Motherhood is filled with ups and downs, triumphs and defeats and it is sometimes a tireless job. Mothers don’t get sick days, or vacation days and some days you don’t even get the chance to brush your teeth by yourself. Being a single mom, you face a lot of things by yourself whether it is mowing the grass, running your kids places or even who you are going to call when something breaks can be a challenge to a frustrated single mom. [...]
When I was younger, I once asked my mother what the best part of her day was, and without second thoughts, her answer was – every second that you call me because you needed me. I found it absurd knowing the fact that almost every minute we would call her to fix things for us, even as simple as getting an extra blanket because we were too lazy to get it ourselves. Growing up watching my mom juggle too many things at the same time had me thinking [...]
Preface “Darn it, Trisha.” “I did not do it on purpose you know.” “Now where do you suggest we go? You brought us here.” “It’s getting dark. Where are we?” “Oh be quiet. Let me think.” “I suggest we go that way.” ————————————————————————————————- Flashback Day 5 Trisha I remember meeting my friends in the school canteen. It [...]
Each one of us has our own talents and artistic skills and it’s up to you if you decide to increase your creativity to its fullest. There are lots and lots of strategies and simple methods around, and you might be surprised at how simple they can be! For one, it’s quite easy to compare ourselves to others. But the very important rule if you want to learn how to increase your creativity is to never compare yourself to anybody as this would [...]
ADHD, is one of the most controversial topics in kid’s health today. There is disagreement on how the disorder’s definition is applied to individuals, and some people are concerned about the treatments prescribed for it. Few topics to do with kid’s health arouse more controversy than Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder – or ADHD (the condition used to be known as Attention Deficit Disorder, or ADD). There is on-going debate [...]
Q: Should you always avoid alcohol when taking antibiotics? A: No. But nasty interactions can occur with a small number of antibiotics. If you’re someone who enjoys alcohol, being on antibiotics can be a bit of a spoiler. After all, juice and water aren’t what first come to mind when you’re invited for Christmas drinks. But are antibiotics really a reason to steer clear of booze? It depends which antibiotic you’re taking, says [...]
A decade ago I considered mobile phones as a lavishness. Life was average back when the land lines was still in utilization. If it was not for my kids I wouldn’t get 1 myself. Because my work necessitates me to move around all the time, mobile phones have become a necessity in our household. Aside from being a successful mobile phone critic, I am also a dedicated wife and mum. Hence facilitating the need for a phone that complements my [...]
A: Yes, but it’s uncommon in our sedentary society. We’re always being urged to exercise regularly. We know exercise can help prevent or cure a host of health conditions, and that if we all exercised more, there would be much less heart disease, cancer and diabetes in the world. But if a little exercise is good, does that mean the more you do, the better? Or can you exercise too much? The answer is probably yes to both questions, [...]
