You have likely heard the term ‘growth mindset’, but perhaps you do not have a clue what it is and the impact it can have on your children. This article will give you a basic understanding of the concept as well as some of the fantastic benefits it can have on children (and adults too!).  What is Growth Mindset?  Professor Carol Dweck coined this phrase with reference to people’s ideas about intelligence and cognitive development and … [Read more...]

It can be incredibly hard to cope when you find out that someone you love has cancer. The whirlwind of emotions and fear that you will feel can be overwhelming, especially if the person dealing with the cancer diagnosis is a source of strength for you. It’s natural to feel confused and helpless at this time, but if you are supporting a parent with cancer, you need to know how to do that without burning yourself out. They will be handling a … [Read more...]

The pharmacy tech job market is looking great in the next decade, with an estimated 420,000 jobs already in place and projected growth of about 7%; higher than the national average. This means it’s a great time to get involved in the medical field, and pharmacy tech training can take as little as 10 months to complete, depending on the program.   If you’re interested in becoming a pharmacy technician, we’ve got good news: this guide … [Read more...]

There were around 12,414 cases of medical malpractice reported to the National Practitioner Data Bank between 2009 and 2018, and medical malpractice is officially the third leading cause of death in the U.S. (as reported by John Hopkins University). The top causes of medical malpractice include misdiagnosis or delayed diagnosis, childbirth, anesthesia, medication or surgical errors, and infection. If your family has been through such an … [Read more...]

Injuries and disabilities can mean that you are unable to work. In turn, this can mean that you are unable to pay your bills or provide for your family. This realisation that you are in a potentially serious financial situation can be a stressful time, especially if your injury or disability means that you are unlikely to return to your duties any time soon.  One way forward is to apply for Social Security Disability (SSD). However, many … [Read more...]

We all love the convenience of shopping online. With just a few clicks we can have our weekly shop delivered straight to our doors, we can order new clothes, shoes, gifts, and anything else we need within moments. And now more than ever, people are much more comfortable having their goods delivered to them rather than heading out to the high-street.   But what about your glasses? There’s nothing more exciting than choosing a new pair of … [Read more...]

Whether amicable or messy, your last relationship didn’t go according to plan. Breaking up caused emotional overwhelm for you and your children. It altered your lives in ways you likely never thought imaginable yet somehow, you’ve survived. As the days turn into the weeks, weeks into months, and months into years, that inner desire for companionship starts to resurface long after your divorce. You want to give love another … [Read more...]

Are you worried about your kids smoking? There is some good news and some bad news. First, let’s start with the good news. Teenagers aren’t smoking nearly as much as they were in the 1980s and 1990s. In 2015, only 9.3% of high schoolers reported that they smoked cigarettes within the last 30 days. That figure was almost four times higher before the turn of the century. Unfortunately, smoking is still a temptation that teenagers struggle … [Read more...]

We all have to grow older. It’s a fact of life that we simply must cope with, especially as parents. Raising kids can give us plenty of vigor and strength, but it can also stress and wear at us, body and mind. We want to be there for them, for any grandkids they might give us, and for ourselves, even decades from now. So, what can we do to make sure that our body ages more healthily? Source - CC0 License The mind matters Mental health … [Read more...]

  COVID-19 has taken a toll on all of us, whether we’ve contracted the virus or not. The sudden shock of cultural and societal changes combined with the looming threat of the virus itself has changed our very way of life almost overnight. It’s understandable that adjusting to these changes so suddenly could create strife and negatively affect your family’s mental health.   In this short guide, we’ll go over some tips to help your … [Read more...]