One of the only certain things in this life is that everyone will eventually die someday. But when you’re a parent with young kids, death likely isn’t something that you’ve had to deal with together before. So if one of your parents is getting older or has recently been diagnosed with an illness that doesn’t […]
No matter in which way it comes, death is painful, not to the dead but to the ones left behind, especially the family and close relatives. If you are attending a funeral and you feel uncomfortable about approaching someone in mourning, you are not alone. People are often lost for words when they come face-to-face […]
If you’re worried about someone you love, you might be thinking of an intervention. An intervention is a great way to broach some tough subjects in a healthy, positive way. From someone suffering from addiction to a loved one who has developed some negative behavior patterns, sometimes all everyone needs is to address what’s going […]
If one of your parents, or another close member of your family is elderly and starting to require more assistance with their day-to-day activities, then it might be time to consider a few senior living options. There are several different types of senior living, but the two most popular ones are nursing homes and assisted […]
One of the hardest parts of adulthood is seeing your parents get old and begin to struggle with things that were once so easy. This will never be easy, particularly for those that still have a close relationship with their parents, but it is important that you are able to step up and look after […]
It’s never too early to prepare for the Christmas holidays. If you’re already looking forward to the holiday season for 2021, you are not alone. For millions of American families, Christmas 2021 looks set to be the first one in two years in which the whole family will be able to come together. That’s why […]
When you have a family, all things in your life change, including your needs for a vehicle. So whether you’re needing to fit more kids into your car or you’re about to have a teen that will start driving soon, too, there are a lot of things you need to weigh when getting a new […]
Making the decision for a senior relative to move into a care home is never an easy one for your family to make – not only because of the emotional ties attached to the decision but also because you want to be sure that you find the right place for them, somewhere they can be […]
Many people complain about the challenges of managing their income. When you probe further, you realize that many of these people fail to take the time to create a family budget. A budget is like a financial road map that allows you to see what you have Vis-a-Vis your spending. Without this, it’s impossible to […]
Adopting a child is a commitment to bring a child into a supportive and loving environment. It’s a momentous occasion for parents and the adopted child. Before parents begin the adoption journey, it’s recommended they learn more about the different options and the process. Nonprofit organization BCFS Health and Human Services RSD provides valuable advice […]
