The task, as Nikki Maucere tells it, felt daunting. Her husband had died in a car crash only months earlier and she was facing her first Christmas as a single parent. She had joined several social media groups to find support, and on them, widows were offering a piece of advice she wasn’t sure she could take. “Make… Read More »
Self-stimulatory behaviors (also called “stimming”) are things your child does to get extra sensory input when he needs it, such as hand flapping, rocking, biting himself, head-banging, or scratching himself. These behaviors help a child regulate their system and are very important to daily functioning for many children. In general, we don’t want to stop these behaviors since… Read More »
1. Attend Back-to-School Night and Parent-Teacher Conferences Kids do better in school when parents are involved in their academic lives. Attending back-to-school night at the start of the school year is a great way to get to know your child’s teachers and their expectations. School administrators may discuss school-wide programs and policies, too. Attending parent-teacher conferences is another way to stay informed.… Read More »
As an expat, it can sometimes feel like you spend half of your time in airports – whether that’s heading back home to visit family and friends, going on business trips or just taking a holiday. Thankfully, residents of Germany are well-served when it comes to flying: the federal republic is home to more than thirty commercial passenger and cargo airports, most… Read More »
“Don’t limit yourself. Many people limit themselves to what they think they can do. You can go as far as your mind lets you. What you believe, remember, you can achieve.” Mary Kay Ash, entrepreneur and founder of Mary Kay Cosmetics Do you feel “stuck in a rut” or dissatisfied with your life but believe there is little… Read More »
Lending money to family and friends can be a gesture of goodwill when someone you know is in a tight spot financially, but it can be problematic if your efforts to help lead to disagreements or you experience financial issues as a result. In a 2019 LendingTree survey, 24% of people who lent money to someone they knew said… Read More »
When the Prophet (ﷺ) and Abu Bakr (رضي الله عنه) arrived at the cave in Jabal al-Thawr (Ghar al-Thawr), Abu Bakr (رضي الله عنه) entered first to clear away anything that might injure the Prophet (ﷺ). He found a few holes and stuffed them with pieces of cloth. The Prophet (ﷺ) then entered and went to sleep on… Read More »
There are many physical qualities that contribute to someone’s (or something’s) ugo factor: abnormal traits, facial asymmetry, daring hair styles. Here at Flicks, we like to express our right to be shallow and judgemental towards the fictionally hideous. Thus, we’ve compiled a list of ugly film characters that ain’t got no alibi, and boy are there a lot… Read More »
Timileyin Akinkahunsi The struggle to find true happiness is a daily one for many people, and being rich or poor doesn’t really matter. Therefore, in essence, wealth does not guarantee happiness. So what does? In a bid to understand this, Saturday PUNCH asked a cross-section of Nigerians to define happiness and here are their responses: Self love –… Read More »
The brain is arguably the most important organ in the human body. It controls and coordinates actions and reactions, allows us to think and feel, and enables us to have memories and feelings—all the things that make us human. While the brain only weighs about three pounds, it is a highly complex organ made up of many parts.… Read More »