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Divorce coach shares how to support your children through a divorce

Written by Monika Braglewicz, Breakup & Divorce coach

Divorce is one of the biggest transitions a family can experience.

As a divorce coach, I've worked with many parents who tell me the same thing: they're not only worried about how separation will affect them, they're worried about how it will affect their children.

The truth is that divorce can be difficult for...

Tips for Celebrating Halloween as a Family

Halloween is a magical time for children and adults alike so it’s the perfect time to gather and get spooky together.

Halloween spending was expected to go beyond £1 billion last year but don’t worry if you don’t want to stretch your budget too far. Your options for ghoulish fun are endless, whether you’re dressing up together, hosting your own All Hallow’s Eve bash or crafting your...

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TALKWORKS launches employment support to help adults find and return to work

TALKWORKS , Devon’s NHS talking therapies service, is now offering employment support to help adults across the whole of Devon (outside Plymouth) find, remain in or get back to work. Employment support will be available free of charge for adults (age 18+) who are receiving therapy from TALKWORKS.

The NHS service helped over 11,000 people complete treatment for a common mental health...

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Drive a Wagon Not a Car!: WonderFold is here to give you a wonderful Back To (pre) School run!

Driving may seem like an easier option on the nursery or pre-school run, especially when you’re dealing with tired, dawdling children and all their gear. From wellies and water bottles to changes of clothes and who knows what else, your mornings can be juggling act that can sometimes leave you behind schedule. But what if there’s a solution that means you can still walk to pre-school, keep...

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Trick-or-treat and thrive! The ultimate Halloween survival guide for parents

As the temperature starts to cool and warm pumpkin spice lattes make a return, it’s a reminder that Halloween is just around the corner. Whether you’re trick-or-treating, hosting a party or just enjoying the eerie atmosphere, here are some top tips for a stress-free spooky season:

Plan your costume in advance

We’ve all been there, scrambling the shelves to find something that matches...

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Here's What Nobody Tells You About How Divorce Impacts Children

Divorce touches the lives of countless families each year, with 40-50% of marriages ending in separation. The emotional impact divorce has on children is widely recognized and discussed, with research showing children of divorce under age 14 are 16% more likely to develop emotional disorders. But a family divorce expert is now raising awareness about a lesser-known consequence: the toll...

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Baby Loss Awareness Week unites bereaved families across the UK

People affected by pregnancy and baby loss will be joining together in communities across the UK, in person and online, to take part in a range of activities to remember and talk about their babies this Baby Loss Awareness Week (9-15 October), helping to break the silence around pregnancy and baby loss that sadly still exists for many.

Half of UK adults have said that they, or...

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5 Tips to Switch Off When You Feel Like You Should Be Doing Something

If you're the default parent, chances are you're the one keeping everything ticking over—main carer for the children, managing the life admin, sorting the household jobs, and remembering all the little (and big!) details. You’ve got a running mental checklist of what needs doing and when. You probably wish you just had a pause button to get on top of everything.

So on the rare...

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What is Empty Nesting & How to Deal With it

Empty nest syndrome is a common form of grief that many parents experience when their children move home. While it is normal and healthy for children to move away from home, it can also be an upsetting and stressful time for a parent that can take its toll on their mental wellbeing. Knowing how to navigate this challenging time in your life is helpful, so this post will offer advice that...

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Leap into the Christmas season with LeapFrog!

Ho, ho, ho! As Christmas cheer begins to defrost, so does the annual Christmas shopping list. Although it may seem too soon be thinking about festivities, it’s never a bad idea to get a head start on the Christmas shopping. That’s why LeapFrog have compiled their must-have gifts to be on the top of your little ones list this year. With their exciting range of products fit for all children,...

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M&S survey reveals insights into back-to-school uniform challenges and how to solve them

As families get ready for the new school year, Marks & Spencer has conducted a survey to explore the real-life challenges and priorities parents face when purchasing school uniforms and has offered solutions for parents when buying school uniform.

Frequency of uniform purchases

The survey found that 41% of parents purchase new pieces of school uniform twice a year, with shoes (53...

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