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Aging Adults and Elderly Care
Articles for maturing adults and their families.
  Caring For Aging Adults
  Caring For Your Aging Parents
  Selecting The Right Nursing Home
 
Career & Finances
Find articles on keeping a family budget as well as putting your career in perspective.
  A Need for More Time
  Career--We Can Never Climb High Enough
  Financial Pitfalls for the Single Parent
  Getting Out of Credit Card Debt
  Money Talk
  Quick Ways to Trim Your Budget
 
Character
Build character and moral development in your children with these articles on character building.
  10 Ways to Instill Character in Your Children
  10 Ways To Teach Your Children To Be Honest
  3 Things to Do to Honor Your Parents
  Fighting Violence with Virtue
 
Coping and Loss
Find articles on coping with grief, war, loss and more.
  After the Attacks – A New Focus
  Evil Hates Goodness with a Studied Passion
  How to Talk with Your Children
  Leading Your Family
 
Family Living
Find articles on general family living such as the importance of your family relationships, the five signs of a loving family and more.
  10 Specific manners your kids need to know
  Age-Appropriate Chores
  Are We Good Stewards of Our Families?
  Check Check Done: AM/PM Checklist for Children
  Children and Pets
  Conversation Starters for Kids
  Family Cares Tips for Successful Volunteering
  Family Discusions -- Part One: The Family Talk
  Family Favorite Recipes
  Family Fun Time Cards
  Family History Interview
  Family Internet Rules
  Family Memories Questions
  Family Time, Ten Tips
  Finding Real Peace
  Getting Kids Interested in Reading
  Holiday Helper Cards
  How to Avoid Getting Emotionally "Bulldozed" by Others
  Living Without Television
  My Chore Chart
  People of a Promise
  Real Learning Happens at Home
  Rules of the House
  Serving Your Family
  Setting and Achieving Goals
  Teaching Civility is Key to Liberty
  Teen Driving Contract
  The Family Council Meeting
  The Importance of Play
  Time in a Bottle
  Time Management Skills for Kids
  Untying the Knots of Anger
  Why Mealtime Matters
 
Family Time & Vacations
This section includes articles and tips on spending time with your family -- during a family vacation or any time.
  10 Fun Things To Do This Summer
  10 Fun Things to Do With Your Family over the Summer
  10 Tips to Better Family Time
  10 Ways To Spend Meaningful Time With Your Children
  Cold Weather Quiz
  Does TV Control Us?
  Family Camping Tips and Ideas: How To Make Camping Fun, Safe and Educational
  Family Field Trip Ideas
  Family Game Night
  Family Super Bowl Party
  Family Time Makes Sense
  Fun Activities for Autumn
  Fun Things to do with Your Kids
  Gas Saving Summer Vacation Tips
  Grandkids, Traveling With Them
  Hot Chocolate Recipes
  Popcorn Fun
  Spring Break Ideas
  Take Your Family Camping
  The "Long Summer Stretch" Doesn't Have to Be a Bad Time
  What Do You Know?
  Your Family's Air Conditioner
 
Holidays
Find historical information and celebration ideas on various family holidays.
  "God Bless America" Info Sheet
  A Heritage of Thanksgiving
  A Season for Encouragement
  All About Trees
  Celebrating Black History Month with your Family
  Choosing Christmas Gifts For Your Child
  Christmas Traditions
  Family First's Independence Day Quiz - Answers
  Flag Quiz
  Grandparent's Day: A Legacy of Love
  He Lived and Died for Love: The Real Story Behind Valentine's Day
  How to Help Military Families
  In Praise of Teachers
  Independence Day Quiz
  Instilling the Spirit of Christmas in Your Kids
  Leading Our Families into a Season of Grace
  Let's Not Let the Bunnies Distract Us from Easter
  Let's Not Limit the Holiday Spirit to December
  Make a Snowflake
  One Large Slice of Christmas Magic
  Remembering Military Families During the Holidays
  The Star-Spangled Banner Info Sheet
  Veterans Day Quiz
  What Exactly Do We Celebrate on Halloween?
  Yes, Virginia, There Is a Prince of Peace
 
Inspirational
Inspirational articles on spirituality, love and heroic role models.
  A Simple Funeral Can Make You Think
  A Veteran's Voice
  Can You Handle the Truth?
  Family Memories
  For These Things...
  It Was a Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood
  Let's Not Limit the Holiday Spirit
  Letters from War
  LWU: Living While Unconscious
  Nice Guys Finish First
  Our Contradictory Lives!
  Phrases for Praises
  Recording Your Life Story
  The Invisible Woman
  The Right Tools for the Job
  Time Is a Tool:
 
Kids & Culture
Learn about the influence that peer pressure, the media and culture has on your family and children. Topics include abstinence education, television, movies, teen parties, internet safety, advertising and more.
  Did You Know You Could Be a Hero?
  Does TV Control Us?
  Efficacious Entertainment: We Are What We See
  Girls and Body Image
  Has Madison Avenue Gone Too Far?
  Helpful Tips on Internet Safety
  How to Protect Your Kids from Media Violence
  Kids and Politics
  Life without TV?
  Parents and Harry Potter
  Whistle While Your Kids Work!
  Why Abstinence Education Works
 
Singles
Find articles for single adults on topics such as dating tips and engagement advice.
  Before You Say "I Do" Premarital Questions
 
Youth Violence
Learn about the shaping factors of youth violence and the characteristics of a child at risk for violence.
  A Victim Treats His Mugger Right
  Fighting Violence with Virtue
  Five Factors in Shaping
  Juvenile Crime
  Violent Streets and Broken Homes
 
Published Editorials
Find published editorials by Family First staff on family topics.
  Euthanasia
  Making America's Family Rooms Safe
  The Real Tragedy of Tampa Plane Crash
  Youth Violence: Not in My School!
  Violent Streets and Broken Homes
  Family-friendly Workplace Policies
  Juvenile Crime
  Christmas Traditions
  Grandparent's Day: A Legacy of Love
  In Praise of Teachers
  Parents and Harry Potter
  Life without TV?
  Fighting Violence with Virtue
  Teens Identify Roots of Violence
  Teen Killings
  Theodore Roosevelt: A Family Man
  Reforming Teacher Tenure
 

 

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