Dating Secrets for Single Parents
Dating with children is more complicated than dating when you're single. Don't let that stop you. You can still find a partner who has enough room in their heart for you and your children.
Winning the Battle of the Vegetables
As shocking as it may seem (yeah, right), avoiding vegetables is normal in children. Be patient, and your kids will eventually come around to eating them—with a little help that is. There's still no magic pill for getting kids to eat their leafy greens, or even a carrot or two, but these three tips will help.
Reasons You Should Always Be Yourself
“To be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to make you something else is the greatest accomplishment” - Ralph Waldo Emerson
Fun and Fabulous 5K's
If you're bored of ordinary 5ks, this is your chance to go crazy and have a great time. There are tons of great races out there, and many ones that are unique and local to your area. All you have to do is start looking, and you're sure to find some fabulous 5ks to try your hand at.
Secrets to Happiness
While we can't stop tragedy from happening, or prevent all of lifes hard knocks, how we interact with others makes a powerful difference in their lives.
Why You Will Love Goat Yoga
The novelty of goat yoga has made this class a hit, and now goat yoga is becoming available in farms and petting zoos all around the world.
The Healing Power of Shinrin-yoku
Right now, Americans spend 87% of their time indoors, and another 6% of their time in vehicles. That's a lot of time indoors, away from sunlight, fresh air, and bird sounds. In terms of human evolution, spending so little time outdoors has been happening for just a fraction of a second.
Why the Mountain Method Works
Getting kids to clean up is a nightmare, but there's a method of cleaning that really helps—the mountain method. The mountain method helps kids focus to get things clean without parent help.
The Science of Happiness
Instead of trying to make everything absolutely perfect, just aim for good enough. Not only is it actually good enough for everyone involved, but it will be a whole lot stressful, and you'll get a boost from it—making decisions, even bad ones, make us feel better than not making a decision at all.
Secrets to a Happy Baby
Late nights and sleep deprivation are a part of newborns, but understanding why baby's cry at night and how to help them get to sleep can make a more restful experience for everyon
Say No to Diets!
Dieting is not the answer, but if we pay attention to our bodies and eat right, we can maintain a healthy weight that is right for us.
Do Perfect Parents Exist?
Parenting is messy. You'll make mistakes, and so will your kids.
Sleeping with a Stuffie?
Psychologists have found that teens and adults who sleep with stuffed animals experience fewer negative feelings, such as anxiety or loneliness.
Why Kids Need Chores
If your kid currently doesn't do chores, it isn't too late to start. Young kids can learn by being given plastic cups to splash around in a tub of bubbles (supervised of course) and older kids can start learning the ropes on bigger chores.
Grow a Healthy Garden
Cheap, healthy food isn't the only reason you should consider growing a garden though. Here are 4 reasons to start growing now.
Can Money Really Buy Happiness?
The important thing is to focus on what really matters, and to remember that life is not about how big your TV is or whether you have the fastest internet.
Why You Should Try Immersive Fitness
Take an immersive fitness class today, and leave with improved health and a sense of adventure. You never know what you're going to get with these powerful and fun classes, but one thing you can count on is a good workout and something to talk with your friends about at the end of the day.
Why Your Parenting Style Matters
Whether you are easy going, believe in free ranging children, or have strict rules, how we parent is part of who we are
Four Ways to Keep your Cool
These four hacks really work, and are backed by neuroscience. The next time you're in one of these dilemmas, try these tricks to regain control.