More Than Just Physical: Why Becoming Healthier Improves Everything
In life, things can change through positive decisions. Of course, you wonât solve every problem, but being proactive makes a big difference. The moment you choose to start being healthier, something shifts in your life. You will become more energised and happier with yourself. Your relationships will improve, and you will become a more patient human. Photo Credit People are often told that getting healthy is about tracking numbers throughout the day. The truth is that it is more about how you feel going forward. Itâs about how mornings become easier and how your confidence grows quietly. You may feel as though people are nagging you to take…
Parenting Tips for Raising Happy and Healthy Children
If you go online on almost any platform today, the people of the internet and social media would have you believe that raising happy and healthy children means everything has to be Instagram-perfect at all times, and your kids will take advanced calculus when they are in preschool. You will be made to feel that your parenting is a failure and your kidsâ futures are doomed if you do not stay competitive and achieve the highest outcomes in everything you all do. This is not reality, however. People are human. People have good and bad days. Life is all about balance. Here are some tips to help ground you in…
How To Make Moving To A New House Less Overwhelming
Moving to a new house feels big, doesnât it? Itâs exciting, of course – new place, fresh start – but also a bit of a monster when it comes to your happiness and overall wellbeing. After all, there are boxes everywhere, lists you keep losing, and that constant feeling that youâve probably forgotten something important (you probably havenât, but it doesnât stop you thinking about it at 2am). Itâs no surprise that so many people find moving stressful, but the good news is that it doesnât have to be as overwhelming as it feels right now, and with that in mind, keep reading to find out more. …
How To Fit A Career Around Childcare
Earning a living while raising children isnât easy. Both work and childcare each consume a lot of time. Finding the most suitable way to balance work and childcare is essential. Below are just a few tips on how to fit a career around childcare. Pexels. CCO Licensed. Look for a flexible job Nowadays, there are more flexible jobs available than ever before. Many jobs that previously had to be worked from an office can now be worked from home – and in some cases you can choose your own hours. Such a job may be easier to fit around childcare, as you may be able to work it in…
The Silent Strain: How Hearing Loss Affects Your Mental Energy
You might blame it on age or just a long day, but that drained, foggy feeling by dinnertime? Itâs not always about being busy. In many cases, itâs your brain quietly burning extra fuel trying to keep up with sounds itâs no longer catching clearly. When your ears miss pieces of conversation, your mind scrambles to fill in the blanksâand that mental hustle takes a real toll. What looks like simple listening is actually hard work, and over time, it can leave you feeling mentally worn out before the sun even sets. Via Pexels Why Listening Takes So Much Brainpower Hearing looks passive, yet itâs a complex threeâstep dance:…
What it Looks Like to Give Your Child a Well-Rounded Education
As a parent, your childâs education is always going to be important to you. But, as you go through life, you may find that this is something you need to think about earlier than you realize. Even when your child is a baby, itâs key that youâre making the right decisions for their future. If you know that you want to ensure that they get a well-rounded education, this post will help you. Source 1. Decide Whatâs Important to You Firstly, you need to start thinking about whatâs most important to you in terms of their education. Is it rigorous academics or a well-rounded program? Do you…
Why We Should All Stop Taking Rest for Granted
Rest often gets pushed to the bottom of the list, especially when thereâs work to do, people to take care of, or a never-ending stream of notifications waiting. Itâs easy to keep moving from one thing to the next without ever slowing down, but the body and mind eventually feel the effects of that pace. Taking rest seriously doesnât mean giving up on responsibilitiesâit just means recognizing that rest is part of what keeps everything else working well. A little more space to pause, reset, and recover can do more than people often expect. Source: Unsplash (CC0) Pay attention to what your body is asking for…
How to Balance it All as a Working Mama
As a working mama, itâs safe to say that youâre always going to have a lot of things to juggle. Even before motherhood, as a woman, it can be hard to make sure that youâre juggling your career, keeping on top of the household, nurturing your relationship, and maintaining a social life. So, when you add to that the idea of raising a family and being the primary caregiver for your children, it gets even more intense! If youâre a stay-at-home mama, things can be tough. But when you are working alongside everything, trying to find the perfect balance can be really, really tough. Now, if you ask…
3rd Grade Sight Words Practice with Sentences (Dolch + Fry Word Blend)
If your child is in 3rd grade, you know how important it is to build fluency and confidence in reading. One of the best ways to do that? Practice sight words regularlyâand in context. Todayâs video features a fun blend of Dolch and Fry 3rd Grade Sight Words using read-aloud sentences that make the words stick. It’s designed to be friendly, short, and packed with silly, kid-approved examples! đĽ Watch the Video Click below to watch our 3rd Grade Sight Words Practice â Part 1 (YouTube video): đ Watch the video here đ Words Featured in This Video about better clean laugh measure move carry hold never shall done…
The Ultimate Guide To Stress-Free Decluttering
Decluttering can have an incredible impact on the look and functionality of your living spaces, but itâs also proven to reduce stress and boost your mood. Whether youâre planning a long-overdue clear-out, youâre moving house, or youâre sorting out cluttered zones, such as garages and attics, hereâs a guide to stress-free decluttering. Image source: https://www.pexels.com/photo/a-woman-sitting-in-front-of-cardboard-boxes-8580802/ Give yourself time to stress-free declutter Decluttering is proven to ease stress, but it can have the opposite effect if you try to pack too much into a busy schedule. Avoid trying to eliminate clutter and get your home organized after a long day at work or during a weekend when youâre juggling…
