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7 Ways To Parent A Child With ADHD
ADHD, or Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, is a condition that affects many children across the world, perhaps as many as 11 percent. Being a parent of a child with this condition is not easy, and presents many more challenges than parenting a child without ADHD would do. In this case, being a good, attentive parent is a great start, but it may not be quite enough to keep your child happy. The good news is, with a little research and a lot of love, it is always possible to parent a child with ADHD brilliantly. Here are some useful tips for remember. Know That There Are No Perfect Children No parent likes to think that there is something different (in a potentially negative way) about their child and it can be easy to look at … [Read more...]
How to Increase the Value of Your Home Before You Sell
Making the decision to sell your home and move is a big one, there are many factors to consider before you think the time is right. What are the house prices like? Is there interest from potential buyers in your area? Will you get a good price for your home? These factors might not always be positive, but there is one area that you can try to improve - your house price. By doing these few things, you might be able to add a considerable amount to the value of your property. Get Your Home Inspected Although you can do many of the essential repairs and renovations that need doing to your home yourself, there might be other issues that you might not know. It is best to hire an inspector to come in and check all the areas of the house including … [Read more...]
3 Things You Should Consider when Living Off the Grid in Colorado
Off-the-grid living is becoming a real possibility for a number of people due to advances in technology on all fronts. However, this is not a decision to be made lightly. Many preppers make mistakes when going off-the-grid for the first time, though the number of mistakes is reduced if you take the time to think things through first. Here are 3 things you should consider when living off the grid in Colorado. Why You’re Doing It Some people may want to live off the grid to help them live in balance with nature. In this case, before you go looking for an off-the-grid property, consider other ways to save on your utility bills. Others are looking at off-the-grid living for a sense of security in case disaster strikes. However, you’ll still … [Read more...]
Is It a Good Time to Buy a Home?
Whether or not it is a good time to buy a home is a multi-faceted question that depends on where you live, the current state of the economy and local housing market, and a lot of aspects of your personal life (such as life goals and who you are accountable for). Buying a home is a huge decision, and knowing when it’s the right time to buy a home is a difficult question to answer. However, there are many good indicators as to when you should buy a home that can help ease some fears that come with such a big decision and large commitment. Learning From History History has a tendency to repeat itself, and there is a lot to learn from the hard lessons our nation has experienced in the past. The 2008 housing crisis left a scar on hundreds of … [Read more...]
An Ever-Shifting Arena: Why Recent Court Ruling Will Restructure the Gig Economy in California
An unprecedented move by the California Supreme Court left the gig economy in shambles on Monday. The court ruled that employers based in the economy must shift their hiring model, and treat workers who carry out ‘work related businesses as full-time employees. This ruling is deemed to have far-reaching consequences for companies such as Uber and Lyft, which for years have thrived under the previous work-model. New Ruling set to restructure the playing field So here’s exactly how the new ruling is expected to transform things. For example, suppose the owner of a pet shop hires a plumber to come fix one of their leaking sinks. In such a situation, the plumber would not be considered an employee of the pet shop because his or her trade is … [Read more...]
Poem: The Cold War’s Last Children
I've emerged from my blogging solitude to publish an original poem: Maybe it's my version of a mid-life crisis. It's comprised of melancholy, resilient reflections on the sweep of life, metaphysical truths, and finding a place in history, from the perspective of my culture and generation. Many of the images and phrases flashed into my mind last fall during a brief quiet season in my life. I jotted a first draft. Then recently, more ideas and images came, until I decided to see it through to the finish. I don't necessarily expect anyone to enjoy or appreciate it, or make any pretense about all the underlying meanings, or to consider it much more than a carefully constructed third draft of my own focused ponderings. But if anyone else … [Read more...]
Do Nonprofits Really Help Developing Countries?
Many of us want to change the world for the better but don’t know where to start. Most lack the resources or connections to make a lasting impact on struggling communities. That doesn’t mean our good intentions have to stop there, though. Thankfully, there are amazing organizations that have already done most of the legwork for us; these organizations can use individual and business support in volunteer power and donations to aid developing nations. However, how can we be sure the agency we’re helping is actually doing what they’re saying? With recent news reporting how some nonprofits aren’t delivering on their promises or may be using funding for their own gain, it can make us wary of donating a single dollar to any charity. … [Read more...]
Helping Older Family Members With End-of-Life Issues
In 2016, Colorado approved proposition 106 titled “Access to Medical Aid in Dying,” which allowed eligible, terminally ill individuals with a prognosis of six months or less to live to request and administer medical aid-in-dying medication to voluntarily end his or her life. In 2017, 69 patients received participated, choosing to end their lives with little pain and at their own consent. The truth is that the end of one’s life is as inevitable as it is painful. Whether your family member is at this stage of their life or they are reaching it, it’s important to focus on what is within your control and accept that which is not. Whether you are dealing with an emotional decision such as medical aid in dying or a natural death, planning for … [Read more...]
Examining California’s Drug Problem
The opioid epidemic has hit the U.S. in a way that’s shaken our population to its very core. California has been no stranger to addiction in the past. The large size of the state combined with its proximity to the border has made it a prime target for drug traffickers and any number of different manufacturing labs. The state has also taken a more relaxed stance on the medicinal use of substances like marijuana, creating an air of controversy around drug use for many. Prescription drug abuse has skyrocketed, and the more populated areas are seeing an increase in overdose deaths. The primary problem right now revolves around prescription drug abuse and opioids. There’s a gap between available rehab facilities and the number of people … [Read more...]
Going to School with a Full-Time Job or Career
When 18-year-olds are pushed into higher education before really knowing who they are, it creates an unfortunate chance that they’ll spend a lot of time and money earning a degree in something they don’t care about, aren’t very good at, or just don’t see themselves focusing on for the rest of their lives. Going back to school becomes a desire for many working adults who already have degrees. Similarly, there are working adults who weren’t able to go to college when they graduated high school or turned the chance down because they didn’t know what they wanted to study. However, they have full-time jobs now, and though they want to go to school, their time and resources are a bit scarce. This article is for those two groups of people. … [Read more...]