Whether you’re a new homeowner or have lived in your home for a while, things can show up that worry us. Appliances break, wiring fails, and pipes can leak. These are hidden home dangers homeowners should know about. Early detection is vital to eliminating extensive damage.
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Childhood trauma is a term used to describe an event or situation that creates a lasting and profound effect on a child’s emotional, physical, and psychological well-being. It can include both positive experiences and negative experiences, although the term is most often used to refer to negative experiences such as abuse or neglect. It’s important for us to understand what childhood trauma looks like in order to help children cope with its effects.
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Are you looking to outfit your outdoor space with some comfortable chairs and tables but aren’t sure what to look for? We can help with our guide of things to consider before buying outdoor furniture and why we think plastic furniture is the best kind for your patio!
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The other day a few kids were over, I was in the other room when I overheard one of the children claim that they would no longer be the other child’s friend if they did not give them a certain toy. I chuckled to myself. It is rather amusing how we regard friendships when we are young.
“Learn the true, do the good, love the beautiful”, I recalled seeing that statement as I toured Northwest Ohio Classical Academy (NOCA) last summer. For some reason, those three middle words kept replaying in my mind like lyrics to a song that one can’t quite pinpoint the title. Why were those three words causing such unrest in my mind?
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Small things make a big difference when creating a theme for your home. You have the choice to keep it simple or to go all out. Whatever options are chosen, always remember that the design limit is completely in your hands.
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A child’s development is one of the most important aspects of their life. It sets the foundation for many aspects of their future, such as their success in school and career, their emotional well-being, and even how they interact with others. Therefore, parents must take child development seriously and do everything possible to ensure that their children are given the best opportunities for a healthy and prosperous life. In this article, we will explore why taking child development seriously is so critical and what parents can do to help foster healthy growth in their kids.
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Teaching your kids is important, but you’ve got to teach them to be open-minded. When you are homeschooling for example, you’ve got to make sure that you are covering a wide range of topics and giving them the freedom to make up their own minds about some things. The important thing to remember here is that at the end of the day, they are just kids who are trying to learn as much about the world as they can in a safe environment, and you need to be their guide. In this article, we’re going to be taking a look at some of the things that you need to let them know while you are teaching them. Keep reading if you would like to find out more.
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We’ve all heard the term emotional eating but what is it and what are the ups and downs?
Emotional eating is a term used to describe any sort of eating that occurs when hunger is not present. This so-called eating behavior could be induced by stress, boredom, loneliness, frustration or just purely out of habit. Despite the tub of ice cream providing immediate satisfaction – emotional eating is more likely to cause long-term harm than good!
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What will your Fairy Godmother be turning you into at midnight? New Year’s Eve is like a reverse Cinderella Story. Instead of the magic ending at the stroke of midnight, it’s when it begins, or at least that’s the farce we sell ourselves when making resolutions. Suddenly at midnight on New Year’s Eve, a mom who is exhausted from her day-to-day commitments and obligations is going to be granted a myriad amount of energy to hit the gym after work daily. And that busy dad that’s been meaning to finish that project will suddenly be granted more time. And that young girl trying desperately to curb her sugar intake is going to suddenly crave broccoli. These resolutions are as practical as a Fairy Godmother waving a wand. We are not going to suddenly become new people at the stroke of midnight and be granted the energy, time, and willpower we’ve always longed for. The biggest indicator of future behavior is past behavior. If we want to change our behavior we must change our habits. In order to change our habits we must stop making excuses for ourselves. And that starts by evaluating where we are right now.
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Mom on the go in Holy Toledo 