Stress is unavoidable. Some stress is even good for you– eustress (good stress) is what motivates you and makes you feel fulfilled. Distress, on the other hand, can be incredibly damaging. You may have heard what too much stress can do to your blood pressure, your heart and your metabolism. But have you heard what…
When it comes to May-December romances, a lot of people say age isn’t important. As it turns out, in a marriage, it is. There is a link between age gap and divorce. The Widening Gap A study at Emory University has found that the bigger the age gap in a relationship, the more likely the…
Confidence is beautiful. Confidence brings peace of mind. Confidence is feeling good about yourself. But do you have it? Ask yourself these questions. 1) Can I say ‘no’? There’s a terrible misconception that saying ‘no’ is rude. It’s not rude– it’s honest. You don’t always have to say no– but it’s okay to turn down…
If there’s a tougher job than mothering, I haven’t found it yet. The difference between turning into Stepford mom-bots running on auto and actually keeping your sound mind may be in your support network. Moms need friends, probably more than anyone else. Here are the types of friends that every mom should have. The Other…
As it turns out, the Beatles were right almost half a century ago: all you need is love. Well, maybe it’s not all you need, but it sure can help—especially when it comes to reducing stress and anxiety. New research by the University of Exeter finds that just thinking about loving relationships helps reduce the…
That pregnancy glow and the joy that comes along with creating a life are mostly what comes to mind when one thinks pregnancy. What they don’t tell us is that pregnancy is a dirty business. And by dirty, we mean flat out disgusting. Anne Radcliffe asked her fellow mothers on Facebook what happened to them…
Trying to ‘get healthy’ can feel overwhelming sometimes, but it doesn’t have to be. You don’t have to change everything about your life all at once– just start with something small. One little thing you can do to make a big difference is to lower the thermostat at night. Ideal Temperature If you have been…
Will giving your child things your parents struggled to give you—toys, electronics, and name brand clothes—inevitably spoil them? Wall Street Journal found that children who are grateful get better grades in school and are less likely to be depressed. So, how do parents ensure that their children learn to be grateful? Wall Street Journal says…
No matter how much you love your little darlings, sometimes they can really put your parenting skills to the test. Five things will help you regain the upper hand. 1) Take a Chill Pill It is imperative that you calm down before you deal with a naughty child. When your behavior makes your kids nervous,…
Mary Coales, a 63-year-old Cambridge graduate, says that wearing her Aaronia Shield is the only way she can protect herself from radiation caused by wifi and cell phone signals. Daily Mail reports that the woman believes she has electromagnetic hypersensitivity syndrome (EHS), which causes her to avoid going out in public so she won’t suffer…