Celebrating a landmark birthday in partial lockdown

Collaborative Post¦ Last Sunday it was my Nan’s 80th birthday. However, in these odd times, our family wasn’t entirely sure how to celebrate it. Thankfully, lockdown has eased enough for us to be able to celebrate, although it wasn’t perhaps how we usually would have done. In spite of this, we found lots of ways to make her day truly special and memorable!

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Divorce delusions: The most common divorce misconceptions

Collaborative Post¦ Sadly, a large percentage of marriages end in divorce. And while it’s safe to say that most couples don’t intend to ever get divorced, when things do begin to turn sour, it can be difficult to understand the upcoming divorce process. Consulting with a family and divorce lawyer like Bridgeport divorce lawyers will help you not only better understand the divorce process but also know your rights in the court of law.

Thanks to a general lack of knowledge and experience in the subject, it can leave many individuals on the backfoot when it comes to filing for divorce and walking away from the relationship with the means and the confidence to start the new chapter of their life. Common misconceptions about divorce can leave individuals thinking that they’re going to walk away with the house, the kids, the car and even without debt. So, you must understand the fundamentals of divorce before you file.

Here we’ll take a look at some of the top divorce delusions and the most common misconceptions about divorce.

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Teaching Kids About Potential Health Problems

Collaborative Post¦ Your children need to know about the world around them, and how they fit into it. And one of the main things they need to know about how life works is that they may run into health problems one day – they may need to see a doctor, or experience some worrying symptoms, and they need to know what to do about these. 

Even as young children, they need to be encouraged to set some healthy and happy habits to keep potential health problems at bay, and as their parent, it’s up to you to set the example!

So, if you’re wondering how you’re going to broach the subject around their health, we’ve collected together some points below that should be able to help you. It’s important to give kids everything they need to lead a long and happy life, and those efforts start right here! 

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Selecting The Perfect Family Car: Factors To Consider

Collaborative Post¦ Let’s be honest about it, choosing a new family car isn’t exactly thrilling. In fact, the whole process can end up giving you a bit of a headache – after all, there’s just so much to think about and consider. 

The chances are that the kids will have an opinion about the type or colour of car they want you to buy, while you and your partner will both also have ideas about the kind of car you should get, as well as how much money you should spend on your new vehicle and whether you should buy second-hand or go brand new. 

The truth is that purchasing a new family car is a huge investment – whether it’s bought second-hand or brand new – so it’s important to think carefully about what car to get. You need to think about the kind of car you want, whether to buy brand new or second-hand, and how much you want to spend on it at a maximum. 

There’s a lot to consider when selecting a new family car, however the process doesn’t have to be a total nightmare. Below is a guide to some of the crucial factors to take into account when it comes to selecting a new family car – have a read, take note, and hopefully you will find selecting a car a little easier and less stressful than you thought it would be. 

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How to Live a Fulfilled Life

Woman following her dreams

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Collaborative Post¦ Too few of us follow our dreams. It might be difficult to admit to, but it’s true. Life can be confusing, and it’s really easy to end up feeling stuck in a rut, unable to pursue what will make you truly happy. Just as people are all individuals, everyone has individual dreams. Some of you may want nothing more than a big family, whilst others might dream of success in your careers, or living in a particular place, or a combination of all the above. Other than fame – which can strike randomly and which is nearly impossible to predict – all these dreams are completely achievable. It might take hard work, and patience, and just a pinch of luck, but you can have the life you want, as long as you don’t give up on it!

Some of the most popular dreams are being financially secure, having a family, working your dream job, travelling the world and living in your dream home. Read on for a few tips on how to grasp hold of these dreams with both hands, and never let them go. 

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