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Top Tips to Help Beat the January Blues Whether you’re in the post-Christmas doldrums or you’ve got midwinter melancholy or New Year sales buyers remorse, January can sometimes be a bit of a downer after all the fun and frivolity of the festive season. Luckily there are plenty of things you can do to get over the New Year slump and beat those January blues. Eat WellA big part of the January blues can be the aftereffects of all that indulgence - sort of like a big sugar crash for grown …

I woke up on Wednesday morning and couldn't believe my eyes. Snow covered everything outdoors, not thick snow, but enough to provoke and excited “wow!” (from me, first of all). The walk to school was very slippery though, with sheets of ice covering roads and pavements and much to my son's disappointment, it wasn't really the right kind of snow for snowballs. It was too cold and icy and all we managed to do was to powder each other with soft ice crystals.So, I wondered, what IS snow, and why is …

Within your child’s brain, a biochemical process of learning occurs. Finding meanings, making connections, and solving problems are tasks that require lightning-fast electrical impulses between areas of the brain. Your child needs to nourish their brain with healthy food and water to optimize this internal environment. Doing so will enable your child to excel academically and achieve their potential.Neurons in your child’s brain drive their learning, thinking, and feeling. Neurons need good fats …

Most parents have areas of the house they want to keep their children out for various reasons. Younger children should be kept away from dangerous chemicals and tools. Older children are curious and parents may which to maintain their privacy. Consider the following when making a decision to make certain areas of the house remain private and exclusive.Some Rooms Contain Danger The laundry room, kitchen, basement, and the garage are all places where chemicals are stored. Laundry rooms have de …

Research designed to determine the effect colour has on children has disclosed that colour does, indeed, effect the emotions and behaviour of children. As parents, we wish to do everything we can to help our children be successful in school and thrive as socially adept individuals. Understanding the affect certain colours have on behaviour and personality can help your child learn to control themselves and have appropriate responses socially and psychologically.The Effect of Warm Colours&nb …