46% of Americans are afraid of being in a pool with water that reaches above their heads. Knowing that almost half of the U.S. population has a fear of water shows that aquaphobia is more prevalent than one may think. In fact, competitive swimmer Adam Peaty, who is also an Olympic medalist, used to
For some people, the winter season means cuddling up near the fireplace, enjoying hot cocoa, layering up in cozy clothes, and playing outside in the blanket of frost. But for others, winter means having to deal with frigid breezes, constantly defrosting the car, and being cooped up inside because of the cold. If you
As much as we’d hate to compare our generation with today’s kids, we can’t help but lament the fact that toddlers play more often on an iPad than at a playground. As a result, they grow up to be teens that are so attached to social media, using it to gain validation from their
Even busy people love spending time with their family members. But it’s boring to have a bonding session over the dinner table. That doesn’t even count. Going to the mall with the whole family is not that exciting as an outdoor activity, either. Are you looking for some fun activities and games to try
Photos of siblings wearing matching costumes and hugging each other before the Christmas tree isn’t always the true story. In truth, siblings and their parents have to go through a lot to reach loving, peaceful, and considerate relationships. It takes a long time before siblings can accept each other fully. But if there’s one
These days, many children like to spend time playing with their gadgets. You see their eyes glued to their smartphones, tablets, or the latest video game. These are fine items to pass time with, but you need to limit their usage, so they do not grow up being used to having a sedentary lifestyle.
As a parent, it’s essential to recognize the fine line between encouraging your child to play sports and placing extreme expectations on them. Putting pressure on children to not only join sports activities but also be excellent at them can have the adverse effect of turning children off sports. Given the steady increase of
Nowadays, it’s easy for children to become more comfortable with being idle. The presence of internet and mobile gadgets have definitely taken out the appeal of the great outdoors for most kids. Seeing children playing on the street, on bikes, or simply outside is becoming very rare and we really can’t blame them. With
Nowadays, there are a lot of things you can do at home that discourage you from going outside. Some families would just stay indoors to stream a movie or TV series together or use their gadgets separately. While it can be considered as a family bonding activity, it’s not really as fun and as
Everyone deserves and needs their own space. Even in our own homes, there is that one spot that we call our own. Most of the time, it is our room. Sometimes, it could be somewhere else like the kitchen if you like to cook and eat. Or the garage if you like to work
