Everything from where you live to the weather in your region, your work environment, and the social climate can influence your mental health. These places you spend most of your time in can significantly impact both your physical and psychological well-being. An excellent environment nourishes our emotional and mental health by giving … Read more
Playing outside is an essential part of everybody’s childhood. It gives kids the chance to explore their surroundings, appreciate the natural environment, and have great and fun adventures with other kids. Besides that, outdoor games also help kids develop their physical strength, build their self-confidence, and gain new friends and acquaintances. Outdoor … Read more
Being physically fit is a must, especially for people, like parents, who spend most of their time working to sustain their families’ needs. However, their busy schedules make it challenging to find time to squeeze in some exercise and work out. With all their responsibilities at home and work, working out may … Read more
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
Over the past 30 years, scientific research has taught us that the period of human development from birth to eight years old is the most important stage. During these years, we develop our cognitive skills, physical and mental health, emotional well-being, and social competence to build a strong foundation for our adult … 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