10 Tips to Make Your Yard Autism-Friendly
With summer right around the corner, it’s time to start preparing for how you’ll manage your child’s break, and in all likelihood, this will include some fun outdoor time. As children with autism have increased sensitivity to schedule changes and a higher likelihood of wandering, you’ll need to be prepared with some new activities and…
Read morePractical Ways to Deal with Judgmental People
We’ve all dealt with a judgmental person or two at least once or twice in our lives. It can be difficult to avoid these people, as they turn up in all walks of life. When you come across a judgmental person, the words they say can pierce through your defences and bring you down. However,…
Read more5 Tips for Overcoming Trust Issues in Relationships
If you have been burned many times before, it can be difficult to trust again. However, if you want to form meaningful relationships with the people around you, especially your significant other, you need to learn how to trust again. Trust is one of the most important aspects of a relationship. No matter how much…
Read moreHow to Stop Being Needy
Being needy causes relationship problems. It’s true that it can be cute at first. The partner may feel like it is sweet that you need them that much. However, being needy continuously can become a real issue in the relationship eventually. People tend to start being needy after the ‘whirlwind romance’ or ‘honeymoon’ stage of…
Read moreNew Year’s Resolution Ideas for Parents of Toddlers
Time really flies when parents are raising kids. One day they are just babies, and the next thing you know, they are packing their bags, ready for their life at Uni. This is why you should always make New Year’s resolutions as a family. As you start a new year, it is necessary to reflect…
Read more7 Awesome Ways to Reward Your Kids for their Good Deeds
Rewards help your kids get motivated and inspired to continue doing good deeds. They are positive reinforcement for the good behaviour they showed. Usually, parents give their kids money, toys, or a special activity to motivate their kids to help with house chores or do good things on a daily basis. However, in the long…
Read moreWhy is having a Sound Mental Health Important at Work?
Know the importance of having a sound mental health in the workplace. The second World Happiness Report published in 2013 has out one key finding - that sound mental health is vital in economic and social progress. According to the report, a healthy mental condition leads to happiness, and happiness leads to longer lives, greater... Read moreUnderstanding the Basic Emotions We Have
When we learn to understand our emotions, we get a better a idea of how to effectively deal with them. One key indicator of emotional intelligence is the ability to both identify and understand emotions. It is the first step towards managing a maelstrom of confusing thoughts and feelings. Once we understand the basic emotions... Read moreWhat are the 5 Most Important Things in a Relationship?
Fairy tales teach children about romantic love. The princess is in danger, the prince comes to the rescue, and they live happily ever after. But as you grow up, you realise that love is not as simple as saving the person dear to you from her stepmother, an apple, or a curse. Love involves a…
Read moreKey Tips in Strengthening Family Ties
According to a study published by the National Centre for Biotechnology Information in the United States, family instability may cause children to “fare worse developmentally”. This only reinforces what we already know: that the experiences in the family have long-lasting effects on the people that make up the unit, particularly the children. This is why... Read moreWhen Should You Start Technologising Your Kids?
Technology has become a somewhat indispensable part of life. While parents cannot insulate their kids from using electronic gadgets, it is their responsibility to make sure that children learn its responsible use. The question, however, remains: When should you start technologising your kids? Here are a few insights for you. Preschool Age Children are tactile.... Read more7 Ways You Can Do to Start Dealing with a Family Loss
While people understand that death is inevitable, it is still quite devastating when you lose a loved one. The pain, anxiety, and feelings of helplessness that come with such an experience can break any person and deeply affect their family. If you find yourself in this situation, remember that it is so important for loved... Read more10 Most Common Difficulties that Relationships Face
Everyone knows that no relationship is perfect. But statistics such as the increase in the number of divorces in Australia in 2015, or the fact that most divorce applicants were joint applicants, make it easier to worry. Luckily, there are ways to keep a relationship strong through the years. Marriage – or any long-term relationship... Read moreQualities of a Professional Mediator
Are you looking for a mediator to help you resolve a particular conflict or settle a discussion? For cases from the family and community areas to business and commercial settings, a professional mediator is qualified to help parties reach a suitable compromise. In Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR), a mediator or other impartial third-party professional helps…
Read moreBenefits of Counselling for Divorcing Couples
When a couple decides to legally bring their marriage to an end, both parties undergo a great amount of stress. The anxiety is much worse if only one party is sure about the divorce, while the other is not. Everyone’s mental health is at stake, as each person has their own way of coping. Divorcing…
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