When an old family table is worth restoring instead of replacing
Decide whether to restore or replace a wooden family heirloom by checking the frame, knowing what to fix at home and comparing professional repair quotes.
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Maeve Tolputt
Maeve Tolputt covers family life, from tracing relatives and planning get togethers to stepfamilies and caring for older parents. She writes for the person who ends up organising everyone, and keeps her advice kind and practical.
7 ideas for relaxed family photos at home
Take relaxed family photos at home with seven simple ideas for using natural window light, choosing activities and including everyone in the frame.
5 min read
Activities of daily living and when an older parent needs help
Understand adl activities of daily living and how to spot when an older parent needs help with everyday tasks, including free council assessments.
7 min read
What a nuclear family means and how UK families look now
A clear nuclear family definition, how it differs from extended and immediate family, and how UK households look today based on official ONS figures.
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What a blended family is and how to help yours settle
Find out what is a blended family and get practical ways to help children and adults settle into new routines and build a happy household together.
7 min read
How to plan a family reunion people want to come to
Plan a family reunion everyone enjoys with a clear guide to choosing dates, sharing costs fairly and finding activities for all ages.
7 min read
How to start your family tree with free UK records
Start your family tree with this plain guide to finding ancestors using free official records, census returns and certificates for England and Wales.
7 min read