Being a new parent is challenging on so many levels. Physically, you have to be up and with the baby all the time, and if you’re the mom, you’re still recovering from childbirth. Mentally, you need to be stable under stress and adjust to the idea of having a kid. Financially, you have to buy […]
5 Ways to Help Senior Family Members Age Independently
When our loved ones get older, it’s hard to see their physical and mental abilities deteriorate. With many of us preferring our senior loved ones to stay at home in their final years, it’s important that they are well looked after and cared for. With that in mind, here are five ways to help senior […]
4 Reasons Teachers Need Continuing Education
As teachers transition from college to the classroom, they use the information they obtained in those college classes to inspire their students. Often, their exuberance can be felt as they pour the information out into the willing sponge-matter of each child. But after a few years in the educational system, teachers may find the excitement […]
Mindfulness to Ease the Stress of Raising a Child with Special Needs
Raising a child with special needs places high demands on a parent’s mental faculties. Often, the intense level of attention required by a child with special needs can lead parents to neglect their own care. However, focusing all efforts on a child can do more harm than good. Parents can use mindfulness practices as helpful […]
Turning a Funeral Into a Celebration of Life
It’s never easy saying a final goodbye to someone we dearly love but did you know that a funeral can aid the healing process? People gather to mourn the loss of a loved one together, but that’s not to say that a funeral can’t be turned into a joyous occasion. There’s plenty of advice online […]
4 Self-Care Practices to Teach Your Kids
You provide support for your kids everyday. You make sure that there’s food on the table, that there’s a roof over their heads, and that they’re safe and warm at night. It’s your job to help them get through life’s obstacles. However, an aspect of care that may be underlooked or not immediately thought of […]
