Where You Live Matters
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Open Communication Is A Must
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Tell The Family Story
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(More on the value of telling family stories here.)
To Communicate Values To Kids, Focus On Closeness, Not Lectures
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Like It Or Not, You Are A Role Model To Your Children
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To Be Happy With Your Family, Be Open To Change
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We Love Those Who Show Love
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They Need You To Be Positive When Times Are Tough
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History Beats Apology
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Try To Be Fair, Not Right
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The Secret To Work/Life Balance Is A Feeling Of Control
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Discussing Tough Subjects Pays Dividends Later
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Happiness Is Determined By What You Think About Most
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(The things proven to make you happier are here.)
Family Rituals Matter
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(More on how rituals make life better here.)
Kids That Pick Their Activities Enjoy School
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Separate Your Work And Family Life
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Coping With In-Laws Is Worth It
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Fido Helps
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(What your pet says about your personality is here.)
Kids Need More Than Just Mom And Dad
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(Bruce Feiler, author of The Secrets of Happy Families, presents some excellent research on why grandmoms are so important here.)
Anyone Can Have A Happy Family
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