Many people dream of getting married from a young age. There is still a huge societal pressure to tie the knot, whether you're single or in a relationship. Could the idea of getting married be getting in the way of your happiness? If you're single and heading towards thirty, you'll know it's near impossible to attend a family function without someone inquiring about when…
You may think that permissive parenting is about giving your children the freedom they deserve. Yet, it can be really damaging for your child’s personality and have lasting negative effects on their life. If you are already a parent or are going to be a parent soon, you are probably aware that there are various different parenting styles. Everyone has their own view…
You often hear the term positive reinforcement when talking about dog training, but this simple method is surprisingly effective with children. Positive reinforcement is the method whereby we ignore bad behavior and praise good behavior. Children can learn all kinds of life lessons through positive reinforcement including social skills and good manners. It can also be beneficial in education. Positive reinforcement makes children…
Internet addiction is one of the numerous mental health conditions that affect people today. It makes sense why, since we live in the society which cultivates a constant need for validation. Without a doubt, the internet and social media have changed the way we live. However, there’s definitely a dark side to the internet, and prolonged social media use can oftentimes be quite…
No one knows it all. We may think that we know everything about the thousands of creatures around us, but we are mistaken. Scientists discover new life every day, and there's much about the animals we do know that we don't understand, including the below list of amazing facts, some of which will probably blow your mind. 10 Amazing Facts You Didn't Know…
What is a passive-aggressive relationship and could you be in one? Read on to learn more about passive-aggressive behavior in relationships. It is likely that we all have experience of passive-aggressive behavior, even if we did not know it was classified as such. Many different relationships in our lives can become passive-aggressive. This behavior is very destructive. Therefore, it is important to understand…
A healthy mother-daughter relationship is about balance and being fair, but there are costly mistakes that can damage this union. The mother-daughter relationship may seem like a perfect union straight from the Lifetime Movie Network. In some cases, this is true, but it’s rare. In most situations, there are certain levels of toxicity. Thank goodness it’s usually in small doses and it’s only…
Many people wonder why a victim of an emotionally abusive relationship doesn't pick up the signs that are so abundantly clear to onlookers. However, unlike physical abuse, which has very obvious signs; an emotionally abusive relationship is actually a lot harder to spot because it manifests itself slowly and gradually. Often it is only when it is too late and the damage has…