Pets become an integral part of our family. The death of a pet can sometimes feel just as painful as losing a human family member. Just as you would grieve a loved one, it is important to take the time to grieve your pet.
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Family Life
Family support includes support by neighbors, families and friends, through specialist agencies providing an array of services, school or parent services for special needs such as respite care, specialized child care or peer companions.
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System Default
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Coping in an Empty Nest
You may have heard of the term, “Empty Nest”. This is a transitional period in life often marked for parents when their children leave home to pursue tertiary level education or start a life of their own.
Caring for an Elderly Parent
As life spans continue to extend, many older adults find themselves in a caregiving role for an elderly parent. According to the Center for Retirement Research, 10% of adults ages 60-69 whose parents are still alive serve as caregivers.
How to Blend a Blended Family
About 75% of Americans who get a divorce eventually remarry. These individuals often already have children creating blended families when engaging in their new relationship. A blended family is the union of two families where parents have a child or children from a previous relationship.