The eastern-based tenets of the minimalist movement have been finding their way throughout the United States. It’s a practice that, when practiced strictly, seems to be a completely opposite way of life from the usual American practice of maximalism. However, one can take away what they want from the study of this way of life and apply…
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…
Last week I went on a hike with my son. Well, it wasn’t a big hike, certainly not like those dog friendly hikes designed to give four-legged friends loads of time to explore outdoors. This was more like walking through the woods to the end of our property. To a three-year-old, however, it is a big adventurous…
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…
When "we" (meaning society as a whole) talk about pregnancy and miscarriage, we usually approach it from one of two angles—the heart-wrenching pain of a baby lost or the relief of a pregnancy that's made it through that "danger zone" into the second semester. Talking about the fear of miscarriage while actually in the first…
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 following post is from Amy of Simply Sugar & Gluten-Free: I've been eating a gluten-free and refined sugar-free diet for over 9 years and to date. Only two people aside from my husband have cooked meals for me that I can fully partake in. Am I upset about this? No. But, if everyone had…