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Unlocking the Myths: Chronotype vs Circadian Rhythm
Chronotype? Human. Since I started on my journey to be a day person vs. an extreme night owl, people have asked if I have been evaluated for...
Are You Confusing Self-Interest for Empathy and Compassion?
Empathy vs Self-Centeredness. Empathy is walking in another’s shoes to understand and share the feelings of others. Self-centeredness occurs when...
Lack of Self-Care Can Leave You a Victim of a Struggling Health Care System
In Healthcare, Dangers Lurk Beneath the Surface, Posing Risks to Patients and Those Who Work Within the System Despite the remarkable advancements...
Piecing Together Success: Lessons Learned from Jigsaw Puzzles
A round, midcentury coffee table sat in the heart of my childhood home. At the perfect height for us kids, it became the canvas for our creative...
7 Ways Jigsaw Puzzles Can Help You Overcome Challenges and Reach Your Goals
Jigsaw puzzles, those captivating collections of countless tiny pieces that form a larger picture, can be seen as more than a pastime. They serve as...
The Silent Badge: A Tale of War, Loss, and Remembrance
Tonight, I devoted time to reorganizing an album with photos documenting my father-in-law’s military service in World War II. He rarely spoke of his...
The True Cost of Control: Exploring the Consequences of Authoritarian Parenting
Parenting Styles: Part One of Six Much of who we are and who we become is shaped by how our parents raised us. Either because we embraced their...
The Unheard Voices of Experience: Baby Boomers Struggle to Share Parenting Wisdom
Amid the changing tides of parenting, an unfortunate trend emerges. The invaluable insights baby boomers gain throughout their parenting journeys...
Cultivating a Child’s Autonomy: The Key Lies in Everyday Encounters
The subtle daily interactions between adults and children can diminish or bolster the child's confidence, self-reliance, and independence. Example:...
Teenage Storms: Finding Calm in the Chaos
In the intricate world of teenagers, emotions simmer beneath the surface. Like any of us, they, too, have a breaking point. They might shrug off...
