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It takes a village to raise a family; advice and tips to make the most of yours.
She Was Ready to Move On - He Wasn’t Ready to Sign. AI-Generated.
She had already packed the boxes in her head long before she packed them in real life. The marriage had ended quietly. No shouting. No dramatic final row. Just two people accepting that it was over. The divorce itself progressed. Forms were filed. Emails were answered. Friends assumed everything was nearly done.
By Family Law Service10 days ago in Families
How to Safely Dispose of a Dead Animal on Your Property
Discovering a dead animal on your property is distressing, but it's a reality many Australians face. Whether it's a possum, bird, rabbit, or larger wildlife, knowing how to dispose of it safely protects your health and follows legal requirements. From Dead Animal Removal Brighton to rural properties across Victoria, the principles remain the same. This comprehensive guide walks you through safe disposal methods whilst minimising health risks and complying with local regulations.
By Jack Warner10 days ago in Families
What My Parents Got Wrong — And What They Got Right
For a long time, I thought my parents got almost everything wrong. That’s dramatic, I know. But when you’re twenty-two, broke, and trying to figure out who you are, it’s easy to turn your childhood into a courtroom. Every rule becomes evidence. Every “because I said so” becomes a scar.
By John Smith12 days ago in Families
The Two Seeds: Why Love Heals and Hate Only Destroys
The Two Seeds: Why Love Heals and Hate Only Destroys By Hazrat Umer The Story We are born with a heart that is empty, like a small piece of land. As we grow up, we start planting seeds in that land. Some people plant seeds of love, kindness, and forgiveness. Others, because of pain or anger, plant seeds of hate, jealousy, and revenge. In 2026, the world is moving so fast that we often forget to check what is growing in our own hearts.
By Hazrat Umer12 days ago in Families
I Saved My Son’s Summer Camp with Four Boards from Home Depot. AI-Generated.
I moved into this house the year Miles learned to walk. The landlord pointed at the patch of bare dirt out back and said, “Soil’s no good, but at least you’ve got space.” I remember thinking, someday I’ll get him one of those little plastic pools. He can splash around back here in the summer.
By The Story Scout13 days ago in Families
No One Said it Would be Easy
I know I wasn't promised a rose garden, nor was I ever told the road would be less bumpy for me. As a matter of fact, I knew without a doubt from a young age that my life would be a hard one to live. A product of the seventies, raised on the streets of the eighties, and lived through the harsher reality of the nineties.
By Mother Combs13 days ago in Families
How Family Mediation Helped Us Talk When Everything Else Failed
We Found a Way to Talk Again The last proper conversation we had before mediation was about a school jumper. Our youngest had lost his, and somehow that turned into forty minutes of accusations about who was supposed to be keeping track of what, who had dropped the ball again, and whether this was yet another example of the other person not paying attention to the things that actually mattered.
By Jess Knauf13 days ago in Families
The Empty Mansion and the Small Hut: A Lesson in True Wealth
By Hazrat Umer Why having everything money can buy might still leave you with nothing. I once knew a man named Sameer. Sameer was a very successful businessman in 2020. He had everything a person could dream of: a giant mansion with marble floors, three expensive cars, and a bank account that never ended. He was always busy, moving from one meeting to another, his phone ringing every second. People looked at him and said, "He is the luckiest man in the world."
By Hazrat Umer14 days ago in Families
