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Wellness

December 21

Expert Reveals Hack To Becoming A Happier Parent

It's called power pose, and this self-care trick is backed by Science.

Remember how your kids would mimic their superheroes, one hand on their hips while the other up in the air? Then they would run around the house with their capes flying behind their backs? What they are doing is a kind of
Toddler

September 2

How To Raise Happy And Successful Kids

Be present and enjoy the small moments.

Every parent wants the best for their kids. More than achieving academic success, however, moms and dads are discovering that their children’s happiness is what’s most important. For kids to thrive, they need a warm, positive environment where they are loved, where
Wellness

July 6

Acts Of Kindness Pay Off, According To Science

Doing these simple acts can make you feel better physically and emotionally.

Acts of kindness may not be that random after all. Science says being kind pays off.Research shows that acts of kindness make us feel better and healthier. Kindness is also key to how we evolved and survived as a species, scientists say.
Preschooler

January 12

Parents Should Seek Decency, Work Ethic, And Love For Their Kids

Our kids’ happiness is paramount, of course. But how do we set out to achieve it?

Ask any parent what they wish most for their children, and right up there in their list, along with good education and success in life, is happiness. “I just want my children to be happy,” is a line we’ve probably not only said
Wellness

August 15

Spend Money on Experiences and Vacations Not Material Things

Material things excite us for a short time, while memories brought by experiences linger.

Moms and dads put in a lot of effort to take care of the family, so they deserve to reward themselves with a little something from their hard-earned money. But while getting the latest gadget or a limited edition bag is exciting
Baby

July 23

The Happiest Kids in the World Are the Dutch and Here's Why

Want a happy baby? Incorporate Dutch parenting to your own parenting style.

In 2013, a UNICEF report, which ranked 29 rich countries based on the overall well-being of their kid citizens, claimed that the happiest children in the world can be found in the Netherlands. Other organizations like Britain’s Child Poverty Action Group and
Real Parenting

April 27

What Makes a Child Happy in Life? This 2019 Report Says It's This

It's not enough to get your kids off their gadgets.

Parents wish nothing for their children but to be safe, healthy, and happy. To keep them safe, we safeguard them against possible threats: we discuss online danger and other critical issues like bullying and teach them how to conduct themselves outside of the home. To keep
Wellness

February 13

Melissa Ricks on Finding Happiness and Choosing Self-Love

The single mom shares she continues to learn to let go of her worries and embrace a better her.

Actress Melissa Ricks can attest that nothing is harder than learning to love yourself. After the single mom opened up about her struggles, she shares with us that she is finally on the path to accepting herself after a long time of self-doubt.It was
Wellness

December 31

Happiness Is a Choice! 14 Ways to Choose It Every Day

Because, moms and dads, happiness is a choice! Make it yours.

While studies have revealed that, to a great extent, our enduring level of happiness and well-being is determined by our genetics, happiness is still considered a product of our own decision mainly. In other words, happiness is a choice!Studies have shown that
Toddler

November 19

Childhood Memories Are the Best for Your Child's Health

A new study links health with happy memories and positive parent-child relationships.

Kids don't need a lot of presents or gift, but they need their parents' presence. Children prefer family vacations where they have your full attention over toys. These vacations, in return, become their happiness anchors in life. And a new study affirms how these experiences or happy memories
Preschooler

September 24

Father Role Daughter Happiness

Here's why the bond between dads and daughters are so crucial from the beginning.

Much has been said about a mother's influence in a child's life, but it should not overshadow the role dads play in a child's upbringing. We want the dads to be as hands-on and active in raising their kids (like this dad that
Preschooler

June 9

How to Raise a Happy Kid in the Digital Age

You can create an environment where happiness is there for the taking.

Happiness is a warm puppy.If you're happy and you know it, clap your hands.Don't worry, be happy!Rules for how to live happily are nothing new. But lately, our well-being—and that of our kids—seems to be in free fall. Depression, anxiety, and even
Love & Relationships

January 24

The Secret to a Happy Life Is a Goal Parents Work Hard to Achieve

Spoiler alert: it’s not related to wealth or fame.

Ask a kid, “Are you happy?” and you’ll probably get a quick, honest response. Ask an adult, however, and you’ll probably get silence for an answer.As we grow up, we start to form our dreams and carve out our life goals. It
Wellness

November 14

7 Things Happy Moms Always Do

It's all a matter of attitude!

Having a child is really exciting yet challenging. Changing diapers, feeding the kids, and doing other household chores could take a toll on your self-worth, and there will surely be days when you will feel stressful and unhappy. If you've been wondering why
Real Parenting

October 28

What a Famous Psychologist Told Us About Raising Smart and Happy Kids

Academic skills is good, but there is something way, way, better.

Dr. Peter Gray, a world acclaimed evolutionary psychologist, was a panelist in a forum when he was asked why play was important. He answered, “Because it makes children happy.” He was ignored for the rest of the discussion.In a succeeding forum, he
Preschooler

August 22

8 Secrets of Parents Who Are Raising Happier and Successful Kids

How do you raise a happier child? Let us count the ways

Most parents strive to raise smart and successful kids because who doesn't want that? But we often equate success with academic achievement. What we need to prioritize is giving our kids a positive environment where they feel loved, secure, and free to
Love & Relationships

August 5

Women Are Happier With Less Attractive Partners, Study Says

Take a bow, er, semi-pogi hubbies

Here's another win for all semi-pogi guys out there!According to a recent study, it was found that most women tend to be a lot happier when their partners are less attractive than they are.Researchers at Florida State University reviewed the relationships of 223 newlyweds, aged
Real Parenting

June 5

Parents Who Raise Happy Kids Try Their Best to Do These 5 Things

One of the most influential inspirational writers share five pieces of advice on happiness.

“We must exercise ourselves in the things which bring happiness, since, if that be present, we have everything, and, if that be absent, all our actions are directed toward attaining it.” The beautiful quote above is from Gretchen Rubin’s The Happiness Project, a
Love & Relationships

March 10

Hey Mom! Here Are 2 Simple Ways You Can Get More Satisfaction Out of Sex, Says Science

No doubt getting busy under the sheets is fun, but did you know it can contribute to long-term happiness too? Here’s how.

When it comes to sex, we often think more is better. Many studies have certainly explored the subject, with one in particular even finding that couples who have sex once a week are the happiest -- fairly achievable even for couples with
Love & Relationships

October 14

Study Says This Is the Simple Secret to a Happy Family Life

Yes, we really don't have to spend a lot for our family to be happy.

There is no right or wrong way when it comes to spending quality time with the family. The definition changes -- or adjusts -- depending on a family's lifestyle and needs. Often, we equate family bonding with watching a movie together, hitting

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