If your teenager develops a substance abuse addiction, it’s because he or she feels intense emotions, can’t think clearly about the consequences, and can’t talk rationally explain why they are acting out. Consequently, trying to help them as a parent can baffle and frustrate you. Their defensive anger prevents you from engaging in a meaningful dialogue. When confronted about … [Read more...] about How to Help a Troubled Teen With Substance Abuse Addiction
Wellness
Common “Stress-Relief” Practices You Should Ditch
Of all the roles you play in the lives of those you love, being a mom is by far, one of the most stressful. You’re “on the clock” all the time tending to the needs of your children with no days off, and sometimes, with little to no help. Though you love being a mother, you’re bound to get stressed out from time to time. Knowing how to keep the stress to a minimum is imperative … [Read more...] about Common “Stress-Relief” Practices You Should Ditch
The Benefits of Having a Ceramic Water Dispenser
The quest to ensure peak hydration on the regular spans years and decades, ever since scientists have proven just how important water is for the individual to survive and flourish. And in the time before electricity could be harnessed to power appliances, civilisations used ceramic reservoirs to store water in lower temperatures, ensuring crisp, refreshing water was readily … [Read more...] about The Benefits of Having a Ceramic Water Dispenser
Multigeneration Living-Advantages and Disadvantages
Source: Unsplash | Le Creuset Living with your parents is something many of us didn’t intend to do past the age of 18. But in many countries, multigenerational living is on the rise. And in some, especially parts of Asia and Africa, it is normal. Multigenerational living is living with two or more generations under one room, so parents, grandparents, and … [Read more...] about Multigeneration Living-Advantages and Disadvantages
Get Good Sleep To Take On The Day
We all know that the recommended amount of sleep is eight hours a night or more; however, this is often an unrealistic goal for many parents. Being a parent comes with a lot of responsibility and it seems that there is never enough time in the day to get done what we need to. No matter what profession you work in or how many children you have, all parents feel the need for more … [Read more...] about Get Good Sleep To Take On The Day