Healthy relationships help us meet our basic needs. How can this be? Matthew Lieberman, a UCLA neuroscientist, explains it perfectly in his TED talk. He gives an example that infants and young children rely on crying to pull at the heartstrings of an adult capable of providing them with food, water and shelter. With this […]
Making Your Own Baby Food
Making your own baby food can provide a less expensive, environmentally-friendly alternative to store-bought baby food that is just as (if not more) nutritious. Preparing homemade food for your baby also teaches them to enjoy the kinds of foods that you serve to the rest of your family. And while leaving behind the convenience of […]
Multitasking: is it worth it?
Our constant connectivity, through our phones and other web devices, provides unprecedented access to information and presents a constant temptation for multitasking. Any activity, from making dinner to walking your child to school, can be accompanied by music, photos, or social media updates. We are drawn to multitasking for many reasons: convenience boredom instant social […]