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11 Fun Things to Do with Kids at Home to Prevent Boredom

11 Fun Things to Do with Kids at Home to Prevent Boredom

By Michelle Liew, B.A.|2020-03-21T19:48:10+03:00March 20th, 2020|Categories: Family & Parenting, Relationships & Social Life|Tags: behavior, children, creativity, family|

Bored children are a handful for hassled parents. With the recent coronavirus outbreak that has stalled school and other activities, parents need a constant source of fun things to do with kids at home. So, what are some fun things that you can do with your kids when circumstances force you to stay at home? You will like our suggestions for kid-friendly entertainment. 12 Fun Things to Do with Kids at Home to Keep Them Occupied 1. Have a spa day Females aren't the only

11 Signs of Overly-Critical Parents and How to Handle Them

11 Signs of Overly-Critical Parents and How to Handle Them

By Michelle Liew, B.A.|2020-04-24T13:48:52+03:00February 18th, 2020|Categories: Family & Parenting, Relationships & Social Life|Tags: behavior, children, communication, criticism, family, parents|

Does your mom or dad keep telling you that you're raising your children the wrong way? Do your parents keep telling you to get a better job than the one you have now? If the answer to these rhetorical questions is yes, you may be dealing with critical parents. If your mom or dad never seems to have anything nice to say about you, you might need to keep reading this article. You'll find out how to keep your parents' unreasonable criticisms at bay. The Effect

4 Signs of a Manipulative Teenager and How to Parent One

4 Signs of a Manipulative Teenager and How to Parent One

By Michelle Liew, B.A.|2020-06-12T20:09:44+03:00January 30th, 2020|Categories: Family & Parenting, Relationships & Social Life|Tags: behavior, children, family, manipulation, parents|

Your manipulative teenager understands how to push your buttons. This youngster knows what he or she wants from you, and how to get it. Teens master the art of manipulation quickly, and you’ll become wrapped around their little fingers if you’re not quick enough to realize that they’ve taken advantage of you. So how would you know if they are trying to get the best of you? And what can you, as a hassled parent, do about it? Why do teenagers manipulate their parents? The

5 Signs of Demand-Withdrawal Patterns in a Relationship

5 Signs of Demand-Withdrawal Patterns in a Relationship

By Sherrie Hurd, A.A.|2020-02-22T16:58:39+03:00January 24th, 2020|Categories: Relationships, Relationships & Social Life|Tags: avoidance, behavior, relationships|

There are unhealthy powerplay habits that happen in relationships. They’re called demand-withdrawal patterns. This has become a serious problem. There are various reasons why marriages don’t work. One of those reasons is something called the demand-withdrawal pattern. This strange dynamic reduces each person to a role that rarely changes. Who’s demanding and who’s withdrawing? The demanding person in the relationship is usually the one who complains, requests changes, and continually tries to communicate, not necessarily in the right way, however. The withdrawn partner tends to

What Is Dopamine Fasting, Who Needs It and Does It Work?

What Is Dopamine Fasting, Who Needs It and Does It Work?

By Jamie Logie, B.Sc.|2020-02-22T00:13:30+03:00January 21st, 2020|Categories: Health & Wellness, Mental Health & Wellbeing, Science & Technology|Tags: behavior, emotions, mental health, social media, stress|

Fasting has become very popular, but it's not just nutrition fasting that can improve your health: Dopamine fasting can too. Things like intermittent fasting have become very popular in the last few years. This is a time-restricted form of eating that can have some tremendous health benefits including weight loss, better hormonal profiles, better insulin sensitivity, along with improved cognitive function. When it comes to your mental health and overall well-being, the same fasting approach might work well but done with dopamine. This article will

Having Estranged Adult Children Can Be Painful – How to Cope

Having Estranged Adult Children Can Be Painful – How to Cope

By Sherrie Hurd, A.A.|2020-02-22T17:06:17+03:00January 9th, 2020|Categories: Family & Parenting, Relationships & Social Life|Tags: adulthood, behavior, children, family, relationships|

You raise them, teach them, and give them love, and then suddenly, they grow up into adults and become estranged children. What happened? The pain of watching your children, one by one, leave the nest is a hurt that I cannot describe. I have three boys, and one is already moved away. I only see him a few times a year, and it’s still incredibly hard. Yes, I have two others still at home, but they are rapidly nearing the age of adulthood. I am

7 Things Chronic Cheaters Do in Relationships: How to Spot Them

7 Things Chronic Cheaters Do in Relationships: How to Spot Them

By Sherrie Hurd, A.A.|2020-02-22T17:10:51+03:00January 4th, 2020|Categories: Relationships, Relationships & Social Life|Tags: behavior, life partner, love, relationships|

To cheat once is commonly seen as a mistake. But chronic cheaters never really stop cheating. But you can spot them if you try. I’ve been on both sides of this coin. I’ve cheated and I have been cheated on by others. If I were to go back in time, it would be difficult to sort all the situations. But I do know one thing, I didn’t start the ball rolling. I started with faithfulness, and after being married to a chronic cheater, I cheated

6 Reasons Why Yelling at Kids Is More Dangerous Than You Think

6 Reasons Why Yelling at Kids Is More Dangerous Than You Think

By Michelle Liew, B.A.|2020-02-21T22:38:02+03:00December 21st, 2019|Categories: Family & Parenting, Relationships & Social Life|Tags: anger, behavior, children, emotions, parents|

Every parent wants the best for their children. Unfortunately, it's the reason many of them make unwise parenting choices. The startling truth is that yelling at kids can cause more damage than they think. Discipline is a long-drawn, frustrating process. Sadly, kids seldom grow when adults are always yelling at them; it has the opposite effect. We explain why, and what you can do to manage the overwhelm instead of shouting. The Adverse Effects of Yelling at Kids Poor behavior can grate on the nerves