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It takes a village to raise a family; advice and tips to make the most of yours.
My Journey to an Amicable Divorce: It Wasn’t Easy, But It Was Worth It. AI-Generated.
I didn’t wake up one morning and decide to end my marriage. It happened slowly. Quietly. And with a lot of doubt. By the time we admitted our relationship was over, we had already spent months trying to hold things together for the sake of our family. We weren’t arguing all the time. There was no dramatic breaking point. But we had grown apart, and pretending otherwise was starting to do more harm than good.
By Jess Knauf6 days ago in Families
Are gifts included in property settlements in Australia?
Usually, yes — but the “how” depends on timing, intention, and what happened to the gift once it landed in your life. Someone’s parents hand over $30k to help with a deposit. A grandparent gives jewellery “just for you”. A mate transfers money after separation because things are tight. Or there’s a wedding gift that quietly turns into a new lounge, a holiday, or a debt paid off.
By Dan Toombs7 days ago in Families
Guiding Families Toward Emotional Strength with Professor Carlton Jama Adams. AI-Generated.
Parenting in the modern era can feel overwhelming. Families are raising children amid constant digital engagement, heightened academic pressure, and growing conversations around emotional health and identity. These influences shape daily life and often leave parents questioning whether they are doing enough or doing it right. In the midst of this uncertainty, the family centered perspective shared by Professor Carlton Jama Adams offers clarity. His approach emphasizes emotional awareness, steady structure, and respectful guidance as the foundation for raising confident and resilient children.
By Carlton Adams8 days ago in Families
Mexico surrogacy laws (2025): the Supreme Court rules people keep missing, in plain English. Content Warning. AI-Generated.
Surrogacy in another country can feel… unreal. One minute it’s hope. Next minute it’s spreadsheets. Clinics. Flights. Contracts. Then suddenly it’s, “Wait—who is listed as the parent?” and “Can the baby leave the country?” and “Is this even allowed back home?”
By Dan Toombs9 days ago in Families
The 777 Rule for Healthy Marriages Why Every Couple Needs
My husband set a reminder on his phone. Tuesday, 7 PM: "Date night." I wanted to throw the phone at him. We'd been married eight years. Two kids. A mortgage that made me nauseous every month. And now my husband was treating me like a dentist appointment? Something to schedule, check off, forget?
By Understandshe.com9 days ago in Families
The 777 Rules For Couples: Why We Were Roommates With Wedding Rings For 3 Years
Last Tuesday, Raj passed me the salt at dinner. That was our conversation. Salt. No eye contact. Just... mechanical. I sat there thinking - when did we become this? Two people sharing a house, a bed, a Netflix password, but not a life. We used to talk until 3 AM. Now we schedule "check-ins" like business meetings.
By Understandshe.com9 days ago in Families
