Relationship

Work-life balance is becoming more important as our world continues to grow connected and, at the same time, more complicated. Balancing work, family, finances, hobbies, and self-care can be a juggling act worthy of a circus sideshow. From time to time, it’s important to step away and focus on self-care or rest and relaxation with …

The next time you’re in bed unable to sleep, with the burning question “how can I earn extra income?” haunted in your mind, take comfort in the fact that you are not the only one in the same situation. Today, almost everyone feels the powerful pinch of a shadow economy. If you’re one of the …

In all cultures around the world, a birthday is a celebration and is considered one of the most important days of the year for a person. A birthday is a special day for young and old. Some cultures oppose birthday festivities and instead celebrate by going to a church and praying for a prosperous and …

A few weeks ago, I took my 17-year-old daughter, Ariana, an accomplished viola player, to the East Coast to audition at top-tier music conservatories. Auditions are, of course, important: which college you go to affects your whole life. At the first audition, waiting for her turn, I asked Ariana if she was nervous. “No mommy, …

1. Set the date and set it early The key to any successful event is careful and timely planning. You should start planning your party at least two months in advance: make venue and catering reservations in advance so you don’t miss out on the ones you most want, and send out your invitations as …

If you are a parent with a young child, here is a question that may make you yawn: what were you doing this morning at 1am, 3am or 5am? Were you sleeping like a baby or were you actually cuddling and rocking your little cherub in an attempt to get him back to sleep? After …

An autistic child presents unique challenges to schools, teachers, and homework; therefore, they face difficulties in achieving what they want. A survey reveals that approximately 1 in 68 children suffers from an autism spectrum disorder (ASD). ASD is a developmental disorder that causes behavioral and social communication problems. Simply, it is a disability in which …

Father’s Day, that annual tribute to dad, is full of confusion. Many children do nothing more than pay lip service through phone calls or business cards. Because 70% of American prisoners grew up without a father and because poets use few words to get to the heart of things, they encourage brief handwritten communication with …

Hypoglycemia, a condition in which blood sugar falls below normal levels, causes tiredness, depression, and physical weakness. Depending on the severity, this can be a debilitating condition. There are practical steps that can be taken to control and possibly relieve hypoglycemia. Essential oils can play an important role in your efforts to recover from this …

Kitchen toys provide ideal tools for kinesthetic learners to develop skills. Kinesthetic children learn by doing an activity rather than by reading or listening to the activity being performed. Moving, standing, and working to manipulate objects are vitally important to the kinesthetic child. Although the primary purpose of play kitchen toys is for play, it …