There are a lot of great reasons why you might want to try and make your family home more liveable. Mostly, it is going to help everyone to enjoy each other’s company a lot more, and that is something that can bring about a lot of positives in turn. But whatever your main reason, you should be aware that there are a lot of ways you can approach this, and it is always going to be possible to make your family home a lot more liveable in no time at all. Let’s take a look at some of the major ways you can achieve this
Read MoreYou’re never too old to live your best life. Just looking at a list of people in their eighties and nineties doing amazing things will tell you that. So if you’re in a bit of a slump, fear not! There are always things you can do to get moving in the right direction again. We take a look at a few such examples below.
Read MoreFor too long, too many of us human beings have been too embarrassed to ask for financial assistance or take it when it is offered, instead opting for the much more difficult task of ‘going it alone’. But, when you choose to go it alone in regards to sorting adverse financial situations out you give yourself a good chance of creating a situation for yourself that is ten times worse than the one you originally faced.
Read MoreWith wisdom, age and every successive baby, most women learn that they cannot try to do everything at the same time. There are simply too many tasks in work and home that make them feel more stressful.
Read MorePregnancy can fly by, and before you know it, you are holding your newborn in your arms. And while you are delighted to finally meet your child, the next few months can be very challenging. In fact, it can take months before you get into any kind of routine...
Read MoreMy son MarkAnthony reads, he reads a lot. People are often proud of his love for books. I am too. However, no matter how much empathy my son gains from reading (which is quite a bit), there's more work to be done and more conversation to be had. When I heard about the women's march that was planned to take place all over the world...
Read MoreWhen together, my husband and I have always been treated differently. Even in the diverse metropolitan city of New York. My husband, a Bronxite of Puerto rican and Cuban descent looks a bit different from me. Sometimes he is mistaken for Middle Eastern. A few years ago, after landing in Puerto Rico...
Read MoreThere are plenty of good reasons why parents decide to give their children pocket money. For lots of parents it’s a bargaining tool for getting children to help with the daily chores. But why should kids get financial remuneration for household chores when...
Read MorePerhaps you have a special occasion coming up with the love of your life. Maybe it’s an anniversary, birthday, holiday or just because you care. No matter the celebration, expressing your love for someone special by spending time with them is what counts the most...
Read MoreNothing is more frustrating than trying to keep your house clean when your kids are working against you. And young kids can be messy! However, young kids can also be trained. You have an opportunity, right now, to help build the lifelong habits that will help your kids live a tidy lifestyle from the beginning.
Read MoreIn theory, baby wearing seems like such a simple, natural thing. In practice, the art of wrapping a baby to one's chest is more a complicated science – one that most new parents have trouble mastering...
Read MoreMost of the things we do to help us look and feel our best take a great deal of effort. We spend hours “sweating it out” at the gym. We spend time and money...
Read MoreDrinking coffee has long been associated with a multitude of health benefits, but it looks like we can now add another one to the list.
Read MoreAs parents, one of your obligations is going to be to throw your children birthday parties. These are sacred when you’re a child, so try to make the occasion memorable for your kids...
Read MoreEarth day is quickly approaching, and not only that, but the holiday is also nearing its 50th anniversary! This is a day for everyone to come together and do one small thing to make a big difference...
Read MoreKids have good reason to be excited about Easter: It's a holiday devoted to finding hidden treasures and an excuse to feast on sweets...
Read MoreWhen I was in medical school more than 32 years ago, the incidence of autism was 1 in 10,000. Today, the incidence has climbed to less than 1 in 50, according to CDC statistics...
Read MoreIs stepping onto the scale part of your morning routine? How about post-workout? Before bed? All of the above? For some of us, weighing ourselves is a reassuring...
Read MoreHaving a new baby for the first time is super exciting, but it is also nerve-wracking. Most new parents haven’t even held a baby before...
Read MoreIt’s that time of year again, folks. When we turn to the one we love and shower them with affection, warmth and love. When we take time to plan something they will really enjoy...
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