Have you been finding it harder to concentrate since the pandemic began, experienced sleep problems during quarantine or otherwise felt that your mental acuity just hasn’t been as sharp as it used to be? If so, you might be among the many people who have been experiencing a phenomenon commonly referred to as “brain fog” during quarantine. Brain fog may generally be associated with older individuals, but in the context of the pandemic, it has … [Read more...]
At-Home Mom’s Shortcut to Fat Reduction
When it comes to fat reduction, you have all kinds of options at your disposal, mainly the natural methods of burning away fat which are rigorous exercising and strict diets. These are the ingredients to reducing all the fat that gets built up when the majority of your work is from home. Whether it is because you’re working from home because of the pandemic or you happen to be an at-home mom, it’s very easy to have a buildup of excess fat when … [Read more...]
Kid Friendly Home Improvement Tips
The last year has seen most of us spend a whole lot more time in our own four walls. Prior to the pandemic, many of us would spend time out of the house taking the kids to nursery, playgroups or school. Many of us would work from an office or other commercial premises. We’d spend our time socializing outside of the house at restaurants, cafes and bars, or we’d attend clubs, visit museums, go to the cinema or theatre or more. Instead, this year, … [Read more...]
10 Internet Safety Tips For Kids
Kids have access to the internet from their various devices: cell phone, laptop, PC, tablet, and more. They go online to do schoolwork, go on social networking sites, and chat with friends. However, kids are often not taught the basics of online safety before using the internet. This can result in them being vulnerable to potential dangers. If you are a parent, be proactive and teach your child these 10 internet safety tips. Only … [Read more...]
4 of Motherhood’s Most Unexpected Joys
Any mother is likely to tell you that having kids is an adventure. You might think you know what to expect going into it, but no book, anecdote, or anything else will get you completely ready for what it will be like to hold your tiny newborn in your arms for the first time. They grew inside you, and now here they are, a living, breathing human being in miniature. You probably will find that being a mom is just what you expected in some … [Read more...]
When Does A Vacation Become Too Long?
Most people take travel opportunities whenever they can - often the odd weekend here and there. Some book longer off work - up to two weeks. But very few of us ever consider what the optimal vacation length should be. How long should we spend away from our regular lives and work to explore the rest of the world? That’s actually a very good question, and something that science is currently investigating. You want to go abroad long enough to … [Read more...]
6 De-Stressing Tips For Family Travel
Vacations, family or otherwise, are a superb way to get out of the house and see the world. For many, it’s something that you look forward to all year, something you work hard to get the chance to enjoy. But, travel - especially family travel - can be incredibly stressful. photo credit The last thing you want is to have your vacation ruined because you’re not prepared and therefore too stressed to enjoy anything. So, before you plan your … [Read more...]
What Children Can Learn From Your Bad Habits
Children look to their parents as role models. They watch how their parents go about their lives, care for and treat others, and handle life’s challenges. Then they copy what they see. Image - free for commercial use No one is perfect, even parents. You swear, you tell the odd white lie, and you lose your temper, and then you panic when your child catches you doing things like this. Instead of worrying about what bad habits you’re teaching … [Read more...]
Tips For Enjoying Upcoming Virtual Concerts
We should all accept that this year has influenced our lives and the live music business. Also, we can't help but be disappointed that we won't be able to see our favorite bands, venues, or club nights. But, you know, the show has to go on, right? Many musicians believe, and that is why live stream shows have become a standard for musicians worldwide, with each performing in their unique way to remain linked to their followers as much as … [Read more...]
Methods to Get Your Child to Stop Sucking their Thumbs
Thumb sucking may seem harmless at first, but as the child continues the bad habit it will become a problem as we covered last year. The habit not only leads to physical consequences, it can result in emotional and social issues. There are a variety of reasons that thumb sucking is a negative coping mechanism. While developing as a way for the child to comfort themselves when they’re stressed, sad, or uncomfortable, if it continues the child will … [Read more...]
