Family
How do the children, grandchildren, friends and other relatives find a way to work together to support older people?
Running a Business While Caring for Ageing Parents: The Importance of Financial Clarity
Collaborative Post There’s a particular kind of exhaustion that comes from running your books in one browser tab and your mother’s medication schedule in another. Nobody warns you about this stage of adult life. You spend your twenties and thirties building something of your own, and then, often without much notice, you’re also managing appointments, […]
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Structural Health Anomalies Teenagers Hide from Families
Collaborative Post If you are already stretched between caring for an ageing parent and keeping a household running, a teenager’s physical changes can quietly fall down the priority list. Between self-consciousness and the general instinct to appear fine, many young people do their best to hide what is happening to their bodies. Spinal and skeletal […]
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When Life Changes, You May Need to Change. Start Here
Collaborative Post Life is not static. It is incredibly dynamic. There is always something going on, and things change. Sometimes, you know what is about to happen. And other times, you realise that something happened, even if you do not know what it is, things are just different. When you are ready for a life […]
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Does my mum actually hate me or is she really my best friend?
A volatile mother who is constantly switching from best friend to worst critic can leave a caring adult child confused and disappointed. How can a daughter (or son) protect themselves from the heartache without walking away completely? Dr Lesley Trenner offers insights and ideas. Dear Lesley I’m 36 years old. I’ve always told myself my […]
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How to Prepare for a Stress-Free Family Beach Day (Without Forgetting a Thing)
Collaborative Post There’s something special about a classic British beach day – sandcastles, ice creams, and the unpredictable mix of sunshine and sea breeze. But as any parent knows, a spontaneous trip to the seaside can quickly turn stressful without a bit of planning. From packing the right essentials to choosing practical outfits, a little […]
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How to Help Resistant Parents Accept Support
Collaborative Post Watching your parents struggle with everyday living can be emotional, frustrating, and even frightening. When they’re unwell or not as mobile or mentally well as they used to be, you can’t help but worry about their safety and comfort. However, due to pride or a fear of losing their independence, many parents can […]
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3 Tips to Navigate Your Child’s Allergies
Collaborative Post Food is crucial for nutrition. But it is also a shared social experience that represents our culture, our community, and the way that we celebrate with one another. We build memories around smells, flavours and textures – cold ice cream on a summer holiday, the blend of jam and cream in a grandma’s […]
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How I Dealt With a Health Crisis While Staying Calm
Collaborative Post Last spring, my husband went to the hospital on a Tuesday morning. By Thursday, I felt overwhelmed. I had to get two children to school, walk the dog, and deal with a pile of unopened mail on the kitchen table. I realised I didn’t know how to log in to the energy account. […]
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Supporting Older Relatives While Managing Everyday Life
Collaborative Post As parents and relatives grow older, many families find themselves stepping into brand new roles. The people who once cared for them may start to need a little bit more support when it comes to decisions, appointments, or daily tasks. This transition can sometimes feel overwhelming at first; you are balancing work, family […]
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3 Self Care Tips For Parents
Collaborative Post As a parent, your kids will always be number one on the priority list. Unfortunately, that means sometimes your needs come last, leaving you stressed and burnt out. However, that doesn’t have to be the case. You perform at your best in every avenue of life when you are looked after and your […]
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