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Home / Happiness / Archive by category Family

7 Tips for handling mental illness in seniors

Posted on by Holly Shaw in Caring for elderly relatives with 0 Comments
7 Tips for handling mental illness in seniors

As a person gets older, it becomes more important to take care of many things and keep track of them...

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Are you still doing your grown-up children’s washing?

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Are you still doing your grown-up children’s washing?

When your children leave home they don't always take their washing with them...

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Menopause and my grief at being childless

Posted on by Sally Coombs in Childless Menopause My menopause story with 7 Comments
Menopause and my grief at being childless

Being childless through circumstance can be especially tough after menopause. Sally explains how she coped...

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Why you can’t please everyone this Christmas…

Posted on by Sarah Haselwood in Family Happiness with 0 Comments
Why you can’t please everyone this Christmas…

Trying to please everyone at Christmas is impossible. Sarah has some tips on how to stay sane...

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Making our homes accessible to all…

Posted on by Ash Stevens in Caring for elderly relatives Family with 0 Comments
Making our homes accessible to all…

Ash explains how to make your house a home you can live in all your life.

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Staying connected with your grown-up children

Posted on by Brooke Whistance in Family with 0 Comments
Staying connected with your grown-up children

No matter how old your kids are, they'll always need your parental support, as Brooke explains...

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How friendships can fill the empty nest

Posted on by Helen King in Family Happiness with 0 Comments
How friendships can fill the empty nest

When the kids leave home, you’ll have more time to yourself. Helen explains how it can be a great opportunity to make new friends…

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Empty nest syndrome: how does it feel?

Posted on by Shellie Bowdoin in Family Loving them ZZZ Featured with 0 Comments
Empty nest syndrome: how does it feel?

Kids don’t stay young forever. But what is it really like when they leave home?

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Midlife challenges: being jam in the sandwich

Posted on by Sue Mason in Caring for elderly relatives Family with 1 Comment
Midlife challenges: being jam in the sandwich

I'm squeezed between the needs of my much loved child, and my aging parents.

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Best gifts for mom in elderly care communities

Posted on by Henpicked in Caring for elderly relatives with 0 Comments
Best gifts for mom in elderly care communities

Looking for the perfect gift for your mom? Some lovely ideas here that will really make her day.

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Menopause: a unique journey

Posted on by Katherine Bellchambers-Wilson in Childless My menopause story with 0 Comments
Menopause: a unique journey

Not every woman has children, but every woman has the capacity to create, as Katherine explains...

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Summer gatherings: a great way to learn about your family history

Posted on by Lynette Benton in Family Happiness with 0 Comments
Summer gatherings: a great way to learn about your family history

Got lots of summer gatherings to look forward to? It could be a great way to learn more about your family history.

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The history behind Mother’s Day…

Posted on by Kay Garrett in Family Happiness with 0 Comments
The history behind Mother’s Day…

It's Mother's Day, Kay looks at the traditions surrounding the occasion...

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Remember, kids aren’t little adults

Posted on by Jenna Brown in Family Happiness with 0 Comments
Remember, kids aren’t little adults

Kids grow up fast, but Jenna explains there are times we must remember they are not little adults.

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Keeping contact with grandchildren after divorce

Posted on by Lester Aldridge LLP in Divorce Family Family law Relationships with 0 Comments
Keeping contact with grandchildren after divorce

Keeping contact with your grandchildren after their parents divorce is important. Here's what you can do...

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