My wife and I used to struggle with our communication; to really be and feel heard. We had heard of empathic or empathetic listening, and wondered can empathic listening skills help you enhance your relationship? Empathy listening skills help relationships by allowing each partner to really feel and understand what the other is feeling and … Read more
Thanks to the rapid advance of science and technology, America is always struggling to find enough engineers to meet its needs. If your child is naturally gifted with their hands, you may have wondered how to raise an engineer. Start encouraging and stimulating a child’s brain young; even as a small baby. They need visual … Read more
As I head into my early 50’s, my wife is still approaching 40. So I’ve wondered how often do couples in their 40’s make love? On average, couples in their 40’s have sex 1.33 times per week. That’s 20% less than couples in their 30s, but still over the once-a-week mark recommended by many experts … Read more
While smartphones and wifi have given us unfettered access to anyone anywhere in the world whenever we like it, this comes with several issues. It has created an always-on culture that managers have gleefully taken advantage of. While this might benefit them, it can wreak havoc on your mental wellbeing. As people are not built … Read more
If you’ve been watching what you eat or have recently started a new exercise regimen, then there’s a good chance that you’ve been taking a few measurements along the way. Perhaps you weigh yourself every morning (especially after your morning visit to the bathroom). Or, if you don’t like having the numbers on the scale … Read more
Running water is a homeowner’s best friend. But when you find a big pool of water somewhere, it can fast become an enemy instead. If you catch a leak early, you can save yourself a world of pain, inconvenience and cost. The problem is learning how to find one, as there are so many places … Read more
No one wants to get into a car accident but these events are unfortunate facts of life. In fact, as many as six million car accidents occur each year in the United States alone. Worse yet, an estimated 90 U.S citizens die on a daily basis as a result of a car accident. Whether these occurred between … Read more
If you’re like most homeowners, the answer to that question might be never. If it’s been longer than a couple of months since you cleaned the filter in your range hood, you need to do it, and keep doing it every other month. A dirty range hood filter can create a warm, greasy breeding ground … Read more
We should all take pride in our homes. At the end of the day, this is your space that you can call your own. It’s likely to be the biggest investment you make in your life, so you should want to help it to maintain as much value as possible. Even if you’re not planning … Read more
Make the most of your attached or detached garage by converting unused space into functional areas. Depending on your interests or needs, the extra roominess in your garage can be used for various purposes, but you will have to make some adjustments first. Here are suggestions for expanding garage usage to increase available space on … Read more
Around three percent of all children born in the United States has a birth defect. Whether the defect is physical or mental, many of these lead to lifelong disabilities. Being a parent to a child with disabilities is a tough, but rewarding journey to travel. But, being a parent of a child with a disability … Read more
When the time comes to buy new eyeglasses, you may go from thinking that the choice will be simple to thinking that the choices are overwhelming in a matter of moments. That’s why it’s important to have a checklist, of sorts so that you know you’ve paid attention to some of the major considerations. For … Read more
Burst pipes are one of those things most homeowners panic about. We convince ourselves that only a professional could ever hope to tackle an issue so serious. As such, many of us don’t even think about tackling the problem ourselves. When it comes down to it, though, repairing a burst pipe isn’t as complicated as … Read more
Dads, especially those who are on the go at work and at home, lead stressful lives. Between juggling a demanding career and being involved in their kids’ lives, it should come as no surprise that many of us battle with anxiety daily. This is why considering an alternative to the standard beer with the boys … Read more