Many of these gestures can be made on an ad hoc basis, simply by paying attention to your child’s world. By viewing the world from their perspective, you have a better chance of reaching them and impressing on them. Here are 21 little things every parent can do to make their kids feel loved. I hope you enjoy trying these out at home. Draw on Their Banana My kids love when I do this....

Serena has taken her experiences and packaged it into a Masterclass. An online platform for students of all levels to learn from the greats. Where she teaches more than just tennis. She expands on life and how to make the best of what’s handed to you. Here are 22 quotes from Serena Williams that prove she deserves the crown:

DIY 1. Yurts When some people think of yurts, they think of glamping (glamorous camping), but not necessarily of “living,” per say. Nevertheless, yurts are catching on as actual living spaces, though they’re not as “glamorous” as some of the posts you might see on the internet would have you believe. This didn’t stop Grace Brogan and John Kamman from living in one, though! Despite living in one of the coldest places in the U....

A smile is happiness you’ll find right under your nose. Tom Wilson Life is like a mirror. Smile at it and it smiles back at you. Peace Pilgrim Wear a smile and have friends; wear a scowl and have wrinkles. What do we live for if not to make the world less difficult for each other? George Eliot Smile in the mirror. Do that every morning and you’ll start to see a big difference in your life....

1. We often make the mistake of comparing things to “back home” and then get the dreaded question, “Where are you from?” 2. When somebody asks us the dreaded question, we have to take a deep breath and begin the journey that is our life story. Which then leads us to explain that we aren’t really from anywhere. 3. We are constantly shuttling back and forth between continents, so we become addicted to being jet-lagged....

Surrounding yourself with people who are positive and inspiring enriches your life significantly and also helps change your mindset about reaching for your dreams. Having a tribe of encouraging people helps change your mindset from “I can’t do that” to “How could I not?” and contributes to having a much happier life. Featured photo credit: MyBreasts.org via mybreast.org

The question is, can re-using our water bottles in this way be negatively affecting our health? In some cases, the answer is yes. There are three crucial things that you should know about before refilling your empty bottle with some good old H2O, so hang on to your Brita filters — let’s jump right in. 1. Bacteria can thrive in water bottles. While you should be OK if you use a disposable water bottle only once (as is intended), you are pushing your luck if you decide to use it again....

SEE ALSO: How the Act of Daily Goal Setting Makes You Successful Successfully achieving those goals is not only key to advancing our careers, but also to help us to grow as individuals. Unfortunately, when choosing our goals, we often unknowingly sabotage our success, by committing these three very common goal setting mistakes. Thinking Too Narrowly One of the biggest benefits of creating goals is that they force us to focus our time, attention, and energy on a specific objective, instead of scattering our focus and our resources among the broad range of possibilities vying for our attention....

The National Home Buyers Association (NAHB) has found that a home purchase has a ripple effect and makes most new homeowners spend more money on average. This begs the question: where are these hidden costs, and how can you avoid them? 1. Don’t Buy Furniture To Fill Up The Extra Space A majority of new homeowners buy a house that has more space than where they were living previously. Of course, the natural inclination is to fill up that empty space with furniture....

Here are a few hobbies proven to help you conquer your struggle with addiction: 1. Doing Yoga Researchers found that regularly practising yoga promotes recovery from addiction. They found that regular yoga practice puts your body in a state that interrupts stress and resets your fight-or-flight tendencies, which is what’s triggered when you’re going through withdrawal. When you do yoga poses coupled with special, slow and long breathing techniques, the combination has been found to relax you and stimulate the pleasure centers in areas of your brain that lead to states of bliss....

1. Southwest Egg Scramble Eggs are packed with protein, making them an egg-cellent breakfast option to keep you full ‘til lunch. Try adding a little salsa, avocado, and hot sauce for a southwest take on scrambled eggs. 2. Peanut Butter & Fruit Breakfast Wrap Breakfast wraps are quick and easy, making them perfect for days when you’re running behind. Slather peanut butter on a whole wheat tortilla or flax wrap and then pile on the fruit — strawberries, raspberries, bananas, apples, and blueberries are all great choices....

1. It gets rid of your dark circles and puffy eye bags! Who likes swollen eyes in the morning? No one. Pat your dark circles and eye bags with a thin layer of coconut oil to look more awake. 2. You can also say bye to your wrinkles. Similar to removing dark circles, rub a tiny bit of coconut oil twice a day to reduce your fine lines. 3. Use it to make toothpaste....

We have collected 30 craft ideas for your little crafters that are so simple and easy. Have a nice time and enjoy preparing for the celebration!

All Harry Potter books are amazing. They take you to a wondrous and magical world that you wish really existed. Everything about the books (and movies) is enchanting. Many characters are close to Potter fans’ hearts — Harry, Hermione, Ron, and Dumbledore (to name a few). Have you ever realized that the best quotes from our favorite Harry Potter characters are also chock-full of wisdom? Here are some memorable quotes from the Harry Potter series that incidentally also teach valuable life lessons....

But that’s not true. Let’s not live in the prison of being sad and depressed because of momentous stuff, other people, daily problems or outer factors. Positivity can be kept throughout the whole year and once you get used to this attitude towards life, you’ll become much more contented with who you are and the way things turn out. You’ll be smiling more, will focus on the good stuff in your life and that will make you considerably more satisfied and peaceful....

Click on the image to download a wallpaper sized 30 Second Tip! Practice Gratitude. Think of Every Positive Thing That Happened to You at the End of the Day. It Increases Your Mood. I think Happiness is your birth right, it is available to each and every one of us. But if this is true why does it elude so many? It eludes so many of us because our habits don’t support a life of harmony and happiness....

Do you want more comments on your blog? Let’s assume you already know how valuable comments are to your blogging experience. But how do you get more of them? Here are 31 ways to increase comments on your blog. Some are concepts I use regularly on my own blogs. Others I know about from watching other bloggers. (Note that I don’t necessarily endorse all methods. You have to decide what is right for you....

Getting the family and friends together over the holidays is a sheer joy, unfortunately the process of inviting and organising is at best a chore, at worst a hair pulling exercise in futility! Here are 4 apps to help Invite and organize your holiday gatherings, or any party or event. Join Steve at http://dottotech.com for his weekly podcast.

4 Steps To Learn Efficiently In Much Less Time 1. Get Over Your Fear of the Unknown Many people give up quickly on their dreams because the unknown conjures up feelings of uncertainty and threat. Ambiguity brings doubtfulness [1] which creates an unstable mindset. When we think about achieving our dreams, this can be a massive goal killer. Many of us are more prepared to give up than face entering unclear and insecure territory because it can cause such emotional discomfort....

“Should I build or buy a home?” is one of the most popular questions many new home buyers ask as they begin their journey. While it may seem like you should be able to answer that question pretty simply, it is actually very complex and a question that requires several other follow up questions. In order to ensure that you are successful in your journey to home ownership here are just a few questions you can ask in your initial process to ensure you are making the best decision possible....