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Enduring Power of Attorney (QLD)
People don’t like talking about losing capacity. Fair enough. It feels gloomy. It feels like tempting fate. And honestly, it’s one of those topics everyone plans to deal with “later”… right after the will, right after the holiday, right after the busy period at work.
By Dan Toombs6 days ago in Families
From Scorned Scavenger to Culinary King:
For centuries, the humble lobster occupied a place far removed from the white tablecloths and extravagant seafood platters it now graces. It was considered a bottom-feeding scavenger, a protein source fit only for the poor, indentured servants, and even…prisoners. Its transformation from societal reject to the ultimate culinary indulgence is a testament to the power of effective marketing, a fascinating socio-economic journey fueled by ingenuity, perception shifts, and a healthy dose of chance.
By Wilson Igbasi6 days ago in Families
5 Concepts of Consent To Teach Your Toddlers
My name is Mom - and I am a sexual assault survivor. My first experience with sexual assault happened when I was young enough to have trouble remembering exactly what happened. I remember being under the blankets. I remember the hand. I remember trying to wriggle free, only for that hand to squeeze my leg so hard that it felt like it would break.
By Hope Martin6 days ago in Families
The 777 Rules For Marriage: The 2 AM Reddit Thread That Saved My Life
Last Tuesday, my husband looked at me across the kitchen table and said, "I don't know if I love you anymore." Not screaming. Not angry. Just... tired. Like he'd been carrying something heavy for too long and finally put it down.
By Understandshe.com6 days ago in Families
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 Knauf7 days ago in Families
Threads of Gold. AI-Generated.
Mariam had grown up believing that her family was ordinary, like countless others in her quiet town. But on her grandmother’s last birthday, she discovered a secret woven into the fabric of her ancestry—one that had been carefully preserved across generations.
By Sudais Zakwan7 days ago in Families
Secrets Beneath the Olive Tree
The olive tree had stood in the courtyard of the old house for as long as anyone could remember. Its gnarled branches twisted toward the sky, leaves silver in the sunlight, roots tangled deep beneath the earth. To outsiders, it was just a tree. To the family that lived there, it was history, memory, and mystery all at once.
By Sudais Zakwan7 days ago in Families
Designing Child-Centered Spaces That Encourage Calm and Engagement
Child-centered environments often function as quiet partners in emotional regulation. Without directing behavior or outcomes, thoughtfully designed spaces can reduce unnecessary sensory demands and make engagement feel more accessible. Calm and participation tend to emerge when environments are readable, balanced, and adaptable — allowing children to orient themselves easily and choose how they interact with the space.
By Tim Clarke7 days ago in Families
