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I recently wrote an article on what makes kids brains grow bigger which shows that when parents express love to their children through effective and nurturing communication, they become happier and more well-adjusted. Positive parenting without bargaining, yelling, or intimidation will help you develop nurturing communication. Keep reading to learn 8, easy parenting hacks that will teach valuable life lessons. 1. Be a great teacher. A great teacher takes a hand, opens a mind, and touches a heart....

Here are eight common reasons why someone might quit their job. 1. Disrespected and undervalued staff When you are treated like just a cog in the wheel and you feel like just another number, you feel dehumanized and worthless. Sometimes, employers are only concerned about profits, output, pleasing stakeholders, and productivity. These factors are certainly important for a successful business venture, but they are impossible to achieve if the people doing the work are being mistreated....

It is never about face time Millennials are so consumed with the benefits of technology they do not see why a person has to meet face-to-face with an employer or a client. It is not about being social or not, they just believe face time or physical presence is more impactful when it does not have to be a major part of the day. The benefit of this to the millennial is that instead of having regular meetings and engaging in face time discussion they can sell results, not hours on the meter or time in the building....

1. Asparagus is Loaded With Nutrients Asparagus is loaded with nutrients your body needs such as fiber, folate, vitamins A, C, E and K. It also contains chromium, a mineral that helps improve insulin’s ability to remove glucose from the body’s cells, meaning it is great for diabetics. 2. It Will Keep You Regular All jokes about the smell of your urine after you eat asparagus aside, this little veggie is a natural diuretic due to the presence of the amino acid asparagine....

1. Cold Hands and Feet Coldness (or numbness) in the hands or feet can be a sign of poor circulation. But it’s not just your hands and feet that suffer: sluggish circulation of the blood can cause a whole variety of issues, from heart problems to slow wound healing after an accident. A morning shower, especially a cold one, can actually help with this problem because it causes the blood to rush to the surface of the skin, helping improve overall blood flow....

1. Ask around. Ask everybody. There have been numerous studies showing that everyone in the country (arguably the world) is connected within six degrees of separation. As in, you know somebody who knows somebody… who knows everyone else. A lot of people own properties that they rent out, and those people have friends. The big idea here is that you never know what’s available, or what might be coming available soon, until you ask....

As you get older, that need to make that change usually becomes greater. Maybe you want to be a musician, tour the world and use your influence to give back. Or perhaps your goal is to start a company that will transform the business world or a non-profit that will end poverty. You might just want to help make some kind of positive change, whatever that looks like. Big ideas are never easy to make reality....

If you truly want to liven and freshen up your home, making a small bathroom look bigger is ideal. The bathroom is one room in your house that’s utilized every day, so it’s worth pouring some effort, care, and extra money into this purposeful room. As you read this infographic, keep in mind the first thing people will notice about your bathroom is its color. Whether it has a mixture of blues and greens, more earthy tones such as light brown and beige, or something else, the color of your bathroom is prominent....

But in the long term, the second (or third) cup of coffee, the after-lunch 5-hour energy shot, or the bag of peanut M&Ms you down at 3 A.M. are doing more harm than good. You’re cheating yourself with sugar and caffeine. Fortunately, there are other energy hacks you can implement that will work as well, if not better than, the elevator-Snickers at way past go to bed time. Here are nine such hacks to stay motivated and how to implement them into your schedule starting this week....

I call it ‘Shower Syndrome,’ because that’s where my ideas usually surface; when there is nowhere I can write them down, and there’s ample time to forget whilst I’m drying off. But what if there was a way you could guarantee yourself a good idea? Places you could go, things you could do, to put yourself in a place where you can generate ideas, and be ready to take action on them?...

Everyone wants to be charming and charismatic, but not all of us carry it off. Well, here’s the inside scoop – you can learn how to be more charismatic. And it’s not a trick. It’s actually based on science. Here’s 9 proven strategies to boost your personal charisma. 9 Proven Strategies To Become More Charismatic | Business Insider Featured photo credit: Business Insider / 9 Ways To Become More Charismatic via static....

It really shouldn’t be this way. The question is, how do you work through and resolve an issue before everything hits the fan? It’s really pretty easy if you learn to watch your triggers, slow things down, and remember you love the person you’re having a conflict with. Here are some first steps to make it happen: #1 Know your triggers Everything is easy to control on the front end—that’s why you have to pay attention to your triggers....

1. The appropriate time to have a drink is whenever the cooking starts. Many people use the saying that “it’s happy hour somewhere”. On Thanksgiving happy hour can be at 7 in the morning, because you always cook better with a little wine in your system. Food tastes better with a little wine or booze in it too. Bourbon sweet potatoes, anyone? A cup of white wine inside the turkey keeps it moist....

No matter what you think, child safety is a real issue. There are a number of things you can do to ensure that your child is safe in and out of school. Here are 9 tips which you can impart to your kids: 1. Make him memorize important numbers and addresses For preschoolers, this is very important. You need to make him memorize your phone number at home and if possible, your home address....

Circulate an agenda Have a theme Set (and honor) times for beginning, ending, and breaks No electronic grazing. Period. Schedule guests Be a referee and employ a time-keeper Stay on target Follow up Be consistent In my opinion, Setting a theme is the most important requirement for setting up a meeting. If your team is going to move forward from the project milestone – the theme should be ‘realign tasks and set new tasks’....

1. Length matters Regardless of what you say, size matters. We have all been a recipient of a long email, you know the one that makes you sigh even before you start to read it? Putting too much in an email will get a negative reaction from the outset. Keep your email short. If you have a number of subjects to discuss, consider writing a number of emails. It is easier to respond to and deal with one item at a time rather than bombard a person with an inquisition....

Whether you’re a frequent traveller or simply going on holiday it’s important to know whether you can drink the water where you are going. Design agency NeoMam Studios have created an extremely helpful guide to staying safe, hydrated, and avoiding inappropriate water. They also explain how you can sterilize water, just in case! A Traveller’s Guide To Tap Water | NeoMam Studios Featured photo credit: Tanvi Malik via unsplash.imgix.net

10 Ways to Boost Your Imagination and Achieve Big Things

A Project Needs a Vision – [Managing Product Development] People are smart. People want to do a good job. And when sub-project teams move in different directions, it’s because they think that’s the best way to accomplish that team’s work. Without a project (or program) vision, people have no way to make decisions. A vision is the first decision a project manager makes. It’s certainly not the last.

All you have to do is click on the statement that best represents where you are in your career, for example are you “stuck” or “happy” or “starting”? Then, the site gives you a few tasks and suggestions that will you get to a better stage. Aujla has said that, “If you commit to doing every exercise, with authenticity, serious effort, hustle and follow through, you will discover your path, find your ideal career, and get hired....