While you may not have thought it before, a holiday is an ideal place to connect with your kids. With so much to do away from general distractions, going on holiday can help you digitally detox while bonding with your children much easier. Here’s how to do it: Day trips The first thing you need to do when you’re on holiday is a day trip or three. While these are a fun way to spend time out and ...
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Get Prepared for Rainy Days this Summer
We may have experienced one of the hottest July’s on record, but as any Brit knows, rain is never far away. So, if you’re planning the rest of your summer holidays with the kids, you would do well to cover yourself by planning for a rainy day or two. Here, you’ll discover some of the best ways to get prepared for rainy days this summer. So, no matter what the British weather throws at you, you’ll ...
How to Speak to Your Children About Divorce
Divorce can be an extremely difficult time for a family, even if it is completely amicable. You need to make sure that you take the time to explain what is happening to all members of the family, especially your children. Here are some tips to help you speak to your children about your divorce. Ask the Experts While news of your divorce should come from you, don’t hesitate to ask experts like ...
Helpful Tips For A Smooth Divorce
Getting divorced is rarely easy and often, there can be a lot of raw emotions that surround the legal matters that need to be handled. For many people, having a smooth divorce is very difficult as they don’t let themselves handle it properly and fall into the trap of arguing with their partner. For this reason, we have put together some helpful tips that can help you to have a smooth divorce. ...
Make the elderly feel less lonely – not just at Christmas
Christmas is usually the time when the media starts to focus on those who are lonely and don't have anyone to spend the holidays with. But people don't just feel lonely at Christmas. According to Age UK, 1.2 million elderly people in the UK are chronically lonely and a whopping 1.7 million elderly people can go as long as a month without seeing a friend. The reasons for their loneliness can range ...
Live-in or residential care: which is the best option?
Coming to the conclusion that yourself or a loved one is in need of full-time care is a journey in itself. Once that journey is complete, however, you face another one. Which type of care best suits your needs? There are many specific types of care, but two of your main options for full-time care are going to be live-in care or residential care. What are the differences between the two? ...