Fears and self-doubts are normal in a human being. These feelings can be generated by stress. Being a single parent, for instance. After all, we are very complex as individuals that our emotions can sometimes get the better of us. But that doesn’t mean that we should always succumb to these emotions and … Read more
Around 40% of our daily behavior is generated by an autopilot mode called ‘habits.’ This is because the human brain processes a vast range of complex information that it looks for repeatable tasks to turn into autopilot mode so it can save up mental energy. Everyone is familiar with what habits are, … Read more
Having 24 hours a day might seem like a long enough time for a person to complete everything on their to-do-list, but for a busy person, it isn’t. If you deduct the 7-9 hours used for sleeping, you’d be left with 15 more hours. That’s probably enough time, no? For some, yes, … Read more
As the winter season approaches, kids begin to ask for a nice hot chocolate every time they get the chance. You cannot blame them, as the cold temperature is best paired with a hot chocolate drink to enjoy. Gone are the days when you struggle to prepare a nice and warm drink … Read more
Having children is not only about the fun and joy of playing with them. Raising kids entails responsibility which must include discipline, molding their character, establishing and shaping their morals and values. When disciplining children, giving rules is very crucial. It is a natural part of life that helps them learn how … Read more
There are just so many distractions – a kid’s unlimited requests, television, social media, notifications on the phone, and procrastination – that hinder a faster task accomplishment, especially when doing chores at home. Although some people become more effective when they use some time to procrastinate, most are trapped in their time-wasting-doing-nothing-habit. … Read more
Becoming a parent is never easy, and with whatever transition in life that a person faces, there is always that emotional struggle, accompanied by sometimes physical stress, and financial pressure. Being a single mom or dad has numerous challenges. And you might be surprised that almost one-third of the families in the … Read more
An infant’s behavior is primarily molded by how he is treated and taken care of. The amount of sleep, diet, overstimulation or under-stimulation, training, environment, family, and the people around him are influential to his behavior. Therefore, it is important that all these factors contribute to a child’s healthier physical and mental … Read more
The traditional model of schooling relies on education delivered to students by teachers in brick-and-mortar buildings. The physical presence of the students and instructors is the very essence of this type of education system. However, in recent years, a different mode of schooling has emerged, which relies on online mediums for educating … Read more
Parenthood is a beautiful thing, but it can also be a little scary at times. The joy of bringing tiny humans into the world goes side by side with worrying about what kind of people they will grow into, more specifically, what kind of adults you are raising them to be. So, … Read more