With the pandemic keeping families at home the past couple of years, you might think they would be reading more. However, U.S. adults read 2 to 3 fewer books per year than they did between 2001 and 2016, according to a Gallup poll. Another survey by Pew Research found that 23% of Americans didn’t read a single book in 2021, and that figure is even higher for those under age … [Read more...] about Who Else Wants to Read More Effectively?
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5 Ways Parents Can Deal with Negative Habits in Children
A school is a fantastic place for young minds to learn and grow. But it's not all fun and games. When a child encounters the school environment for the first time -- or even when they resume lessons after a summer break -- they expose themselves to a barrage of habits. These habits, good or bad, are out of your control. And although you might have shielded them from … [Read more...] about 5 Ways Parents Can Deal with Negative Habits in Children
The Simple Truth about Omega-3 Fatty Acids
Omega-3 fatty acids have many impressive health benefits. However, you might feel like you need a degree in chemistry in order to understand them. Terms like eicosapentaenoic and docosahexaenoic acid sound complicated. Then you find out that you need to balance omega-3 fats with omega-6 and omega-9 versions too. On top of that, some of the research in this area has been … [Read more...] about The Simple Truth about Omega-3 Fatty Acids
Top Tips to Help You Express Your Emotions
Emotions are necessary for successful relationships of all forms. They can also be quite murky. Most people find it difficult to understand others. Sometimes, our emotions can be like putting together a 1,000-piece jigsaw puzzle. Most people struggle with expressing their emotions. It's not the easiest thing to do. Some people can talk about their feelings, but for most … [Read more...] about Top Tips to Help You Express Your Emotions
Modern Day Happiness: Keeping Your Authenticity
Everyone preaches the need for authenticity. Yet, it feels risky to be authentic. We want to fit in. We want people to like us. And we wish everyone would accept us just the way we are. To achieve this acceptance, we choose to show who we think we could be rather than what we truly are. That's why social media is so full of "fake people." Many people have come up with … [Read more...] about Modern Day Happiness: Keeping Your Authenticity