When an individual goes into full recovery regarding drug abuse, then a round of congratulations is definitely in order. However, they should be aware that drug addiction is considered a chronic disease just as much as heart disease, asthma, diabetes, or even cancer. Chronic diseases, such as drug addiction, will require lifelong maintenance to continue…
As a parent, you’ll feel proud when your child can speak confidently with his friends, teachers, and even strangers. Nothing will make you happier than seeing your child getting into serious discussions with other children or when you see your child asked to perform certain special activities during open school days. A child who knows…
It’s official: 2020 was the weirdest year ever. Or at least in recent memory. If you’re over 30, you’ve lived through big, catastrophic events like 9/11 and the Great Recession, but 2020 seemed to compact four or five different catastrophes into a single 12-month cycle. From the Covid-19 pandemic and historic political turmoil to violence…
Did you know that the church you go to plays a critical role in your spiritual journey? A church isn't just a building, but the congregation as well. Finding a church with people from all walks of life will help you appreciate God's word more since you will be exposed to people who have had…
Do you have an extensive bucket list of “things to do” by the time you reach your next milestone age? Forty is every 30-something’s least favorite “F” word, and almost everyone has an idea of things they need to do before turning the big Four-O. Consider the following seven unusual things to do by the…
Everyone needs a change now and then, but who has the time or money for something big and dramatic? Some blogs discuss quitting your job and traveling the world to add some spark back into your life. We know that it's not always that easy. Especially if you have a family and you truly need…
I'm fairly comfortable in my skin and not someone who feels the need to dress up or even wear makeup on a daily basis, but something funny happened when we daytime weaned Lucas: with the extra time and freedom that that change brought (and it was huge because he had nursed around the clock for…
Are you a mother looking for a job that will accommodate your work-life balance? Parenting requires an adequate balance of work and personal life. Having a flexible schedule means having more quality time with your family. Scrambling for adequate daycare can be a nightmare when you have to work long hours. There are quite a…
It’s better to build a brand name slowly than it is to blow up quickly for the wrong reasons. You don’t want your company to be infamous, after all. Through smart and steady growth, you can create a strong name for your empire. As a woman in a male-dominated world of business, this can be…
Having multiple income streams is definitely a good plan, especially as a parent. Extra money coming in can be helpful in covering everything from medical emergencies to those dreaded last minute school projects fees. Because somehow a model of a cell diagram never seems to cost less than $50 and we only get a days’…