Are you a mommy like me who goes bonkers when she sees her kid glued to the video games screen? As your boy tries to defeat the three-headed zombie, you know the last thing on his mind is schoolwork. You force him to shut it down and get into the study room. Half an hour…
Most of us probably know somebody who experiences anxiety. It’s no secret that anxiety can interfere with daily life, and it’s often exhausting. But for autistic children anxiety can be more frequent and very intense. Often, seemingly simple daily, routine tasks like leaving the house, interacting socially, being in the car, or getting on a…
The average cost of a funeral in the United States is between $8,000 and $10,000. This includes preparation, a service of some type, and a commitment via burial or interment in a mausoleum. Standard cremation services are less expensive, but the median cost is approximately $6,000 including a themed urn. If a loved one has passed…
All-endearing cleanliness, Virtue next to godliness, Easiest, cheapest, needfull’st duty, To the body health and beauty; Who that’s human would refuse it, When a little water does it? ~Charles and Mary Lamb “You are stinking badly!” is a phrase we want to use so many times for so many people, but every time, courteousness prevents us…
Mental health and motherhood Being a parent is incredibly rewarding, but it's also a hard job that can come with a lot of anxieties. Postpartum depression is considered to be a prevalent condition, with over three million annual cases presented in the United States alone. The baby blues, which is even more common, are present…
Otoplasty refers to ear surgery, a surgery that aims to correct the ear deformities and other aesthetic flaws with the ear. Usually, children with deformed ears opt-in for the operation, for being bullied in school. Sometimes, there are adults too who opt-in for this surgery to correct their protruding ears, to enhance their appearance and…
Our parents spend many years taking care of us. As we get older, though, for some of us, there may come a time when you need to take care of them. Perhaps they are unable to afford their own place, or they have medical issues that require some more constant help. Whatever the reason, if your…
The wheelchair is the best friend of mothers/grandmothers who are unable to move around on their own but have a deep desire to keep moving. The wheelchair becomes a symbol of life as it sets people in motion and brings back joy by helping to regain the ability to go places. Wheelchairs are of utmost…
There are many crucial steps one would take in opening up a daycare center. Procuring an appropriate space and equipment that upholds all health and safety codes, hiring an indispensable staff, and embracing social media are just three stages in such a process. However, none of them play into the emotive side of the matter,…
Benefits and Side Effects of the Keto Diet By now, you probably will have heard of the keto diet. It is cropping up all over the world and has a lot of benefits, but is it beneficial for children? This article looks to answer this question. Today, it seems almost like you can’t find anybody…