“Love yourself first and everything else falls into line. You really have to love yourself to get anything done in this world.” —  Lucille Ball                                                               […]

Festivities, family gatherings, and unique gifts are all at the top of the priority list for the Holidays. For many years, I spent countless hours shopping for the best prices and buying everything on everyone’s list.

Being part of a family is a natural and beautiful task that shapes the person we become.  See, my kids did not come with manuals.  In fact, every stage of my children’s life has come with immense challenges and heavenly rewards.  Each phase brought situational changes that helped me learn to become a better parent and allowed the kids to become individuals. 

Family relationships are among the most complicated, but fruitful type of relationships.  The family is where love, understanding, and sharing begin.  Regardless, of the type of family, there is always an opportunity to explore the core values that grow into deeper relationships.  Family life is the place where we start shaping our values, learn useful skills, and imitate behaviors.  Hence, demonstrating good values and exemplary behavior is paramount at an early stage.  This article will highlight 6 important aspects of family life that can help any family become a STRONG family.