Photo by National Cancer Institute on Unsplash In-home palliative care ensures families that their relatives are well taken care of while allowing them to be present in dire times, but such care at home comes at a cost. For many families, caring for an ailing relative at home is the only option. Opting for in-home…
Young One, Remember the World Is Your Oyster So Dream Big
Photo by Xavier Mouton Photographie on Unsplash Childhood is the best time to instill the virtue of self-belief. While they might seem naïve, they’re starting to understand the world and themselves. When asked what they want to have or things they wish to pursue in the future, children may often share the most outrageous, weird,…
In Reaching for the Past: The Wisdom of Family Ties
Photo by Min An If you are rediscovering the wisdom of human nature, where do you begin? Of course, you go back to your roots and your family and re-learn wisdom passed through the ages. Perhaps one of the more insidious aspects of the decline of modern civilization is the fact that people are slowly forgetting their…
Subtle Signs of Child Abuse: Things We Should Be Aware Of
Photo by Ketut Subiyanto Spotting the subtle signs of child abuse isn’t easy, which is why we should look beyond physical manifestations like bruises. Cynthia J. Giachino, the author of the autobiographical novel about fear titled Quiet. Fear., understands that subtle signs do exist. Being a survivor of child abuse herself, Cynthia knows that kids who experience such…
Life Isn’t Forever: Talking to Children About Illnesses
Photo by Jordan Whitt on Unsplash Children will only understand the complexities of life if adults thoroughly discuss it with them. But with their innocence, how should this discussion happen? Life is never predictable. It’s a mixture of ups and downs, highs and lows. But regardless of where one currently is, everyone can better cope…