Building habits is like lifting weights at the gym. At first, it’s extremely difficult. The muscles break down after you workout, and you never want to pick up another dumbbell again. But when you do, it gets easier until you can lift that heavyweight without any strain. Your muscles have recovered and grown stronger. Mental...
Life gets busy and as things begin loading our to-do lists, some items have to be knocked out. This is especially true for married couples with kids who have little time for much else besides work, taking care of the children and home, and maybe squeezing some time out to relax — maybe shower. As...
The world many parents grew up in is vastly different than the one they are raising kids in today. Back then gadgets were limited, but now everyone has a screen in their pocket, including young children. We know social media could have toxic effects on adults, but the effects on children could be even worse. Jean Twenge,...
Turn on your radio, television, computer – anything – and you will probably hear something about women’s rights or harassment. Just over a year ago in October of 2017, the #MeToo campaign spread across the internet like wildfire. Since then, the awareness of the reality of sexual harassment that women face every single day has...
Most people have learned about the Great Depression through black-and-white photos in history books. The gray tones make that devastating era seem like it had happened so long ago. Many people feel detached from that time. However, there are those alive today who have lived through it firsthand. Still, it’s hard to get an idea...
The housing situation in the UK is dire. Not only is there widespread homelessness, but people with low incomes also can’t afford payments every month. [1] People graduating from university and embarking into adult life, for example, do not have the resources to live on their own. However, this former Rolls-Royce engineer came up with a solution...
If you’re a lover of outdoor getaways, you’re no stranger to cottages or camping. There’s something so satisfying to walk outside your bedroom and be greeted by nature, whether it’s a forest, a lake, or a mountain. It’s all about “roughing it” and returning to a simpler place, away from the stresses of the city...
Service can make or break a dining experience. The restaurant might have everything, delicious food, ambiance, free breadsticks, but if the waiter getting your order, leaves you waiting to get your food, and when he finally serves it — with a bored frown — it’s the wrong order. You don’t need to worry about poor...
Women are often sensitive and moody — and that’s a good thing, according to Dr. Julie Holland. Yet many women choose to medicate themselves to get rid of their moodiness because they are told it’s an issue that must be fixed. However, overprescribed medications create many consequences for their users in matters of sleep, sex,...
You may have heard about water lentils, also known as rootless duckweed, water lenses, watermeal, Mankai, and lemnoidea. If not, here’s everything you need to know about this up-and-coming superfood. Water lentils are quick-growing aquatic plants that float on water’s surface. They are one of the smallest plants in the world and one of the...
Marlene and David were overjoyed when they found out they were expecting. For the next nine months, they attended the necessary doctor and ultrasound appointments and were reassured that the baby would be healthy. It seemed like smooth sailing for the new parents. When the big day came, the sad truth was revealed: the baby...
Sarah Frei, 17, was driving with three friends when an intoxicated driver hit them on July 20. This accident completely changed the Utah teenager’s life. Frei had to get both legs amputated. Despite this, she became an inspiration to her community and people all around the world. When she left the Craig H. Neilsen Rehabilitation Hospital...
