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47,000+ deaths recorded in Canada each year are substance abuse-related. But drug or alcohol addiction isn’t a death sentence: it is reversible. But recovery from drug or alcohol use is a step-by-step process, and you cannot do it alone. Sailing through the rough waters of addiction with the high waves and strong wind can be…
Moving day can be stressful and difficult, especially when you have children, but it doesn’t have to be like that. When you plan for moving days in advance and create a positive atmosphere in the household, your young family will be excited about leaving the family home instead of upset. The key to a successful…
Mortgage loans are one of the most popular loan forms in the US and Europe. This claim may stem from the fact that owning a home comes with accorded prestige, even significantly when you acquire a home in your younger years. However, the concept of the reverse mortgage, which has both pros and cons, is…
Did you know that young children begin to realize their potential as early as 4 years old? For most kids, brain games are engaging and a great source of fun. When exposed to these games at an early age, young children start to think and learn easily. Apart from having fun, children benefit much while…
Even for expert fashionistas, finding fashion inspiration for new outfits can be tricky. You could have the biggest closet in the world, but without a little fashion inspiration, it isn’t easy to make something new out of your old things. It’s more likely you’ll be tempted to clear out your collection and start over rather…
As a parent, you never want to miss any of your kids’ extraordinary moments. This can be a tricky feat if you have a full-time job alongside your parenting duties. Being both a breadwinner and a present parent is not impossible, however. Consider the following career paths that will allow you to make your own…
Discussing death with your children can, undoubtedly, be tricky. Death is, however, an inevitable part of life and it’s our responsibility to ensure our children are aware of it and know it’s okay to talk about. If we allow our children to talk about death, we can give them the information they need and help…
Once upon a time, the seven-year-itch was a thing, now it appears that the seven-year itch has been replaced by the two-year itch. Or to be precise, 2 years and 9 months! This is the point that, statistically, marriages lose their “spark”. Sadly, we see that over 50% of marriages now end in divorce, and…
This post was sponsored by Floating Hospital for Children as part of an Influencer Activation for Influence Central. Thank you for supporting brands that support my blog. Caring for a child with an illness or complex health condition can be tricky, tiresome, worrying, and time consuming, regardless of the severity. Children can get confused, scared,…
How to Get Through the HolidaysWithout the D Word Coming Back to Haunt You The “D” word you say? Why, whatever could that be? Dysfuntion? Well, of course, not. Dysfunction never shows up around the holidays! It especially never shows up if your mother-in-law is present. Mother-in-laws, after all, are experts in every field, including the field of…