Author: Karen Johnson

It is common to think that people who work in schools are teachers or administrators. However, such is the importance of holistic development today that many positions in school are actually non-teaching positions. A large number of non-teaching staff employed by school work in student welfare services. Their job is to ensure the overall well-being of students, and they act as a support to their classroom teachers. In the Philippines, international schools such as the British School Manila (BSM) have some of the most developed student services systems. Given that their academic instructors are required to be familiar with…

Many people are aware of the importance of dental health. But even with this in mind, some grown-ups still get stressed over the dreaded dentist visit. If you are one of them and your anxiety gets in the way of your health, this article can help. Dental anxiety and phobia in adults You are not the only adult who fears dental appointments. According to a 2015 study, almost 52% of adult patients in India are moderately to extremely anxious about visiting the dentist, and 3% have dental phobia. In the U.S., 9% to 20% avoid visiting the dentist due to anxiety…

It’s very common for people to overeat during holidays, special occasions, and even get extra helpings of their favorite foods. For some people, however, binge eating is an extremely serious problem. According to BEDA, the Binge Eating Disorder Association, approximately 3.5% of women and 2% of men suffer from BED or binge eating disorder. BED is characterized by a compulsive and repeated need to binge on huge amounts of food, leading to feelings of shame, embarrassment, and guilt. But despite the prevalence of BED, there’s still lots of misinformation and confusion surrounding it, so here are some vital facts to know about…

Aging is, hopefully, something that happens to all of us. We all want to live long lives, but none of us are happy about the idea of getting old. The worst thing about it is that the signs of aging often start to show much sooner than we would like. We’re not ready to admit that we are getting older yet, we’re still feeling youthful, and living like a young person and yet we wake up in our twenties with our first grey hair, and the fine lines around our eyes and laughter lines around our mouths start to make…

When you first meet someone special, you cannot stop thinking about them. They’re in your thoughts pretty much all day. When you go somewhere or when you buy something, you think ‘I wonder what he/she would think of this’. Because you see them as a flawless person that can do no wrong, you have no problem appreciating their every move. It continues in the primary stages of a relationship as you two are so deeply in love with each other that you’ll do whatever you’re told, right? Benevolence at this stage is a piece of cake. When the initial hike…

You might have seen the title of this article, or the sentiment it contains, echoed throughout many inspirational posts online. But no matter how much it’s repeated, it never ever stops being profoundly true. You can’t love anyone unless you can love yourself. But most of us don’t know how to love ourselves. Most of us just wake up in the morning, head to work, do our best, come back, and try to tend to any duties we have waiting. Where in this process are we supposed to ‘love ourselves?’ Are we supposed to take ten minutes out of the…

Did you know that about 40-50 percent of married couples will get a divorce? But what could be the cause of such a huge number of divorces? Well, for most couples, irreconcilable differences are the biggest challenge. And since it’s normal to move on to other things at the first sight of a challenge, most couples end up throwing in the towel without hesitation. However, what most people fail to understand is that it takes patience, self-control, and determination to improve a relationship. Whether the issue is an accumulation of little things or something big that has just happened, you…

We all feel a little stretched nowadays with the cost of living continuing to rise and while you may not live extravagantly, all the little things do add up. In this short article we take a look at how saving on the little things can help you save for the big things. That might be a new car, a deposit for a new home or just an emergency fund set aside for when the washing machine breaks down or you need to carry out some emergency repairs. Food If you don’t already, it’s time to start operating a weekly budget…

Life can get very busy sometimes, and that feeling of burning out will only intensify, the more we put on our shoulders. Sometimes it’s important to take the steps needed to give yourself a break. Here are five tips to help you avoid a burnout and more importantly, protect your health. Improve Your Sleep Routine Sleep is a wonderful thing, and it’s good for the body and mind. You should be getting a good night’s rest every day as this helps your body repair and recover. Without it, you can be low on energy, lose your concentration and fall…

Imagine what it would be like if you could no longer hear anything! You could no longer sing along to your favourite song. You could no longer hear what your friends have to say when you catch up for a coffee. You could no longer listen to your favourite television show. It sounds horrible, right? Well, for a lot of people, this is a reality. Don’t start looking after your hearing health when it is too late; start today! Read on to discover some of the different ways you can look after your hearing health. Try to lead a healthy…