Frequently Asked Questions
What is Things to Consider Today?
A digital publication that provides educational resources and informative guides to help adults who have faced a difficult upbringing confidently navigate major life transitions.
Who is this website for?
The core mission of Things to Consider Today, LLC is to foster healthy, independent decision-making for adults navigating life after a difficult upbringing.
Many adults lack the support they need to navigate various aspects of life. This can result from childhood trauma, parental loss, divorce, or a lack of a familial safety net. This site exists to bridge that gap by serving as:
- An educational resource that maps out major life milestones
- An objective framework provider that outlines situational variables and risk factors
- An autonomous tool that empowers adults to evaluate options and make their own informed choices
What topics are covered?
The comprehensive guides on this platform focus on four main pillars: marriage, parenthood, family finances, and navigating major life changes.
What is your research and sourcing process?
April Staal draws on her academic background in business, psychology, and human services. She leverages her extensive experience writing for the healthcare sector to conduct rigorous research. The editorial process involves synthesizing data from peer-reviewed social science literature, public health documentation, and trusted institutional databases to develop evidence-based frameworks.
Are your articles professionally reviewed?
Yes. Qualified professionals review complex topics to ensure clinical and academic informational accuracy.
Do you offer professional writing services?
Yes. April Staal, the founder, provides freelance writing services, creating deeply researched, SEO-optimized educational articles and informative blog posts for clients' websites across various industries.
Do you give advice?
No. The publication does not give personal advice or tell readers what decisions to make. Rather, the publication delivers objective educational resources, empirical research, and structured data to help adults independently evaluate complex situations and weigh their own options.