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How to Help a Friend in Need
Everyone has a friend in need at one time or another. The widespread panic and quarantining of the coronavirus in early 2020 is a perfect example of a time when individuals that are hurting or scared simply need help. This help can come in a variety of different ways including providing emotional, and even physical support, depending on the situation. If you have a friend in need, here are some suggestions and considerations for how you can go about advocating for your loved ones. Always Put Yourself in Their Shoes First When you hear that someone is hurting, it’s often tempting to rush off and “help” them as soon as possible. This help typically revolves around what you think you would want in a similar scenario. Instead, … [Read more...]
The Data of Online Safety for Children
Children today are growing up in an era unlike any other — they’ve never known a time without the internet, streaming services, social media, and more. The average child spends roughly 3.5 hours online each day. While the ability to research topics instantly, complete homework online and talk to friends around the globe is phenomenal in some aspects, there are definitely some downsides. Rates of suicide and depression in children and teens are higher than ever before, attention spans are dwindling and cyberbullying is a pressing issue many kids face on a daily basis, but what does the data say about online safety as it pertains to children? If your child has access to the internet, you should be well-versed on the dangers and … [Read more...]
How Concerned Should Parents Be About The Concussion Crisis in Sports?
Image Source: Unsplash With researchers continuing to gather more evidence on the links between sports and concussions, parents should be wary about signing their children up to participate in activities such as football and ice hockey. It’s no secret Americans love sports, but brain injuries have become a top concern for players, coaches, and parents. Tragic stories of dementia, neurological conditions, and even suicide mean the bright Friday night lights can no longer blind those charged with young athletes’ well-being to the very real consequences of the concussion crisis in sports. From Pee-Wee football to the NFL, players are sustaining head injuries that could lead to chronic traumatic encephalopathy … [Read more...]
Before and After: Dealing With the Aftermath of an Accident
Image Source: Pixabay When you first got your driver’s license, it probably felt like your car was the ultimate freedom, that amazing rite of passage that signaled you had grown up at last. Now your car is the thing that makes it possible for you to live your busy life, getting to and from work, chauffeuring your kids from place to place, running your never-ending list of errands. You hop in and out countless times a day without even thinking. By now, your car has just become an extension of yourself. That is, until it isn’t. The reality is that every time you get into your car, you’re barreling down often crowded highways and interstates at 40, 50, or even 70 and 80 miles an hour in a multi-ton missile. According to current … [Read more...]
Lifestyle Changes That Will Keep Your Family Healthy in 2020
Have you been putting off making changes that could improve your family’s health? It can be difficult to implement lifestyle changes, especially when you have young children in the house, so you may put off those changes until the time is better. But that “right time” never does quite arrive. With the start of the new year, the best time to make those changes? It’s right now. Take advantage of a fresh start in 2020 and make this the year you improve your family’s health. Set some health goals for your family, whether it’s getting more active, eating better, or prioritizing your mental health for increased happiness. These goals will give you something definite to work toward this year, and the following changes can help you to meet … [Read more...]
Steps to Take if Your Child is Being Bullied
If you think back to your childhood, there are different experiences that will likely jump to the forefront of your memory. While you will certainly remember the sacred moments you wish you could relive, you may also recall other negative experiences like falling off your bike, arguing with your siblings, or even being bullied. If you have kids of your own, it’s likely they’ll recall similar memories — one of them in particular something you pray they never have to experience. Unfortunately, kids aren’t always as nice, so bullying could be a reality yours have to live through. So how do you deal with bullying if you suspect or have confirmation that it’s something your kids are going through? While bullying isn’t an easy challenge … [Read more...]
The Pros and Cons of Working in the Gig Economy
It’s likely you know or have heard of at least one person within your social network who has a flexible working arrangement. It could be they have the luxury of working from home a few days a week, or perhaps they’re full-on freelancers. This schedule may be enviable to someone who works full-time in a brick and mortar building. Who wouldn’t want to have the flexibility to work from the comfort of their bed during the workweek? This growing trend of freelance and short-term work is also referred to as the gig economy. Forbes recently pointed to a Bureau of Labor Statistics report that noted 35% of the U.S. workforce in 2018 was gig workers. By 2020, the number is expected to jump to 43%. So why is nearly half of the American … [Read more...]
Strategies for Aspiring Entrepreneurs in 2020
Image Source: Unsplash When you think of longevity in business, some brands that likely come to mind are JPMorgan Chase, McDonald’s, and Nike, among others. These are all businesses that have had their ups and downs but still managed to stand the test of time. While it may not be the desire for every entrepreneur, one can assume success and a legacy is what most hope for. The burning question you may have is what the recipe for long-lasting success is. While you can find endless videos, tutorials, articles, and books on how to run a business successfully, there are still no guarantees. There are, however, lessons that you can take from those that have attained and sustained success over the years. Be … [Read more...]
Why Multigenerational Living is on the Rise
Image Source: Pixabay The number of Americans who live in multigenerational family households has recently increased, and many factors are driving this trend. According to the Pew Research Center, in 2016, 64 million people lived in multigenerational homes that include two or more adult generations, or that include grandchildren under the age of 25 and their grandparents. During the Great Recession of 2007 to 2009, these multigenerational households dramatically increased, and it’s easy to understand why given the financial stresses and the job loss that accompanied that period. Though the economy has improved, however, the rise in these multigenerational households has continued faster than before the Great … [Read more...]
Tips for Safe and Successful Holiday Travel
The holidays only come around once a year, so you should try to make the best of them. Perhaps your way of doing this is to plan a vacation and head out of town as a way of shaking things up. To ensure that you actually enjoy your time away, you should put certain things in place before leaving. This includes taking appropriate steps to keep your home safe so you meet your house how you left it when you come back. Additionally, you want to be fully present so that your trip is memorable and you don’t miss any special moments. Even the drive to holiday festivities are an opportunity to grow closer as a family. Sometimes, the only way you can achieve this is by stopping to unplug from the things that take away your ability to be … [Read more...]