Family estrangement is not unusual and more common than what you hear. It is believed to be as widespread as divorce. Surveys found one in four adult Americans are estranged from their families, nine in ten parents in the UK are estranged
In a world where swiping right has become as familiar as saying “hello,” and wedding hashtags trend before vows are exchanged, the dimension of marriage readiness takes on a new meaning. Beyond the romance and the flurry of planning lies a deeper
Across the world, countless individuals provide care or assistance to loved ones living with long-term illnesses or disabilities. However, providing this type of care can also be physically, emotionally, and financially exhausting. Family caregivers often go above and beyond their usual responsibilities,
As Dave Meurer beautifully puts it, “A great marriage is not when the ‘perfect couple’ comes together. It is when an imperfect couple learns to enjoy their differences.” In the enchanting world of marriage, one starts with dreams of a “happily ever
A neighborhood is an area in a town that surrounds someone’s home or those who live there. But do you know that a neighborhood can also affect the families who live there? Neighborhoods, as a community, can significantly impact a family’s life.
Every family has their own set of regular activities that are meaningful to them. They are called family rituals. Although done regularly, different from daily routines, family rituals hold a special meaning to the family. They might be a simple no television
Family members have consistent wake-up times and bedtimes, do regular housework, as well as have shared breakfast and dinner; these activities seem mundane and look like typical family routines. But what do they truly signify? Family routines are a sequence of actions
To begin, while there are tons of definitions of foster care, the term can be broadly referred to as a temporary living arrangement for children who are unable to live with their original parents due to unsafe living situations, abuse, neglect, or
As you progress through life’s journey, one inevitable stage you encounter is aging. With it comes a myriad of physical, psychological, and social changes that impact individuals and their relationships with family members. This evolving dynamic often requires adult children to step
In the fast-paced world that people live in today, maintaining a healthy balance between work and personal life has become increasingly important. For working parents, this balance is even more crucial. Successfully juggling a demanding career with parenting responsibilities is challenging and
Although most would expect their marriage to last a lifetime, sometimes ‘death (or divorce) do set a couple to part.’ Losing your loved one through death or divorce is a difficult experience. Not to mention, your children or other family members left