Category: Family

Feb 7

10 Tips To Help Those Living Under The Same Roof As A Drug Addict Persevere

Whilst there are many drug rehab programs where the addicted person will move out of their home and spend time in a residential facility, there are others that mean they stay at home. There is no right and wrong here, just each individual being placed on the drug rehab program that their drug rehab specialist believes is the most appropriate for them.

In the scenario where a drug addict remains at home, it can place further pressure on their family who, whilst happy that their loved one has gone onto a drug rehabilitation program, have the added responsibility of helping them through that program.

A worse situation is having someone with a drug addiction living under the same roof as you. It has as yet not been persuaded to enter drug rehabilitation to help them escape their addiction. Unless you have lived in such circumstances, you may not as yet appreciate that drug addiction affects not only those taking the drugs but also those who live with them,

Thankfully, there is lots of support for families of those addicted to drugs. That support is increasing and improving to the extent that many drug rehab programs include resources, advice, and sessions for loved ones as well as the person trying to break their drug addiction. Below are ten valuable tips from such programs for those living with a drug addict to help them through it all.

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Sep 27

How Funeral Directors Can Help You Repatriate A Deceased Relative

One of the matters relating to bereavement, which a funeral company usually relies upon for assistance and advice, is when someone dies overseas, and the family needs help repatriating the deceased so that their funeral can occur. Although it is a relatively rare occurrence that most families will never need to experience, it can be incredibly challenging for those sharing it. To assist you in grasping the concept of repatriation better, we have gathered information from the professionals.

For anyone unfamiliar with the term ‘repatriation‘, it is the process of enabling the body or remains of someone who has passed away while in a foreign jurisdiction to be returned to their home. The process can be necessary internationally when a person dies in another country and at the federal level when they have passed away in another Australian state.

Repatriation Complexities

From the outset, we will advise that repatriation, for most people, will seem complex, especially if the normal processes are not followed correctly. Remember that each country or federal state will have specific rules, laws, regulations, and administrative requirements, making the process even more confusing. This is why approaching funeral directors and asking for their assistance is paramount.

Another issue, which can often cause upset, is that some countries do not allow bodies to be sent to another country and will insist that the deceased be cremated. Unfortunately, even if the family wishes a burial for their loved one, it may not be possible. It is even the case that the laws in a few countries allow only for local burial, not repatriation. Again, a funeral director will assist you in navigating these legal complexities.

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May 25

10 Steps That Will Help You Choose The Right Dog Groomer For Your Dog

Unless dog grooming is something you plan to do yourself for your dog, then your best option is to use a professional dog groomer. Deciding you want to use one is the first step, but more important than that is the next decision which is choosing which dog groomer you are going to entrust to care for your dog’s coat.

Given that, unlike many professions such as lawyer, surgeon or even vet, dog groomers do not normally require any official certification or qualifications to get started, then you must choose wisely. Let us emphasise that we are not suggesting dog groomers do not have impressive skills and knowledge, far from it. Indeed, many of them have had comprehensive training and many years of successfully grooming dogs.

However, the fact that you can purchase a set of dog grooming tools and start a dog grooming business without any other checks or having to pass any dog grooming exams means anyone can do so. We repeat the vast majority of dog groomers are superb and love the dogs they groom almost as much as their owners, but due diligence does you, nor your dog any harm. As such here are 10 steps to choosing the best dog groomer for your dog.

Decide What Sort Of Grooming Services You Need: You first want to determine what dog grooming services you want as this eliminates any that do not offer them. Things to consider include do they also care for ears, eyes, paws, and teeth? Also, ensure they offer the coat care and maintenance services you require.

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15 Everyday Interactions That Provide Opportunities To Help Your Child Reach Their Speech Therapy Goals
May 11

15 Everyday Interactions That Provide Opportunities To Help Your Child Reach Their Speech Therapy Goals

One of the facets of speech therapy, unlike many other treatments that a child may have to undertake, is that opportunities to help the child are bountiful. What we mean by that is that a child with speech and language difficulties can be helped to take steps towards their speech therapy goals taken beyond the times they are visiting their speech pathologist.

This, of course, means that the child’s family, and in particular their parents, can play a huge role in the child’s speech therapy, and many of the ways that can be done present themselves in ordinary, day-to-day scenarios. These opportunities are especially beneficial when they call for verbal interaction.

At the core of these verbal interactions will be situations when the child wants or needs something. The reason for this is that these are moments when they are most likely going to be persuaded or encouraged to speak, given that there is likely to be some kind of reward as a result.

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7 Reasons Why You Should Use Professional Dog Grooming Services
May 4

7 Reasons Why You Should Use Professional Dog Grooming Services

One of the dilemmas many dog owners have when it comes time to consider dog grooming is whether to try it themselves and save a bit of money or invest in a professional dog groomer. We do suggest that if you have a tight budget and the cost of a professional is beyond you, do not simply ignore the fact that your dog needs grooming. You grooming them will always be better than them not being groomed at all.

However, if the cost of a dog groomer, which in truth is not a lot, is within your household budget, then we strongly advise you to use one. Several benefits will accrue from doing so for you, and especially for your dog.

They Know What They Are Doing

The most obvious benefit of using a professional dog groomer is that they know what they are doing. Presuming you take time to research local groomers and are satisfied that the one you choose is a professional with a track record, they will certainly have had grooming training. In addition, in the time that they have been doing grooming professionally, they will have gained experience and additional knowledge on the best ways to groom dogs.

They Will Use All The Right Tools And Equipment

If you groom your dog at home you will most likely use the scissors that are in the kitchen drawer, and possibly an old comb. Conversely, a professional dog groomer will have all the proper tools and reequipment necessary to properly groom dogs. This will include a range of scissors types, tools for de-matting their fur and also safe and healthy shampoos.

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Nov 23

Battery Versus Power Vacuum Cleaners – Which Is Best For Your Carpets?

Whenever carpet cleaning is being discussed by homeowners there can be debates and disagreements about what the best methods are to clean specific types of carpets. Some will insist that only dry shampoos should be used, others will say that carpet foam is the best way to deep clean, and there will be those who leave all their carpet cleaning needs to professional carpet cleaners.

Many of the debates we are referring to will have been taking place for decades, but there are also some which are more recent. They are more recent due to advances in technology leading to newer and more advanced products being created, and that is the case when it comes to vacuum cleaners.

We are obviously not suggesting that vacuum cleaners are a new invention, not least because they have been around for over 120 years. Notwithstanding, they have also seen many tectological advances, and one of the more recent has been battery-powered vacuum cleaners being a new addition to the armoury of carpet cleaning products.

The debate which is borne out of the introduction of battery-powered vacuum cleaners is whether they are any better than corded vacuum cleaners. Both battery and corded vacuum cleaners have strong advocates, so we thought we would take a neutral view and let you decide for yourself by providing the cases for and against battery and corded vacuum cleaners, respectively.

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Changes Proposed For 2021 To The Partner Visa
Jul 20

Changes Proposed For 2021 To The Partner Visa

If you have applied for or are considering applying for a partner visa then it is important that you know there are changes due to be introduced in 2021. These have been in the pipeline for some time, but it is only recently that specific details about the changes and when they are going to be implemented have been published by the federal government.

Given that the regulations and legislation surrounding visas is so complex it has taken some time for many of the specifics to become known. Even now, at the time of writing, the changes have not reached the point at which they can be fully implemented. The current timeframe is for them to go live in November 2021, but that could still change. As for the main changes, these are outlined below.

Partner Visa Numbers To Be Increased

It is often the assumption that when a government announces changes to any policies relating to immigration that they are going to be bad news for those wishing to obtain visas to live there. However, we are actually going to start with some good news, and that is the fact that the government has announced an increase in the allocation of partner visas.

In truth, it may not necessarily mean any more people being granted visas overall, as the increase has come about as a result of two other issues that exist. One reason is that there will be fewer skilled visas being granted, and the fact that there is a massive backlog of partner visas in the processing system is another.

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Tips On Getting Rid Of Water Stains From A Carpet
Jul 14

Tips On Getting Rid Of Water Stains From A Carpet

While water is essential for all types of cleaning, including carpet cleaning, it can also give you cause to have to clean up stains. Whether it is in your home or your office building, water stains can affect all sorts of items such as clothing, office desks, and of course, carpets.

The ways that water can get onto a carpet are almost limitless, with some examples being spillages from drinks tumblers, office employees, puppies urinating, drips from raincoats or umbrellas when you come in from the rain, and more seriously, from flooding.

You might think that it would be impossible for water to stain a carpet given that it is a clear liquid, but it can, albeit indirectly. What happens is that any dirt which is already hiding in the carpet is absorbed by moisture, including water, and this then appears on the surface of the carpets as a stain.

As with any stain, you will obviously want to remove it, but the question is how? Well professional commercial cleaners, Gleam have provided some tips to remove water stains from your carpets.

Make Sure You Have the Correct Cleaning Materials / Solutions

No matter what you are cleaning, and the type of stain you wish to remove, it is imperative that you use the correct cleaning materials or cleaning solutions. Countless items have been ruined or destroyed, including carpets, due to their owners simply not reading the manufacturer’s instructions, and then using something which they shouldn’t have.

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childcare-mistakes
Mar 1

Childcare Mistakes New Parents Make

New parents may not have had the advantage of younger siblings to look after as they grew up. This makes it a bit more difficult to know how to raise their own children.  While they may embrace parenthood with delight, not all new parents fly through raising their children at stages such as childcare without making some mistakes in the process.

Here are some mistakes that new parents often make when raising their children

  • Allowing toddlers to choose what they want to eat. Of course they won’t starve, but they are likely to end up with a very poor diet, especially if they are picky eaters to start with. If you only serve up what they want, they’ll very likely choose foods that are oversweet and easy to eat. As they get older this will become a real problem, with meat and vegetables most often on the refusal list.

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