Many parents face the challenge of working from home and caring for their children. But one difficult challenge that seems hard to deal with is self-care. While we know that caring for oneself is as important as looking out for family members, there seems to be always no time, no opportunity.   If you are having a hard time balancing work, family, and self-care at home, this post is … [Read more...]

With teenagers around the house it seems that they are always hungry and looking for something to eat. Munching on unhealthy snacks is one option however there are some alternatives. The are at least 17 ideas for dinner which are healthy, hearty and enjoyable for the youngsters. Some are very easy to make while some will take a little more time and ingredients. At the end of the day however you … [Read more...]

The words teens and nutrition are often thought to be incompatible, yet healthy eating is important for teenagers just like for any other adult. The issue with teenagers’ eating habits is easy access to foods that are unhealthy, but are convenient. Helping them create healthy eating habit is something that they will appreciate later in life. Wild blueberries, yogurt or natural orange juice are … [Read more...]

There are many different ways that you can encourage healthy eating habits in your teenagers. For example, try to be a healthy eating role model for your child so that they can see what you do and do it themselves. You also want to create a healthy food environment at home as well so your child knows how to eat healthy. Finally, make sure to talk about food with your child and explain to them what … [Read more...]

There are many different things that you can do to eat healthy during your adolescence. For example, make sure to eat three meals per day and if you choose to snack between meals, make healthy choices. Drink water each day and try to avoid any drinks that are high in sugar such as soda or fruit juice. If you are cooking, aim to boil or bake your food rather than fry it as those are much more … [Read more...]

Teenagers are shown to not eat enough fruits and vegetables a recent new study has shown. They are choosing cheaper foods to solve their hunger while at school and at home. The required amount that teens should have each day is not being met by teenagers of all ages. There is a program at schools, where they include healthy foods with the lunch program, but a lot of teenagers aren't participating … [Read more...]

Teenage years are the time when relationships between young adults and their parents become a little bit complex. Parents often notice that connecting to their children is difficult through this period in adolescent’s life. There are ways your action can help overcome this issue. The most important thing is to listen to your child and when needed, be the listener that is not judgmental. Even when … [Read more...]

There are many different styles of parenting and some are more effective than others, depending on children, parents and personal situation. We claim that uninvolved style of parenting, which goes with low levels of responsiveness and low bar expectations, is the worst and least beneficial style. It borders neglect, and this style fails to address even the most emotional or basic needs a child may … [Read more...]