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As we celebrate moms and nurturers today, I am reminded that motherhood has always come with its share of challenges. Raising children in today’s digital world simply adds another layer, one that hums quietly in the background of daily life. Young children used to spend long hours outdoors, stretching their imagination through play and interaction with others. These days, playtime feels more contained, with glowing screens often replacing the storybooks and toys that once cap

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Over the last few years, pickleball has been rising in popularity. In fact, pickleball is considered one of the fastest-growing sports in the United States. Due to the soaring popularity of this decades-old game, many parks and recreation departments are now adding pickleball to their sports programming. But what is pickleball exactly, and why is it becoming so popular? What is Pickleball? Pickleball is a paddle sport that combines elements of tennis, badminton, and ping-pong

With summer right around the corner, now is the time to start planning your summer vacation! Summer provides the perfect time to get away as a family and create memories to last a life time, but if not properly thought out a family trip can turn into family stress…very quickly. I’ve been there, so I want to share with you the best tips I know of. Consider your audience. Family travel is not a one size fits all. Ages, temperaments, and interests all come into play when conside

Social media is a powerful tool. It helps you stay connected with loved ones but can also affect your mental well-being if not used mindfully. Scrolling through posts of friends and family celebrating birthdays, holidays, or special events can sometimes create feelings of missing out, as highlighted by The Swedish Club in collaboration with Mental Health Support Solutions (MHSS). Connect meaningfully Instead of endlessly scrolling, prefer to: reach out to family members direc

Each year, an estimated 88,000 Americans die from alcohol-related causes, making alcohol use the fourth leading cause of preventable death in the United States. Those who survive may suffer from fractured relationships, poor work performance and ailing health. In fact, according to Tyler Trahan, M.D., an internal medicine and addiction specialist at Henry Ford Health, the whole spectrum of alcohol use has consequences. Consume more than one or two glasses daily (one for women

Ah, the heat index—that number you check every morning, hoping for a miracle, only to be met with another “feels like 45°C” reality check. The Philippines is in the middle of a relentless heat wave, where stepping outside feels like walking into a giant oven set to extra crispy. Sure, you could blast the aircon all day, but unless you enjoy outrageous Meralco bills, that’s not a sustainable plan. Instead, let’s dive into some of the weirdest, yet surprisingly effective, Pinoy

Ingredients: 5 cloves garlic, chopped 1 medium onion, chopped 1 tbsp annato/atsuete powder 1 pork broth cube 2 cups water 1/2 cup peanut butter 1/2 cup crushed peanut Cooking oil for frying 1 block tofu, sliced 8-10 pcs shrimps 2 eggplants, sliced 1 bunch snake beans, sliced 1 bunch bokchoy Seasoning granules Procedure: 1 Pat dry with paper towel 1 block tofu and slice into half inch thick pieces. 2 Season with salt or seasoning granules. 3 Deep fry or air fry until golden br

The heat index in the country has been alarmingly high for the past few summer months, and heat-related illnesses have been on the rise. This has underscored the importance of staying cool during summer to prevent heat-related illnesses. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has weighed in on how we can all keep cool now. Here are a few of their recommendations. Stay in cool areas The simplest way to beat the heat is to stay in cooler areas. This includes staying ind

You open your laptop for the exam you’ve studied for all week… battery at 20%. You check Maps for directions to your dinner plans… battery at 10%. You pull out your phone to film the Aggies scoring the game-winning touchdown… battery dead. We’ve all experienced devices running low at the worst moments. While technology has become more cutting-edge and seamless, these advancements often lead to quicker battery drain. Here are five ways to proactively protect your iPhone’s® bat

A publication by The Swedish Club, in collaboration with Mental Health Support Solutions (MHSS), offers practical guidance to help seafarers and their families stay connected during periods of separation. The guide highlights the importance of building emotional resilience in children. Emotional resilience helps children cope with challenges such as separation, stress, anxiety, and loneliness. By understanding and applying practical strategies, parents can support their child

Who doesn’t love a vacation? It’s what we spend most of our year looking forward to. While the prospect of a trip is exciting, the preparation involved – planning a perfect itinerary, working out how to navigate an unfamiliar city, and packing travel essentials – can be overwhelming. In the midst of trying to experience everything a destination has to offer, it's easy to overlook the most important thing: to relax. So, how do you prioritise rest and self-care while still maki

In the professional world, punctuality is more than just a good habit; it’s a crucial element that reflects your dedication, reliability, and respect for your job and colleagues. Being on time is often regarded as a fundamental aspect of professionalism. However, there’s a common misconception about what it truly means to be on time. For many, it’s not just about arriving at the workplace when your shift starts; it’s about being ready and prepared to begin work at that time.

For many of us—especially before the start of the pandemic—walking was a means to an end, a straightforward way to get to a planned destination. Since COVID hit though, more people are walking around their neighborhoods or on trails simply for the benefit of their physical or mental health. But even if you do go on strolls without goals, you’re probably checking your phone, or thinking about what’s for dinner, or listening to a podcast, or doing any number of other things to

What is fake news? Fake news refers to false or misleading information which masquerades as legitimate news. Generally, fake news falls into two categories: Deliberately inaccurate stories That is, the people publishing them know them to be false but publish them anyway. This might be to manipulate public opinion or to drive traffic to a specific website. Stories that contain elements of truth but are broadly inaccurate. This might be because the writer hasn’t checked all the

With an incoming crush of cutting-edge AI tools and more than 10,0000 websites created every hour, information is more accessible than ever. Anyone with an internet connection can find online “sources” on nearly any subject and share them on social media platforms. Bogus stories and fake videos are only a click away, which is why media literacy has become an indispensable skill. “Media can amplify harmful messages and bad behaviors, mislead and confuse people, recruit and uni

It’s one thing to have an innovation strategy and quite another to have the right plan to execute it. Many companies have the former but struggle with the latter. So how do you ensure you realize the innovation strategy your team has worked so hard to craft? Here are eight tips for creating greater alignment between your innovation plan and execution. Define and capture your innovation strategy It starts with capturing your objectives and key results (OKRs). While this step m

Vacations are meant to give us time to rest and recharge — something often missing during the year. But long breaks can also leave us with too much time to do nothing. As a result, getting back into the rhythm of daily life can require extra effort. A new year offers the perfect opportunity to start again. The good news is you can begin your wellness journey at any time. The best timing is determined by your own desire. Only you can overcome procrastination, laziness, and res

Amid Manila’s traffic chaos and daily chores, Filipinos have long justified their chronic lateness with various excuses, giving rise to the cultural phenomenon known as “Filipino time.” While the origins remain unclear, experts are determined to challenge and reshape the negative perception associated with habitual tardiness. “Filipino Time” and Filipinos Rude De Guzman, a senior research specialist at the Department of Science and Technology (DOST), points out the adverse ef

For those who are not aware, January 4 to January 8 is the National Time Consciousness Week (NTCW). This means people are encouraged to be punctual. In our case, we, Filipinos, cannot run on ‘Filipino time.’ READ: DOST Encourages Filipinos to Synchronize Time to PHL Standard Time. Filipino Time was originally coined for Filipinos arriving later than the set time (sounds familiar?). But, don’t get it twisted as I’m also a statistic! 🙂 However, being with an American partner a