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Care for the Family is a national charity which aims to promote strong family life and to help those hurting because of family breakdown. Many of us at ABC think highly of their work and support for people like you and me. Working with them we believe we can strengthen marriages, support parents and help the bereaved through the life changing power of Jesus Christ. They provide events, resources, training and networks of befrienders. With their permission, we've made available below some of their Family Resources that are downladable here or from the Support Net section of their website.   Family life Money, debt and family life Many families see the effect of financial difficulty and debt – in fact, relationships experts reckon arguments about money are one of the major areas of disagreement for couples. Internet safety tips for parents The internet can be a source of concern for many parents. Media scare stories literally terrify some parents. And it doesn’t help that our kids often know more about the ‘net than we do! Christmas - how you can make the most of it We all know how Christmas is supposed to be – children in tea-towels in the nativity play, snow on the ground, chestnuts roasting on an open fire, the family all gathered around the tree opening presents... Caring for elderly relatives Caring for an elderly relative is an incredibly emotional and difficult issue that almost every family faces, or will face in the future. Adoption Encouragement for those in the long process of becoming a family. Grandparenting Making the most of the special role of being a grandparent. Divorce recovery The end of a marriage No one ever expects to be divorced or separated, so these insights may help you cope with the unexpected twists and turns of life when a marriage ends. Moving on from divorce How do you put the pieces of your life together again after one of the toughest experiences you will ever face? Coping with illness Eating disorders When food begins to rule your life Eating disorders are more than just a preoccupation with food and weight – they can often exert far more control over a person’s life. But it is possible to beat them. Here is an introduction to eating disorders. Parents with eating problems It is crucial that parents pass on good eating habits to their children in order to prevent eating problems developing – here are some important insights. Bereavement and loss Infertility Support for childless couples as they cope with their lost hopes and dreams. Miscarriage Grieving a loss that is widely misunderstood or ignored. Single parenting Supporting single parents Increasing understanding and support for those who manage so well, often in very difficult circumstances. Stepfamily life Step-parenting Building good and lasting relationships within your stepfamily. Top of page Tell us what you think Have you found the above information helpful? What other topics would you like to see covered? We'd love to hear from you. How you can helpFree resources like Support Net give people vital information and hope for the future. If you're able to contribute to the cost of producing this material, you can give a secure online donation here. Thank you so much.
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