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How to Navigate the Holidays During Pregnancy
Congratulations, you’re expecting a baby! The holidays can be an especially joyful and hectic time for any person. If you’re pregnant, you may have these feelings even more as you and others anticipate the arrival of your baby. Navigating the joys and str...
How to Make Diabetic‐Friendly Food for the Holidays
If you have diabetes, or a family member does, holiday meals can be difficult. Counting carbohydrates is important when you have diabetes, so make sure that you talk with your physician and a Registered Dietitian to determine how many carbohydrates you ca...
How to Enjoy the Holidays with Bipolar Disorder
Between traveling, visiting family, and checking off to-do lists a mile long, the holidays can be a stressful time for anybody. If you have bipolar disorder, the months of November and December might feel more like a minefield of anxiety and mood swings t...
How to Vacation when You Have Depression
Vacation for those with depression can be far different than for those who don’t have it. While it can be a time of enjoyment and relaxation, it can also become stressful and overwhelming. The key is to plan ahead for what to expect and do what you can to...
How to Encourage Dogs to Mate Naturally
Breeding dogs naturally is important to many owners who want to see their dogs produce a litter of puppies. Oftentimes, you can get dogs to breed on their own time without artificial insemination or other fertility treatments. Make sure to keep both your...
How to Solve Differential Equations Using Laplace Transforms
The Laplace transform is an integral transform that is widely used to solve linear differential equations with constant coefficients. When such a differential equation is transformed into Laplace space, the result is an algebraic equation, which is much e...
How to Find a Good Guard Dog
A good guard dog is one that knows the difference between a safe situation and a dangerous one. They will not hesitate to protect you, your family, or your property from an attacker or invader. If you are in the market for a guard dog, you should do exten...
How to Plan Activities for Solo Travel
Many people are nervous about travelling alone and are worried about feeling lonely. That does not have to be the case. There are a number of benefits to solo travel and it can actually be a very rewarding experience. You don’t have to worry about waiting...
How to Treat Major Depression when You Have MS
It can be stressful to battle multiple sclerosis. Besides experiencing the physical challenges, you may also be trying to manage other symptoms of MS, like depression. You might wonder what you can do to treat your depression and how to handle the MS and...
How to Naturally Dye Icing
Natural food dyes are an easy and cost-effective way to color icing for cookies, cakes, or other baked goods. These dyes are often made from vegetables or fruits, and many different colors can be produced from them. While you can buy these food colorings,...
How to Responsibly Give a Dog As a Gift
Dogs can be great gifts, but it’s important to make such a gift responsibly. Ensure that the person you’re gifting the dog to has time, energy, and resources available to care for it. Help the person you’re giving the dog to identify a breed that meets...
How to Start Your Day with Intention
Does your morning involve climbing out of bed at the very last second, dressing in a rush, and scarfing down breakfast on your morning commute? Do you often wish you could feel in control of your day rather than the day being in control of you? Living an...
How to Stop Seeking Distraction from Your Emotions
How do you deal with your emotions? If you're like many people, you might find ways to ignore them entirely. It's common to want to distract yourself from tough emotions like anger, sadness, and anxiety. But covering up your emotions isn't healthy, and it...
How to Educate Yourself As a New Dog Owner
Becoming a dog owner is an exciting and rewarding decision, but it is also a great commitment. These loyal companions rely on their owners for their meals, exercise, and their healthcare. Consider how you will provide your dog with exercise and proper hea...
How to Keep Elderly Family Safe Around Active Dogs
Having an active dog around an elderly family member can be dangerous for that person. The energy and enthusiasm the dog has can easily knock over or injure a person that does not have quick reflexes or a lot of strength and stability.[1] X Research so...
How to Introduce a New Dog to Visitors
Most dogs will do fine meeting people as long as the introduction occurs under circumstances where the new dog feels comfortable and safe. If your dog is anxious or excitable, you might have to be more patient. But you can overcome these personality fla...