University life might look fascinating and thrilling, but it has an equal share of struggles. These are the years to enjoy life to the fullest, along with working towards your dream. From weekend parties to late-night exam preparations, as a student, you need to stay on your toes almost all the time. Needless to say, surviving university life is quite a challenging task. However, you can ease the stress and struggle with the help of the essentials mentioned in this article. Perhaps you can also refer to these essentials as “University Life Survival Kit.” So, without ... read more
Thoughtful Gift Ideas for the Woman Who Means the World to You
Before diving in, you need to know that this isn’t your regular “gift ideas for your girlfriend or mom” blog post. You may have gone through several such posts and found them pretty much petty and generic. 80% of what you see is clothing and clothing accessories, and that leaves you even more confused because you wouldn’t know which is suitable for your loved one. Or should you just buy everything? Your being here reading this blog post means that woman means so much to you. And I want you to know you’re the nicest person in the world for desiring to appreciate her with a gift. But it’s ... read more
Tried & Tested Hacks for Working Mothers to Balance Their Work & Kids
'This struggle is real. The juggle is real. That's why everyone should hire working mothers. They are put in crazy situations all the time and are forced to problem-solve. They are some of my most resourceful employees.' - Sara Blakely Global records and reports claim that more than 48.5% of global labor force participation was of women. This is just 26.5% less than men participating in this league. This reveals an unexpected improvement in the working status and conditions of a woman in society. As per Pew Research Center Analysis by Labor Force Statistics of up to 114 ... read more
Perfect gifts to surprise your rockstar child- Find your list here!
Shopping for kids can be challenging, especially when they surpass the age where any toy could make them happy. But thanks to their interests and hobbies, it is a bit easier to narrow down the endless options. This article focuses on the gift idea for people who are blessed with musically inclined children. So, if you have a child who is crazy about music and his/her only dream is to become a rockstar and make the world dance to his/her tunes. Music-themed gifts would be a perfect way to appeal to the melophile in him/her. But in the pool of endless options and ... read more
5 Ways To Encourage Your Child To Be Physically Active
Did you know that only around one in four children get the recommended amount of exercise per day? The pandemic has made it much harder for children to get out there and exercise, especially when lockdown dictated we all stay inside. However, exercise should be a regular part of your child’s life, and now that restrictions are beginning to ease here in the UK, here are some tips to encourage your children to be more physically active. Photo by Addy Mae on Unsplash Lead by example Children mimic your behaviour, so if they can see you sitting for long periods of time and rarely ... read more
Summer school 101: Parent’s Guide to find all the answers here!
It's that time of the year again when your kids are excited about planning their summer vacations and can't wait to take some time off to shed the school burden. While some kids just want to chill and relax, others want to utilize their time off to improve their cognitive and social skills. And what's the best way to help those kids flourish? Yes, that's right! It's by enrolling them into a summer school program where they can get prepped for the upcoming school year and maximize their academic performance. And let's not ignore the fact that summer school lets your ... read more
Instilling Empathy in Children: Importance of Spiritual Education
At a young age, a child’s psychology is very impressionable. More than what they are told to do, this is the time when children learn by seeing what others are doing around them. With so much violence and attributes of narcissism, many negative qualities are on the rise in young adults. Thus, it has become imperative to instill children with good humanistic qualities from an early age itself. Why is Empathy important in young children? Learning to be empathetic towards someone helps a person to put himself or herself in another shoe to understand their feelings in a better way. The ... read more
How To Teach Culture to Your Kids
One of the most important things that you could teach to your children is the fact that the world is made up of different cultures. Wherever you go, you're going to see people speaking different languages, eating and cooking different foods and even dressing a different way. If you teach your children and your teenagers that the world is chock-full of different cultures, you're going to help them to appreciate the differences in people and the traditions around the world. This is going to help them to go a long way in life - further than most! The world is a huge place and while it's scary ... read more
Women in History: How Childbirth Has Changed Over the Past 100 Years
Women in history had a pretty rough go of it, especially during childbirth. To find out how 20th century medicine changed the face of childbirth, read on… 21st century childbirth seems like a pretty scary thought, right? Well, there’s one thing which may put your mind at ease… I’m talking about the development of childbirth during the 20th century. With advances in medicine at the turn of the century, we’d assume things got a lot better for women giving birth in the 1900s. That said, medical intervention wasn’t always a good thing, and childbirth injuries to mothers and babies were still ... read more
Raising Mentally Strong Kids
We live in a society full of unrealistic expectations and demands. Therefore, parents feel pressured to raise their kids in a certain way. Those who fail to follow parenting rules set by society are judged and degraded. What most people don’t know is that parents face a lot of challenges raising kids. Some children are cooperative, while others need more help. Moreover, the need to raise kids contributes positively to society. However, unrealistic expectations on parents and kids can have detrimental effects. Raising mentally strong kids is more important than following societal ... read more