As a parent, it can be painful to watch your teen struggle with self-consciousness and low confidence. Is there anything you can do to help build your teen's self-confidence? Here are some tips. Learning to Fail We want our children to be safe, physically and emotionally. But sources say that this can become too much of a good thing. If you feel the need to protect your child from any difficulty - not allowing him to date, for instance, to protect him from a broken heart; or not letting ... VIEW POST

Feeling shy or awkward in certain situations is understandable. Don't we all have a little nervousness before we go talk to that guy or girl, or get sweaty palms before giving a speech? For some, though, shyness and social awkwardness may not be circumstantial, but constant. This can be very frustrating and hard to overcome, but there are some things you can do to help overcome your shyness and approach people in social situations. Here are some tips. Learn to Laugh There's something about ... VIEW POST

Whether you're a male or female teen, your self-confidence is important. While the emphasis is often on girls' self-esteem, boys need to be confident, too, and often struggle just as much (although perhaps in different areas). Here are some tips to help teens build their self-confidence. Recognize Your Talents It's easy to blow off your abilities, especially if your peers make fun of them (and they probably do so out of jealousy). But get serious with yourself and make a list of things you ... VIEW POST

Why should one cook? It seems like a waste of time if some people are to believed; it destroys nutrients and wastes energy. Eating raw is the natural way, the way nature intended the food to be eaten. It sounds fancily accurate enough to convince many people, but is it the truth?  Nature’s intentions If we go according to what we know, it is presumptuous to assume that nature produces food to be consumed by humans, or that it does anything with the intention of benefiting us humans. We ... VIEW POST

Cheap, Healthy Meals When You Hate to Cook Do you want to eat healthier, but hate to cook? If you are also trying to stick to a budget, this can prove difficult as it removes a lot of the pre-packaged meal options. But don’t worry, even if you don’t intend to cook much, you can still put together affordable and nutritious meals. Buddha Bowls, Burrito Bowls, and More It’s all about the bowls! These are so handy and easy to put together when you hate to cook. Plus as a bonus, they rarely ... VIEW POST

5 Frugal Meal Ideas for the Family Do you have a family to feed with a smaller food budget? It is entirely possible to feed your family filling, healthy, and affordable meals no matter what your budget is. Here are some frugal meal ideas for your family. 1. Use a Whole Chicken or Turkey Instead of getting individual chicken breasts or thighs, consider purchasing an entire chicken or turkey. They tend to be less expensive as a whole bird, and it is more than enough to feed your entire family. ... VIEW POST