Talking about the more serious and less generic reasons of children not wanting to attend school…

Sometimes, the reason behind a child not wanting to go to school could be far more serious than we realize. This holds especially true when the child in question is going to great lengths to avoid school, to the point of causing himself emotional or physical stress, trauma and even harm. Listen to your child, s/he may be trying to say something to you with his or her actions…

Bargain – would your child like you to change anything?

6 Weight Loss Tips For People Over 40

Weight loss isn't easy, especially when you’re both overweight and over 40. It can be particularly difficult because of uncontrollable factors such as slower metabolism, lower hormone levels, and life just getting in the way of fitness.

But it’s important to keep up on your fitness and weight loss goals, or you can become susceptible to a whole bunch of age-related diseases such as:

I was pregnant with my first baby and the “father” was non-existent. Instead, I had met an amazing man who I had warily started dating. I had no idea what to expect while my body morphed and transformed in order to bring forth the life growing inside of me. This man's mother, who would later become my first child's grandmother, gave me a rose quartz in the shape of a heart at my blessingway, just a few weeks before his arrival. My heart, which was trepidatious and afraid to let anyone in, suddenly began opening to the possibility of love with the aid of rose quartz.

School blues? Try these seven OTC hacks (read: rules) – depending on the age of the child, and the intensity of school hate!

“But I don’t want to go to school” – a dreaded, often chronic line that most parents wish they never heard or will never hear in the future. Unfortunately, most, if not all, parents do face this situation, repeatedly and in varied extremes. So how does one deal with a child, of any age, not wanting to go to school or having school stress?

Soy curls, also known as Texturized Soy Protein (TSP), make a convincing substitute for chicken or other meats in many vegetarian and vegan meals. The high protein content and low cost make TSP an excellent choice for anyone on a budget, but it’s the versatility that makes it a favorite staple for cooks like myself. TSP is easy to store for long periods of time in its dehydrated form and quickly soaks up any spices or sauces that you choose to put it in.

Parenting is stressful. Of course, it has positive aspects that greatly overpower the negative, but there is no doubt that raising another human being to be healthy, happy, and successful can take a toll on your mental well-being. And more studies are showing that your own mental well-being should be a priority when raising children.

The days are getting shorter, the garden has been put to rest, and the fruits and vegetables at the farmer’s market are getting sparse. We’re in the thick of fall, and as we all know, fall turns into winter and leaves us for many months without fresh leafy greens, sweet juicy berries, or perfectly ripe tomatoes. For many hoping to eat locally, winter can be challenging - but it doesn’t have to be! Dear readers, you really can eat locally all year round, even if you’ve never canned a day in your life!

Ever find yourself lying in bed, wide awake and staring at the ceiling? A night without 40 winks can be pretty frustrating, so here are five ways to make sure another restless period never enters your bedroom again.

As a citizen of this world and member of society, it is highly likely that you have felt wronged by someone before. We humans are imperfect at best and at our worst can be selfish, cruel and act in blatant disregard of others. Of course, these wrongs run the gamut in both duration and gravity. Some of us may have had traumatic experiences in our lifetime that were inflicted by someone intentionally.

Raw asparagus juice…is that even legal? After getting tired of my daily cucumber-apple-ginger combo, I decided to break out of my juicing shell and get a little weird…