Care for the Family Blog
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Since 1988, Care for the Family seeks to strengthen family life and help those who face family difficulties. Our aim is to be accessible to every family whatever their circumstances and to create resources and support that are preventative, evidence-based, and easy to apply.
Care for the Family Blog
1w ago
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Nicola Watson-Bird, our Additional Needs Support Coordinator, shares some advice, drawn from her own experience and research, on how to speak to a young person with additional needs about death and dying.
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Care for the Family Blog
1M ago
In our bereaved parents’ befriending team we have coined a phrase ‘hurdles and tripwires’ to recognise events we go through on this bereavement journey ..read more
Care for the Family Blog
2M ago
When we lose a child of any age and in any circumstance, every part of our lives is affected and we will not be the same again. However, it is possible to acknowledge those changes and face those difficult emotions, without shame or embarrassment ..read more
Care for the Family Blog
2M ago
While there are lots of challenges, blended families can flourish, provided there is open communication and recognition of areas needing extra attention. Here are ten top tips to help you create a healthy family atmosphere ..read more
Care for the Family Blog
3M ago
Our Widowed Young Support Coordinator explains that making choices on your own can be very difficult after the death of a partner and provides some advice as to how to begin to function independently ..read more
Care for the Family Blog
4M ago
We understand how this ‘most wonderful time of the year’ can so quickly become the most stressful time of the year, so here are a few tips on how to ease the stress and increase the joy this festive season ..read more
Care for the Family Blog
5M ago
A mum of two boys under five, the eldest of whom is autistic and non-verbal, shares her experience of finding a different way to celebrate Christmas ..read more
Care for the Family Blog
5M ago
Lindsay Lucas shares how she coped with Christmas after her husband died ..read more