tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-65758236636431075142024-03-27T18:55:24.347-05:00Wonderfully Messy MomA Healthy Lifestyle and Mom BlogCrystal Green from Sharing Life's Momentshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02707174267043975195noreply@blogger.comBlogger650125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6575823663643107514.post-41340844638505980862023-08-13T15:41:00.002-05:002023-08-13T15:43:05.875-05:004 Steps To A Better Life For Yourself As A Busy Mom<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img alt="" border="0" class="placeholder" height="240" id="824efce3a4d24" src="https://www.blogger.com/img/transparent.gif" style="background-color: #d8d8d8; background-image: url('https://fonts.gstatic.com/s/i/materialiconsextended/insert_photo/v6/grey600-24dp/1x/baseline_insert_photo_grey600_24dp.png'); background-position: center; background-repeat: no-repeat; opacity: 0.6;" width="320" /></div><br /><p></p><p><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 11pt; white-space-collapse: preserve;">While being a mom is a rewarding role it’s also a tough job most days. You may have a hectic career as well as many responsibilities to attend to at home.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 12pt; margin-top: 12pt;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">You want to avoid overdoing it and wearing yourself out. It’s vital that you live a healthy lifestyle and proactively find ways to reduce your stress. If this is something you want to improve at then you’ve come to the right place to learn more. Take the time to review the four steps to a better life for yourself as a busy mom.</span></p><ol style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-inline-start: 48px;"><li aria-level="1" dir="ltr" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; list-style-type: decimal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><h2 dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 4pt; margin-top: 18pt;"><span style="font-size: 14pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-wrap: wrap; vertical-align: baseline;">Eat Healthily & Get More Exercise</span></h2></li></ol><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 12pt; margin-top: 12pt;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Be attentive to what you put in your body for fuel each day. You must make wise choices if you’re going to feel great and function to the best of your ability. If you’re someone who’s always rushing around then consider getting </span><a href="https://www.yumblefoods.com/" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="color: #1155cc; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">on the go lunch</span></a><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"> options instead of always eating out. You’ll save money and can cut portion sizes and calories this way. You should also prioritize working out and try to get as much exercise as possible each day. Count your steps so you can make sure you’re moving more also, especially if you have a sedentary desk job.</span></p><ol start="2" style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-inline-start: 48px;"><li aria-level="1" dir="ltr" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; list-style-type: decimal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><h2 dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 4pt; margin-top: 18pt;"><span style="font-size: 14pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-wrap: wrap; vertical-align: baseline;">Reach Out & Ask for Help</span></h2></li></ol><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 12pt; margin-top: 12pt;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">You should never feel ashamed or bad about </span><a href="https://www.mother.ly/life/mama-you-cant-do-it-all-so-please-delegate/" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="color: #1155cc; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">asking for help and delegating</span></a><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"> as a busy mom. People may not know you need it unless you speak up. Put pride aside and admit it when you are overwhelmed and could use some assistance. There are likely many people in your life who will jump in and help you if you let them know what you need from them. Asking for help is a sign of strength and you will feel less stressed when you allow others in and notify them of ways to step in and give you a hand.</span></p><ol start="3" style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-inline-start: 48px;"><li aria-level="1" dir="ltr" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; list-style-type: decimal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><h2 dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 4pt; margin-top: 18pt;"><span style="font-size: 14pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-wrap: wrap; vertical-align: baseline;">Find A Greater Work-Life Balance</span></h2></li></ol><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 12pt; margin-top: 12pt;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">While having a job and a purpose in life is good for you, it can also take a toll on you over time if you aren’t careful. It’s important that you are proactive in creating a </span><a href="https://www.wonderfullymessymom.com/2023/08/how-to-successfully-balance-working-and.html" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="color: #1155cc; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">greater work-life balance</span></a><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"> for yourself. This means setting boundaries with people at work and in your personal life. Try to make to-do lists and prioritize your tasks so you’re getting the most essential ones done first. It may also help to set up a home office and work from home some days of the week if possible. </span></p><ol start="4" style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-inline-start: 48px;"><li aria-level="1" dir="ltr" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; list-style-type: decimal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><h2 dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 4pt; margin-top: 18pt;"><span style="font-size: 14pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-wrap: wrap; vertical-align: baseline;">Slow Down & Live Mindfully</span></h2></li></ol><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 12pt; margin-top: 12pt;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Running around daily and never </span><a href="https://minimalistfocus.com/6-mindful-ways-to-slow-your-life-down/" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="color: #1155cc; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">slowing down</span></a><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"> can negatively impact your health and mood. Make a better life for yourself as a busy mom by purposefully slowing down and moving at a more graceful pace overall. Live mindfully by focusing on what you’re doing in the present moment and not worrying so much about the past or what’s yet to come in the future. There are many benefits to living more mindfully such as that you’ll have greater concentration on what you’re doing in the moment. You’ll also find you experience less stress and frustration because of what being mindful can do for your mental health and anxiety.</span></p><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6575823663643107514.post-18030555227611626012023-08-11T05:48:00.002-05:002023-08-11T05:48:36.149-05:00How to Successfully Balance Working and Studying as a Mom<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjMUP8oRzPECM_7yecZAChULMyXyCgSLa4KegaVKoLxeZk6rXzmNf-lr8byfgpsfGCtPBX3yUSVFPZb6HRhueLtrUXavrY80reHaVR59C62yYhKDA9nwiNCDFTNrjXTjJtW71fM4YCw74BOeEAPdr8DTK-x4dKddCm_8CPsnH4B4L22CjZrATvNnol_DulU" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="427" data-original-width="640" height="214" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjMUP8oRzPECM_7yecZAChULMyXyCgSLa4KegaVKoLxeZk6rXzmNf-lr8byfgpsfGCtPBX3yUSVFPZb6HRhueLtrUXavrY80reHaVR59C62yYhKDA9nwiNCDFTNrjXTjJtW71fM4YCw74BOeEAPdr8DTK-x4dKddCm_8CPsnH4B4L22CjZrATvNnol_DulU" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p dir="ltr" id="docs-internal-guid-5202877b-7fff-d06b-54cc-cbe05cf7bb16" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0.0pt; margin-top: 0.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Image </span><a href="https://www.pexels.com/photo/photo-of-woman-looking-on-computer-3059748/" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Pexels CC0 License</span></a></p><p><br /></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0.0pt; margin-top: 0.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">The days are short when you have multiple responsibilities. This is something that every woman can confirm to be true. But, when you are studying, </span><a href="https://www.wonderfullymessymom.com/2021/03/how-to-assert-yourself-at-work.html" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">working</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">, and raising kids, even adding 48 hours to every day wouldn’t be enough.</span></p><p><br /></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0.0pt; margin-top: 0.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Plowing time into your professional development comes at a cost, but so do missed opportunities. No one wants to feel that sense of disappointment of lost chances for success. So, if studying helps get you to where you want to be professionally, committing to it is the way forward.</span></p><p><br /></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0.0pt; margin-top: 0.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Unfortunately, you need a lot more than just commitment to combine work with study. You’re also going to need a ton of practical help to keep your plan moving. Here’s what you need to juggle working and studying without burn-out:</span></p><p><br /></p><h2 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 6.0pt; margin-top: 18.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 400; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Sort Childcare First</span></h2><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0.0pt; margin-top: 0.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Before anything else, sorting childcare should be a priority. Thinking on your childcare options is wise before you even see your study timetable. If you have a partner, now is the time to get them to commit to handling the childcare on specific days - and to stick with it. Now is not the time for flaky behavior; you need arrangements you can trust. If there are gaps in your childcare schedule, fixing these now is vital. Taking a look at </span><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/care-com" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">care.com</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"> can help. There are loads of details for childcare centers and other caregivers available. So finding one should be simple.</span></p><p><br /></p><h2 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 6.0pt; margin-top: 18.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 400; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Map Your Time</span></h2><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0.0pt; margin-top: 0.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Multitasking can be tempting when you have tons of things to balance. Unfortunately, </span><a href="https://www.verywellmind.com/multitasking-2795003" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">multitasking </span></a><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">can also be a surefire route to burn-out. Combining studying, working, and raising kids is simpler when you stop trying to do everything. Choosing one thing and focusing on it is a lot kinder to your mind. So, dividing up your time and attempting to direct your attention to just one task instead of ten can help.</span></p><p><br /></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0.0pt; margin-top: 0.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">When you have many responsibilities, it can be easy to push your studies aside. But falling behind on your course will only cause future stress. If needed, taking a little and often approach can be a massive help. Working consistently on your studies, even for short bursts, can help you stay on top. This approach should also keep those stress levels low.</span></p><p><br /></p><h2 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 6.0pt; margin-top: 18.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 400; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Seek Support at Work</span></h2><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0.0pt; margin-top: 0.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Your studies will ultimately benefit your career. So why not ask if some extra support is available from your employer? Ultimately, your employer will benefit from your newfound knowledge and skills when your studies are complete. So, they may be happy to support you while you earn your new qualifications.</span></p><p><br /></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0.0pt; margin-top: 0.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Knowing that they have a lot to gain from your new skills could encourage your employer to allow you periods of study time ahead of exams. Your employer may even have a </span><a href="https://uk.indeed.com/career-advice/career-development/benefits-of-mentoring" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">mentorship</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"> scheme you could join. Having an extra person on your side and cheering you on is always a bonus. </span></p><p><br /></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0.0pt; margin-top: 0.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Attempting to study, work and raise a family is never easy. But, when you have a clear plan and support mechanisms in place, it is manageable.</span></p><p><br /><br /></p>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6575823663643107514.post-57362439062432661212023-07-31T11:28:00.003-05:002023-07-31T11:28:21.085-05:006 Easy Ways To Improve Your Hair Texture<p> <span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-weight: 700; white-space-collapse: preserve;">6 Easy Ways To Improve Your Hair Texture</span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 8.0pt; margin-top: 0.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Your hair requires a lot of care to ensure it’s looking healthy and has the best texture. Appropriate hair care can work wonders for your physical appearance and ensure your locks are always in top condition. However, you may not always have the time to give your hair the attention it needs. Therefore, finding simple ways to care for your hair is essential. You may be thinking of ways to improve your hair’s texture so you don’t have to worry about it for a few days. Below are six easy ways to improve your </span><a href="https://www.wonderfullymessymom.com/2014/02/homemade-hairspray-and-gelmake-it.html?m=1" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">hair texture</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"> and give it a healthy look. </span></p><br /><ol style="margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 0; padding-inline-start: 48.0px;"><li aria-level="1" dir="ltr" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; list-style-type: decimal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 8.0pt; margin-top: 0.0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-wrap: wrap; vertical-align: baseline;">Upgrade your diet </span></p></li></ol><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 8.0pt; margin-top: 0.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span style="border: none; display: inline-block; height: 401.0px; overflow: hidden; width: 602.0px;"><img height="401.0" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/pCjOEoHBEOYZQatNoylv1pmli5-FKVngEthSrpBO1lQTMzWE7rKukBxWDRAOo2SsT7kZWaultmSzpysufwqUaIw2w2LJROXHlM7KJKzuNIFR5pjDbXDeKR57R7qvLVxwwZC1iuVafvxiOBcQHOKzpzI" style="margin-left: 0.0px; margin-top: 0.0px;" width="602.0" /></span></span><a href="https://www.pexels.com/photo/overhead-shot-of-a-woman-eating-a-salad-15415401/" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Image Credit</span></a></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 8.0pt; margin-top: 0.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Improving your diet can work wonders for enhancing your hair texture, making it essential to prioritize nutrition. Incorporate </span><a href="https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/foods-for-hair-growth" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: #0563c1; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">nutrient-rich foods</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"> into your meals, such as leafy greens, nuts, seeds, and fish, packed with essential vitamins and minerals like biotin, omega-3 fatty acids, and zinc. Also, a protein and vitamin A-rich diet can boost your hair strength and look. These nutrients are crucial in promoting healthy hair growth and strengthening the hair shaft, improving texture and shine. Additionally, staying hydrated by drinking plenty of water ensures your hair stays moisturized and less prone to dryness and breakage. </span></p><ol start="2" style="margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 0; padding-inline-start: 48.0px;"><li aria-level="1" dir="ltr" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; list-style-type: decimal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 8.0pt; margin-top: 0.0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-wrap: wrap; vertical-align: baseline;">Use olive and coconut oil</span></p></li></ol><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 8.0pt; margin-top: 0.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Harnessing the power of olive and coconut oil can be a fantastic way to add texture and vitality to your hair, especially if you’re seeking quick yet effective solutions. These natural oils have been cherished for centuries for their nourishing properties. The combination of olive and coconut oil provides deep hydration, seals in moisture, and strengthens the hair strands, resulting in increased texture, bounce, and overall hair health. This quick and natural remedy will help you achieve gorgeous, textured hair without compromising your precious time. </span></p><ol start="3" style="margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 0; padding-inline-start: 48.0px;"><li aria-level="1" dir="ltr" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; list-style-type: decimal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 8.0pt; margin-top: 0.0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-wrap: wrap; vertical-align: baseline;">Rub in egg mask </span></p></li></ol><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 8.0pt; margin-top: 0.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Using an egg mask can be a game-changer in improving your hair texture. This simple and cost-effective treatment can fit seamlessly into your hair care routine. Eggs are rich in protein, biotin, and essential nutrients, nourishing hair follicles and promoting stronger and smoother strands. To create an egg mask, whisk one or two eggs, depending on your hair length, and apply the mixture evenly to damp hair. The proteins in the egg help repair damaged hair, while the biotin adds shine and softness to your locks. Incorporating this natural remedy into your hair care regimen will leave you with a rejuvenated and more manageable hair texture, ensuring you look and feel your best amidst your busy mom duties.</span></p><ol start="4" style="margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 0; padding-inline-start: 48.0px;"><li aria-level="1" dir="ltr" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; list-style-type: decimal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 8.0pt; margin-top: 0.0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-wrap: wrap; vertical-align: baseline;">Color your hair </span></p></li></ol><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 8.0pt; margin-top: 0.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">If your hair is limp or needs to be refreshed, fresh hair color may do the trick. Hair coloring can highlight texture and restore the shine lost due to overexposure. You can use thickening ingredients in certain hair colors to add volume, but it’s always best to read the instructions to ensure you get it right. Fortunately, you can use a few shampoo products to enhance your hair shade. For instance, if you have dark hair and recently dyed it but want to restore a darker look, you can learn more about </span><a href="https://www.hair.com/blue-shampoo.html" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: #0563c1; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">blue shampoo uses</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"> and how you can use it to correct brassiness and enhance your hair’s vibrancy. </span></p><ol start="5" style="margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 0; padding-inline-start: 48.0px;"><li aria-level="1" dir="ltr" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; list-style-type: decimal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 8.0pt; margin-top: 0.0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-wrap: wrap; vertical-align: baseline;">Practice yoga </span></p></li></ol><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 8.0pt; margin-top: 0.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Believe it or not, practicing yoga can significantly benefit your hair while transforming your body and mind. Finding peaceful moments can be challenging as a busy mom, but dedicating even a few minutes to yoga can work wonders. The stress-reducing benefits of yoga help balance hormonal levels, which, in turn, can prevent hair loss and promote healthier hair growth. Certain </span><a href="https://theyogainstitute.org/yoga-for-hair-growth-3-asanas-to-prevent-hair-fall-and-promote-hair-growth/" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: #0563c1; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">yoga poses</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">, like forward bends and inversions, increase blood circulation to the scalp, delivering essential nutrients and oxygen to hair follicles and encouraging a more lustrous and voluminous texture. Moreover, yoga can improve sleep quality and aid in better hair regeneration at night, leading to stronger and more resilient strands. </span></p><ol start="6" style="margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 0; padding-inline-start: 48.0px;"><li aria-level="1" dir="ltr" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; list-style-type: decimal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 8.0pt; margin-top: 0.0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-wrap: wrap; vertical-align: baseline;">Apply aloe vera gel</span></p></li></ol><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 8.0pt; margin-top: 0.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span style="border: none; display: inline-block; height: 400.0px; overflow: hidden; width: 600.0px;"><img height="400.0" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/g2-am9NvOtc84kE4O1NAOflkiKd3ldSoMSSnBqJDsYbEkL4OpLzaAHudBIrNmIMQU1eEIchQ0HZL1tlDz-QuU4wqT0cq5uACbc7c4bOeaeP_EtSyhHOgU12a5RmgxtGTfQvvpZDdOYAWsxtyB8qi6L4" style="margin-left: 0.0px; margin-top: 0.0px;" width="600.0" /></span></span><a href="https://www.pexels.com/photo/close-up-photography-of-aloe-vera-plant-1578504/" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Image Credit</span></a></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 8.0pt; margin-top: 0.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Aloe vera is renowned for its soothing and moisturizing properties, making it an excellent remedy for dry, damaged, or lackluster hair. Extract the gel from a fresh aloe vera leaf to use it as a hair treatment. If you can’t store-bought pure aloe vera gel can also be a great option. Apply the gel directly to your damp hair, focusing on the ends and any areas that require extra attention. Aside from locking in moisture, aloe vera gel strengthens the hair strands and promotes a healthier scalp, ultimately improving hair texture, manageability, and shine. Incorporate this natural remedy into your lifestyle for a quick and effective way to revamp your hair and elevate its texture effortlessly.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 8.0pt; margin-top: 0.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Hair is a significant aspect of your look and should be cared for. Although you may not have much time on your hands to give your hair the total attention it needs, the above tips are simple and easy, not taking much of your time. Applying them will help yield tangible results for your hair, improving its texture. </span></p><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6575823663643107514.post-65574322483310259092023-07-12T18:12:00.004-05:002023-07-12T18:12:26.541-05:00How to Teach Kids About Caring for Their Teeth<p> </p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0.0pt; margin-top: 0.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Ebrima; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Even though children lose their baby teeth and don't need to worry about these being damaged as much as adult teeth, it is still important to teach them about good dental hygiene from a young age. Without the proper background and foundation of understanding in their early years, kids can grow up to neglect their teeth until it is too late. To avoid your kids experiencing the discomfort and pain of unhealthy adult teeth, it is best to teach them simple and lifelong oral care tips that they can use for years to come.</span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0.0pt; margin-top: 0.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Ebrima; font-size: 14pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Set a Positive Example</span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0.0pt; margin-top: 0.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Ebrima; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">As with most lessons in life, children learn by seeing the examples set by the adults around them. This means that the best way to teach your kids how to take good care of their teeth is to care for your own. Even something as simple as demonstrating the way to apply toothpaste and how to move the toothbrush around your teeth will help your child pick up these skills for themselves. If you want to limit your child's sugar intake to protect their teeth and overall health, start by </span><a href="https://www.eatingwell.com/article/7914285/ways-to-eat-less-sugar-without-missing-it/" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: #0563c1; font-family: Ebrima; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">cutting down on sugar</span></a><span style="font-family: Ebrima; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"> yourself.</span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0.0pt; margin-top: 0.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Ebrima; font-size: 14pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Demonstrate Good Brushing Habits</span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0.0pt; margin-top: 0.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Ebrima; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">At first, you will need to brush your child's teeth for them. Over time, you will be able to let them take charge and use the toothbrush themselves. Make it clear that brushing teeth twice a day is just another part of their routine so that it doesn't feel like a chore. There are plenty of ways to make brushing teeth more fun, such as by using fun toothbrushes or making up songs.</span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0.0pt; margin-top: 0.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Ebrima; font-size: 14pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Make Dental Appointments Stress-Free</span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0.0pt; margin-top: 0.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Ebrima; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Do your best to keep stress out of visiting the dentist by showing confidence and remaining calm at your own appointments. Some dental care extends beyond a simple checkup and can be more troubling. If your child or young teen needs orthodontic work, for example, this could be a potentially stressful situation. Searching for </span><a href="https://www.the-oakwoodclinic.co.uk/" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: #0563c1; font-family: Ebrima; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">orthodontics Enfield</span></a><span style="font-family: Ebrima; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"> will show you how trained professionals can make all the difference when it comes to putting young people and children at ease while caring for their teeth. Research the best experts in your area and reward your child for being brave if they find the dentist or orthodontist frightening. This will help them see that it's an important part of maintaining good health.</span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0.0pt; margin-top: 0.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Ebrima; font-size: 14pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Encourage a Healthier Diet</span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0.0pt; margin-top: 0.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Ebrima; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">It can sometimes be incredibly challenging to control </span><a href="https://health.clevelandclinic.org/healthy-eating-for-kids/" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: #0563c1; font-family: Ebrima; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">a child's diet</span></a><span style="font-family: Ebrima; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">. If possible, don't rely on sugary snacks as rewards or treats, as this will make caring for your child's teeth more difficult. Encourage them to enjoy crunchy fruits and vegetables as well as milk and other dairy products to keep their teeth strong.</span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0.0pt; margin-top: 0.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Ebrima; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">When a child gets a cavity in one of their baby teeth, the stakes are relatively low. However, teaching children that it's not an issue to ignore dental health can lead to problems in the future. If you want your kids to live happy lives with strong teeth for as long as possible, now is the time to teach them all about keeping their teeth clean, eating healthily, and not being afraid of the dentist. Every child is different and will learn in their own way, but it is still vital that they see just how precious their oral health is.</span></p>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6575823663643107514.post-8523969060777371282023-07-12T18:08:00.003-05:002023-07-12T18:08:41.206-05:00Mistakes When Decorating Your Living Room <p><span style="font-family: Ebrima; font-size: 16pt; font-weight: 700; white-space-collapse: preserve;"> </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.295; margin-bottom: 8.0pt; margin-top: 0.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Ebrima; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">There is no doubt that one of the most fun and enjoyable rooms of the house to decorate is the living room. However, there are also a number of common mistakes that crop up time and time again. Avoiding these mistakes can help to create a generally nicer environment that you are fully and properly happy with. So, let’s check out just a few of the main living room decorating errors that you should avoid. </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.295; margin-bottom: 8.0pt; margin-top: 0.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Ebrima; font-size: 14pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Only going for matching furniture </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.295; margin-bottom: 8.0pt; margin-top: 0.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Ebrima; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">While there is nothing wrong with a couple of pieces of furniture that match, you certainly do not want the whole lot to have such a uniform style. Doing this can create a highly boring effect that you could otherwise avoid. So, it is certainly worth being a little bolder in your furniture choices. This way, it is more than likely that you are going to have the type of room that stands head and shoulders above the rest. </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.295; margin-bottom: 8.0pt; margin-top: 0.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Ebrima; font-size: 14pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Not hanging up any art </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.295; margin-bottom: 8.0pt; margin-top: 0.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Ebrima; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Some people simply do not feel all that confident with </span><a href="https://www.mydomaine.com/choosing-art-tips" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: #0563c1; font-family: Ebrima; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">artwork</span></a><span style="font-family: Ebrima; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">. However, if you do not have any art at home, you are missing out on a major win when it comes to decorating. These are often the pieces that get people to sit up and take notice. If you are not sure of what you like, it is certainly worth browsing around and going to a couple of exhibitions to see what appeals to you the most. This way, you are going to have a better idea of your tastes and will be able to choose some items accordingly. </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.295; margin-bottom: 8.0pt; margin-top: 0.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Ebrima; font-size: 14pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Missing out on a major focal point </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.295; margin-bottom: 8.0pt; margin-top: 0.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Ebrima; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">The focal point of a living room is what should draw the eye from the moment that anyone steps inside. If you do not have one of these at all, you are certainly missing out on a trick, and your room can end up having a cluttered style that simply does not really work. Therefore, you should certainly opt for a clear focal point. Many people will go for a mirror, a great piece of art, or a fireplace. If you are looking into the latter, it could well be worth looking at </span><a href="https://www.stonewoods.co.uk/" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: #0563c1; font-family: Ebrima; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">stonewoods.co.uk</span></a><span style="font-family: Ebrima; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"> to get some good examples of stylish and standout fireplaces. </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.295; margin-bottom: 8.0pt; margin-top: 0.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Ebrima; font-size: 14pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Too much clutter </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.295; margin-bottom: 8.0pt; margin-top: 0.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Ebrima; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">The most relaxing and </span><a href="https://www.idealhome.co.uk/living-room/living-room-ideas/cosy-living-room-design-ideas-89579" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: #0563c1; font-family: Ebrima; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">cozy living room spaces</span></a><span style="font-family: Ebrima; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"> tend to be the ones that are not overly cluttered. Therefore, it is certainly worth thinking about the amount of clutter that you have in a space and how you can cut back on this with proper storage space that can contain it as needed. </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.295; margin-bottom: 8.0pt; margin-top: 0.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Ebrima; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">All of these are mistakes that are made time and time again. However, they can also be easily corrected or even sidestepped entirely with just a little bit of effort. With this in mind, it is certainly going to be worth decorating your living room with a great deal of care and attention. The more thought that you put into this, the better it is likely to be for you as a whole, so now is the time.</span></p>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6575823663643107514.post-42637692630945918422023-07-12T17:52:00.003-05:002023-07-12T17:53:31.534-05:00A Guide To Making Your Home More Relaxing <p dir="ltr" id="docs-internal-guid-9119cb9f-7fff-dec6-acc1-76eb3c9d1ab6" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><br /></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Ebrima; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">The home should be somewhere that you find calm and relaxing, but this is often not the case (especially when you have little ones tearing around!). If you find it hard to relax in your home, you might find that this takes its toll on your mental health and negatively impacts many different areas of your life. The home should be a refuge from the stresses of the world, so what can you do to make your home a more relaxing place? There are a number of steps that you can take that will make your home a more relaxing place, and this post will look at a few of the most effective methods.</span></p><p><br /></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Ebrima; font-size: 14pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Declutter</span></p><p><br /></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Ebrima; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">The single best step to take is to declutter the home. When you have kids, it is very easy for every room of the house to become cluttered and chaotic. </span><a href="https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/high-octane-women/201203/why-mess-causes-stress-8-reasons-8-remedies" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: blue; font-family: Ebrima; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Clutter leads to stress</span></a><span style="font-family: Ebrima; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"> and will make it hard to relax at home, so you should go through each room of the house and get rid of what you do not need. You should also have smart storage solutions for each room so that you can keep the items you need without cluttering the space. </span></p><p><br /></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Ebrima; font-size: 14pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Add Soft Touches</span></p><p><br /></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Ebrima; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Obviously, you need to have comfortable furniture in the home, and you can make spaces even more calming and relaxing with the use of soft touches. Things like soft blankets, cushions, and rugs can add texture and make areas of your home feel a more relaxing place to be. </span></p><p><br /></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Ebrima; font-size: 14pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Use Soothing Colors</span></p><p><br /></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Ebrima; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">The colors you use in the home will greatly impact how you feel, so it is a good idea to learn about the </span><a href="https://www.verywellmind.com/color-psychology-2795824" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: blue; font-family: Ebrima; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">basics of color psychology</span></a><span style="font-family: Ebrima; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"> and apply this to your decorative touches. To create a relaxing feel in the home, it is best to opt for soothing colors, such as whites, creams, blues, greens, and pastel colors. </span></p><p><br /></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Ebrima; font-size: 14pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Get A Bespoke Bathroom</span></p><p><br /></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Ebrima; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">The bathroom is much more than just a functional space in the home and somewhere that can greatly impact your mental well-being. Having a bespoke bathroom made allows you to create a peaceful, spa-like space that will make it a lot easier for you to relax and unwind. Companies like </span><a href="https://nonpareilsolutions.co.uk/" style="text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue; font-family: Ebrima; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">nonpareilsolutions.co.uk</span></a><span style="font-family: Ebrima; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"> can listen to your needs and use their expert knowledge to design and install a stunning bathroom that will soon become your favorite room in the house. They can work with spaces of all sizes and design spaces in a range of styles to suit your needs. They can also install the bathroom for you and minimize disruption to reduce stress.</span></p><p><br /></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Ebrima; font-size: 14pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Use Plants & Natural Materials</span></p><p><br /></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Ebrima; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">It is proven that spending time in nature is </span><a href="https://positivepsychology.com/positive-effects-of-nature/" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: blue; font-family: Ebrima; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">good for your mental health</span></a><span style="font-family: Ebrima; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">, so incorporating natural elements into the home can create a more relaxing space. Plants in all areas of the home and the use of natural materials can bring the outdoors inside and create a calming and attractive space. </span></p><p><br /><br /></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Ebrima; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">The home should be somewhere that you can relax and recharge, but this is often not the case. This post should give you a few ideas for improvements that you can make to make your home a more peaceful and tranquil space. </span></p>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6575823663643107514.post-65431124141696271762023-07-05T07:06:00.003-05:002023-07-05T07:06:51.220-05:00Tips For Saving For Retirement And Beyond<p> <span style="color: #0e101a; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Although many of us spend much of our lives raising children and working, there comes a point where most of us start to slow down. Once we finish work, we might have grand plans to travel, to downsize, or to truly relax for a while. But that is only possible when you make some smart financial decisions in the present. </span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgL-FVt3_N6swIJhMGFztLW-vvVuyj1VokM9B2BBEyxfotB2dMLdBJr5RnwkmI0jkGt4rtoBapsi6Kdg664KpMC6iKt1l2d8dEVm7KeUUA8IJvupv0bN-vyiPbzrE6hFFRQ0Gm3t-fZYVXardx-UBN-qx7MdRRuoH4IV5gpRsTnAA_lSLRJe3ypehGfGT_K" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="427" data-original-width="640" height="214" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgL-FVt3_N6swIJhMGFztLW-vvVuyj1VokM9B2BBEyxfotB2dMLdBJr5RnwkmI0jkGt4rtoBapsi6Kdg664KpMC6iKt1l2d8dEVm7KeUUA8IJvupv0bN-vyiPbzrE6hFFRQ0Gm3t-fZYVXardx-UBN-qx7MdRRuoH4IV5gpRsTnAA_lSLRJe3ypehGfGT_K" width="320" /></a></div><p></p><p dir="ltr" id="docs-internal-guid-eb0b7c6a-7fff-35d2-2e1b-b77f3fe79940" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0.0pt; margin-top: 0.0pt;"><span style="color: #0e101a; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Photo by </span><a href="https://unsplash.com/@towfiqu999999?utm_source=unsplash&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=creditCopyText" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Towfiqu barbhuiya</span></a><span style="color: #0e101a; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"> on </span><a href="https://unsplash.com/photos/0ITvgXAU5Oo?utm_source=unsplash&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=creditCopyText" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Unsplash</span></a></p><p><br /></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0.0pt; margin-top: 0.0pt;"><span style="color: #0e101a; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">So what changes can you make to make sure that you have a little nest egg that will help carry through through retirement, help with </span><a href="https://www.carepatrol.com/blog/Paying-for-Assisted-Living_AE517.html" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: #4a6ee0; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">paying for assisted living</span></a><span style="color: #0e101a; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">, or your chosen care facility when you age on? </span></p><p><br /></p><h2 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0.0pt; margin-top: 0.0pt;"><span style="color: #0e101a; font-family: Arial; font-size: 17pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 400; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Budget </span></h2><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0.0pt; margin-top: 0.0pt;"><span style="color: #0e101a; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">The start of all of your planning will be a budget. Because most of us spend a little more than we should on things that won’t benefit us in the long run, adjusting to a budget can be tricky. And on the flip side, many people, when they start to build a budget, make it too strict and almost impossible to follow. </span><a href="https://www.nerdwallet.com/article/finance/how-to-budget" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: #4a6ee0; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">A good budget</span></a><span style="color: #0e101a; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"> should set a little aside for savings and a pension. </span></p><p><br /></p><h2 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0.0pt; margin-top: 0.0pt;"><span style="color: #0e101a; font-family: Arial; font-size: 17pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 400; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Inflation </span></h2><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0.0pt; margin-top: 0.0pt;"><span style="color: #0e101a; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">There is no getting away from the fact that prices rise, and they will continue to do so. Part of your planning should take into account that there will be an increase in prices. </span></p><p><br /></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0.0pt; margin-top: 0.0pt;"><span style="color: #0e101a; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Planning for inflation could mean that you need thousands more than you had initially projected. The best thing to do is try to increase your savings and pension pots as you go. Small increments will make a big impact. </span></p><p><br /></p><h2 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0.0pt; margin-top: 0.0pt;"><span style="color: #0e101a; font-family: Arial; font-size: 17pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 400; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Have Discussions</span></h2><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0.0pt; margin-top: 0.0pt;"><span style="color: #0e101a; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">While some people are firm with what they want their future to look like, maybe you aren’t. Perhaps you and your partner have joked about what you will do in retirement, but nothing is set in stone yet. Talking about what you want with your family will make it easier to forge forward with a plan that adheres to your wishes. </span></p><p><br /></p><h2 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0.0pt; margin-top: 0.0pt;"><span style="color: #0e101a; font-family: Arial; font-size: 17pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 400; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Physical Health</span></h2><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0.0pt; margin-top: 0.0pt;"><span style="color: #0e101a; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Taking care of your physical health is something that is important, and where possible, we should make the best choices possible. Healthcare is one of the biggest expenses as we age and can eat into savings quite significantly. Although many illnesses and diseases are unavoidable, keeping healthy in general can help you reduce the costs of many other things. </span></p><p><br /></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0.0pt; margin-top: 0.0pt;"><span style="color: #0e101a; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Keeping active, with a healthy balanced diet and regular doctor's checkups, are just a few of the ways that we can keep our physical health in good order. Keeping a self-care routine for the duration of your youth and beyond can help you to stay on top of how you feel mentally and emotionally, too: </span><a href="https://www.wonderfullymessymom.com/2022/08/4-tips-to-look-after-your-appearance-as.html" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: #4a6ee0; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">4 Tips to Look After Your Appearance As You Get Older - Wonderfully Messy Mom</span></a><span style="color: #0e101a; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">. </span></p><p><br /></p><h2 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0.0pt; margin-top: 0.0pt;"><span style="color: #0e101a; font-family: Arial; font-size: 17pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 400; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Change Retirement Date</span></h2><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0.0pt; margin-top: 0.0pt;"><span style="color: #0e101a; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">We are now in a position where most people will not be retiring as early as in the past. The rates of inflation and cost of living have forced people to work for longer. But part of being prepared is by factoring that into your plan. </span></p><p><br /></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0.0pt; margin-top: 0.0pt;"><span style="color: #0e101a; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Plan to extend your working years beyond what you first thought; while it might not sound great, in the long term, it will fatten up your retirement posts and give you more peace of mind.</span></p>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6575823663643107514.post-43938932316024269782023-06-21T18:01:00.000-05:002023-06-21T18:01:03.069-05:005 Ways to Make Dinner Time More Fun<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjOmI3S7K2SHSSG5giOd01cmr7mczEcvjvNU4DVzr23p0TwTc4YgzMC5zySynQe42ZtOyNNjH2i87YzmqoqMEMgwDG1P76STE5CWtYuNPwqWblGxoeMEwk-cOwAnYTkZAt18I-mfZxSaTBprjkonVzVbRtuIox6FPqtsI-lTruJs9UpQs_66OtB8sYEVaD4" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="780" data-original-width="1170" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjOmI3S7K2SHSSG5giOd01cmr7mczEcvjvNU4DVzr23p0TwTc4YgzMC5zySynQe42ZtOyNNjH2i87YzmqoqMEMgwDG1P76STE5CWtYuNPwqWblGxoeMEwk-cOwAnYTkZAt18I-mfZxSaTBprjkonVzVbRtuIox6FPqtsI-lTruJs9UpQs_66OtB8sYEVaD4" width="320" /></a></div><br /><br /><p></p><p> <a href="https://unsplash.com/photos/wYOPqmtDD0w" style="text-align: justify; text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">https://unsplash.com/photos/wYOPqmtDD0w</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-align: justify; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"> </span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 10.0pt; margin-top: 0.0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #0e101a; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Whether you’re working on </span><a href="https://www.wonderfullymessymom.com/2020/07/meal%20planning%20for%20beginners.html" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: #4a6ee0; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">meal plans</span></a><span style="color: #0e101a; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"> or trying to inspire your kids to be more adventurous with their palate, you might want to know how to make dinner time more fun for them (and you). While quick oven fries or ready-made meals are easy, they often lack the quality and nutrients of a dinner prepared with </span><span style="color: #0e101a; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: italic; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">love</span><span style="color: #0e101a; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"> and </span><span style="color: #0e101a; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: italic; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">care</span><span style="color: #0e101a; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">, so why not try these ideas to expand your dinner horizons and make things more enjoyable for everyone? </span></p><h2 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 10.0pt; margin-top: 0.0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #0e101a; font-family: Arial; font-size: 17pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 400; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Make New Dishes </span></h2><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 10.0pt; margin-top: 0.0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #0e101a; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">If your kids seem to lack enthusiasm every time you serve their plates, it could be because you make the same meals over and over again. While there’s nothing wrong with a little consistency in your routine, it could be fun to dedicate one day a week to making something new. If your household follows the same meat and potatoes theme more often than not, expanding your horizons and serving </span><a href="https://khinskitchen.com/drunken-noodles-pad-kee-mao/" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: #4a6ee0; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">homemade pad kee mao (drunken noodles)</span></a><span style="color: #0e101a; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"> could introduce your kids to flavors they’ve never experienced before, which could be the start of something more ambitious. </span></p><h2 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 10.0pt; margin-top: 0.0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #0e101a; font-family: Arial; font-size: 17pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 400; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Work On Something Together </span></h2><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 10.0pt; margin-top: 0.0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #0e101a; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">You should already be aware that </span><a href="https://selfsufficientkids.com/teach-kids-cook/" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: #4a6ee0; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">teaching your kids to cook</span></a><span style="color: #0e101a; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"> is a vital aspect of raising self-sufficient kids. However, they might not be old enough to be trusted to make dinner for you. Instead, let them help in the kitchen. Depending on how old they are, you can assign different tasks, such as chopping, mixing, or simply handing you various ingredients they take out of the refrigerator. </span></p><h2 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 10.0pt; margin-top: 0.0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #0e101a; font-family: Arial; font-size: 17pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 400; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Dish The Meal Out In A Fun Way </span></h2><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 10.0pt; margin-top: 0.0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #0e101a; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Fussy eaters often avoid foods because they don’t like the way they look without even trying them. If this sounds familiar, you can try serving the meal in a more fun way. Decorating the plate in the image of their favorite cartoon character or making it look like something it isn’t can make your fussy kids forget that they’ve never tried it before, essentially tricking them into eating better and with more variety. </span></p><h2 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 10.0pt; margin-top: 0.0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #0e101a; font-family: Arial; font-size: 17pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 400; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Don’t Force Anyone to Empty Their Plate</span></h2><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 10.0pt; margin-top: 0.0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #0e101a; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Many parents grew up being told they needed to clean their plates before getting up from the table. But, while this ensured that no food went to waste (most of the time), it also forced a weird relationship with food. You don’t want your kids to stuff themselves with food when they are not hungry or even when they legitimately don’t enjoy what you’ve cooked. Encourage them to eat as much as they can, but don’t force anything. </span></p><h2 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 10.0pt; margin-top: 0.0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #0e101a; font-family: Arial; font-size: 17pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 400; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Keep Devices Away </span></h2><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 10.0pt; margin-top: 0.0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #0e101a; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">No one wants to sit around the table when everyone is tapping away at their devices, so establishing a phone-free zone ensures you can </span><a href="https://www.feedingamerica.org/hunger-blog/benefits-device-free-family-meal" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: #4a6ee0; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">purely focus on each other</span></a><span style="color: #0e101a; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"> and encourages conversation. This helps everyone learn more about each other and increases your family bond, which helps you have more fun at dinner time as you chat about your day and more. </span></p><h2 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 10.0pt; margin-top: 0.0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #0e101a; font-family: Arial; font-size: 17pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 400; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Dinner Time Fun </span></h2><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 10.0pt; margin-top: 0.0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #0e101a; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Dinner time fun does not involve food fights or your kids playing with their food. Instead, try to mix things up a bit, get them involved, and make it a time for </span><span style="color: #0e101a; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: italic; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">family</span><span style="color: #0e101a; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"> above anything else. With these approaches, you and your kids will finally look forward to dinnertime. </span></p><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6575823663643107514.post-28768099618003319972023-06-21T17:59:00.000-05:002023-06-21T17:59:12.326-05:00Making Family Dinners Easier to Manage<p> <span style="color: #0e101a; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Making dinner for your family is easy. Making dinner for your family </span><span style="color: #0e101a; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: italic; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">every single night</span><span style="color: #0e101a; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"> is a challenge. Alas, there’s just no getting around it. You need to feed your loved ones, and it’s not as if you can order takeout food every night — even if you wanted to, that’d cause too much damage to your bank balance. </span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0.0pt; margin-top: 0.0pt;"><span style="color: #0e101a; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">While it’s unlikely that you’ll ever make dinner time completely automated and easy, it’s certainly within your control to make things </span><span style="color: #0e101a; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: italic; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">easier</span><span style="color: #0e101a; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">. In this post, we’ll run through some handy tips that’ll remove many of the headaches that can accompany your evenings when it comes to cooking for your clan. </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0.0pt; margin-top: 0.0pt;"><span style="color: #0e101a; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><br /></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0.0pt; margin-top: 0.0pt;"><span style="color: #0e101a; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgs0dnEhhfpzqwY6qNHLsWa6aHHqNp8U9zlm8hKicWHGFouPW9NklV4HnRBua3AX7p4wbDnafdFB6yyhzmb4TP2z2nEz6oI1y7H7O2l42pfZByZTM9ikir-mQHiIo9x3Qxm9FZdI1k4GhODYMS3l9coUUowNyU6kASI61V3kWFXW-jUyqtNrdxaqB2HpRVz" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="427" data-original-width="640" height="214" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgs0dnEhhfpzqwY6qNHLsWa6aHHqNp8U9zlm8hKicWHGFouPW9NklV4HnRBua3AX7p4wbDnafdFB6yyhzmb4TP2z2nEz6oI1y7H7O2l42pfZByZTM9ikir-mQHiIo9x3Qxm9FZdI1k4GhODYMS3l9coUUowNyU6kASI61V3kWFXW-jUyqtNrdxaqB2HpRVz" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p dir="ltr" id="docs-internal-guid-fdd531d0-7fff-799a-43f7-234f0a95a50d" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0.0pt; margin-top: 0.0pt;"><a href="https://www.pexels.com/photo/a-person-cooking-eggs-4827131/" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Pexels - CC0 Licence</span></a></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0.0pt; margin-top: 0.0pt;"><span style="color: #0e101a; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><br /></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0.0pt; margin-top: 0.0pt;"><span style="color: #0e101a; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Make a Plan</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0.0pt; margin-top: 0.0pt;"><span style="color: #0e101a; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><br /></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0.0pt; margin-top: 0.0pt;"><span style="color: #0e101a; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">A little bit of planning can do wonders in all aspects of your life. </span><a href="https://www.wonderfullymessymom.com/2020/07/meal%20planning%20for%20beginners.html" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Coming up with a plan</span></a><span style="color: #0e101a; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"> takes next to no time at all, yet it can make a big difference to your ability to prepare food for your family. Each Sunday, write out what you’ll make for dinner on each night of the forthcoming week. That way, you’ll know just what you’re making, and you’ll know what ingredients you need to pick up from the store. </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0.0pt; margin-top: 0.0pt;"><span style="color: #0e101a; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><br /></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0.0pt; margin-top: 0.0pt;"><span style="color: #0e101a; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Look Up Straightforward Recipes</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0.0pt; margin-top: 0.0pt;"><span style="color: #0e101a; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><br /></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0.0pt; margin-top: 0.0pt;"><span style="color: #0e101a; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">You want your family to eat well, sure, but you don’t want to spend forever in the kitchen. From time to time, you can spend 4+ hours making a world-class meal for your loved ones, but you can’t do that every evening. To ensure you can feed your family healthy dishes </span><span style="color: #0e101a; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: italic; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">and</span><span style="color: #0e101a; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"> keep your time in the kitchen to a minimum, be sure to look up some easy-to-make recipes. If you know </span><a href="https://www.dadcooksdinner.com/pressure-cooker-korean-braised-short-ribs/" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">how to make instant pot Korean short ribs</span></a><span style="color: #0e101a; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">, for instance, you’ll always have something delicious to serve your partner and children. There are a bunch of healthy and quick recipes out there online, so make sure you have a few saved. </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0.0pt; margin-top: 0.0pt;"><span style="color: #0e101a; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><br /></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0.0pt; margin-top: 0.0pt;"><span style="color: #0e101a; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Learn How to Use Varied Ingredients</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0.0pt; margin-top: 0.0pt;"><span style="color: #0e101a; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><br /></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0.0pt; margin-top: 0.0pt;"><span style="color: #0e101a; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">We mentioned earlier how it was a good idea to put together a plan of all the things you will cook throughout the week, so you can make sure you pick up the right ingredients from the store. But there will come a time when, for whatever reason, you just don’t have a couple of the ingredients that you need. It’s at that point that you can begin to feel a little stressed, since you do, of course, have to give your family </span><span style="color: #0e101a; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: italic; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">something</span><span style="color: #0e101a; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"> to eat. You might use this as an opportunity to order takeout, but if money is tight, then that might not be a welcome option. One good skill to have in the kitchen is knowing how to use ingredients that you </span><span style="color: #0e101a; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: italic; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">do</span><span style="color: #0e101a; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"> have to create a dish. That way, you’ll always be able to pull something together, even if it’s not a standout meal. </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0.0pt; margin-top: 0.0pt;"><span style="color: #0e101a; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><br /></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0.0pt; margin-top: 0.0pt;"><span style="color: #0e101a; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Recruit Cooking/Cleaning Help</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0.0pt; margin-top: 0.0pt;"><span style="color: #0e101a; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><br /></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0.0pt; margin-top: 0.0pt;"><span style="color: #0e101a; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">It’s difficult doing everything on your own. As they say, many hands make light work! You can make the task of providing your family with food more straightforward by recruiting help wherever possible. How you do this will depend on the dynamics of your family — if you have teenage children, for example, then they could perhaps help with prepping vegetables, and they can certainly help with cleaning up. You might be in charge of the cooking process as a whole, but that doesn’t mean that you need to do </span><span style="color: #0e101a; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: italic; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">all</span><span style="color: #0e101a; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"> of it. Plus, this gives you a chance to instill some good lessons/skills in your children. </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0.0pt; margin-top: 0.0pt;"><span style="color: #0e101a; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><br /></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0.0pt; margin-top: 0.0pt;"><span style="color: #0e101a; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Embrace the Process </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0.0pt; margin-top: 0.0pt;"><span style="color: #0e101a; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><br /></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0.0pt; margin-top: 0.0pt;"><span style="color: #0e101a; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Everything’s more challenging if we view it as a chore. If you view cooking dinner as something that you </span><span style="color: #0e101a; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: italic; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">have</span><span style="color: #0e101a; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"> to do, then it’ll be much more likely that you feel pretty miserable. Instead, reframe the act in your mind. You can view it as something that you </span><span style="color: #0e101a; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: italic; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">get </span><span style="color: #0e101a; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">to do. There’ll come a time in the future when you don’t have to cook meals for your kids each night, so learn how to appreciate it now. Plus, there are other ways to embrace the process, too. You could play your </span><a href="https://greatist.com/eat/cooking-playlist#1" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">favorite music</span></a><span style="color: #0e101a; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"> or have a glass of wine when you’re cooking. Anything that’ll help to put you in a fun mood, basically. </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0.0pt; margin-top: 0.0pt;"><span style="color: #0e101a; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><br /></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0.0pt; margin-top: 0.0pt;"><span style="color: #0e101a; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Don’t Strive for Perfection </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0.0pt; margin-top: 0.0pt;"><span style="color: #0e101a; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><br /></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0.0pt; margin-top: 0.0pt;"><span style="color: #0e101a; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Finally, you can make preparing dinner much more straightforward by going easy on yourself. You don’t need to produce the perfect dinner each night. In fact, you don’t need to provide the perfect meal on </span><span style="color: #0e101a; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: italic; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">any</span><span style="color: #0e101a; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"> night. If you’re giving your family a meal, then you’ve done your job. Everything else, such as an awesome taste, is a bonus. </span></p>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6575823663643107514.post-15571428112989877882023-06-17T10:10:00.001-05:002023-06-17T10:10:20.875-05:00The Right Steps: 3 Ways to Ensure You Succeed in a New Path in Life<p dir="ltr" id="docs-internal-guid-fcb3b876-7fff-7110-e0ee-4f91b8f6c2e6" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0.0pt; margin-top: 0.0pt; text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiitIDErkLxhJxSBtc6Sb2CfmKlHgsP_brSFPmG9VPFm7kQBD14xbvMHydM1nCaLL7ThGVo0p-2UF3GJgqK_NaTPxoyk1w22nExOIVWbsCPLLJbMmGSUlowXn-Xx1bGkKfn1NnBYh-RAE5s7WtMTQQgggc0H0Gnan4qmQkurQEc6tc5nA50MpPJcBU4IQ" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1065" data-original-width="1600" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiitIDErkLxhJxSBtc6Sb2CfmKlHgsP_brSFPmG9VPFm7kQBD14xbvMHydM1nCaLL7ThGVo0p-2UF3GJgqK_NaTPxoyk1w22nExOIVWbsCPLLJbMmGSUlowXn-Xx1bGkKfn1NnBYh-RAE5s7WtMTQQgggc0H0Gnan4qmQkurQEc6tc5nA50MpPJcBU4IQ" width="320" /></a></div><br /><br /><p></p><p dir="ltr" id="docs-internal-guid-fcb3b876-7fff-7110-e0ee-4f91b8f6c2e6" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0.0pt; margin-top: 0.0pt; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.pexels.com/photo/person-stands-on-brown-pathway-631986/" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Pexels - CC0 License</span></a></p><p><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; white-space-collapse: preserve;">They say a change will do us good, but the biggest problem in making changes in life is that we always make big ones, thinking that that's the best solution. When it comes to making any change in life, here are a few tips to make sure that you are making lasting changes that will help you go the distance.</span></p><br /><h2 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 6.0pt; margin-top: 18.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 16pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 400; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Take the Time to Do It Gradually</span></h2><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0.0pt; margin-top: 0.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">The most important thing we should all be doing is taking steps one little bit at a time. As we start to move on in life, whether it's to a new place or a </span><a href="https://www.careerfitter.com/career-advice/12-best-careers-jobs-for-2022-2023" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">new career</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">, it's critical to take stock of the things that we have now that will serve a purpose. One of the biggest things we can all be guilty of is thinking that we just want to bid goodbye to our old life, and this means that we just start physically and metaphorically throwing everything out. But there's a benefit to taking stock of what you have. For example, if you are looking at decluttering, it might be worth putting items into storage. There are storage providers such as </span><a href="https://www.smartboxmovingandstorage.com/" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">SMARTBOX Solutions, Inc.</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"> that can give you the time to go over your life and look at the things that are currently adding value. When we start to do things gradually, it will make a far better and more lasting change.</span></p><br /><h2 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 6.0pt; margin-top: 18.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 16pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 400; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Don't Do It Alone</span></h2><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0.0pt; margin-top: 0.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">One of the biggest things that we can all struggle with in life when we're trying to make changes is thinking we've got to do it ourselves, believing that this is the best way to feel that sense of achievement. Instead, think about making changes with someone else. This is especially true when it comes to making changes to your diet. Instead of changing your diet or eating habits in the short term, think about making lasting lifestyle changes. Having a buddy or </span><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2021/01/08/well/live/habits-health.html" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">someone holding you accountable</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"> will ensure that you are making those changes, and when you are supporting someone else through similar changes, it allows you both to have a greater sense of perspective on how far the other person has come, and this might be all we need to hear, especially when we are hitting a brick wall in life.</span></p><br /><h2 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 6.0pt; margin-top: 18.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 16pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 400; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Remember to Grit Your Teeth</span></h2><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0.0pt; margin-top: 0.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">It's tough making any change because we've got to step out of our comfort zone. Whether you have moved into </span><a href="https://www.wonderfullymessymom.com/2022/05/buying-your-dream-property-here-are-5.html" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">your dream home</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">, but it requires a lot of work or you are preparing yourself for a career change, you have to be aware that there will be a bumpy ride in the short term. Making a change is always going to feel wrong at some point, and this is why you've got to remember that any change in life will come with a period of discomfort. We all want to improve in life, and this is why if you're looking to make any changes, whether it's big or small, you've got to remember that it will be worth it in the long run. A new path is always new, and this is why it feels big and scary, but it will be worth it.</span></p><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6575823663643107514.post-75195661003370365842023-06-16T06:31:00.003-05:002023-06-16T06:31:32.682-05:00Don’t Ignore These Dental Problems<p dir="ltr" id="docs-internal-guid-7548c47c-7fff-9eb5-5798-18bc57030776" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 12.0pt; margin-top: 12.0pt;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjsPKSx4ooiZW9ELsIP3WtcYCeoPnUFLar0s9cBYv2hoppZ8IRHAc8C8ytY36MlBOJjeXpygKceWSN9l7vIgxnA27DdXMkWbteOjNL53FLNt-owAU36AKIy4-HRmr-phLdtwCWgG4RWWwn6Din3BuW1xkkrYYuOAynn1PInL0X8fB9k6q1BV_0sUUGVOA" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1066" data-original-width="1600" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjsPKSx4ooiZW9ELsIP3WtcYCeoPnUFLar0s9cBYv2hoppZ8IRHAc8C8ytY36MlBOJjeXpygKceWSN9l7vIgxnA27DdXMkWbteOjNL53FLNt-owAU36AKIy4-HRmr-phLdtwCWgG4RWWwn6Din3BuW1xkkrYYuOAynn1PInL0X8fB9k6q1BV_0sUUGVOA" width="320" /></a></div><br /><br /><p></p><p dir="ltr" id="docs-internal-guid-7548c47c-7fff-9eb5-5798-18bc57030776" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 12.0pt; margin-top: 12.0pt;"><a href="https://www.pexels.com/photo/man-in-white-dress-shirt-wearing-white-framed-eyeglasses-3779705/" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Pexels. CCO Licensed.</span></a></p><p> <span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">There are many reasons that many of us put off treating dental problems. It could be that you have a </span><a href="https://www.wonderfullymessymom.com/2022/08/phobias-you-might-have-without.html" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">fear of the dentist</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">, cannot afford dental bills right now or that you simply do not have time to book an appointment. However, ignoring dental problems could cause them to get worse. This could make problems more expensive and more difficult to treat. Some dental problems could even be life-threatening if you don’t get them checked out. This post details some of the dental problems that you shouldn’t ignore. </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 12.0pt; margin-top: 12.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Toothache</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 12.0pt; margin-top: 12.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Dental pain is never a good sign. In most cases, a toothache is the result of an infection. Such infections can be treated with a simple dose of antibiotics if you catch them early enough. Ignore an infection however, and it will likely spread, leading to more major treatment such as root canal procedure or even removal or one or more teeth. It’s worth noting that toothache is always due to an infection and could be due to pressure from movement (particularly if </span><a href="https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/wisdom-teeth/symptoms-causes/syc-20373808" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">wisdom teeth</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"> are coming through) or a crack in a tooth. In all cases, you should see a dentist. </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 12.0pt; margin-top: 12.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Bleeding gums</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 12.0pt; margin-top: 12.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Bleeding gums is a condition known as gingivitis which is often caused by plaque build-up around the gums. If not treated it can lead to gum disease (known as periodontitis) and tooth loss. Bleeding gums can occasionally have other causes such as poorly-fitted dentures or simply brushing teeth too hard. Seeing a dentist is recommended in all cases in order to determine the right form of treatment.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 12.0pt; margin-top: 12.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Tartar buildup</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 12.0pt; margin-top: 12.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Bleeding gums and tartar buildup often go hand-in-hand. Tartar is a name for hardened plaque which can accumulate near the roots of teeth over time as a result of not thoroughly brushing these areas. Tartar often builds up at the back of teeth and you will likely be able to feel it with your tongue. Ignoring tartar can lead to tooth decay and gum disease, so you should try to get it removed as soon as you can. Because it is so hard, it is very difficult to remove oneself, and your best option is to book an appointment with a dental hygienist. </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 12.0pt; margin-top: 12.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">White spots</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 12.0pt; margin-top: 12.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Noticed white spots on your teeth? This could be an early sign of tooth decay. If ignored, these white spots could turn into even less attractive looking black rot. Good dental hygiene may be able to halt tooth decay and even reverse development of white spots. Procedures like teeth whitening can also mask white spots, however it’s important to still improve your dental habits if you don’t want tooth decay to set in. White spots on teeth can have other causes - it’s generally worth seeing a dentist to assess the cause. </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 12.0pt; margin-top: 12.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Overcrowding</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 12.0pt; margin-top: 12.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">If your teeth are overcrowded, you could find it difficult to brush them properly. Over time, this could lead to issues like a greater risk of tooth decay. </span><a href="https://eastidahoorthodontics.com/" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Orthodontic treatment</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"> is the best solution for overcrowding. This usually involves removing a couple teeth and then investing in metal wire braces to help realign teeth. Invisible braces can be used for less severely misaligned teeth. An orthodontist will know which form of teeth realignment to recommend. Don’t be afraid of getting your teeth realigned as an adult - it is becoming a lot more common for adults to explore this treatment option, and while wearing braces or retainers can be uncomfortable, you will be grateful of the results afterwards. </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 12.0pt; margin-top: 12.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Lumps and bumps</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 12.0pt; margin-top: 12.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Lumps and bumps around the mouth are something that should be checked out by a doctor or dentist as soon as you can. Most lumps and bumps are not serious - these include </span><a href="https://www.webmd.com/oral-health/guide/canker-sores" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">canker sores</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">, lesions and cold sores. Other lumps and bumps may be a concern and could be a sign of oral cancer. As you can imagine, oral cancer is not something that you want to ignore, as it can quickly spread to other parts of the body. However, if caught early, oral cancer can be easily treated. </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 12.0pt; margin-top: 12.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Loose fillings</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 12.0pt; margin-top: 12.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">If you notice movement in one of your fillings, it could be worth seeing a dentist to get the filling resecured or replaced. Loose fillings can increase your risk of developing tooth decay, as they can let bacteria into damaged teeth. The same goes for loose crowns and implants - if loose these can also let bacteria into your teeth or gums. Most fillings need to be replaced every 7 to 10 years. Consider whether you’re overdue for a filing replacement. </span></p><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6575823663643107514.post-28042523923151973082023-06-09T07:26:00.005-05:002023-06-09T07:26:58.582-05:00How to Relieve Neck Pain<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiwqIBATn5T08g9QMiWHwNucW75d7_EhX4s5Huxur3d_Ajn24Nal2-IPwtJhJNP0H4fKy83LtD3nZEFUjWthnA3o9v8Nwpf5AiCK8DivErOW8Qt9IU3P1uRWDUuzwpTOXPTwFXpoPNEfPiuszNhZ_PoPfn3jC4XyzxrVUOYRHGkon7koOcSK084UP-14A" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="721" data-original-width="1280" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiwqIBATn5T08g9QMiWHwNucW75d7_EhX4s5Huxur3d_Ajn24Nal2-IPwtJhJNP0H4fKy83LtD3nZEFUjWthnA3o9v8Nwpf5AiCK8DivErOW8Qt9IU3P1uRWDUuzwpTOXPTwFXpoPNEfPiuszNhZ_PoPfn3jC4XyzxrVUOYRHGkon7koOcSK084UP-14A" width="320" /></a></div><p><a href="https://www.pexels.com/photo/close-up-photo-of-woman-having-a-neck-pain-7298634/" id="docs-internal-guid-7d94897f-7fff-43a6-6430-86168e75b87d" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Photo by Kindel Media</span></a></p><p></p><p><br /></p><p>H<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; white-space-collapse: preserve;">aving to deal with neck pain can be very debilitating. Neck pain may develop for several reasons. It may happen because your muscles and your neck become weak as you age. </span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0.0pt; margin-top: 0.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">It may also be because of poor posture. They're also times when you may have a stiff neck simply because you slept in a bad position. Whatever the cause of your neck pain there are some remedies you can try to help alleviate your discomfort. </span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0.0pt; margin-top: 0.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Here's a look at some of the most effective ones.</span></p><br /><h2 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 6.0pt; margin-top: 18.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 16pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 400; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Heat and Ice</span></h2><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0.0pt; margin-top: 0.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Heat and Ice are two of the most effective remedies for pain in your neck. You can use ice for 2 to 3 days to see if you can alleviate any swelling that may be causing the pain. </span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0.0pt; margin-top: 0.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">You can use heat once you have done three days of ice. Use hot compresses, warm showers, or even heating pads. After you have finished using heat for this period you can then go on to apply ice. </span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0.0pt; margin-top: 0.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">This will help to relieve your pain. Along with this remedy you can use over-the-counter</span><a href="https://www.cnet.com/health/medical/doctor-recommended-otc-medications-you-should-always-have-on-hand/" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"> medications</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"> as well. Any pain reliever that contains acetaminophen is usually safe.</span></p><br /><h2 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 6.0pt; margin-top: 18.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 16pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 400; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Get a Massage</span></h2><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0.0pt; margin-top: 0.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Massages also provide an effective form of relief for neck pain. Whoever is doing your massage should do it gently as you don't want to further aggravate the painful areas. Get a professional massage if possible. </span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0.0pt; margin-top: 0.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Professionals will understand that the massage motions should be directed towards the heart so that it increases blood flow to your veins. Motions that do not go from the neck toward the heart can be problematic. This is why it's always better to get this professionally done.</span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0.0pt; margin-top: 0.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">If you feel your neck pain is severe then go to a chiropractor at </span><a href="https://www.kaizo-health.com/chiropractor-fairfax/" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Kaizo Health</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"> for assistance as they will be able to do these types of massage for you in addition to other forms of treatment.</span></p><br /><h2 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 6.0pt; margin-top: 18.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 16pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 400; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Proper Posture and Position</span></h2><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0.0pt; margin-top: 0.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">You should always try to maintain proper posture and position to help relieve or prevent neck pain. Always think carefully about </span><a href="https://www.sleepfoundation.org/sleeping-positions#:~:text=Specifically%2C%20sleeping%20on%20the%20side,muscles%20to%20relax%20and%20recover." style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">how you sleep</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">. </span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0.0pt; margin-top: 0.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Sleeping on your stomach will undoubtedly cause you to twist your head. Sleeping on your stomach also affects your lower back in some cases.</span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0.0pt; margin-top: 0.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">The way you sit at a computer is also important. If you work in an office or even from home. Keep your monitor at eye level at all times and get a chair that will allow you to sit up straight. </span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0.0pt; margin-top: 0.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Get a standing desk that you can adjust from a sitting to a standing position whenever you need to stretch your legs. This will help to maintain good posture and prevent neck pain.</span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0.0pt; margin-top: 0.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Preventing </span><a href="https://www.wonderfullymessymom.com/2020/05/coping-with-pain-trying-to-raise-family.html?m=1" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">neck pain</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"> is something you should always be striving for. The best way to do it is by using the three strategies that have been discussed here. If you do these consistently and get professional help, especially from a chiropractor you should be able to ward off neck pain.</span></p>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6575823663643107514.post-22587289981406830692023-06-09T07:24:00.001-05:002023-06-09T07:24:27.691-05:00Heading Back To Work As A New Mom? How To Deal With The Separation Anxiety<p> <span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Being a new mom is a wonderful thing. However, it’s also a time </span><a href="https://www.wonderfullymessymom.com/2020/08/9-parenting-hacks-for-moms.html" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">filled to the brim with anxiety</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">! And when it’s time for your maternity leave to end and head back to work, you’re going to feel that more keenly than ever. </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0.0pt; margin-top: 0.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Most of all, you’re probably going to feel an overwhelming sense of separation anxiety, and constantly think about how your baby is doing at home without you. </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0.0pt; margin-top: 0.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><br /></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0.0pt; margin-top: 0.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">But you need to work and make money, and also you deserve to as well! As such, here are some tips for dealing with the separation anxiety that’s common for new working mothers. </span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi4i6aaaltOPVKxuPas_TwG6MRFI5hF-j6f7Fn4iQRB-wPWTRKehhqGpdJsaRHnd7bU7Oc-FhQgm8URjOvGfnS6Xz78uBBp1B_qE986co6_gdRABM0BRP6DpP1Oyk2NejLjwT-ctzVwiVEZ1_jk2USHd39jkKDwqkTgLv3NXH94Tt0viHHb8G57-KXePQ" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="853" data-original-width="1280" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi4i6aaaltOPVKxuPas_TwG6MRFI5hF-j6f7Fn4iQRB-wPWTRKehhqGpdJsaRHnd7bU7Oc-FhQgm8URjOvGfnS6Xz78uBBp1B_qE986co6_gdRABM0BRP6DpP1Oyk2NejLjwT-ctzVwiVEZ1_jk2USHd39jkKDwqkTgLv3NXH94Tt0viHHb8G57-KXePQ" width="320" /></a></div><p></p><p dir="ltr" id="docs-internal-guid-54ebc033-7fff-061d-3bd5-3aab5ba9b455" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0.0pt; margin-top: 0.0pt; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.pexels.com/photo/a-person-using-black-and-silver-laptop-4959749/" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Pexels Image - CC0 Licence</span></a></p><p><br /></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0.0pt; margin-top: 0.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Being Anxious is Normal</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0.0pt; margin-top: 0.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Anxiety is normal to feel at a time like this, and there’s no shame in feeling that pit in your stomach when walking out the door in the morning. It doesn’t mean something is wrong, or that you can’t start working again yet, but it is very common and </span><a href="https://www.health.com/condition/anxiety/how-to-talk-about-anxiety" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">needs to be talked about more</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">. </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0.0pt; margin-top: 0.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><br /></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0.0pt; margin-top: 0.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Beat the Guilt</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0.0pt; margin-top: 0.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">This is your life, and that means you’re allowed to have it all - or at least as much of it as you can grab! And having a child doesn’t mean that’s all you should focus on. You want to be there for your baby as much as you can, but your career is allowed to matter to you as well. So when the guilt strikes and makes the anxiety a lot worse than usual, remind yourself of this simple fact! </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0.0pt; margin-top: 0.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><br /></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0.0pt; margin-top: 0.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Hire Someone You Trust</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0.0pt; margin-top: 0.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">You’re going to feel a lot better about going back to work if you’ve handpicked your child’s carer. Someone you’ve met face to face, who is able to put your mind at rest about their skill in person. And you can find such a person at sites like </span><a href="https://www.instagram.com/caredotcom/" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">care.com</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">, as well as through local connections or personal recommendations. </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0.0pt; margin-top: 0.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><br /></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0.0pt; margin-top: 0.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Make sure you start this process early on. Getting someone in to look after your child is a big decision, and you need to be absolutely sure you’re working with the right person. Trust your gut, be specific about your needs, and don’t be afraid to be honest about your worries. </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0.0pt; margin-top: 0.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><br /></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0.0pt; margin-top: 0.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Think of it as a Break for You Too</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0.0pt; margin-top: 0.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Going back to work can be a break away from new mom worries. Should your child be doing that? Should they be making that face? What could that red patch mean? Are they too hot or cold? These are all overwhelming questions that flood through your mind on the daily. </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0.0pt; margin-top: 0.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><br /></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0.0pt; margin-top: 0.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">And being at work can help you to shake off this invasive sense of anxiety; you’ve got other things to focus on, and take 8 hours away at least 3 times a week - that’s actually quite good for you! </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0.0pt; margin-top: 0.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><br /></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0.0pt; margin-top: 0.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Going back to work as a new mom will be difficult. However, you’re perfectly allowed to work, you can hire people you trust to care part time, and a break is what you deserve every now and then too! </span></p>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6575823663643107514.post-73948310731310231372023-05-25T06:15:00.006-05:002023-05-25T06:16:55.927-05:00How to Fill Your Spare Time<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://unsplash.com/photos/gZ9aFYv_vko" id="docs-internal-guid-71fd5387-7fff-bc22-c0a0-dbf933b96f3f" style="text-align: left; text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">https://unsplash.com/photos/gZ9aFYv_vko</span></a><span style="text-align: left;"> </span></div><br /><p></p><p><span style="font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline;">A</span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">s we start to get older and the kids no longer need us as much as they used to, life can feel a little strange. As much as we don’t really want to lose ourselves in parenthood, we often do. So when your role as a parent is less hands-on, you may start to feel a bit lost. And suddenly, you may find yourself with a lot more spare time. But maybe you haven’t really had much time to yourself in a while, so you’ve forgotten what to do with it! That’s very natural and can happen from time to time. But if this is </span><a href="https://www.wonderfullymessymom.com/2023/05/strategies-to-combat-flu-this-summer.html" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">the situation you’re in</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">, it’s time to do something about it – and something fun too! Let’s take a look at how you can fill your spare time.</span></p><h3 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 4pt; margin-top: 16pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 14pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 400; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Pursue a Passion</span></h3><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">So first of all, of course, you now have so much more time for all of the things that you already enjoy in life. Whether you love reading or baking, gardening or hiking – these are the things that you’re instantly going to want to fill your time with more.</span></p><h3 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 4pt; margin-top: 16pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 14pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 400; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Take Up a New Hobby</span></h3><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Or, maybe you really want to start a new hobby. Something that you’ve always been interested in. It could be that you love the idea of learning to sew and want to invest in something from </span><a href="https://www.fentonsewnvac.com/" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Fenton Sew & Vac</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> or that golf has always interested you but you don’t have time to try it out. Now that you do, don’t hold off from trying something new.</span></p><h3 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 4pt; margin-top: 16pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 14pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 400; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Exercise</span></h3><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Love it or hate it, exercise is always an important thing for you to spend more time doing. Not only is it good for your health, but you’ll find that it also helps you to feel calmer and more energized too. So maybe now is the period of your life where you want to feel revitalized and alive. If so, it’s a good idea to try out new workouts, sports, or types of exercise like yoga, swimming, pilates, or tennis.</span></p><h3 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 4pt; margin-top: 16pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 14pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 400; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Join Groups</span></h3><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Another way to grace your free time with much more enjoyment is to socialize. Maybe you’re feeling a little cut off at the moment. When that’s the case, you could absolutely look to </span><a href="https://www.succeedsocially.com/findinglocalevents" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">join different groups and clubs</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">! Whether it’s based on an interest you have, like a book club, or a local group that meets weekly, it could be something that adds value to your life and gets you out and about.</span></p><h3 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 4pt; margin-top: 16pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 14pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 400; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Travel More</span></h3><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">And lastly, you may find that you want to be able to travel more. This can often be more appropriate when you’re an empty-nester, because you may not be able to go off to the Mexican Rivera for weeks on end when you still have children at home. But days out and little weekend trips could work for you instead. But ultimately, if you have found yourself with a lot more time on your hand, why couldn’t you look to travel more?</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p></p>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6575823663643107514.post-7518480450233565032023-05-25T06:10:00.004-05:002023-05-25T12:40:33.975-05:005 Incredibly Useful Hobbies We Need in Our Lives<p><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; white-space: pre-wrap;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLHlDgyz8FeP-ZVTpNJSSMivC_xU50DKpT0leC1Z7dHgMhK7D-uhSkvN4S9yUfo6TLb-HiO0hfdUN4FInnU67AGC4krv_HSb6DpiHYkT_MqL1ABV07BkYnWHLDl0LqpetdhlF1cq3qaPzi1vMCGYjStjytfQlAW4u_uP0-dUqENPM8IJP5QbxTM96x2A/s1280/pasta-g792fff8ae_1280.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="850" data-original-width="1280" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLHlDgyz8FeP-ZVTpNJSSMivC_xU50DKpT0leC1Z7dHgMhK7D-uhSkvN4S9yUfo6TLb-HiO0hfdUN4FInnU67AGC4krv_HSb6DpiHYkT_MqL1ABV07BkYnWHLDl0LqpetdhlF1cq3qaPzi1vMCGYjStjytfQlAW4u_uP0-dUqENPM8IJP5QbxTM96x2A/s320/pasta-g792fff8ae_1280.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://pixabay.com/photos/pasta-fettuccine-fresh-pasta-1181189/">https://pixabay.com/photos/pasta-fettuccine-fresh-pasta-1181189/</a></div></div></div></div><p><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; white-space: pre-wrap;">We can all benefit from having more hobbies in our lives, but when it comes to choosing the right hobbies, we may want to opt for things that are more useful. So, with that in mind, here are some of the most useful and productive hobbies that will benefit our lives.</span></p><h2 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 10pt; margin-top: 18pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 16pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 400; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Cooking</span></h2><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 10pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Undoubtedly, it's one of the most useful hobbies out there. You may have a number of dishes in your repertoire, but rather than just refining those, you can also </span><a href="https://flourmewithlove.com/2022/05/how-to-become-a-more-experimental-home-cook.html" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">start experimenting</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">. The great thing about cooking is that you can start mixing different flavors to see how you can upgrade that old favorite into something completely different! Cooking is also beneficial because it forces us to be there in the moment and to focus on that, rather than paying attention to our surroundings, which can be amazing for our sense of self and our mental health.</span></p><h2 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 10pt; margin-top: 18pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 16pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 400; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Knitting</span></h2><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 10pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Knitting is something that we should only start later in life, but knitting and sewing are amazing tools to help you make do and mend with your current clothing. And you can also use it as a way to make clothes for others, rather than you spending money on gifts. But it's also fantastic for productivity. While there's many different tools and accessories, from </span><a href="https://quiltersselect.com/products/Whats-New-From-Quilters-Select/Accu-Grip-Quilting-Gloves" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">quilting gloves</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> to thimbles, really all you need to begin with is good old-fashioned needle and thread!</span></p><h2 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 10pt; margin-top: 18pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 16pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 400; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Gardening</span></h2><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 10pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">It is not just relaxing and pleasant, but it helps you to unwind because it helps you to conserve your energy in some different ways while also teaching you various project management skills. When you have a garden full of different plants, you have to learn how each one thrives. There is no one-size-fits-all when it comes to looking after your plants. There's also plenty of </span><a href="https://www.psychologytoday.com/gb/blog/think-act-be/201906/10-mental-health-benefits-gardening" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">mental health benefits of gardening</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> that will help anybody if they're going through a tough time in their life. It allows you to stop and literally smell the roses.</span></p><h2 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 10pt; margin-top: 18pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 16pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 400; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Woodwork</span></h2><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 10pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Woodwork is an amazing hobby because it's not just about you having to focus on what you want to build, but it's an incredibly physical hobby that over time will do wonders for your health. The problem most of us have when it comes to creating something through practices like woodwork is that we don't do enough of it. It's important to make sure that you are protecting yourself when you're doing woodworking by wearing a mask, but you also need to ensure that it becomes a hobby that stays with you for life, helping you to refine your creative muscle.</span></p><h2 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 10pt; margin-top: 18pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 16pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 400; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Playing Video Games</span></h2><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 10pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">You might think that it's a complete waste of time, but if you see your child sitting in front of their favorite video game, you may want to sit down and join them. It is an amazing way to get the </span><a href="https://www.wonderfullymessymom.com/2022/05/how-accessible-hobby-can-bring-families.html" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">family together</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">, but it's also an amazing tool to help you improve your focus, problem-solve, and cooperate. All of these traits can make anybody better in so many different aspects of their life.</span></p>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6575823663643107514.post-90916997249586051082023-05-25T06:07:00.006-05:002023-05-25T06:07:36.347-05:00Why We All Need to Learn to Fix Our Clothes<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjw5TPLtrrm03ibquDT330ECua3z4fu5MmmGi5cSeoS4PairsVxetXQmLQGd7rjkP-MUC6g647dGdeUlg-mXpNg3KOXgTwQD73UNn8FwaxK7nCVtTlLeT4KnsbifztvtGArNbQdEbYu_rpfMIK6AUVA2yML7nolSmZHxC8j7RDF-m5kGDvojYUhqgUmhA" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1500" data-original-width="1000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjw5TPLtrrm03ibquDT330ECua3z4fu5MmmGi5cSeoS4PairsVxetXQmLQGd7rjkP-MUC6g647dGdeUlg-mXpNg3KOXgTwQD73UNn8FwaxK7nCVtTlLeT4KnsbifztvtGArNbQdEbYu_rpfMIK6AUVA2yML7nolSmZHxC8j7RDF-m5kGDvojYUhqgUmhA=w213-h320" width="213" /></a></div><p></p><p><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"></span></p><p dir="ltr" id="docs-internal-guid-6de90483-7fff-f856-aa20-6ae62a46c6bf" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 10.0pt; margin-top: 0.0pt; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.pexels.com/photo/person-holding-sewing-machine-2973392/" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Source - CC0 License</span></a></p><p dir="ltr" id="docs-internal-guid-6de90483-7fff-f856-aa20-6ae62a46c6bf" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 10.0pt; margin-top: 0.0pt; text-align: center;"><br /></p><p><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Ensuring </span><a href="https://www.wonderfullymessymom.com/2020/07/self-care-tips-to-look-after-youself.html" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">you can look after yourself</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> is as much to do with how handy you are as well as the mental health side of things, and this is why the “make do and mend” approach to life can be amazing, especially when it comes to our clothes. Learning to fix up our clothes by repairing or upgrading them is just as important as reusing and recycling our old clothing, but what are the benefits of learning to fix your clothes?</span></p><h2 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 10.0pt; margin-top: 18.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 16pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 400; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">It’s Free</span></h2><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 10.0pt; margin-top: 0.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">It's such a simple thing, but the fact is a needle and thread may be all you need to upgrade your clothing and make it stronger and last longer. Learning to repair your own clothes literally costs nothing apart from time. There can certainly be some challenging repairs out there that may need to go </span><a href="https://www.sustainablejungle.com/sustainable-fashion/online-clothes-repair/" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">to a professional</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">, but more often than not, this isn't true, and most people have a needle and thread in their home. If you are someone who normally gets a new item of clothing as soon as it's got a hole, this can be the perfect way for you to save money in the long run.</span></p><h2 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 10.0pt; margin-top: 18.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 16pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 400; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">You Can Be Creative </span></h2><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 10.0pt; margin-top: 0.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Sometimes we can benefit from upgrading our clothes to make them look a bit more special. Learning to fix our clothes is one skill, but we can also learn how to add amazing patterns and designs to them with a number of other tools. Using </span><a href="https://rnkdistributing.com/products/RNK-Specialty-Products/Battery-Powered-Rhinestone-Setter" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">something like a rhinestone setter</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> can instantly add some sparkle to an old and uninspiring T-shirt! The great thing is that once you've attempted a few new designs on some of your old and tattered T-shirts, this is the perfect time for you to start upgrading all of your clothes if you want. Sometimes we can uncover a hidden talent, and this can inspire us in so many other ways. If you really like the idea of upgrading old clothing, it's not a stretch of the imagination to start your own clothing business! But of course, if you're happy just to be a bit creative with your own clothes, you can do that too.</span></p><h2 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 10.0pt; margin-top: 18.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 16pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 400; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">You Will Generate Less Waste</span></h2><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 10.0pt; margin-top: 0.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">The biggest problem most of us are facing is the threat of climate change, and therefore, we've got to now be a lot more aware of our own impacts on the environment. It seems that recycling is not going to cut it, therefore, we need to start thinking more about our purchases. If you, like most of us, are guilty of indulging in </span><a href="https://goodonyou.eco/what-is-fast-fashion/" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">fast fashion</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">, learning to fix your own clothes means that you will generate less waste and, of course, you will save a lot of money, but even if you think that buying a cheap item of clothing that you are more than happy to throw out in a few months' time will not impact the environment, the reality is that most of us think like this. Instead, it's far better for us to take a bit more time out to ensure that we can fix things.</span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 10.0pt; margin-top: 0.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">In addition, it can be an amazing skill that most of us don't have and as most of us are not very practical, having this ability to fix up our clothes can do a lot for our sense of self.</span></p><br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6575823663643107514.post-65664599392209313882023-05-05T06:37:00.002-05:002023-05-05T06:37:41.221-05:00Strategies To Combat The Flu This Summer Season<p> <span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; white-space: pre-wrap;">Summer is a time to relax and have fun, and the last thing anyone wants is to catch the flu. Unfortunately, the high temperatures don’t deter the flu virus, making it a prime season for infection. </span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0.0pt; margin-top: 0.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Don’t let the flu bring you down! Here are some effective strategies to combat the flu this summer season.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0.0pt; margin-top: 0.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0.0pt; margin-top: 0.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgNSYp1C8bUVkX4nXHDGUf0houIX-tfVEbJmXkVRT-0qJh24zHqW0I8evv1x0IoGv4KkC8c63TfnHKPb5tBlpYRAS9ru4eySVIhjPuhs-7VZKX_PM45t3NxdvHvgiCpcjZhWYPUbS6m5fYDJg3yPwJjelh-w7fRSfH6oor-K4ssRBQZNXd1gD93zotg0Q" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1070" data-original-width="1600" height="214" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgNSYp1C8bUVkX4nXHDGUf0houIX-tfVEbJmXkVRT-0qJh24zHqW0I8evv1x0IoGv4KkC8c63TfnHKPb5tBlpYRAS9ru4eySVIhjPuhs-7VZKX_PM45t3NxdvHvgiCpcjZhWYPUbS6m5fYDJg3yPwJjelh-w7fRSfH6oor-K4ssRBQZNXd1gD93zotg0Q" width="320" /></a></div><br /><br /><p></p><br /><div><p dir="ltr" id="docs-internal-guid-e943a51f-7fff-2370-eee4-1f89c1550264" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0.0pt; margin-top: 0.0pt; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.pexels.com/photo/woman-lying-on-bed-while-blowing-her-nose-3807629/" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Via Pexels</span></a></p><h2 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 6.0pt; margin-top: 18.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 16pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 400; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Vitamin C Is Your Best Friend - Use It: </span></h2><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0.0pt; margin-top: 0.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Have you ever heard that </span><a href="https://www.webmd.com/cold-and-flu/cold-guide/vitamin-c-for-common-cold#1" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">vitamin C helps combat the flu virus</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">? Well, it's true! Vitamin C helps fight off infections and can even boost your immune system. To get enough of this essential vitamin, start consuming more citrus fruits, peppers, kiwi fruit, and spinach. You can also add some freshly squeezed lemon or orange juice to your diet for an extra dose of vitamin C. </span></p><br /><h2 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 6.0pt; margin-top: 18.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 16pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 400; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Wash Those Hands: </span></h2><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0.0pt; margin-top: 0.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">The flu virus is spread through contact, so it's important to keep your hands clean. Make sure to wash your hands before and after eating, using the restroom, or touching anything that could have been contaminated. And as the COVID-19 pandemic taught us - use soap and water and scrub for at least 20 seconds. </span></p><br /><h2 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 6.0pt; margin-top: 18.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 16pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 400; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Get Restful Zzz’s:</span></h2><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0.0pt; margin-top: 0.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Did your parents ever tell you to go to sleep when you had the flu? Well, there's a good reason for that: restful </span><a href="https://www.healthline.com/health/sleeping-when-sick#:~:text=Sleep%20gives%20your%20body%20time,to%20fight%20off%20an%20illness." style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">sleep can help restore your body</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> and give your immune system a much-needed recovery. So if you're feeling run down or fighting off an infection, make sure to get 7-8 hours of rest each night.</span></p><br /><h2 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 6.0pt; margin-top: 18.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 16pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 400; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Step Up Your Sanitation Game:</span></h2><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0.0pt; margin-top: 0.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">This means everything from washing your sheets and pillowcases on a regular basis to wiping down commonly used surfaces like tables, doorknobs, and countertops with a disinfectant. This will help to combat the spread of germs and reduce your chances of contracting the flu virus.</span></p><br /><h2 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 6.0pt; margin-top: 18.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 16pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 400; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Move Your Muscles: </span></h2><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0.0pt; margin-top: 0.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Exercise is beneficial for keeping the flu virus away. It increases your body's production of endorphins and helps to </span><a href="https://www.wonderfullymessymom.com/2020/03/give-your-immune-system-boost.html" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">boost your immune system</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">. You can start by doing some light exercises like swimming, cycling or walking. </span></p><br /><h2 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 6.0pt; margin-top: 18.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 16pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 400; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Get Your Symptoms Under Control: </span></h2><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0.0pt; margin-top: 0.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">If you do get the flu, it's important to treat your symptoms as soon as possible. For example, </span><a href="https://www.beckerentandallergy.com/blog/post-nasal-drip-causes-treatments" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">managing post-nasal drip symptoms</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> usually include drinking plenty of fluids, avoiding triggers like smoke or perfume, and using a humidifier in your home. For fever, take ibuprofen or acetaminophen to bring your temperature down.</span></p><br /><h2 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 6.0pt; margin-top: 18.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 16pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 400; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">If All Fails - Visit The Doctor:</span></h2><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0.0pt; margin-top: 0.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">If the flu persists or if your symptoms worsen, it's important to see a doctor so they can prescribe antibiotics or antiviral medications to help get you back on track.</span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0.0pt; margin-top: 0.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">The flu virus is never fun, but with these effective strategies, you can reduce your chances of getting sick this summer season. So be sure to drink vitamin C-rich beverages, wash your hands regularly, get some restful sleep, practice good sanitation habits, exercise more often, manage your symptoms if they arise, and visit the doctor right away if all else fails.</span></p></div>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6575823663643107514.post-29341456189673562102023-04-20T06:33:00.003-05:002023-04-20T06:33:48.842-05:0010 Reasons Why It's Crucial To Educate Children About Oral Hygiene<p dir="ltr" id="docs-internal-guid-c4dd6e44-7fff-5080-e9a8-016171240ef9" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 10.0pt; margin-top: 0.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Parents often underestimate the significance of teaching their children about oral health at an early age. Doing so, however, is key for ensuring they will maintain healthy teeth and gums throughout their lives.</span></p><p dir="ltr" id="docs-internal-guid-c4dd6e44-7fff-5080-e9a8-016171240ef9" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 10.0pt; margin-top: 0.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhZ3bQ3LCTspQGUuMA4qINGa7G2Ai1AJIsOVpo7lVt-Cqdl7hOZNmf_Tuzk44inaUvSU1r2wEtG0KCBhu2gs6UfqEs-5KF-8dT-j9rDXceygA-vcLCUpwJO2hcIbESBOinNqkeN5L1YThzHEcuJbEkaH5vB9P5DxDmpAH2Jp21Hu2q4ki8ANz_JU1ktyw" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1066" data-original-width="1600" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhZ3bQ3LCTspQGUuMA4qINGa7G2Ai1AJIsOVpo7lVt-Cqdl7hOZNmf_Tuzk44inaUvSU1r2wEtG0KCBhu2gs6UfqEs-5KF-8dT-j9rDXceygA-vcLCUpwJO2hcIbESBOinNqkeN5L1YThzHEcuJbEkaH5vB9P5DxDmpAH2Jp21Hu2q4ki8ANz_JU1ktyw" width="320" /></a></div><p dir="ltr" id="docs-internal-guid-c4dd6e44-7fff-5080-e9a8-016171240ef9" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 10pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><a href="https://www.pexels.com/photo/brother-and-sister-holding-their-toothbrushes-inside-the-bathroom-7086229/" id="docs-internal-guid-0b5cbf93-7fff-7a3c-c6f1-aa8355744d10" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Photo by cottonbro studio</span></a></span></p><p></p><p dir="ltr" id="docs-internal-guid-c4dd6e44-7fff-5080-e9a8-016171240ef9" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 10.0pt; margin-top: 0.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></p><h2 dir="ltr" id="docs-internal-guid-4705a33b-7fff-bade-22f3-237584605c69" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 10.0pt; margin-top: 18.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 16pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 400; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Here Are 10 Effective Views On Why It's Crucial To Educate Children Early About Oral Hygiene:</span></h2><h3 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 10.0pt; margin-top: 16.0pt;"><span style="color: #434343; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 400; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">1. Adopt a proper brushing technique for maximum dental health</span></h3><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 10.0pt; margin-top: 0.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Teaching your children how to properly brush with an appropriate toothbrush, toothpaste and floss will set them up for lifelong dental </span><a href="https://www.americastoothfairy.org/news/30-fun-ways-to-teach-kids-about-oral-health" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">hygiene</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> habits. Not only should you demonstrate proper techniques but also make sure they brush twice daily and floss frequently.</span></p><h3 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 10.0pt; margin-top: 16.0pt;"><span style="color: #434343; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 400; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">2. Early education can help avoid costly treatments in the future</span></h3><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 10.0pt; margin-top: 0.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Lack of oral hygiene knowledge can result in cavities, gum disease and other costly dental conditions that come at great expense to treat. By teaching proper oral hygiene habits early on, you can help protect against costly treatments for such issues.</span></p><h3 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 10.0pt; margin-top: 16.0pt;"><span style="color: #434343; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 400; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">3. Young kids need help understanding the significance of brushing their teeth every day.</span></h3><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 10.0pt; margin-top: 0.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Kids don't always understand why taking care of their teeth is necessary, which may make it hard for them to brush without further </span><a href="https://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/health/conditionsandtreatments/toothbrushing-children#:~:text=Brush%20your%20child's%20teeth%20twice,usually%20about%20eight%20years%20old)." style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">encouragement</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> from you. Learning more about oral health will help them better comprehend how taking better care will benefit them over time.</span></p><h3 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 10.0pt; margin-top: 16.0pt;"><span style="color: #434343; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 400; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">4. Poor oral health can have far reaching implications for overall wellbeing.</span></h3><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 10.0pt; margin-top: 0.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Poor dental hygiene can have serious repercussions for both physical and mental wellbeing; bad breath caused by plaque buildup can contribute to social anxiety. By teaching children the importance of brushing their teeth regularly, we can promote a healthier lifestyle overall.</span></p><h3 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 10.0pt; margin-top: 16.0pt;"><span style="color: #434343; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 400; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">5. It is easier to establish healthy habits when children are younger.</span></h3><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 10.0pt; margin-top: 0.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Children are more likely to adopt healthy oral hygiene habits if you establish them while they're young and make them part of their everyday lives. Reinforcing them early will increase their odds of maintaining strong teeth and gums in adulthood.</span></p><h3 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 10.0pt; margin-top: 16.0pt;"><span style="color: #434343; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 400; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">6. Knowledge breeds confidence.</span></h3><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 10.0pt; margin-top: 0.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Teaching your children about oral health can give them the tools to take charge of their dental hygiene in the future. Teaching them how to floss properly or use products like mouthwash can make your children feel empowered over their oral wellbeing.</span></p><h3 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 10.0pt; margin-top: 16.0pt;"><span style="color: #434343; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 400; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">7. Children can learn to take ownership of their oral hygiene.</span></h3><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 10.0pt; margin-top: 0.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Teaching kids proper brushing and flossing techniques allows them to become </span><a href="https://www.wonderfullymessymom.com/search/label/Lifestyle?max-results=12" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">independent</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> when it comes to their oral care, giving them more of an ownership over their dental hygiene regimen and developing their sense of independence in relation to dental care.</span></p><h3 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 10.0pt; margin-top: 16.0pt;"><span style="color: #434343; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 400; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">8. Healthy teeth contribute to healthier eating habits</span></h3><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 10.0pt; margin-top: 0.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Once children understand why taking care of their teeth is essential, they're more likely not to chew sugary snacks, which could damage both their gums and teeth in the long run.</span></p><h3 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 10.0pt; margin-top: 16.0pt;"><span style="color: #434343; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 400; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">9. It can make life simpler for parents if their children understand how dental check-ups work.</span></h3><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 10.0pt; margin-top: 0.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Understanding why your children need regular dental visits will make the experience far less intimidating for both of you. By teaching them about oral health, educating your kids helps them comprehend why it is essential they visit a dentist regularly.</span></p><h3 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 10.0pt; margin-top: 16.0pt;"><span style="color: #434343; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 400; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">10. Starting early can encourage regular trips to the dentist.</span></h3><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 10.0pt; margin-top: 0.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Establishing the habit of visiting a </span><a href="https://www.smartdentist.co.nz/" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">dentist near me</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> from an early age is vital to ensure they don't develop fear or anxiety about dentist visits later on in life. Teaching children oral hygiene from an early age is also key in order to make this happen successfully.</span></p><p dir="ltr" id="docs-internal-guid-c4dd6e44-7fff-5080-e9a8-016171240ef9" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 10.0pt; margin-top: 0.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 10.0pt; margin-top: 0.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">By teaching your kids about oral hygiene now, you can set them on the path towards having healthy teeth and gums for life - something we should all take seriously! So start informing your little ones of its importance now; they will thank you later.</span></p>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6575823663643107514.post-33922231689072855842023-04-07T18:22:00.006-05:002023-04-07T18:25:39.686-05:00Keeping Your Family Healthy With Four Simple Steps<p></p><p dir="ltr" id="docs-internal-guid-3e513a40-7fff-fea7-6a90-c43038ceb0ac" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">It's important to prioritise your health and that of your children when you start a family. Even though it may be difficult at times, working together to encourage a healthy lifestyle is a fantastic place to begin. It's important to take care of your own health as a parent, and it's even more important to teach your kids how to do the same, especially as they get older.Use</span><span style="font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline;"></span></p><p dir="ltr" id="docs-internal-guid-3e513a40-7fff-fea7-6a90-c43038ceb0ac" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p></p><p dir="ltr" id="docs-internal-guid-14ba0e35-7fff-7928-048d-0d628bd7f537" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiatM-Ztw6_F4Ke4ESLnpXnU__ktXo4bawiBTXABnvygyKzdOqWTJj7QW43FYgsVur57xLotgXjulV7kvlASrdaWFERJlDvCHCC7J7qceBAusiU-ZyBlyiGKG7sR-eJleztMCKH_P1fbh50QybkGICy-EqsPvznm4P0cAUXzrAzHr0D8PRo9Gq9LeugVQ" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="780" data-original-width="1170" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiatM-Ztw6_F4Ke4ESLnpXnU__ktXo4bawiBTXABnvygyKzdOqWTJj7QW43FYgsVur57xLotgXjulV7kvlASrdaWFERJlDvCHCC7J7qceBAusiU-ZyBlyiGKG7sR-eJleztMCKH_P1fbh50QybkGICy-EqsPvznm4P0cAUXzrAzHr0D8PRo9Gq9LeugVQ" width="320" /></a></div><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; text-align: left; white-space: pre-wrap;"><a href="https://unsplash.com/photos/6c4Uhhe68yQ">https://unsplash.com/photos/6c4Uhhe68yQ</a></span></div><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">You may rest assured that you are doing everything necessary to keep your family fit and healthy if you work to instil excellent values and the necessity of </span><a href="https://www.wonderfullymessymom.com/2023/03/4-health-appointments-you-should-never.html" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">healthy living </span></a><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">through good eating, regular exercise, and regular appointments to medical specialists like the dentist for </span><a href="https://friendlydental.com/6-month-smiles/" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">six month smiles</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> or opticians.</span></p><p dir="ltr" id="docs-internal-guid-3e513a40-7fff-fea7-6a90-c43038ceb0ac" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">So how do you make that happen, and how do you make sure your kids understand how important it is? Let's examine a few of the foci that your attention should be on:</span></p><h2 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 6pt; margin-top: 18pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 16pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 400; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Eating The Right Food</span></h2><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">First and foremost, make sure everyone in your home has access to </span><a href="https://www.childrenscolorado.org/conditions-and-advice/parenting/parenting-articles/get-kids-to-drink-water/#:~:text=Provide%20your%20child%20with%20their,your%20child%20drinks%20more%20water." style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">clean drinking water</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">. You should make water the primary beverage of choice at home and actively encourage its use. You should always try to serve water first, even if requests for carbonated drinks are made. If you want to get your kids to drink more water, you may start by showing them how important it is by drinking it yourself. Making sure they get this means they'll be able to pass it on to their children and grandchildren.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Second, give some thought to what everyone in your household eats. When you prepare meals together as a family, it's important to eat healthily. Include plenty of fruits, vegetables, nuts, seeds, and airy foods. It's fine to treat yourself to an occasional restaurant meal or takeaway once in a while, but keep it to a minimum. If you frequently eat out as a family, remind your kids to make healthy decisions. If they are young children, it is best to limit their freedom of choice to only a few items from the menu.</span></p><h2 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 6pt; margin-top: 18pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 16pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 400; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Get Everyone Active</span></h2><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Nothing beats spending time together as a family. You can enjoy the outdoors together, learn about each other's interests, and travel to places all over the world. It's ideal to get your kids involved in exercise and recognize the importance of it as early as possible if you want to give them a running start. Plan weekend outings, even if it's only to kick a ball around in the park. If your family is active, your children are more likely to be active as adults.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Try chatting to your children about their favourite pastimes and getting them involved. If they enjoy football, attempt to play it at a park or beach, or enroll them in a football club; if they enjoy animals, go on some nature hikes and check for different fauna and tracks along the way. Speaking to children and letting them lead you to what they enjoy or want to try is one of the finest methods to get them interested in the </span><a href="https://www.mdanderson.org/publications/focused-on-health/tips-to-get-kids-to-exercise.h17-1589046.html" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">outdoors and activities</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">. </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /><br /></span></p><h2 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 6pt; margin-top: 18pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 16pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 400; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Routine Examinations</span></h2><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">You know as an adult how important it is to maintain regular appointments with the dentist, eye doctor, and physician. It's important to start talking to your kids about the doctor, whether it's for an emergency or just a checkup. Children may experience anxiety in the doctor's office due to their lack of understanding of the situation. They may feel more confident in these professionals if they see you visit these areas when they aren't there. It's best to include the kids as early as possible in the process, as many adults still have anxiety about doctor's visits.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Responding optimistically and showing them there's nothing to be afraid of may help children grow more aware and, eventually, less nervous in these situations, even if you're worried. If you have small children, they may be anxious about going to new places, so it's a good idea to show them the places you'll be seeing before you leave for them. One unpleasant encounter is all it takes to scare them off and make them never want to come back.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></p><h2 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 6pt; margin-top: 18pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 16pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 400; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Set A Good Example</span></h2><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">This doesn't mean you have to be perfect, because no one is. Instead of lecturing your kids and expecting them to take notice, try leading by example instead. Be a role model and have people take your advise. Sadly, many unhealthy parents also raise similarly unhealthy offspring. It may easily spiral out of control. It's important to lead by example when it comes to maintaining a healthy lifestyle, so make sure you're eating right, exercising often, encouraging healthy family activities, visiting the doctor regularly, and talking about your experiences. Provide straightforward, honest responses to their questions.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Protecting your family's health and helping your kids grow into well-rounded adults requires attention to these spheres. Can you think of anything else to try? Put them in the discussion below.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /></span></p>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6575823663643107514.post-26536654958451774872023-03-24T10:24:00.004-05:002023-03-28T05:37:56.567-05:00Guiding Your Elderly Parent Toward An Independent Lifestyle<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjiXaszwfiPN0PsYMFBzSE-ws1DGK2QzRRxDhLh7QJxHKa6VEkEB3al-_64jWL5eRIt6NnVHQAPk3y9xD8qKSP60coU1Ussh0TcYilPSPWJMwDyWhEDElv9xaJWY85J6OgaEr5E_2MCOQVSHzomOxldCes-wx8K-UrVPxdpnZpmoC8whhbFVdjdvoR35g" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1066" data-original-width="1600" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjiXaszwfiPN0PsYMFBzSE-ws1DGK2QzRRxDhLh7QJxHKa6VEkEB3al-_64jWL5eRIt6NnVHQAPk3y9xD8qKSP60coU1Ussh0TcYilPSPWJMwDyWhEDElv9xaJWY85J6OgaEr5E_2MCOQVSHzomOxldCes-wx8K-UrVPxdpnZpmoC8whhbFVdjdvoR35g" width="320" /></a></div><a href="https://www.pexels.com/photo/joyful-adult-daughter-greeting-happy-surprised-senior-mother-in-garden-3768131/" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">via Pexels</span></a></div><br /><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">It can be challenging to see your parents age and need assistance with activities they once did on their own. Naturally, you want to help them as much as possible, but you also don't want to take away their independence. Guiding your elderly parent toward an independent lifestyle can be a tricky balancing act, but it's definitely worth the effort. That said, this blog post will discuss some tips for helping your elderly parents stay as independent as possible.</span></p><br /><h2 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 6pt; margin-top: 18pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 16pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 400; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">1) Look into facilities that still offer independent living options</span></h2><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Many elderly care facilities offer group homes or assisted living services, but some also offer independent living options, such as </span><a href="https://theglen.org/redbrook-independent-living/" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Redbrook at The Glen</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">. These independent living options provide its residents with the freedom to come and go as they please while still having access to the assistance they need, such as transportation and meals.</span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">In addition, many independent living facilities also offer social activities, entertainment opportunities and educational classes. These services can help keep your elderly parents active and give them a sense of community to enjoy.</span></p><br /><h2 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 6pt; margin-top: 18pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 16pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 400; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">2) Help your parents stay connected with friends and family</span></h2><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Your elderly parents may be feeling lonely since their usual routine has been disrupted by aging. However, technology makes it easy for you to </span><a href="https://www.usatoday.com/story/tech/reviewedcom/2020/06/16/15-things-help-you-stay-connected-friends-and-family-summer/111973974/" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">stay connected with those you love</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">, so consider helping your elderly parents set up video chat programs such as Skype or Zoom. Staying connected with loved ones can help ease the loneliness that can come from being homebound.</span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Also, encourage your loved one to participate in online support groups or forums related to their condition and interests. This can help them feel less isolated and also provide valuable resources that they may need.</span></p><br /><h2 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 6pt; margin-top: 18pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 16pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 400; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">3) Look into home care services</span></h2><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">If your elderly parent is able to remain at home, consider looking into home care services. Home health aides can help with daily activities such as bathing, dressing and meal preparation. They can also assist with light housekeeping, errands and medication reminders.</span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">The important thing is to find the right balance of assistance while still allowing your elderly parent to maintain a sense of independence. Then, with the proper support, you can help your elderly parents live a safe, healthy and independent lifestyle for many years ahead.</span></p><br /><h2 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 6pt; margin-top: 18pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 16pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 400; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">4) Consider patient advocacy services</span></h2><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Finally, think about looking into patient advocate services if your older parent is having trouble utilizing the healthcare system or </span><a href="https://www.verywellhealth.com/services-patient-advocates-offer-2614911" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">managing their meds and treatments</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">. Seniors can navigate the complex healthcare system with the assistance of advocates, who are qualified specialists who will make sure they receive the finest care. Also, they can help your older parent discover resources that might be helpful and offer emotional support.</span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">In conclusion, </span><a href="https://www.wonderfullymessymom.com/2020/02/what-can-you-do-for-aging-parents.html" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">helping your elderly parent</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> maintain an independent lifestyle is a challenging yet rewarding undertaking. With these tips in mind, you'll be well on your way to guiding them through this transition with grace and dignity. Your patience and dedication will undoubtedly be appreciated by both you and your parents!</span></p><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6575823663643107514.post-38400392289152376532023-03-23T17:00:00.001-05:002023-03-23T17:00:29.551-05:00How to Manage Age-Related Hearing Loss<p> <span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; white-space: pre-wrap;">If you are an older person, you might have discovered that some parts of your body do not work as they used to. Hearing loss, for example, is one of the most common bodily functions that decline as we age. So if you have noticed a decrease in your hearing, it is essential to take action right away. This blog will provide you with tips to manage your age-related hearing loss. </span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhGHbd07Kzw8o4IoJFyngMCHaiSypvIcm6QZuSVaFk7KhuCSCQWLNMX8kwhxdd8PS2pJiL_tSAY9SfkQtnu7z6aYgjscALXXSAlJPhEqgxsJHx_nxCuncwMoSVxeBCQ6YDHSEsZ5pghngm6tMHcrHHl7HWZltCZ5ulzf17NGRNBpdV0mg9nHSdFe_d0iw" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1016" data-original-width="1600" height="203" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhGHbd07Kzw8o4IoJFyngMCHaiSypvIcm6QZuSVaFk7KhuCSCQWLNMX8kwhxdd8PS2pJiL_tSAY9SfkQtnu7z6aYgjscALXXSAlJPhEqgxsJHx_nxCuncwMoSVxeBCQ6YDHSEsZ5pghngm6tMHcrHHl7HWZltCZ5ulzf17NGRNBpdV0mg9nHSdFe_d0iw" width="320" /></a></div><p></p><p dir="ltr" id="docs-internal-guid-892dbb93-7fff-4ac1-309e-5cc6417bb14b" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0.0pt; margin-top: 0.0pt; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.pexels.com/photo/woman-sitting-on-a-leather-couch-using-a-laptop-7329688/" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Photo by MART PRODUCTION</span></a></p><h2 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 6.0pt; margin-top: 18.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 16pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 400; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">1) Get Your Hearing Tested:</span></h2><p><br /></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0.0pt; margin-top: 0.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">The first step to managing age-related hearing loss is to get your hearing tested. A doctor or audiologist can assess the severity of your hearing loss and provide you with information on what to do about it. You must understand that there are limitations and that it might not be possible to reverse age-related hearing. Your treatment options can include the following: </span></p><p><br /></p><h3 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 4.0pt; margin-top: 16.0pt;"><span style="color: #434343; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 400; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Hearing Aids: </span></h3><p><br /></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0.0pt; margin-top: 0.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Hearing aids are small </span><a href="https://www.wonderfullymessymom.com/2019/08/the-best-gadgets-to-improve-our-health.html" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">electronic devices</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> that you wear either inside or outside your ear. These devices enhance the quality of sound around you. </span></p><p><br /></p><h3 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 4.0pt; margin-top: 16.0pt;"><span style="color: #434343; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 400; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Surgery: </span></h3><p><br /></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0.0pt; margin-top: 0.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Some types of hearing loss can be treated with surgery. For example, if the problem lies with your eardrum or bones of hearing, surgery can fix it. </span></p><p><br /></p><h3 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 4.0pt; margin-top: 16.0pt;"><span style="color: #434343; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 400; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Cochlear implants:</span></h3><p><br /></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0.0pt; margin-top: 0.0pt;"><a href="https://www.mayoclinic.org/tests-procedures/cochlear-implants/about/pac-20385021" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Cochlear implants</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> are devices that bypass damaged parts of your inner ear and directly stimulate the hearing nerve. </span></p><p><br /></p><h2 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 6.0pt; margin-top: 18.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 16pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 400; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">2) Take Advantage of Technology:</span></h2><p><br /></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0.0pt; margin-top: 0.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Technology in today's world has made it possible for people to still live their lives normally despite having hearing loss. Many companies now offer mobile devices that support people with hearing loss. For example, people with hearing loss can set up a bright light instead of setting a ringtone. In addition, </span><a href="https://austinhearingservices.com/hearing-aid-styles/" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">hearing aids</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> now come equipped with Bluetooth technology that allows people with hearing loss to connect with their mobile phones or television for better sound quality. So take advantage of these technologies so that hearing loss doesn't disrupt your daily life as much. </span></p><p><br /></p><h2 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 6.0pt; margin-top: 18.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 16pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 400; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">3) Make Small Changes in Your Lifestyle:</span></h2><p><br /></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0.0pt; margin-top: 0.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">If you make small changes in your everyday life, it can help to reduce the impact of age-related hearing loss. For example, you can sit closer to people you are conversing with or learn lip-reading to understand people better. You can even </span><a href="https://www.signlanguage101.com" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">learn sign language</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> and teach it to your closest family and friends. </span></p><p><br /></p><h2 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 6.0pt; margin-top: 18.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 16pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 400; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">4) Seek Support: </span></h2><p><br /></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0.0pt; margin-top: 0.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Age-related hearing loss can have a significant impact on your quality of life. So it's important to remember that you are not alone in this journey and that plenty of support is available. Speak to your doctor or audiologist about services such as counseling and support groups in order to get the help you need. You can also reach out to your friends and family members. </span></p><p><br /></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0.0pt; margin-top: 0.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">If you follow these tips, you can manage your age-related hearing loss condition. It's important to remember that age-related hearing loss does not have to take away your ability to enjoy life or prevent you from doing the things you love. With a few lifestyle changes and the right support, living a full and active life is possible despite hearing difficulties. </span></p><p><br /></p>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6575823663643107514.post-62572173774416323672023-03-22T07:32:00.002-05:002023-03-22T07:32:36.739-05:00Creating a Supportive Learning Environment to Enhance Growth and Achievement'<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img alt="" border="0" class="placeholder" height="240" id="23673bb51a667" src="https://www.blogger.com/img/transparent.gif" style="background-color: #d8d8d8; background-image: url('https://fonts.gstatic.com/s/i/materialiconsextended/insert_photo/v6/grey600-24dp/1x/baseline_insert_photo_grey600_24dp.png'); background-position: center; background-repeat: no-repeat; opacity: 0.6;" width="320" /></div><br /><br /><a href="https://www.pexels.com/photo/children-s-team-building-on-green-grassland-296301/" id="docs-internal-guid-99943c6d-7fff-76e8-f78a-0d19dd9664e2" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Roboto, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Photo by Lukas</span></a><p></p><p dir="ltr" id="docs-internal-guid-1bfe96ff-7fff-46aa-a312-76c4ffe6ce44" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 10.0pt; margin-top: 0.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Creating a supportive developmental environment is essential for the growth and achievement of children. A supportive learning environment encourages active engagement, curiosity, and critical thinking. It also promotes student-parent relationships and collaboration among each other. A supportive environment has also shown in the past to increase motivation and improve problem-solving abilities as well as enhance academic performance.</span></p><p><br /></p><h2 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 10.0pt; margin-top: 18.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 16pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 400; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">1. What is a Supportive Learning Environment?</span></h2><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 10.0pt; margin-top: 0.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">A supportive environment is a safe and caring place for children to develop their understanding, skills and abilities. It promotes </span><a href="https://teaching.cornell.edu/teaching-resources/active-collaborative-learning/collaborative-learning" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">collaboration</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> among students, as well as student-teacher/parent relationships. A nurturing environment also includes fostering an atmosphere of respect for one another’s ideas and opinions (even if they differ) as well as creating a sense of community within the classroom.</span></p><p><br /></p><h2 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 10.0pt; margin-top: 18.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 16pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 400; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">2. Establishing a Supportive Learning Environment</span></h2><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 10.0pt; margin-top: 0.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Creating a supportive learning environment requires teachers and parents to actively cultivate an environment of open communication. This can be achieved through regular conversations between students, </span><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/teacher-our-role-models-second-parents-rest-lives-undying-sudhakar" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">teachers and parents</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">, providing outlets for feedback and sharing of ideas, worries or concerns. It is also important that both the teacher and parent make themselves available to offer assistance when needed. Additionally, creating a sense of respect among classmates should be encouraged by establishing ground rules for mutual respect and understanding. These rules should focus on encouraging positive behavior as well as minimizing disruptive behavior from those who might have difficulties concentrating in class. </span></p><p><br /></p><h2 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 10.0pt; margin-top: 18.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 16pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 400; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">3. Helping Your Child With Insecurities</span></h2><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 10.0pt; margin-top: 0.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">When a child faces insecurities or feelings of anxiety, it can be extremely hard for them to remain focused and engaged. A supportive learning environment should provide comfort and security to these students by providing them with outlets and activities that best suit their individual needs. For example, </span><a href="https://www.vitalhearing.com/hearing-aids/" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">best hearing aids</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> may be beneficial for those who have difficulty following conversations due to hearing loss. Additionally, the student can feel more supported and like they are not alone with the instructor and parent giving them individualized attention. </span></p><p><br /></p><h2 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 10.0pt; margin-top: 18.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 16pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 400; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">4. Promoting Positive Relationships </span></h2><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 10.0pt; margin-top: 0.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Positive student-teacher relationships cannot be overstated when it comes to developing a supportive </span><a href="https://opentextbc.ca/teachinginadigitalage/chapter/5-2-what-is-a-learning-environment/" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">learning environment</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">. It is crucial for the teacher to foster positive connections with each of their students, as this helps create an atmosphere of trust and safety. Additionally, positive parent-child relationships should also be promoted in order to best support the child’s engagement in their learning process. </span></p><p><br /></p><h2 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 10.0pt; margin-top: 18.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 16pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 400; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">5. Strategies to Foster Collaboration and Encourage Participation </span></h2><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 10.0pt; margin-top: 0.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Encouraging participation and collaboration among students can often be difficult in a traditional classroom setting. However, there are strategies that can be employed to help foster these qualities. These include introducing activities that involve team-building or collaborative problem-solving tasks. Additionally, encouraging group discussions among classmates can help create an open environment for sharing ideas and building relationships with one another. </span></p><p><br /></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 10.0pt; margin-top: 0.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Creating a supportive environment is increasingly important for the growth and development of children. It encourages active engagement, curiosity and critical thinking while also promoting positive student-teacher/parent relationships as well as collaboration between students. Establishing such an environment requires teachers and parents to actively cultivate an atmosphere of respect, open communication and trust. </span></p>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6575823663643107514.post-48031713472708169302023-03-22T07:29:00.000-05:002023-03-22T07:29:07.075-05:00 4 Health Appointments You Should Never Skip <p> <span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-weight: 700; white-space: pre-wrap;">4 Health Appointments You Should Never Skip </span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0.0pt; margin-top: 0.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Taking care of yourself is a priority if you want to enjoy a long and healthy life. A balanced diet, exercise, and adequate rest can contribute to maintaining </span><a href="https://www.wonderfullymessymom.com/2020/07/6-self-care-tips-that-you-should-add-to.html?m=1" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">good health</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">, but it is also vital to get regular checkups with your doctor. This ensures that health problems are detected early and helps you enjoy a better quality of life. Here are four important health appointments you shouldn't skip. </span></p><br /><ol style="margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 0; padding-inline-start: 48.0px;"><li aria-level="1" dir="ltr" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; list-style-type: decimal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0.0pt; margin-top: 0.0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Dental check-up </span></p></li></ol><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0.0pt; margin-top: 0.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="border: none; display: inline-block; height: 373.0px; overflow: hidden; width: 559.0px;"><img height="373.0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/7sZmIkuI3PkqIs1rtfcdA0OMm7qjia5JWnzT2dZTqRj3XeBeP5gSFgXnwtfXyvTzn62llvimwORMhThC3yAE7fKgcssy-Eb0lAyOY64iud1tMn9cI695qvr-707gTl4Qa4XvhcWUMI036abAvotIZI8" style="margin-left: 0.0px; margin-top: 0.0px;" width="559.0" /></span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0.0pt; margin-top: 0.0pt;"><a href="https://www.pexels.com/photo/woman-in-purple-scrub-using-a-dental-equipment-in-examining-a-patient-4687360/" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Image credit</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0.0pt; margin-top: 0.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Your dental health is extremely important when it comes to maintaining your health. Poor </span><a href="https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/adult-health/in-depth/dental/art-20047475" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">oral health</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> has been linked to stroke and respiratory problems. Due to this, it is important to visit your dentist at least twice a year or more, depending on your dentist's advice. Regular oral cleaning can reduce teeth loss, gum diseases, periodontal diseases, and cavities. Also, routine appointments can help your dentist identify serious complications like oral cancer. </span></p><br /><ol start="2" style="margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 0; padding-inline-start: 48.0px;"><li aria-level="1" dir="ltr" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; list-style-type: decimal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0.0pt; margin-top: 0.0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Hearing appointments </span></p></li></ol><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0.0pt; margin-top: 0.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Most people believe they only need a hearing appointment for a major ear problem. Though hearing appointments can help people with hearing loss and other problems, they also benefit people who do not experience this. Over time, aging and exposure to loud noise can affect your level of hearing. It is vital to know your baseline hearing so you can identify any slight changes and find a remedy. Also, an appointment can help you identify underlying health problems like high blood pressure linked to hearing loss. If you have been planning on getting your hearing checked, you can consider looking for a local hospital near you or surfing the internet by typing “</span><a href="https://hearingcarecentersct.com/about/" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">audiologist near me</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">.”</span></p><br /><ol start="3" style="margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 0; padding-inline-start: 48.0px;"><li aria-level="1" dir="ltr" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; list-style-type: decimal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0.0pt; margin-top: 0.0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Skin check-up </span></p></li></ol><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0.0pt; margin-top: 0.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Due to UV rays and harmful blue light exposure, consider seeing a dermatologist to ensure you are not exposed to skin conditions and cancers. These professionals are good at identifying and treating many skin problems. A harmless-looking mole or lesion can be a dangerous skin disease, so visit the dermatologist regularly to fix it early before it becomes untreatable. Also, a check-up can help you keep your </span><a href="https://www.niams.nih.gov/health-topics/kids/healthy-skin#:~:text=It%20holds%20body%20fluids%20in,and%20not%20even%20know%20it!" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">skin healthy</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> and youthful. Further, aesthetic treatments such as Botox and chemical peels at the dermatologist's office can revitalize your skin and improve its appearance. </span></p><br /><ol start="4" style="margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 0; padding-inline-start: 48.0px;"><li aria-level="1" dir="ltr" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; list-style-type: decimal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0.0pt; margin-top: 0.0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Optometrist appointments </span></p></li></ol><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0.0pt; margin-top: 0.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="border: none; display: inline-block; height: 358.0px; overflow: hidden; width: 538.0px;"><img height="358.0" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/bO8TR_dN9JdB9oSsARMkcS-0rtWrtVB5k_4zmXvZP4q4K_8LOSq_mu2PXkO30sFkhPtGa61q7LRJ0hRr5Y57C6v1iziovaT9cCECR_SaBGtgpnvBAFNbNv9EBGRNdQyeCYGczL2495df9oLVps_yKaU" style="margin-left: 0.0px; margin-top: 0.0px;" width="538.0" /></span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0.0pt; margin-top: 0.0pt;"><a href="https://www.pexels.com/photo/unrecognizable-ophthalmologist-scanning-eyes-of-woman-on-vision-screener-5765830/" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Image credit </span></a></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0.0pt; margin-top: 0.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">You must visit an optometrist for an eye exam to maintain your vision. This will ensure that any defect or disease like glaucoma is detected and managed early to prevent permanent loss of your eyesight. If you wear glasses or contacts, a regular visit to the eye doctor will ensure you don't end up with the wrong prescription, which could cause headaches, eye strain, and further damage to your vision. Also, an eye exam can help to identify other health issues like high cholesterol or diabetes. For instance, you might attribute your swollen eyelids to stress or inadequate sleep, but an optometrist could identify them as cholesterol deposits and recommend further blood tests. </span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0.0pt; margin-top: 0.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">It can be tempting to postpone these health appointments until you feel it is necessary to consult a doctor. However, it will not be in your best interest. You can avoid certain diseases and maintain good health by having routine checkups. </span></p><br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6575823663643107514.post-43217325286584805112023-03-22T07:27:00.003-05:002023-03-22T07:27:50.160-05:00Great Ways to Enhance Your Well-being<p> <span style="color: #0e101a; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; white-space: pre-wrap;">Your well-being is defined as your happiness, contentment, health, and comfort in your life. This means that enhancing your well-being will have a dramatic impact on the whole of your life. The good news is that there are a lot of ways you can increase your well-being rather than focus on something like happiness, which is difficult t increase per se. So, to help you out, below are a few ways you can raise your overall level of well-being:</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhTeFCbfetTImzibzLaUv2sYC7U3B2Xd7sboSZFitGpndmEbcmj_hul9SVsspMoAbVviuq_fHouQydU7029ng3QejAWhik-vaZ3fTOadOeW3HECAVVQ5XoeBkZB6M19D3Cvp8k4k7-EKyvZaDObZ20jmfsof6Eyr08gFLJ0xPuhUwt9bvFHpUKeGKqzGw" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="900" data-original-width="1600" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhTeFCbfetTImzibzLaUv2sYC7U3B2Xd7sboSZFitGpndmEbcmj_hul9SVsspMoAbVviuq_fHouQydU7029ng3QejAWhik-vaZ3fTOadOeW3HECAVVQ5XoeBkZB6M19D3Cvp8k4k7-EKyvZaDObZ20jmfsof6Eyr08gFLJ0xPuhUwt9bvFHpUKeGKqzGw" width="320" /></a></div><a href="https://pixabay.com/photos/surface-marble-flowers-well-being-5534047/" id="docs-internal-guid-a0a516ef-7fff-735b-0b54-4750945eccaa" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Pixabay</span></a><p></p><p dir="ltr" id="docs-internal-guid-68f93e87-7fff-b981-4ea4-89fc744812ed" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0.0pt; margin-top: 0.0pt;"><span style="color: #0e101a; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Say No</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0.0pt; margin-top: 0.0pt;"><span style="color: #0e101a; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">One of the best ways you can enhance your well-being is to start standing up for yourself and </span><a href="https://www.betterup.com/blog/how-to-say-no" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: #4a6ee0; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">say no</span></a><span style="color: #0e101a; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">. Being a people pleaser is one of the ways that you will have no time, and no time leads to stress and anxiety. If you want a better life, then you need to find time for yourself, and saying no is how you can go about it. If there is someone at work which you always do favors for, it is time to stay saying you can't help. If you are always finding yourself helping out at events and other things, perhaps you should start apologizing and stating you can't do it. As soon as you start saying no, you'll find the pressure reducing and your rime increasing. This is the first step to enhancing your well-being. You'll also have a lot more respect for yourself, and at the end of the day, how you feel about yourself is the most important thing.</span></p><p><br /></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0.0pt; margin-top: 0.0pt;"><span style="color: #0e101a; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Drink More Water</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0.0pt; margin-top: 0.0pt;"><span style="color: #0e101a; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Water is a very important and underrated substance. Drinking more water can improve your health and appearance in so many ways. First of all, it is an interesting statistic, but at least three-quarters of Americans have some level of dehydration. Even mild dehydration can cause issues, though, from headaches and weight gain. Severe dehydration can lead to kidney problems. Just upping your </span><a href="https://www.wonderfullymessymom.com/2014/02/make-your-own-rose-water.html" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: #4a6ee0; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">water </span></a><span style="color: #0e101a; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">intake can help reduce fine lines and wrinkles, it can rehydrate your joints so that you feel less pain, it can help all the organs in the body run better, so your overall health is improved. There are so many benefits to drinking enough water that you really should try drinking more of it and see what happens.</span></p><p><br /></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0.0pt; margin-top: 0.0pt;"><span style="color: #0e101a; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Fix Health Issues</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0.0pt; margin-top: 0.0pt;"><span style="color: #0e101a; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">If you have any health issues at all, you should not ignore them. If you have had a pain that has lasted longer than three weeks, then it is time to see a doctor. If you leave an issue, it could become worse. This includes mental health issues. If you have been suffering in any way, see a doctor, and you may be prescribed a course of anti-depressants or advised to go to counseling. If you have any problems with your teeth, you should see a dentist and get your teeth fixed. A new smile could mean a new you. Smiling in itself is a way to enhance your well-being. Another important thing to pay attention to is your hearing. If you have any hearing loss, then</span><a href="https://heartodaymn.com/hearing-aids/" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: #4a6ee0; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> hearing aids </span></a><span style="color: #0e101a; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">can give you your life back.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0.0pt; margin-top: 0.0pt;"><span style="color: #0e101a; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0.0pt; margin-top: 0.0pt;"><span style="color: #0e101a; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></p>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6575823663643107514.post-62968795166772378422023-03-20T11:33:00.005-05:002023-03-20T11:33:51.158-05:003 Steps To Take When You Have Aging Parents<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiO_AIHHr1Rk-dHIQvOyduzQLvQ7qCZRhYCFWkAiNgWVice2IYvIqJk7a9MSjpBZG0Lxx8gWnxzXNmf4hQsGrtY1Z_ySgCaQjZH6wiVz8L3-qv8onSd_yj0n2n3vz_Ch2g-QY0G3QAhkr4D-ZVCUkfjUI4P_4S8kOWFwa8LbCl08yDjZOZn1B3-L3PGnQ" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1336" data-original-width="1600" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiO_AIHHr1Rk-dHIQvOyduzQLvQ7qCZRhYCFWkAiNgWVice2IYvIqJk7a9MSjpBZG0Lxx8gWnxzXNmf4hQsGrtY1Z_ySgCaQjZH6wiVz8L3-qv8onSd_yj0n2n3vz_Ch2g-QY0G3QAhkr4D-ZVCUkfjUI4P_4S8kOWFwa8LbCl08yDjZOZn1B3-L3PGnQ" width="287" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p><a href="https://pixabay.com/photos/team-spirit-cohesion-teamwork-2448837/" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Image Credit: Anemone123 from Pixabay.</span></a></p><p><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; white-space: pre-wrap;">At a certain point, you might need to consider looking after your parents. They could’ve reached an age where they’re not able to take care of everything themselves. They’ll need a little extra help with all of this.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.295; margin-bottom: 0.0pt; margin-top: 10.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Despite how natural this is, you mightn’t know the steps to take when you have aging parents. It can be a confusing time for everyone involved, so it’s easy to see why you’re unsure about it. It shouldn’t have to be.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.295; margin-bottom: 0.0pt; margin-top: 10.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">While you’ll need to understand their needs, three top steps are recommended for helping your parents.</span></p><h2 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.295; margin-bottom: 0.0pt; margin-top: 10.0pt;"><span style="color: #2f5496; font-family: Arial; font-size: 16pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 400; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Steps To Take When You Have Aging Parents: 3 Top Picks</span></h2><h3 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.295; margin-bottom: 0.0pt; margin-top: 10.0pt;"><span style="color: #1f3863; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 400; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">1. Make Communication Accessible</span></h3><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.295; margin-bottom: 0.0pt; margin-top: 10.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">There’ll be multiple decisions to make when you have aging parents, and you might have to make some of these on their behalf. It’s always worth making sure you communicate properly with your parents when you’re doing this.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.295; margin-bottom: 0.0pt; margin-top: 10.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">At the same time, it’s also worth making sure they have social contact, too. Isolation and loneliness can affect people as they get older, which can have </span><a href="https://publichealth.tulane.edu/blog/effects-of-social-isolation-on-mental-health/#:~:text=Effects%20of%20Social%20Isolation%20and,%2C%20depression%2C%20and%20suicide%20rates." style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">mental health consequences</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">. By making communication with you - and other people - as accessible as possible, you should prevent this more than you’d think.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.295; margin-bottom: 0.0pt; margin-top: 10.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Make sure you go out of your way to do this.</span></p><h3 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.295; margin-bottom: 0.0pt; margin-top: 10.0pt;"><span style="color: #1f3863; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 400; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">2. Get Them Checked Out</span></h3><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.295; margin-bottom: 0.0pt; margin-top: 10.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">One of the more notable steps to take when you have aging parents is to look after their health. There’ll be more than a few things to take care of with this, although this depends on your parents themselves. From regular checkups to getting </span><a href="https://associatesinhearing.com/hearing-services/" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">assistive listening device</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">s, make sure your parents get what they need with this.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.295; margin-bottom: 0.0pt; margin-top: 10.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Bringing your parents to the doctor and other professionals regularly is an important part of this. With a little time and effort, it shouldn’t be too much of a problem. With how vital their health is, there’s no reason not to do this.</span></p><h3 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.295; margin-bottom: 0.0pt; margin-top: 10.0pt;"><span style="color: #1f3863; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 400; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">3. Understand The Financial Situation</span></h3><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.295; margin-bottom: 0.0pt; margin-top: 10.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">No matter what, looking after </span><a href="https://www.forbes.com/sites/qai/2021/11/23/how-to-afford-the-costly-care-of-your-aging-parents/" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">aging parents costs money</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">. While they’ll be able to cover some of this out of their pension, healthcare, and other factors, that mightn’t be enough to cover everything. You might also need to spend some money on it.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.295; margin-bottom: 0.0pt; margin-top: 10.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">The key to this is properly understanding the financial situation. The more you can understand it, the better you can plan things out and make decisions. You wouldn’t be able to choose between assisted living or a community home without knowing the financial aspects involved, for example.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.295; margin-bottom: 0.0pt; margin-top: 10.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Spend some time figuring this out before you make any decisions.</span></p><h2 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.295; margin-bottom: 0.0pt; margin-top: 10.0pt;"><span style="color: #2f5496; font-family: Arial; font-size: 16pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 400; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Steps To Take When You Have Aging Parents: Wrapping Up</span></h2><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.295; margin-bottom: 0.0pt; margin-top: 10.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">There are a few steps to take when </span><a href="https://www.wonderfullymessymom.com/2020/02/what-can-you-do-for-aging-parents.html" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">you have aging parents</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> that you’ll have to make sure you take. They’ll be essential to making sure your parents are looked after and comfortable. Know what their needs are and act accordingly.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.295; margin-bottom: 0.0pt; margin-top: 10.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Understanding the financial situation, making communication accessible, and getting your parents to appointments can all be a decent part of this. With a little time and effort, you won’t have a problem making sure they’re well looked after.</span></p>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0