Retirement is a difficult adjustment for older people who spent most of their lives working. Your parents might be physically ready to retire, but they’re still mentally and emotionally attached to their work lives. They might also have some financial or legal matters to clear up. Here are seven ways you can help your parents…
Category: Parenting
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4 Experts to Guide Your Family Through Divorce Proceedings
You might have always hoped that you’d raise your family in a two-parent household so that your children could benefit from wraparound support. However, life sometimes has a different plan. You and your spouse might decide that you’re better parents apart, and it’s time to navigate divorce proceedings to secure your family’s future happiness. When…
5 Romantic Vacation Ideas
Romantic vacations are an excellent way for couples to relax and have fun while ensuring tangible relationship benefits. Spending time alone enables you to create lifetime memories. While you may want your romantic holiday to run smoothly, traveling can be stressful. However, planning, being flexible, and striking a balance between shared interests, what each of…
Black Heritage Trail in Boston
I’ve wanted to do the Black Heritage Trail in Boston’s Beacon Hill since I moved here but it’s a lot harder to find than the Freedom Trail which is marked by a red brick line that traverses the city. I thought the Black Heritage Trail started somewhere in Boston and extended to the South End…
Fun Things to Do with Your Baby
According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, every child aged over a year should learn how to swim to bring down the risks of drowning. Also, swimming lessons for small children offer a lot of fun and serve to have therapeutic benefits that aid in emotional and physically uplifting. Most importantly, parent and tot swim…
Reflecting on My 35th College Reunion
I think about a third of my classmates come for our college reunions which are held every five years. I live nearby so there’s no excuse for me not to show up. It’s also the only time I get to see most of my roommates who live out of state from me. Reunions can be…
Four Signs Your Partner May Have Alcohol Problems
For many couples, alcohol is a big part of life, from toasting engagements to sitting in front of the television on a Friday night and relaxing after a hard week at work. However, while those are lovely moments, relationships with alcohol can vary. Alcoholism is an incredibly common problem and is responsible for over 5%…