5 Tips for Combatting Insomnia and Getting Better Sleep

Apparently, I used to have the Magic Mommy Touch for getting my kidlets to sleep 

If there is one thing many of us take for granted in life, it’s getting enough sleep each night. Waking up feeling restless and exhausted will impact your day ahead, potentially causing problems in your professional and personal endeavors. However, for those with insomnia, not getting any sleep at all can have serious consequences on your health.

Insomnia affects millions of UK adults, so if you fall into this category, here are some tips on conquering the sleep disorder and getting a good night’s sleep.

4 Considerations If You're Moving During The Pandemic

 You can’t always time life perfectly. Taking moving. You need to do it for several reasons, including that your current home has positive equity and you want to take advantage before the bubble bursts. There is a problem, though - you’re in the middle of a pandemic.

For many people, avoiding moving has been essential since they don’t want to take risks. However, at some point, you’ve got to outweigh the pros against the cons. If, for instance, your mental health is deteriorating due to limited space, it’s time to up sticks and find somewhere new.

Of course, the process isn’t simple when you have a situation like the one the entire world has experienced over the past twelve months. So, the key is to think of the considerations that can make it easier and safer. If you’re searching for inspiration, please free feel to use these four factors to your advantage.

Your COVID Fashion and Religious Update One Year In

Welcome to your COVID fashion and religious update (you're welcome):

Kohl's has no dressing rooms open, even though they did last summer.

Target dressing rooms are still closed.

Macy's and Dillard's let you try on a zillion dresses and they are hung right back up. No sanitizing dressing rooms, no sanitizing clothing. Do you know how many prom dresses teen girls try on in the span of several hours?

Healthy Treatments for Adults and Children

 

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Acupuncture

Acupuncture is an ancient treatment that originated in China. It works on the theory that there are energy centers in the body and energy lines running throughout. This energy is called 'Chi' which is vital life-force energy. Sometimes it gets blocked and trapped. 

Acupuncture uses small fine needles to unwrap the blocked energy and let it run freely again in your system. Whether you believe in it or not it does get some good results. It can harmonize the body and mind and heal chronic conditions. 

11 Easy Steps To Increase Your Kid's Working Memory

 

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No more forgetting things! If you want your child to excel academically, then you need to teach them how to increase their working memory. Here are some easy steps that anyone can do.

"Kids' brains grow and develop in the first few years of life, laying down the foundation for everything they will be able to do. But it's not just size that matters: what kids learn in those formative years will have a big impact on their brain development," writes Blythe Corbett, M.D. in an article for the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services website, Healthy Children.

A strong working memory is essential for building academic skills in reading, writing, and math. But it also has a big impact on your child's physical health, emotional well-being, social skills, and more. 

Here are 11 easy steps to increase your kids' working memory: