But, no, it’s not always the gigantic stop-and-really-think-before-you-go-through-with-this event many parents like to make it out to be. Do a frantic terminal, rogue luggage carts, judgemental passengers and the thousand other possible hiccups make the daily parenting battles a bit more strenuous? Sure. But if you’re prepared, it’ll all be fine. The key to successfully flying with kids boils down to three things: getting the airport early, planning ahead, and packing the right gear. (Also, extra snacks.) No, we can’t drive you to the airport or make sure you built in enough time to go to the bathroom before boarding. What we can…
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Man Proposes To Bride’s Sister With Down Syndrome: Will You Be My BFF?
When Will Seaton proposed to his longtime girlfriend, Ashley Schaus, he knew he had to include her sister Hannah as well. Hannah, 15, has Down syndrome and Ashley, who is seven years older, is a very protective big sister. “I told him we were a package deal when we started dating in 2010,” Ashley explained to ABC News. The couple met at a car show in Spencer County, Indiana. From the beginning, they invited Hannah on dates. Over the years, “the three of us became best friends,” Ashley told ABC. When Ashley and Will started talking about marriage last summer, they discussed how to include Hannah in some way. “We…
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13 Purchases You Didn’t Realize Were A Waste Of Your Money
We live in a society that is designed to get as much money out of your pockets as possible. There is literally no aspect of life that isn’t sucking cash away from you. Don’t believe us? Well, talk to us after the article. More on next page…
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5 Ways to Build More Trust in Your Marriage
A marriage in which partners unconditionally trust each other is not some remote ideal. It is a relationship that you can build. Here are five things you can do that will help you get there. Be loyal Loyalty is one of the key values of a successful relationship and something you should try to show as often. Every time you display your loyalty towards your partner, he or she will find it easier to trust you more. Loyalty shows your partner that you treasure him or her. It expresses just how much your partner means to you. Showing loyalty is a great way to build more trust in your relationship.…
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25 Relationship Quotes to Get You Through a Breakup
For why you have to cry sometimes Tatiana Ayazo /Rd.com “Those who do not know how to weep with their whole heart do not know how to laugh either.” – Golda Meir, politician Content continues below ad For getting through the rough days Tatiana Ayazo /Rd.com “Hearts live by being wounded.” – Oscar Wilde, playwright For valuing patience Tatiana Ayazo /Rd.com “Only time can heal his heart, just as only time can heal his broken arms and legs.” – Miss Piggy, Muppet For savoring the transformation Tatiana Ayazo /Rd.com “The dreams break into a million tiny pieces. The dream dies. Which leaves you with a choice: you can settle for…
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When Her Ex-Husband Married Another Woman, She Wrote Her THIS
A woman named Candice Curry wrote a letter to the new wife of her ex-husband, Ashley Parrish. It quickly went viral. littlechurchmouse.com “To my daughter’s stepmom. I never wanted you here. You simply were never part of the plan. Growing up and dreaming of my family I never included you. I didn’t want help from another woman to raise my child. I doubt you planned to mother a child that you didn’t give birth to. I can bet that your plan for your family included you, daddy and your children together, not me or my daughter. I can almost bet that when you dreamed of becoming a mother it would…
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Three Ways Married Couples Fight
No matter how perfect your relationship with your spouse is at the moment, conflict is inevitable simply because it is a part of all human relationships. For example, there will probably be a time when you or your spouse forget something and someone will get really upset. Most couples fight in one of three styles, yet they are not aware about how they fight. Knowing the arguing style you have in your marriage is important because it can take the mystery out of your conflicts. When you don’t understand something, you may think that you can’t repair it. When you are aware of what is happening between you and your…
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Top 3 Mindsets for a Better Marriage
Every marriage comes with challenges. No matter how perfectly matched the couple, there are times when communication, preferences, schedules, stress, and expectations may clash and cause problems. Couples who maintain long-term, loving, and healthy marriages experience all of these challenges, but are able to find ways to weather the storm with their spouses. The key to making it through these tough times is building a strong foundation for a loving and strong marriage with your partner. These three elements are key in creating a foundation of trust, support, and security that allows you and your partner to get through tough times together. Practice Empathy Practicing consistent empathy and understanding…
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Top 5 Questions That Will Help You Avoid Repeating Old Mistakes in a New Marriage
A Divorce is a painful experience, and the thought of analyzing your failed marriage might seem to be an unnecessary, painful, and even embarrassing exercise that you would prefer to avoid at all costs. But it is an important step in helping you get over the damage caused by divorce, and it will help you to avoid making the same mistakes again in your next marriage. Answering the following questions about your divorce will help you understand yourself a bit better, and show you what to look for and what to avoid in your next partner. What drew you to your spouse? This question can reveal some interesting things…
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Top 3 Types of Words of Affirmation You Can Use to Enhance Your Marriage
Verbally affirming your spouse can have a profound effect on your relationship. Spoken compliments are a powerful way to express emotional love for your partner. Here are three types of words of affirmation you can incorporate into your marriage to strengthen your relationship. Encouraging words Encourage translates to “inspire courage.” Every person has areas in which they feel less than confident. Feeling that we lack courage can impede us from accomplishing our goals and following our dreams. Untapped potential may be lying dormant in your spouse, just waiting for a few words of inspiration from the one they love to help them fully realize their true potential. Be aware though,…
