By Deborah Walsh Dobbs, M.A. | Contributor One of the most important lessons I’ve learned in my fifty-five years is the value of good relationships. Even though I prefer to stay home, and I socialize in short bursts, I hold tight to my healthy connections with other humans. I try to…
By Family Features | Contributor Hybrid schedules and remote work have become the norm for many people, which means a functional and inspiring workspace is more necessity than luxury. With the right setup – be it a dedicated room or a cozy corner – your space can boost productivity, spark…
By Christa Melnyk Hines | Contributor Want to bring more joy into your home this year? Try shifting your mindset. Not only can adopting a more optimistic attitude create a happier life, you’ll influence how well your kids respond to life’s daily challenges too. “Children watch their parents. They pick…
By Tanni Haas, Ph.D. Despite the best of intentions, most New Year’s resolutions have a relatively short life span: approximately 80% of them are abandoned by early February. It doesn’t have to be this way. Experts have identified various reasons why resolutions so often fail and, by implication, come up…
By Tanni Haas, Ph.D. Thanksgiving is a wonderful time to get the kids thinking about the things in their lives that they should be grateful for. Here’s a list of 14 ways to do just that. Ask the kids to write about something that happened over the past year for…
By Family Features | Contributor From improved air quality and increased wildlife habitation to enhanced property values and aesthetics, planting trees offers numerous benefits that contribute to a healthier environment and more beautiful landscape. However, selecting the right tree is crucial for ensuring its long-term health and compatibility with your…
Article Courtesy of American Heart Association Here are six simple strategies to help your meals go further: 1. Double the recipe. There can be a lot of prep work involved in some recipes, so make it count. Making twice as much doesn’t usually take twice the time. Make a double…
By Mercedes Korngut and Anastasia Korngut | Co-Founders, Smallbitsofhappiness.com We all feel lonely sometimes. Even in a room filled with people, we can feel alone, misunderstood, or overlooked. Perhaps you’re simply not connecting with people at school, work, or extracurriculars; going through something others can’t relate to, understand or even…
Article Courtesy of American Heart Association Here are six simple strategies to help your meals go further: 1. Double the recipe. There can be a lot of prep work involved in some recipes, so make it count. Making twice as much doesn’t usually take twice the time. Make a double…