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   <title>Recent Updates/Articles for Conquering Stressful Family Hurdles</title>
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   <description>Conquering Stressful Family Hurdles provides valuable information to handle difficult family issues. There is guidance for marriage, parenting, health, retirement, and senior care.</description>
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   <pubDate>Tue, 22 Jul 2008 14:28:08 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Jul 16, Marriage advice</title>
    <link>http://www.conquering-stressful-family-hurdles.com/marriage-advice.html</link>
    <description>Relationships experience stress everyday.  Marriage advice  in the areas of communication, patience, forgiveness, encouragement, and commitment are key to  having an improved marriage. </description>
    <pubDate>Wed, 16 Jul 2008 21:36:25 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Jul 16, family activities</title>
    <link>http://www.conquering-stressful-family-hurdles.com/family-activities.html</link>
    <description>Families don't just grow together automatically.  To build unity through family activities takes planning and effort.</description>
    <pubDate>Wed, 16 Jul 2008 21:32:51 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Jul 16, child development and parenting  </title>
    <link>http://www.conquering-stressful-family-hurdles.com/child-development.html</link>
    <description>Parenting is a challenge when it comes to behavior problems.   The discipline part of child development should be consistent in teaching children how to deal with hard problems.</description>
    <pubDate>Wed, 16 Jul 2008 20:59:05 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Jul 16, Site Map</title>
    <link>http://www.conquering-stressful-family-hurdles.com/sitemap.html</link>
    <description>sitemap for conquering stressful family hurdles</description>
    <pubDate>Wed, 16 Jul 2008 20:28:30 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Jul 16, goal setting and parenting  </title>
    <link>http://www.conquering-stressful-family-hurdles.com/goal-setting.html</link>
    <description>Parents have high hopes for their children.  Goal setting is natural.  Parenting need to work with their children to set smart goals and then help them self motivation and confidence.</description>
    <pubDate>Wed, 16 Jul 2008 20:27:33 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Jul 16, words of encouragement</title>
    <link>http://www.conquering-stressful-family-hurdles.com/words-of-encouragement.html</link>
    <description>There are many hurdles that children face growing up.  Words of encouragement from parents will help children handle issues in a positive way. </description>
    <pubDate>Wed, 16 Jul 2008 20:26:21 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Jul 16, leadership quotes</title>
    <link>http://www.conquering-stressful-family-hurdles.com/leadership-quotes.html</link>
    <description>Children don't naturally like taking responsibility.  Parenting can influence their children through inspiring leadership quotes or timely encouragement.  Sometimes  a jump start is what is needed.</description>
    <pubDate>Wed, 16 Jul 2008 20:25:19 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Jul 16, character traits</title>
    <link>http://www.conquering-stressful-family-hurdles.com/character-traits.html</link>
    <description>Children face many hurdles as they grow up.  Developing  good  character traits will help them face these hurdles.</description>
    <pubDate>Wed, 16 Jul 2008 20:24:16 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Jul 16, low self esteem</title>
    <link>http://www.conquering-stressful-family-hurdles.com/low-self-esteem.html</link>
    <description>Children are often expected to perform at a high level. Low self esteem is always a possibility.  Careful parenting is needed to help build self esteem back.</description>
    <pubDate>Wed, 16 Jul 2008 20:23:20 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Jul 16, Family values and parenting</title>
    <link>http://www.conquering-stressful-family-hurdles.com/family-values.html</link>
    <description>Young children look to their parents for direction.   Elevating family values gives them a solid basis for making decisions.</description>
    <pubDate>Wed, 16 Jul 2008 20:22:25 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Jul 16, parenting advice</title>
    <link>http://www.conquering-stressful-family-hurdles.com/parenting-advice.html</link>
    <description>Handling the problems of childhood is a blessing and a challenge.   There is a great need for parenting advice to instill values and character in children</description>
    <pubDate>Wed, 16 Jul 2008 20:21:03 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Jul 7, love tests for marriage and commitment</title>
    <link>http://www.conquering-stressful-family-hurdles.com/love-tests.html</link>
    <description>Domestic truma can be tough. Emotions can flair instantly.  Relationships may seem to be on slippery ground.  Love tests commitment. </description>
    <pubDate>Mon, 07 Jul 2008 22:19:06 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Jul 5, Relationship help through Marriage counseling</title>
    <link>http://www.conquering-stressful-family-hurdles.com/relationship-help.html</link>
    <description>Counseling can help resolve conflict and barriers.  Getting relationship help  will assist in restoring marriage. </description>
    <pubDate>Sat, 05 Jul 2008 00:09:45 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Jul 4, Romantic ideas and dating in marriage </title>
    <link>http://www.conquering-stressful-family-hurdles.com/romantic-ideas.html</link>
    <description>As couples face problems, employing romantic ideas for dating provides hope.  Having  creative dating  ideas will refresh, improve,  and preserve  the relationship. It will also add passion.</description>
    <pubDate>Fri, 04 Jul 2008 21:43:54 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Jul 4, Motivational quotes for encouragement in Marriage </title>
    <link>http://www.conquering-stressful-family-hurdles.com/motivational-quotes.html</link>
    <description>Both spouses face discouragement and challenges.  Motivational quotes or sayings can jumpstart encouragement.</description>
    <pubDate>Fri, 04 Jul 2008 21:28:02 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Jul 4, Unforgivable - not good for Marriage  </title>
    <link>http://www.conquering-stressful-family-hurdles.com/unforgivable.html</link>
    <description>Everyone makes mistakes.  Marriage and forgiveness covers these issues. There should be nothing that is unforgivable.</description>
    <pubDate>Fri, 04 Jul 2008 20:52:47 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Jul 2, Positive attitude from patience in Marriage  </title>
    <link>http://www.conquering-stressful-family-hurdles.com/positive-attitude.html</link>
    <description>We are all on the road to growth.  Having a positive attitude toward spouse is the foundation of patience.</description>
    <pubDate>Wed, 02 Jul 2008 14:11:46 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Jun 30, Nonverbal communication and marriage</title>
    <link>http://www.conquering-stressful-family-hurdles.com/nonverbal-communication.html</link>
    <description>Interaction between spouses is key.  This requires having verbal and nonverbal communication in the marriage.</description>
    <pubDate>Mon, 30 Jun 2008 19:03:09 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Jun 30, retirement party ideas</title>
    <link>http://www.conquering-stressful-family-hurdles.com/retirement-party-ideas.html</link>
    <description>After a long career, a special celebration is in order.  Coming up with retirement party ideas can be challenging</description>
    <pubDate>Mon, 30 Jun 2008 03:20:51 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Jun 30, money in the bank</title>
    <link>http://www.conquering-stressful-family-hurdles.com/money-in-the-bank.html</link>
    <description>After understanding the issues and financial ability, A key issue will be money in the bank.  Reassess, if necessary, your retirement plans.</description>
    <pubDate>Mon, 30 Jun 2008 03:18:52 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Jun 30, action plan for retirement</title>
    <link>http://www.conquering-stressful-family-hurdles.com/action-plan.html</link>
    <description>Once a plan is in place, it is essential to aggressively pursue your action plan.  Money saving ideas and money making ideas will both be needed to make funds last to the end.</description>
    <pubDate>Mon, 30 Jun 2008 03:16:47 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Jun 30, retirement planning</title>
    <link>http://www.conquering-stressful-family-hurdles.com/retirement-planning.html</link>
    <description>If there are significant gaps, it will require careful retirement planning.</description>
    <pubDate>Mon, 30 Jun 2008 03:14:56 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Jun 30, gap analysis</title>
    <link>http://www.conquering-stressful-family-hurdles.com/gap-analysis.html</link>
    <description>The additional income is needed can be determined through a gap analysis.  The projected gap between expenses and income will show the amount of financial risk you may be taking on. </description>
    <pubDate>Mon, 30 Jun 2008 03:12:44 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Jun 30, retirement income  </title>
    <link>http://www.conquering-stressful-family-hurdles.com/retirement-income.html</link>
    <description>There may be additional costs after leaving the workforce. Overcoming retirement income shortfalls may be necessary.</description>
    <pubDate>Mon, 30 Jun 2008 03:10:48 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Jun 30, budget worksheet</title>
    <link>http://www.conquering-stressful-family-hurdles.com/budget-worksheet.html</link>
    <description>There are some expenses that will hit sometime in the future.  Having a budget worksheet  for retirement future expenses and planning will make the process more understandable.</description>
    <pubDate>Mon, 30 Jun 2008 03:07:39 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Jun 30, cost of living calculator for retirement</title>
    <link>http://www.conquering-stressful-family-hurdles.com/cost-of-living-calculator.html</link>
    <description>To know what my future needs will be, I need to know current family spending patterns.  A cost of living calculator will help clarify the picture </description>
    <pubDate>Mon, 30 Jun 2008 01:49:25 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Jun 30, retirement wishes</title>
    <link>http://www.conquering-stressful-family-hurdles.com/retirement-wishes.html</link>
    <description>Retirement is a new milestone.  It has many unknowns. Visualize what you want.    Envision your  retirement wishes.  This will make planning more meaningful. </description>
    <pubDate>Mon, 30 Jun 2008 01:41:30 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Jun 30, retirement advice</title>
    <link>http://www.conquering-stressful-family-hurdles.com/retirement-advice.html</link>
    <description>Retirement is a milestone of life that is usually experienced ust once.  Retirement advice is essential to get through the challenges.</description>
    <pubDate>Mon, 30 Jun 2008 01:38:36 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Jun 27, Stress relief for conquering family hurdles</title>
    <link>http://www.conquering-stressful-family-hurdles.com/index.html</link>
    <description>Issues surrounding marriage, parenting, crisis, retirement,  &amp; caregivers are challenging. This site offers stress relief plans and solutions for your family.</description>
    <pubDate>Fri, 27 Jun 2008 22:31:37 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Jun 27, Caregiving  </title>
    <link>http://www.conquering-stressful-family-hurdles.com/caregiving.html</link>
    <description>Family members are on the front line for caregiving .  Siblings need to Sustain elderly parents by  taking caregiver responsibility.</description>
    <pubDate>Fri, 27 Jun 2008 02:29:47 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Jun 27, lifestyle choices</title>
    <link>http://www.conquering-stressful-family-hurdles.com/lifestyle-choices.html</link>
    <description>As seniors get older, there are an increasing number of lifestyle choices that will have to be made.  The best scenario is to have the senior involved be happy with the changes.</description>
    <pubDate>Fri, 27 Jun 2008 02:27:17 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Jun 27, senior health</title>
    <link>http://www.conquering-stressful-family-hurdles.com/senior-health.html</link>
    <description>It is important to sustain senior health through  caregiver monitoring.  The health and condition of senior parents is always changing and requires constant attention.  </description>
    <pubDate>Fri, 27 Jun 2008 02:25:24 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Jun 27, conflict resolution</title>
    <link>http://www.conquering-stressful-family-hurdles.com/conflict-resolution.html</link>
    <description>Conflict resolution should be a priority for the sake of the whole family</description>
    <pubDate>Fri, 27 Jun 2008 02:13:11 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Feb 4, workload issues</title>
    <link>http://www.conquering-stressful-family-hurdles.com/workload-issues.html</link>
    <description>Life is becoming increasingly complicated and demanding.  Overcoming stressful time pressures requires prudently managing workload issues. Conflicts can surface when overextending.</description>
    <pubDate>Mon, 04 Feb 2008 19:50:57 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Feb 4, workload and honesty</title>
    <link>http://www.conquering-stressful-family-hurdles.com/workload-and-honesty.html</link>
    <description>Employers, associates, and friends all want our attention.  Prudently balancing workload and honesty will lead to successfully meeting  time commitments.</description>
    <pubDate>Mon, 04 Feb 2008 19:46:20 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Feb 4, workload and assistance</title>
    <link>http://www.conquering-stressful-family-hurdles.com/workload-and-assistance.html</link>
    <description>Sometimes the task is too large or complex.  Workload and assistance from others go hand in hand.</description>
    <pubDate>Mon, 04 Feb 2008 19:44:26 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Feb 4, Unity thru family vacations</title>
    <link>http://www.conquering-stressful-family-hurdles.com/family-vacations.html</link>
    <description>Getting out of normal routines can be trying.  Because of the added stress, it is important for family vacations to allow for the building of unity. </description>
    <pubDate>Mon, 04 Feb 2008 19:14:04 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Feb 4, family unity</title>
    <link>http://www.conquering-stressful-family-hurdles.com/family-unity.html</link>
    <description>Everyday life has troubling pressures coming from all directions.  Building a life together will reenforce family unity.</description>
    <pubDate>Mon, 04 Feb 2008 19:11:00 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Feb 4, family priorities</title>
    <link>http://www.conquering-stressful-family-hurdles.com/family-priorities.html</link>
    <description>In the hectic world that we live in, it is important to reenforce family priorities.</description>
    <pubDate>Mon, 04 Feb 2008 19:08:30 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Jan 30, family and relatives</title>
    <link>http://www.conquering-stressful-family-hurdles.com/family-and-relatives.html</link>
    <description>Relatives can be a blessing.  It is important to maintain unity with family and relatives and maintain the right balance.</description>
    <pubDate>Wed, 30 Jan 2008 20:47:34 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Jan 30, family and environment</title>
    <link>http://www.conquering-stressful-family-hurdles.com/family-and-environment.html</link>
    <description>There are many factors that can disrupt family life.  To enhance unity through family and environment can be difficult but is necessary and doable.</description>
    <pubDate>Wed, 30 Jan 2008 20:42:18 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Jan 30, family crisis</title>
    <link>http://www.conquering-stressful-family-hurdles.com/family-crisis.html</link>
    <description>Families face many unexpected situations.  These are opportunities to reenforce unity in the midst of family crisis.</description>
    <pubDate>Wed, 30 Jan 2008 20:31:07 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Jan 30, workload and priorities</title>
    <link>http://www.conquering-stressful-family-hurdles.com/workload-and-priorities.html</link>
    <description>Overload of time commitments can make stress levels skyrocket.  Prudently setting workload and priorities can help determine how we use our time.</description>
    <pubDate>Wed, 30 Jan 2008 19:49:41 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Jan 30, workload and sensitivity</title>
    <link>http://www.conquering-stressful-family-hurdles.com/workload-and-sensitivity.html</link>
    <description>Conditions change through time.  Matching workload and sensitivity allows for unexpected variables.</description>
    <pubDate>Wed, 30 Jan 2008 19:44:56 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Jan 23, healthy anger control</title>
    <link>http://www.conquering-stressful-family-hurdles.com/healthy-anger-control.html</link>
    <description>Anger can flair up unexpectedly.  The impact can be minimized  through healthy anger control steps.</description>
    <pubDate>Wed, 23 Jan 2008 16:16:59 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Jan 17, Building healthy habits</title>
    <link>http://www.conquering-stressful-family-hurdles.com/healthy-habits.html</link>
    <description>We all want to be in good health.  Cultivating healthy habits requires attention to detail and overcoming interruptions.</description>
    <pubDate>Thu, 17 Jan 2008 19:38:05 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Jan 17, healthy sleep</title>
    <link>http://www.conquering-stressful-family-hurdles.com/healthy-sleep.html</link>
    <description>Cultivating healthy sleep practices helps promote good health.  Night time sleeping patterns has a heavy impact on our daytime behaviors.</description>
    <pubDate>Thu, 17 Jan 2008 19:18:53 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Jan 17, healthy relationships</title>
    <link>http://www.conquering-stressful-family-hurdles.com/healthy-relationships.html</link>
    <description>We face many stresses daily.  Cultivating healthy relationships can go along way in reducing stress.</description>
    <pubDate>Thu, 17 Jan 2008 19:09:47 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Jan 17, healthy exercise</title>
    <link>http://www.conquering-stressful-family-hurdles.com/healthy-exercise.html</link>
    <description>Exercise is essential for maintaining physical, mental, and emotional well being.  No matter what condition you are in now, cultivating a healthy exercise regimen is beneficial.</description>
    <pubDate>Thu, 17 Jan 2008 19:00:09 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Jan 17, healthy diet</title>
    <link>http://www.conquering-stressful-family-hurdles.com/healthy-diet.html</link>
    <description>The results of a poor diet are often delayed.  Having a healthy diet  as a lifestyle is the foundation of good health. </description>
    <pubDate>Thu, 17 Jan 2008 16:09:30 GMT</pubDate>
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