How to help a neighbour without making it weird
From an article by Relationships Australia
You see a neighbour who’s going through something. Maybe they’ve just had a baby, someone's unwell, they’re grieving. You want to help, but… what do you say? What if they don’t want help? What if..
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10 ideas for connecting with neighbours
From an article by Neighbours Everyday
We can all work to create, share and grow belonging: for ourselves, our families, our neighbours. Focusing on inclusion, connection, making others welcome, and building respectful relationships. Some fun ideas..
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Lasting effects of divorce on children
From an article by The Institute of Family Studies
3 effects that come during and immediately after divorce for families; declines in household income, declines in neighbourhood quality, increased distances between non-resident parents. What do they mean for life?
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Stopping domestic abuse with a trip to the bank
From an article by Reasons to be Cheerful
“I walked into an HSBC U.K. bank branch, asked for a Safe Space, and was able to use a room, with a lady supporting me to get my abusive husband out of our family home so that we could return safely."
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Social capital in the United Kingdom
From research by the Behavioural Insights Team
Research into relationships in UK which are productive in advancing the goals of individuals and groups. UK friendships bridge economic divides and then upward mobility increases. There are variations per region....
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Relationally mapping your neighbourhood
From personal experience and a resource by KC Unde
Before we can begin blessing our neighbours or the people in our network of relationships, we have to know where our primary calling is and know the people who also exist in those places. How to do this..
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Timing of co-habitation and marital instability
From a report by the Institute of Family Studies
Marriages of those who moved in together before being engaged were 48% more likely to end than the marriages of those who only cohabited after being engaged or already married.
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How to take back your family’s Christmas
From an article by Happy Families
This Christmas, choose gratitude, forgiveness, service, and connection. This Christmas, choose joy. 7 strategies to beat the Christmas Grinch. 1. Create Some Structure. 2. Practice Acceptance. 3. Craft Your Joy...
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