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 tools to address their own emotional needs and be better primed to attune to those of their children.
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Like brother and sister. Haven’t you heard that phrase being used to describe husband and wife or partners who’ve been together for the longest time? One challenge in long term relationships is keeping the passion alive. The love may still be there, but it’s the kind of love you feel for a sibling, or a close friend.
How Debt Affects Your Health
Are you stressed about money? If so, you’re not alone — 72% of Americans report feeling stressed about their finances. In a country that has tripled its consumer debt since the 1980’s, money-related stress is everywhere, and it’s wreaking havoc on our physical and mental health.
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 when it comes to planning a funeral. Plus, in addition to that, rather than making the situation any harder than it needs to be, here are a few ways that you can turn a funeral into a celebration of life.
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Tidying Up Your Space, Tidying Up Your Mind
New Year’s resolutions often pop up during the start of every January as people rush to make healthier commitments, habits, and changes in their lives. Apart from starting a better diet or fitness routine, cleaning up and properly arranging your surroundings (be it your bedroom, kitchen, or living room); keeping only the things that you need and cherish the most is usually high on the list of to-dos’. However, does tidying up have benefits aside from making your space look neater?
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The Best Morning Routine for Great Skin
By Matilda Davies
You would be hard pressed to find someone who doesn’t want to improve the look and feel of their skin. Great and effective skin care requires mindfulness, commitment, and routine. While we can’t totally prevent exposure to damaging sunlight and the chemicals and bacteria that build up on our skin during the day, there are steps that can be taken to mitigate their effects—and the best skin care begins first thing in the morning before we expose our skin to the world.
