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 ...
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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? ...
Family-friendly Edinburgh: 3 reasons why you should consider moving your family to Edinburgh
People have flocked to London in search of employment opportunities and spurred by dreams of a better life since the days of Dick Whittington. And modern multicultural London is still a magnet for many — but if you’re looking for a place to settle down, Scottish capital Edinburgh might be a better option. According to a recent Royal Mail survey based on criteria like employment, green spaces, ...
Looking back at 2017 – our year month by month
Looking back at 2017 wasn't an easy thing to do. It was probably the hardest year of my life and I still don't feel like I have found the right words for everything that happened, but I thought this was a good way to put a line underneath it all and make a fresh start. Of course, everything that happened will affect us for the rest of our lives but I am hoping to start the New Year with some of my ...