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Summer is generally a risky period for children, and every parent needs to be extra vigilant in his or her home during this time. In fact, the Center for Disease Control (CDC) reports that 40 percent of all accidental injuries among newborns to teenagers happen between May and August. Parents can make their homes child-safe…
Are you looking for fun hobbies to try this year? Everyone needs at least one hobby in their life as this can be a way to enjoy your free time, develop new skills, unwind and often spend time with like-minded people or perhaps enjoy time by yourself. The options are infinite when it comes to…
Mental health has become a buzzword in the last few years. The conversation around mental health has evolved from being taboo to something people make memes about. The conversation has also acknowledged that self-care is something we humans often forget to practice on a day-to-day basis. Your self care routine should include both your physical…
Every step along the way towards graduating from high school can be tough for homeschooled children. The move towards college can be scary for both parents and students as there are several choices to make regarding the subjects to be studied and where to study. The rise of online learning means homeschooled students have the…
Registered nurses and nurse practitioners are both essential worker categories that are linchpins of the U.S. healthcare system. However, the two occupations cannot be referred to interchangeably, and the work that both professions perform are quite different. Registered nurses (RNs) work hands-on with patients, usually in hospitals or in healthcare facilities, caring for patients and…
The Covid-19 pandemic has led to the closure of many gyms forcing many people to work out at home. Working out at home though is not a big issue if you have just enough space and the right equipment. For those of you that like stationary machines like bikes and treadmills, an MYX bike is…
We’re going to commence this article by giving praises to technology. The way we’re going around accomplishing tasks is constantly evolving. Although we’d love to go on about technology and its offerings, we’ll be taking a closer look at one crucial aspect gaining steady traction – online learning. The Internet is a “Jack of all…
Substance use disorder is a serious illness and it can happen to anyone, including pregnant women. A recent study shows about five percent of pregnant women use one or more addictive substances, and this can have severe health consequences for their unborn children. This can happen because what the mother consumes is pass on to…
Having multiple dogs is a delightful experience if your pets get along well with each other. Owning dogs that frequently bicker or are unreservedly hostile, on the other hand, can cause you a lot of stress and negatively impact the peaceful atmosphere that you’ve built in your home. Unfortunately, some dogs do have a hard…
As a species, we love to make excuses. Especially diet excuses. When you think about it, what other animal makes excuses to not do something? If a cat needs to hunt, it’ll go out and hunt. With humans, we’re constantly looking to find ways of not doing things. It’s a weird habit we have, and…
If your child’s school offers a driver’s education class, you may be wondering if in-person instruction is more valuable than what your student can learn in an online or app-based course. While it might be worthwhile to have the opportunity to interact with a live instructor, the typical high school driver’s ed teacher isn’t an…
It’s hard to imagine a greater diversity in a country’s fashion trends that can be found in Japan. From the traditional kimono and yukata through to streetwear which wouldn’t be out of place in LA, London, or Paris. If you’re looking to liven up your wardrobe for this season, then Japanese clothing might just provide…
We’ve all found ourselves working at home a lot more recently – because of lockdowns and gym closures, people all over the globe have thrown away their gym membership cards and have instead bought some shiny new weights to use in their living room. But how effective is working out at home? We’ve learned that…
The sudden transition to remote learning has left schools, students, and parents at different levels of preparedness. Some schools are simply sending home paper packets, while others strive to conduct online classes. But even in the best of circumstances, distance learning can highlight challenges inherent in face-to-face learning settings. Studies have shown that online learning…
There’s no skirting around the fact that the COVID-19 pandemic has taken a huge toll on our collective mental and emotional health. In the interest of practicing social distancing and minimizing our exposure—as well that of others—to disease, we now go out less and spend less quality time with each other. Our routines of celebrating…
There are two fitness practices that are on health-conscious girls’ minds today and a (few men to mention as well!) and that is Yoga and Pilates. However, the great advantage of practicing pilates is that it really helps with body posture and core strength. Healthy movements are everything. Pilates can also really help when it…