Life can get busy quickly, and when that happens, small things like meals, rest, or quiet moments can easily fall to the bottom of your priority list. It’s easy to think that a calm life only comes from big changes, like long holidays or complete lifestyle shifts, but peace is often found in the smaller details of everyday life. These are the habits that don’t take much time … [Read more...]
Replacing Your Window Wells: The Key Elements You Should Know
The humble window well is often overlooked when considering core home infrastructure, but it’s one of the most important aspects. If you have a basement, it’s a crucial part of keeping the area dry, well-lit, and safe. Like any aspect of the home, however, they need care and attention. Your window wells bear the brunt of the elements, and as such, they’re always going to be … [Read more...]
Crafting the Heart of the Home for Family Magic
The kitchen has long been regarded as the heart of the home. Modern homes are typically designed with large kitchen spaces that encourage gatherings and social connections. From renovating with an open plan to child-friendly adjustments, here's how to make yours special. How About an Island with Seating? It's surprising how much an island can transform the feel and … [Read more...]
Being There When Your Parent Can No Longer Live Indepedently
There is an odd transition point in the lives of many adults, when we find that our roles and relationship to our parents can undergo a kind of inversion. They may find themselves in need of care and, eventually, unable to safely live alone. Disability and age can affect us a lot, and while some may help their parents find a retirement community, some might prefer to keep them … [Read more...]
How to Support Your Child’s Reading Journey
Watching your child learn to read is one of the proudest milestones you are likely to hit as a parent, but the thing is, unlike walking which is something that comes naturally to children at a certain point, reading can be much trickier for some children to get the hang of. It takes a lot of hard work and practice to become a confident reader, and some children seem to have a … [Read more...]
How to Support Your Child’s Mental Wellbeing
Being an adult isn’t always easy, but being a child isn’t always a walk in the park either, especially in this day and age, when the number of children with poor mental health is larger than ever. The past thirty years have seen a noticeable increase in the number of young people experiencing mental health troubles, with 20% of children saying they have unmet mental health … [Read more...]
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