Family

Six key characteristics to strong families

BY CHRISTINA HAWKEY, FAMILY FOCUS

I teach a class at Arizona Western College called The Family. I love teaching this class because we learn how to strengthen families — the building blocks of neighborhoods, communities and nations.For the past two years, I have divided my... Full story

Keeping your marriage healthy...with kids

BY MELISSA GIBSON BEHUNIN

One of my favorite theories looking at interpersonal relationships is psychologist Robert Sternberg’s triangular theory of love. He suggests that all relationships can be defined by the absence or presence of three main components, often... Full story

Family feud: Don’t let this be your legacy

BY LARRY DEASON, ESTATE PLANNING

Few things are as heart-wrenching as a dispute among family members. We expect family to be a place of love and relative harmony in our often-tumultuous world. Even the thought of such a horrible occurrence may be unsettling.But, problems in an... Full story

Isn't it time to turn off the TV?

BY KAREN SPENCER, FAMILY FOCUS

A question was posed at the beginning of a research study on the possible negative effects of children's television viewing habits.“If there was something that you, as a parent, could do to decrease your child's risk of cancer, increase their... Full story

You are the perfect age ... today

BY CHRISTINA HAWKEY, FAMILY FOCUS

My daughter recently turned the ripe old age of 24. I have been thinking about what it would be like to be that young again. Many people would think she is the perfect age! Interestingly, she e-mailed me on her birthday and said, “Mom, 24... Full story

New group helps families of gays, lesbians

BY MARA KNAUB, SUN STAFF WRITER

When Jody Michaud's lesbian daughter first came out to her, she was taken "aback" by the announcement. Her then 19-year-old daughter, Tiffany Richardson, revealed her secret in a letter. "I wasn't expecting it. I have plenty of gay friends, but... Full story

Group 'horses around' monthly

BY CHRIS McDANIEL, SUN STAFF WRITER

Cowboys and cowgirls of all ages gathered Saturday at the Whispering Horse Stables to compete in barrel racing, pole bending, goat tying and breakaway calf roping. A light sprinkle the night before had left the earth a little soft, but the clouds... Full story

Critter Country to benefit HSOY

BY STEPHANIE A. WILKEN, SUN STAFF WRITER

To help raise money for Yuma County's furriest, the Humane Society of Yuma will host its seventh annual Critter Country hoedown later this month. Proceeds from the event benefit HSOY's operating costs. The event is from 5 to 10 p.m. Feb. 27 at... Full story

Volunteers make the difference

BY SARAH WISDOM, CHECK THIS OUT!

We love our volunteers!Over the past year, library volunteers contributed approximately 822 hours per month!Without the dedication and support of these individuals, we would not be able to maintain the same level of service to the community.... Full story

Books are nightly ritual

BY JUDY WATKINSON, FAMILY FOCUS

One of my best memories of childhood, and motherhood, are being read to and then reading to my own children. The memory evokes feelings of comfort and peace. In both my own childhood and in my children's, books at bedtime were part of a daily... Full story

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