We often think or at least hope that our home is safe for kids. Unfortunately, though, this isn’t always the case. The reality is that a home can be filled with dangers that you might not be aware of and may not have considered. It’s worth tackling these issues to ensure that you are doing […]
Archives for January 2020
Can You Beat An Illness On Vacation?
Has this ever happened to you? You plan for months or even years for your dream vacation. Then, two days after you get there, you start to develop the dreaded bug or virus. It’s worth noting that this is more common than most people think and it’s not hard to understand why. I’ve had it […]
Camping For The First Time? Tips To Make It Easier
How do you feel about camping? Maybe it’s something you’ve always wanted to try, but never found the time? Maybe you’re an avid camper who loves to get back to nature? Or maybe you hate the idea altogether, and would rarely think of booking a camping trip to go on with your loved ones? I’m […]
Ditch The Stress During Pregnancy!
No I’m not expecting. That ship has long since sailed, but I have several family members and close friends that are currently very pregnant so it’s still a topic near and dear to my heart. No two experiences are the same. There is no doubt that the period when you’re expecting a baby is one […]
Coming Back To Yourself After Engaging In Bad Habits
For those who make mistakes, it is very easy to feel as though they are not worth saving nor worthy of kindness or compassion. This is not only quite a tragic and sad belief to accept, but it’s also profoundly untrue. Everyone slips and falls at some point in their life, be that succumbing to […]
Solving Relationship Problems in Four Manageable Steps
Relationship problems are no joke, but it’s important to approach them the correct way if you’re serious about making a difference and dealing with the issues at hand. In this post, we’re going to cover how you can solve relationship problems in four manageable steps, giving you an actionable route to tackling virtually any issue […]
5 Popular Family Board Games With Educational Benefits
Many of us view board games as nothing more than light entertainment. However, what if they could also boost brainpower and teach vital life skills? Here are just several popular family board games that have been found to have educational benefits. Chess We’ll start with one of the oldest board games in the world. Chess […]
Should You Be Concerned About Rising Maternal Mortality Rates in the US?
Maternal mortality is, unfortunately, at an unacceptable level in the United States. Between 2000 and 2015, it rose by a staggering 16.6% while the global maternal mortality rate actually decreased by 36.6%. In fact, out of the six countries that saw an increase during those 15 years, the United States was the only developed country […]
Kick That Bad Habit To The Curb
We all have bad habits. These are things that we already recognize as a negative part of our lives. But we may not yet have taken any necessary steps to correct them. Why is this? Well, first, bad habits are rather difficult to break. A habit isn’t part of conscious thought. Instead, it’s a process […]
How To Find The Practical Care You Deserve
When it comes to needing a little help, we can often feel as though even asking the question is quite a ridiculous idea. Not many people are used to having their own needs met, only in helping others around them. Helping others is a beautiful thing, but if it comes at the expense of your […]