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9 Ways to Support Siblings of Kids with Special Needs
9 Ways to Support Siblings of Kids with Special Needs | Siblings have special yet complicated relationships, which can be amplified if one of them has special needs. It’s important to discuss their feelings, set aside time for each child, and help them understand their sibling’s disability. This can help them connect and build their relationship with their sibling and feel supported by you. If you’re a mom or dad wondering how to support children with differing needs, take a look at this post.
14 Benefits of Rose Water For Your Skin
14 Benefits of Rose Water For Your Skin | Rose water is a natural remedy that’s full of antioxidants and has anti-inflammatory properties. It’s no surprise that it has plenty of skin benefits. Used in skincare like face masks and toner, rose water boosts hydration, acts as a natural astringent to tighten your skin, and has anti aging properties. Not to mention, its pink hue is extremely aesthetic. Click through to learn how to make homemade rose water so you can add it to your products yourself.
12 Beautiful Word and Script Tattoo Ideas for Women
12 Beautiful Word and Script Tattoo Ideas for Women | If you're planning your first or next tattoo, consider a dainty script tattoo on your hand, rib, shoulder, or forearm. Placement is really important when deciding on a tattoo, but you have the creative freedom to put it anywhere you like. A script tattoo allows for unique expression. It can be extremely meaningful, whether you want to show it off or keep it hidden. Choose your font, create your design, and check out our post for inspiration.
8 Festival-Ready Makeup Looks to Inspire You
8 Festival-Ready Makeup Looks to Inspire You | From glitter to rhinestones, pink eye shadow and gold accents, these simple festival makeup looks provide all the inspo you need. Music festivals and raves are great places to show off your makeup skills, especially in the summer when you can spend the day outdoors. Whether you love the look of glitter eyes or can’t get enough of purple, green, or blue eyeliner looks, click to see our favourite makeup ideas and tutorials for a festival aesthetic.
30 Ways to Help Kids with School Transitions
30 Ways to Help Kids with School Transitions | Whether your child is moving from elementary to middle school, middle school to high school, or homeschool to public school, school transitions can be hard on kids. It can trigger feelings of uncertainty, anxiety, or stress since it requires a change in their day to day schedule. We’ve rounded up some ideas to ensure they thrive through their 1st day and beyond. From creating routines to starting extracurricular activities, click for our best tips.
12 Ways Food Affects Your Mental Health
12 Ways Food Affects Your Mental Health | Your mental health is significantly impacted by the diet you consume. Junk food impacts your brain just as much as your body. If you’ve been feeling anxious and depressed, it’s worth it to take a look at the foods you’re eating. Healthy food and snacks enhance memory, improve focus, and boost your mood. From breakfast to dinner, eating nutrient rich meals is a game changer. Click to read about food and mental health and the best nutrients for your brain.
Easter Crafts for Kids: 24 Fun Ideas For All Ages and Stages
24 Easter Crafts for Kids of All Ages and Stages | Whether you're looking for simple Easter crafts for toddles and preschoolers, or easy fun projects for kids in elementary school that require a little more planning and creativity, this post will inspire you. From handprint chick crafts, to upcycled bunny crafts, to DIY Easter baskets and more, we've even included our favorite Easter traditions for kids to make the holiday extra special this year!
10 Easy Beginner Crochet Projects for Kids
10 Easy Beginner Crochet Projects for Kids | Crochet is amazing for kids, improving fine motor skills, boosting productivity, and building confidence. We’re sharing simple, DIY crocheting ideas so that they can get started even as a beginner. These projects are fun, easy, and quick to make, whether it’s their first time or they’ve done it before. They’ll be perfect to showcase in their room, and range from animals to hearts to toys and more. Click for kid-friendly crochet patterns they’ll love!
10 Easter traditions for kids you're little ones will fall in love with
Looking for Easter ideas for kids to get your little ones excited about the Easter bunny? From Easter crafts, activities, and scavenger hunts, to Easter decorations, foods, and treats, we’re sharing 10 of our favorite Easter traditions for kids that are sure to be a hit. Move over boring Easter baskets – we’ve got bigger and better ways to celebrate!
20 Flower Pressing Art Ideas for Kids and Adults
10 Flower Pressing Art Ideas for Kids and Adults | DIY dried and pressed flowers make for aesthetic artwork to frame on your wall. When it comes to art projects and crafts to do at home, these flower pressing ideas are amazing. While they make for gorgeous wall decor, you don’t just have to frame them. You can make candles, ornaments, jewelry, cards, jars, bookmarks, and more! Perfect for your own home or to give as a gift (think: pressed wedding flowers), read on for our best ideas and tips.
6 Common Vitamin Deficiencies in Women & How to Fix Them
6 Common Vitamin Deficiencies in Women & How to Fix Them | Vitamin deficiencies such as iron, vitamin D, magnesium and B12 are common in women. You may not be getting enough in your diet or certain diseases can make it hard for the body to absorb vitamins. The symptoms and signs of vitamin deficiencies range from fatigue to hair fall, dry lips and more. Upping your daily intake of nutrient rich foods is a great place to start, but click to learn more about these deficiencies and how to fix them.
8 Easy Beginner Sewing Projects for Kids
8 Easy Beginner Sewing Projects for Kids | Teaching a child how to sew isn't just about being creative and spending quality time together. It also helps develop fine motor skills and patience. It may look daunting, but there are many simple and easy projects designed specifically for new sewers with little hands. In this post, we share beginning basics and must-have supplies, and we've also curated quick sewing crafts to get started with, including felt bookmakers, fabric scrunchies and more.
How to Do a Handstand: 10 Tips for Beginners
How to Do a Handstand | 10 Tips for Beginners | Handstands improve your strength, balance, and have mental health benefits too. They boost your confidence, reduce stress and anxiety, and strengthen your immune system by increasing blood flow throughout your body. Progressing from doing a handstand against a wall requires you to build strength and mobility in your shoulders and wrists and learn the right from and technique. Click for step by step tips, tutorials, and workouts!
How to Overcome Perfectionism: 7 Tips to Help
How to Overcome Perfectionism | Perfectionism is a double-edged sword. While being perfect can help you achieve success in your life, it can also seriously damage your wellbeing. Trying to be perfect all the time can result in heightened anxiety and stress, perfection paralysis, burnout and exhaustion, and it can negatively affect your physical and mental health, relationships, and self-esteem. In this post, we share practical tips and strategies to help you focus on progress over perfection.