As your relatives grow older, there will come a time when you have to consider who is going to care for them when they can no longer care for themselves. This is a process that can be emotionally draining for all those involved and could be expensive if not planned out fully. To help you get started, we will be outlining the difference between luxury and respite care. What Is … [Read more...] about Luxury VS Respite Care: What Sets These Two Care Homes Apart?
Wellness
Shaking up Your Routine in 2021
January is a good time to look at the routines that populate your life (or the lack of them) and think about what works for you, and what’s due for a change. With the energy of a new year, fortified by a rest over the Christmas period, the time is ripe to shake up your routine and try to break harmful habits while you cultivate new ones that make you happier and … [Read more...] about Shaking up Your Routine in 2021
Your Health While Pregnant – Day to Day Tips
When you’re pregnant, there are lots of things you have to bear in mind to support your health. Today we’re taking a look at some of these small steps that can help you feel your best during this difficult (and exciting!) time, and support your health and the health of the baby you’re carrying too! Staying Hydrated Hydration is always important, whatever else is going on in … [Read more...] about Your Health While Pregnant – Day to Day Tips
How to Help a Troubled Teen With Substance Abuse Addiction
If your teenager develops a substance abuse addiction, it’s because he or she feels intense emotions, can’t think clearly about the consequences, and can’t talk rationally explain why they are acting out. Consequently, trying to help them as a parent can baffle and frustrate you. Their defensive anger prevents you from engaging in a meaningful dialogue. When confronted about … [Read more...] about How to Help a Troubled Teen With Substance Abuse Addiction
Common “Stress-Relief” Practices You Should Ditch
Of all the roles you play in the lives of those you love, being a mom is by far, one of the most stressful. You’re “on the clock” all the time tending to the needs of your children with no days off, and sometimes, with little to no help. Though you love being a mother, you’re bound to get stressed out from time to time. Knowing how to keep the stress to a minimum is imperative … [Read more...] about Common “Stress-Relief” Practices You Should Ditch