Parenting decisions As a young girl, I always wanted a child. To be a mom was my greatest dream. I started young, and looking back I would have made better decisions. I would have had my life together before bearing children because I was just a child myself. However, when it happened I had my first parenting decision to make; one that could be easy for some, but for me, not so much. I considered adoption for my child, but could I really … [Read more...]
Tips for Buying Shoes for Young Children
Once you have a toddler in your household who is beginning to walk, it’s important to find them the best shoes to help support their footsteps and set them on the right road for health and strength and good posture — as well as protect them, of course, from sharp objects and heat on the ground they walk on. However, selecting the best footwear for young children is often not an easy task. While there are options galore, you need to be … [Read more...]
Career Choices To Consider Across The Healthcare Industry
If you are looking at choosing a career in the healthcare industry, you might not know about all the choices that are on offer. The first thing that people tend to think of is either a doctor or a nurse, and while these are great choices, there are so many other career paths for you to choose from. Even if you do want to become a doctor or a nurse, there are still going to be so many considerations that need to be taken on board during the … [Read more...]
How to Help a Friend Going Through a Bitter Divorce
The divorce rates we read and hear about aren’t just abstract numbers; they represent a couple and a family going through a hard time. Many don’t have to look too far, some of our closest friends and family members have gone through it. It’s even worse when the divorce is sour and acrimonious. It brings so many negative emotions to the surface and it feels never-ending. It is so hard seeing someone you care about going through the … [Read more...]
Getting the Most out of Your Home Decor Choices
When it comes to interior design, for most of us, it’s all about form. We want our home to feel beautiful, and for our colors to match and our patterns to pop and for everything to look like it’s in its proper place. In short - we want our homes to feel beautiful. There’s absolutely nothing wrong with that. After all, we’re the ones who have to look at the place, day in, and day out. If it looks hideous, or there’s just something off, it … [Read more...]
How to Keep Your Kids Safe Online
You teach your kids to look both ways before they cross the street; you tell them not to talk to strangers, and you’re careful to make sure they’re prepared for all sorts of situations that might be unsafe. But are you letting them go online without knowing how to protect themselves against the scammers and other cybercriminals who are out there and anxious to exploit them? Even if you’re using parental controls and filters, if you … [Read more...]
6 Smart Ways To Save Time On Cleaning Your House
House cleaning can be a time-consuming process. Even in a small house, the combination of different surfaces to clean and places for dirt and dust to accumulate can make cleaning unmanageable. As a hardworking homeowner, you don’t have the time in your busy schedule to take hours to clean each week. However, a dirty house can be a health risk as well as a social embarrassment. There are many ways to cut down on cleaning time though. Read on for … [Read more...]
Important Considerations When Choosing A Medical Career
The medical industry is one that has been around for as long as time, and it doesn’t seem to be slowing down any time soon. More and more people are joining the industry, but you need to be fully aware of what it means to be a part of it. That’s why in this article, we are going to talk about some of the important considerations that you need to think about when you are choosing a career in the medical world. Let’s look at what some of these … [Read more...]
How Meditation Can Help Kids Cope With Stress in School
One of Singapore’s IB schools – the Global Indian International School - measures satisfaction in school using a measure they call the Happiness Index. It is the belief of the school that a happy class is a productive class, which ultimately leads to a productive school. A combination of the right curriculum, a good physical layout, a friendly atmosphere, and an understanding faculty result in engaged students. Indeed, if all schools work to … [Read more...]
5 Ways to Stop The Spreading of Germs And Parasites
You know about germs and parasites. But do you know how they spread? What about how to stop them from spreading? Before saying that only health professionals should know the answers to these questions, consider this: Your health and that of your community is also your responsibility, not of health workers alone. With that in mind, let’s get back to stopping germs and parasites. What are Germs and Parasites? Germs are microbes that alter normal … [Read more...]
