Going to university is a big change for a student. While most of them will enjoy the independence of university life, the lack of enforced structure and routine can leave a few baffled.

And juggling lectures, practicals, assignments, projects, and extra-curricular activities can be emotionally draining. Things can become particularly difficult if one suffers from any mental health disorders such as depression or anxiety.

I have to admit, it worries me that once my boys go to university, I can’t be there for them the way I can right now. But that doesn’t mean I can’t support them in other ways! [Read more…]

Organization is never something that came naturally to me. It took years of work and encouragement from my very organized husband to really embrace the organized way of life.

But now that I have, I see the value of organization, and I want to help my boys develop the same skills early on, so they don’t have to struggle as adults like I did!

It’s a straight fact; organization and living clutter-free doesn’t just happen. The ability to keep your belongings organized is a skill that you start developing at a young age. [Read more…]

Having our homes at a comfortable temperature makes the space better for the whole family, but it can be especially important for a growing child. As most pediatricians will say, “If the parents feel that the room is hot enough to need an air conditioner, then the child is even hotter!”

The mechanisms of thermoregulation in children are imperfect, and overheating of a child’s body can contribute to some serious diseases. However, some parents avoid installing an air conditioner in their child’s room, as there are rumours it can be harmful for children. Is this statement true? [Read more…]

Teenagers can be difficult; there’s no doubt about it! And when it comes to gift shopping, it can be challenging to choose something that they will like, especially as their interests can change so rapidly.

As a mom to a fourteen-year-old, I’ve had to get a little more creative when it comes to choosing the perfect gift for his birthday or Christmas. These are my tips for helping choose the best gifts for teenage boys!

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