Easter is a celebration of Christ’s incredible gift of salvation, and a Passover meal is one way to keep that front and centre.
Jo Giles’ partner was incarcerated, and her experience was that as the family member of someone in prison, “you’re treated differently”.
Often, people don’t realise they’re carers as they see it as their responsibility. But these duties go above and beyond normal family roles.
By encouraging connections with their grandparents, you can give your children the gift of knowing they’re part of something bigger.
As grandparents live longer and are more active, their potential to influence and support their grandchildren is increasing.
Consider slowing down and taking the time to strengthen family relationships before the new year kicks off.
We may not get to choose our parents or our siblings, but we can choose the people we’ll allow into our world. They can become family.
You can give your step-grandchildren many presents, but the gifts of understanding, love and impartiality are priceless.
The relationship between grandparents and grandchildren is important, but doesn’t happen overnight. Slow and steady is the key.
Janet Evans and Dr Amelia Haines want more awareness and empathy for a type of grief and loss that is common but often ignored.
