Category: Relationship

When a person compares mattresses, ratings can be very helpful. By looking at how mattresses rank compared to other mattresses in their class, it is much easier for a person to figure out which ones excel in a particular area and which ones fall short of the hype they are given in the media. Because …

Honestly, online education has become more and more popular in colleges and universities in recent years due to the improved access it provides to students. Online education refers to courses in which at least 80 percent of the content is distributed online. Students submit assignments online and often participate in chat discussions or message boards …

We are now a third of the way through this series. This is a good time to reflect and assess your progress in helping your preschooler develop math skills. What strategies worked as you expected? Have you found any problem? Do you still have a clear vision of what you are trying to achieve and …

On one of her evening shifts, Nurse Sally Stevens, a registered nurse with 17 years of nursing experience, was caring for a new patient, a 46-year-old diabetic woman suffering from tremors due to an episode of lithium toxicity. After an IV was started, the patient, Miss Hawkins, developed some kidney complications, prompting doctors to bring …

Growing up, my parents read me a story every night. I always assumed it was the standard bedtime routine for all children across the country. As a teacher with my degree in Early Childhood Education, I know the importance of reading to children. The benefits associated with a simple daily bedtime story seem endless. Imagine …

When it comes to auto insurance, rates vary widely, even for just one person. One company may find you to be a high risk and give you a high rate, while another may find you to be a decent driver and give you a lower rate. There are 7 major companies that insure most people …

You can heal your mind and body through hugs. Yes, you heard me correctly. Studies show that hugging cures everything from emotions to illnesses. It is also a fact that touching triggers healing in our bodies. A great example is that of premature babies in the hospital. Babies who are not touched regularly take longer …

1. Look for discounts on basic office supplies. Check sales circulars for special offers and discounts on items you’ll use all the time. 2. Sign up for customer loyalty programs at office supply stores. Many offer bonus points for initial purchases, and you’ll receive special offers and coupons because you’re a member. 3. Ask your …

It’s time for parents to think outside the box, and Joanne Holbrook’s Your Passport to Parenting is just the ticket to a whole new world of advice and wisdom on raising children to be safe, happy, and confident adults. Joanne has lived all over the world, in South Africa, Australia, the United States and Germany, …

As a parent and advocate for over 25 years, I am often frustrated at how long it takes to successfully advocate for a child (even my own children)! Sometimes it feels like I’m banging my head against the wall (causing a concussion), with little or no result. I was recently reminded that advocacy is difficult …