Stress is a normal part of life. But when bouts of panic and anxiety start to become overwhelming, it can be a real issue. With these stress-coping techniques, you can be on your way to a more peaceful, less-stressful life. 1. Regular Exercise Regular exercise is a natural way to combat everyday stress. Experts from […]
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What to Do When Elderly Parents Need Your Help
Realizing your parents need a little more help than they used can be a difficult process. Although it’s to be expected, it always comes as a shock when you realize your parents aren’t infallible. Furthermore, finding the right way to provide practical and emotional support can be difficult. Although some seniors are happy to accept […]
Feeling Down? 5 Confidence-Boosting Tips to Get You Back on Track
Life can be bittersweet at times, bringing about amazing moments of joy, but also moments of dread that can leave you feeling down and completely helpless. The good news is that there’s plenty you can do to turn things around and get back to feeling like your old, confident self. From being more productive and […]
How to Help a Teenager with Behavioral Problems
Behavioral problems are difficult to deal with, but they often occur when your teen cannot deal with how they are feeling. Negative emotions that build up inside can result in low frustration thresholds, aggression, a lack of empathy and even violence. Behavioral problems can be very frustrating, but understanding that they might be a symptom […]
Life For a Child With Cerebral Palsy
When a child is diagnosed with cerebral palsy, their parents go through a full gamut of emotions. Anger, pain and guilt fight for supremacy before fear kicks in as they worry what the future holds for their son or daughter. Whether the child has been diagnosed with spastic diplegia, or any of the other types […]
Do You Feel Older Than You Are? Let’s Change That!
Surely you have had this feeling cross your mind at some point this year, if not this week. It’s so easy for your body to feel like it’s giving up on you. And when you feel like your body is giving up on you, you start to feel like you’re older than you actually are. […]
Self-Care Ideas for Busy Parents
Parenthood. It’s most often one of the most rewarding roles there is – but let’s be honest, it can be hectic. A lot of the time, we’re so focused on looking after our kids that we struggle to make time for ourselves. But self-care is vital, especially if you’re a mum or a dad. It […]
Toddlers and Nutrition – What Makes a Balanced Diet?
As your child moves into their toddler years, it remains important to provide them with all of the nutrition necessary to meet their needs. When it comes to toddlers and nutrition, the demands of a rapidly growing toddler are significant and knowing how to meet these with nutrient-dense foods is the job of any compassionate […]