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.