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No one likes to fall ill. Whether it’s the seasonal flu or something more serious, contracting a virus is the last thing anyone wants to do. And although most people go out of their way to prevent themselves from falling ill, the elderly have to be more vigilant than their younger counterparts.Lifebuoy And even if […] More
Sometimes it takes a perspective-shifting experience to remind you where your priorities lie. In the wake of the global health crisis, many parents are stopping to re-evaluate their work-life balance or even the quality of time spent with their loved ones. Being at home forces you to be together, but it doesn’t make for quality […] More
When times are uncertain, people inevitably have questions. So we thought we would answer some of the common cleaning questions on everyone’s lips to provide a little bit of clarity in these somewhat dark and uncertain times. Can You Get Sick From Contaminated Clothes? Yes, you can. Clothes worn by someone who is ill can […] More
Summer is now upon us and kids will be enjoying a long break away from school. No more early morning starts, pop quizzes or homework assignments – just family vacations to enjoy, playing outside with friends and hours of kid’s TV shows to catch up on –absolute bliss! However, as I’m sure a lot of […] More
Young people have been making big sacrifices around the pandemic. Adolescents’ brains are wired to learn through social interaction, and their bodies are designed to respond to it. They have a heightened sensitivity to reward from their friends, with whom life seems so much better. Yet for reasons of safety – predominantly that of others […] More
When we watch children play, we are often struck by their intensity and captivated by their engagement. Children experience delight in playing games and creating imaginary worlds. Whether inside a cardboard box teaching their teddies, sailing the ocean on a cushion, or chanting while playing ball games with friends, they are present in the moment […] More
We are all human and we all make mistakes. An important life lesson is learning to recognize our mistakes and apologize for them. This shows that we are capable of self-reflection, empathy, and learning from our errors. On occasion, this can be a hard lesson for even us adults. It is important to teach your […] More
With the end of lockdowns approaching, many parents of school-age children will breathe a collective sigh of relief. No longer will they have to monitor their children’s virtual assignments or worry about how to manage the Zoom classroom for their kids. The pandemic and the executive orders to close schools have challenged teachers, parents, and […] More
