Posts Tagged“family”

Living Alone in Your 70s? Here’s a Simple Way to Stay Safer

Living alone in your 70s can be awesome. There’s peace, quiet, and the freedom to do whatever you want, whenever you want. But let’s be honest—some things get a little trickier with age. Getting up from a low chair might take a few tries. Slippery bathroom floors feel riskier. And even simple things like reaching for a mug or walking down stairs might not be as easy as they used to be. It’s not about being scared all the time. It’s about being smart. Having freedom is great, but it’s even better when there’s a plan in place in case…

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How to Deliver a Funeral Reading Without Breaking Down

Delivering a funeral reading is one of the most personal and meaningful ways to honour a loved one. But finding the strength to speak when your heart is heavy can feel like an almost impossible task. Emotions are raw, the atmosphere is solemn, and the pressure to “hold it together” often weighs heavily. Still, with some preparation, perspective, and support, it is possible to get through a funeral reading with grace—and even find comfort in the process. Here are some thoughtful tips on how to deliver a funeral reading without breaking down. Choose a Reading That Resonates With You Whether…

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4 Fun Ways to Spend More Quality Time With Your Family

We live in a digital world, and that means your family is probably spending most of their time using the internet, streaming media or playing games. While there’s nothing wrong with this, it does tend to mean that families aren’t spending as much quality time together. Why not plan an excursion with your family that helps you spend time together, talk and reconnect? There are plenty of fun ways to do so. 1. Find Your Way Out of an Escape Room Over the last decade or so, escape rooms have become extremely popular. They are an excellent way for people…

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What makes a great Christmas lights show?

When you are out and about with your family during the Christmas season, do you go around and look at Christmas lights? You may even live in or near a community that puts on a light display, but what makes a great light show? This is what you should look for. Activities A great Christmas lights show should include more than a variety of light displays. It should also have fun activities that you can enjoy with your friends and family. You may find carnival-type games, firepits for making smores, sledding and tubing. You should have places to sit and…

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What Your Teen Needs For Emotional Growth and Well-Being

Teenagers need a lot of support and love as they go through an age where emotional well-being is often neglected in the face of growing studies, pressure or burden to perform well in school.  Nonetheless, parents need to realize that in order for kids to value their goals and develop physically as well as emotionally, it is important to provide them the right environment for their growth.  1. Encourage Family Time Although studies can take up a lot of their time and they may be inclined towards spending some hours with friends as well, it is necessary to encourage spending…

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