Most parents have a favorite child and EVERYONE knows it. Christine Northam, a counsellor at Relate, says favoring one child over others is actually extremely common and normal. And having a favorite doesn’t make you a bad parent. It makes you human. The true difference maker and key factor dictating how much damage is done to “the others” is your parenting style. Why do we have favorites? No parent intends on connecting with one child more than the others, so why does this happen?...

1. Sincerely apologize Have you ever heard an apology that went something like this: “I am sorry if I offended you”, or “I am sorry but…”. This type of apology will not work if you want to make an enemy your friend. You must apologize sincerely for your part of the dispute, even if you feel like you are not at fault. You must take full responsibility for it. You must say “I am sorry....

1. Ask important questions about your medicines After receiving a list of medicines to help you cope and recuperate from your chronic illness from a professional medical practitioner, it is highly advisable that you ask your doctor all the whats, whys, and hows. It is very important for you to get as much information as you can about your medicines from your doctor because that information will directly affect how you use those medicines to create a better and more rounded impact....

This kind of difficulty or rejection can make it easy to fall into negative, doubtful thinking. This can mean a loss of focus or direction for your dreams. If you’re are in this situation right now, this article can help you to take your power back, stop doubt in its tracks. You can shift from feeling lost to thinking ‘what now?’ “Don’t confuse doubting yourself with accepting failure” That’s the advice of Navy SEAL, Sean Haggerty....

Mother Nature’s Pop Science Guide to Apples (Infographic)

The sooner we take back control, the more we can eventually relax and enjoy life. A definition of “hack” was found to explain: It starts at the beginning Before we even attempt to try a day hack we need to look back and write down the biggest hurdles we face every day to get things done. Perhaps they are: doing the washing paying bills cleaning up the house feeding the family write correspondence finish tasks for work etc....

Prework: buy some totes like Rubbermaid 18 Gallon or similar, and some housecleaning products, big trash bags, and some beer and pizza. Move Out, Move In Clear One Room Out Totally– You heard me. Move everything out of one room, down to the walls and the floor. Unplug everything. Remove it all. Pretend a bomb blasted that room, worker elves came, and now here’s what you have left. Clean the Room – Clearly, you can never get to all the dust and grime that sneaks in around things....

15 Signs That You Are Emotionally Intelligent

Are you suffering from chronic pain? You might be surprised to know that the medical condition ranks as the number one disability in the US. Diagnosis of chronic pain even beats cancer and diabetes! Over the counter medicine such as Advil and Ibuprofen are common treatments for the condition. Unfortunately, NSAID comes with devastating side effects. Kidney failure, ulcers and severe bleeding are some of the deadly symptoms that are associated with dependency on NSAID....

What is Chamomile? Chamomile is a natural herb found quite commonly in nature. It has many uses, but the two really prominent ones happen to be curing Upset Stomaches and Sleeping Issues. At times, you’ll even notice that your sleeping issues are caused by an upset stomach. Currently, the two types of chamomile for good health are German and Roman (or English). Roman is the more common one that you see, as it’s the plant used as a tea....

Most people imagine them as black swans, who stick out from the others and their individuality is worthy of praise. But very few swans are black, yet does this mean that ordinary swans (or ordinary people) are without value? Clearly not. Each are unique. But this raises an interesting point. If each of us are unique and special, then that must mean that none of us are. If the norm is special, then being special is meaningless....

Fortunately, there’s an easier way to workout at work. Check out these quick exercises to get your body and mind in shape while on the job. 1. Relaxing Your Shoulders and Upper Back Use these exercises to soothe problem areas in your shoulders and upper back: Shoulder Blade Squeeze Remain seated in your chair, sitting straight up with your legs and feet together. Engage your abs and extend your arms straight out in front of you, keeping them at shoulder level....

The Omni, a Kickstarted Gadget, enables you to move naturally and freely in virtual worlds. Get fully immersed in your favorite game! The Omni takes virtual reality to the next level— allowing anyone to stand up and traverse virtual worlds with the natural use of their own feet. The Omni is the first virtual reality interface for moving freely and naturally in your favorite game. Moving naturally in virtual reality creates an unprecedented sense of immersion that cannot be experienced sitting down....

How to Stop Being an Over-Thinker

However, I also recognize that seasonal depression is something that drastically affects me. So every winter, I’m forced out of my depressive ‘comfort’ zone and must prevail the cold. That all being said, I’ve noticed a trend in my winter routine over the years: as soon as I start embracing the cold, rather than despising it, my levels of depression decrease. A frequent misconception that outdoor activity during cold temperatures makes you sick or is unhealthy keeps many people locked inside....

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Not really sure what that is, but I know it’s not good. It’s a human thing. I’ve heard him talk about it on the phone. Don’t really know what a phone is either, but I know they’re good to chew. Chewing’s one of my favourite things. In the old days we wrestled every morning. He’d pull my ears and I’d jump on his head. These days, not so much. Before he went to work, we’d play ball....

Journaling helps you reflect on your day and your life. When you journal, you are meeting your own needs. You tend to yourself in new ways, you listen to your inner voice, and you learn to follow your intuition. You also start to look at yourself with self-compassion. You start to become your own best friend and treat yourself kinder. You see your flaws and call yourself “flawsome.” Journaling is not about being perfect....

We are often willing to pay the high markups out of the convenience of not having to do the labor or create the goods ourselves. But just how much are those prices marked up? And if you knew just how much those prices were marked up, is the convenience still worth the price tag? The infographic below illustrates the markups on 37 products and the numbers are not for the faint of heart....