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Window Frames of Your Mind: Fighting Unconscious Bias

March 22, 2022 By Melody Reyes Leave a Comment

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We all have our biases. But if we want to improve our interpersonal skills, we need to fight these biases. We need to look at the world and people from different viewpoints, just like looking out a garden from different window frames – the same garden, just different perspectives. I want to share an interesting post I came across from TransCulturalGroup entitled Window Frames of Your Mind. … [Read more...]

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How to Balance Working from Home, Family, and Self-Care

September 15, 2021 By Melody Reyes Leave a Comment

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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...]

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How Parents Can Support Children’s Learning At Home

August 12, 2021 By Melody Reyes Leave a Comment

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"Parents are the main influence on learning, but the pressures are great." Many children are learning at home. Whether it's because of the ongoing health crisis or you simply want your children homeschooled, supporting them is challenging. But, no matter how difficult it may be, you can use their time at home as an opportunity for them to learn through play and curiosity. Here are some tips … [Read more...]

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Smartphones are Disrupting the Crucial Connections Between Parents and Their Babies

June 16, 2021 By Melody Reyes Leave a Comment

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Have you ever found yourself constantly checking your smartphone with your little one beside you? Sometimes, you may even find yourself not hearing what your child is trying to say or ask. If you think you this parent, this post from Quartz is something for you to reflect on. They are talking about technoference. This term describes the attention we pay to devices, which … [Read more...]

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17 Healthy (and Filling) Dinner Ideas for Your Bottomless Pit Teenager

April 25, 2021 By i-Ville Family Leave a Comment

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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...]

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7 Superfoods Teens Should Start Eating Now

April 25, 2021 By i-Ville Family Leave a Comment

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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...]

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Healthy Eating Habits for Teenagers

April 23, 2021 By i-Ville Family Leave a Comment

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...]

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Healthy Eating During Adolescence

April 22, 2021 By i-Ville Family Leave a Comment

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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...]

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Newsflash: Teens Still Don’t Eat Enough Fruits or Vegetables

April 10, 2021 By i-Ville Family 1 Comment

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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...]

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Teen-tested Ideas for Parents to Stay Close

April 3, 2021 By i-Ville Family 2 Comments

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...]

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