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I was on my way home from the shop yesterday lunchtime when something on the radio caught my attention. They were talking about how it’s going to be a struggle for food banks in Kent over the summer holidays. Sadly, I imagine this will also be the case elsewhere in the UK. I’ve written about child poverty before and how it can have an impact on children’s health. As I’ve said before, I can’t believe that child poverty still exists in our country.
Collaborative Post¦ When summer rolls around, many of us end up forking out enormous sums for overseas holidays with the kids. But you needn’t travel far to find a great day out in the UK: there are hundreds of them hidden around the country, many of which can be enjoyed for a pittance.
Let’s run through a few of the leading contenders.
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Collaborative Post¦ When the kids are finally in bed, us mums have a few spare precious moments to ourselves.
It’s obviously the perfect time to relax, but how about making some money while you’re there?
Managing a family on a small budget means that you may need some extra spare cash from time to time.
Luckily, there are some easy and pretty stress-free ways to earn an extra quid or two in the evenings — here are some ideas to get you started…
Collaborative Post¦ Being a parent means that we have to keep track of so many spinning plates. Maybe we need to focus on our children eating well, or ensuring that we are providing that nurturing environment for our children to grow up in; when we are learning how to do all of this, and life throws us a curveball, we’ve got to learn how to cope with this. A lot of parents can rely on the grandparents, but what happens when they aren’t able to lend a hand at all, but are also succumbing to illnesses themselves? This puts a lot of pressure on you, and if you are only just learning how to cope with everything yourself, this means a lot of life lessons coming all at once. Are there any ways that we can deal with aging parents in a healthy and emotional manner?
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Collaborative Post¦ Life can be hard sometimes. Lost jobs, failed exams, plans falling through and relationship dramas- we all experience these things from time to time. While every hardship we go through is a way we can learn and improve ourselves, when you’re in that moment it can feel very much like life is crashing down around you. Sometimes, the best gestures are when friends step up and do something small- just to show they care. Knowing that you have support really can make everything so much better, and so if your friend is currently struggling with something difficult then it’s a great opportunity for you to show them how loved they really are. Here are a few simple ideas for going about it.