How to Plan a Funeral
After the loss of a loved one, planning a funeral may sound like the last thing you want to do. However, it is something that must be done. Here's how to navigate the specifics and come out on the other side.
Category: Funeral
American Divorce Rates: The Real Story Behind the Statistics
We've all heard the oft-repeated statistic that 50% of American marriages end in divorce. But the truth may shock you: divorce rates have been falling since 1980 and newer generations divorce less than older ones.
Category: Marriage
Adoption 101: A Basic Overview
How many children are adopted each year? What is the adoption process like? What are the associated costs? If you're considering adopting a child into your family, we've got the answers to your most common questions.
Category: Society
Keep Your Sanity While Creating Seating Arrangements With These Tips
The seating chart is one of the most underrated frustrating parts of wedding planning. From avoiding drama to simply doing the math on the number of seats, here's how to plan your wedding seating chart with ease.
Category: Wedding Planning
Talking to Your Adult Kids About Your Funeral Wishes
Although it's not a pleasant thought, planning your own funeral is one of the best things you can do for your adult children. Helping them prepare financially and emotionally for your funeral is a great gift.
Category: Funeral
Executive Functioning and Wedding Planning: What You Should Know
If you're having unique troubles with wedding planning like jumping from detail to detail or inability to focus, you may have an executive function disorder. Here's what that means and how you can move forward.
Category: Wedding Planning
Dealing With an Alzheimer’s Diagnosis
If you've had a family member who has been diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease you know just how painful and devastating the disease is. However, there are a few strategies you can use when dealing with the disease.
Category: Loss
How to Host a Baptism Reception
Are you putting together a baptism reception for your baby? Or possibly an adult who recently decided they'd like baptism? There are more things to consider than you'd think. Check out this handy baptism reception guide.
Category: Baptism
Tips for Family Unity
New marriage? There are a few things you need to do to ensure your new marriage goes smoothly. From knowing how to communicate properly to properly being able to compromise, here are a few ways to gain family unity.
Category: Society
Is Organ Donation Right for You?
Considering organ donation after death? While it is a bit morbid to think about, offering your organs for harvesting is a wonderful thing to do. Here are some reasons why you should consider donating your organs.
Category: Loss