Four (or more) kids may seem like a lot, but here’s why a large family may actually make you happier. They have an on-demand playgroup. Having a sibling means that you have a built in playmate – particularly if you’re close in age. In particular, large families benefit from this as older children interact with younger children when they play and have the chance to learn from each other. The better your kids are at entertaining each other, the less you have to make arrangements for them to meet with other children for play dates....

But here is the catch: not everyone can learn at the same pace and reap its benefits to the maximum. It is also not assured that one technique that works for someone will work for everybody. Learning is a personal effort and the level of involvement and techniques used could greatly influence the potential benefits of learning something. No matter what the subject matter you are trying to learn, be it theoretical or practical, there are certain common variables involved....

Did you ever wonder what your dog is saying with its actions? Your pets may not speak your tongue but they’re certainly communicating just as much with their actions. If you’re a new pet owner then this doggie language guide will lead you to interpret and understand your dog better. If your dog has been scratching himself a lot, it’s a sign of stress and anxiety. A little attention and petting should get his tail wagging....

What I don’t want is getting a new Nike+ shoes, at least not now. Frankly it is too expensive for me, plus I already have couple of running shoes. So I want to figure out a way to attach the Nike+iPod transmitter onto my old Nike running shoe. I searched a bit on the Net and found couple ways to equip Nike+iPod sport kit without the Nike+ Shoe – however they do not impress me....

This isn’t your fault, though, says Rick Hanson, Ph.D., a neuropsychologist. He has found that humans are hardwired to be pessimistic as a survival technique. It’s been a long time since humans were in the “survival of the fittest” lifestyle, but we’re still naturally pessimistic. This can really be trouble for your health. According to Psychology Today, as you dwell on stress and worry, you’re doing damage to the neural system that regulates emotion, feeling, and memory....

Is your iPhone always running out of juice? Do you find yourself always looking for an outlet to charge your device? Now you don’t have to worry about getting through the day without power thanks to Flex XT Pocket Charger. This useful tool brings a ton of new and powerful features that go beyond your average powerbank. One of the first things you’ll notice is the size. It’s small enough to fit in the tiny slot in your pocket....

Why am I spotting or bleeding during early pregnancy? There are a variety of reasons women may experience bleeding in early pregnancy. Most often there is no reason for alarm, as experts claim that as many as 25% of pregnant women experience some form of unharmful bleeding. Although less common, there are times when bleeding is indicative of a more serious condition. Why am I spotting during the last half of my pregnancy?...

If you’re not using any methodology in your work then selecting your next task can be difficult. There are so many things to do, yet so little time. You can try to do the most important tasks first, but how do you decide what is truly important and what only seems like it is? Furthermore, is something indeed important or just urgent? Solving challenges like this is where GTD really shines....

About two weeks ago, I bought two gerbils. Their names are Pixel and Rocket, and I think I love them more than I’ve ever loved anything. They make me laugh and I happily start my day earlier to feed them. I love the feeling of having something to take care of. Meanwhile, they’re just being clueless gerbils. Am I alone in this happiness brought about my pets? I don’t think so!...

However, if the January blues are getting you down, and your local shopping center feels like an uninspiring prospect, why not book an escape to one of the world’s finest shopping destinations? Whatever your budget or taste, there’s a city out there for you, packed with the designer names you love and the hidden gems you’ve yet to fall for. Travel experts Expedia know better than most what the world’s best cities have to offer keen shoppers....

There is an insurmountable beauty in children. They are innocent, untamed, and just the way they are. They have no facade, no pretense, or no shame. They have no apologies, regrets, or evil. They simply do what their hearts say or tell them to do. And as innocent as they are, they do just exactly that. All children have is this witty, jovial, and free nature that many of us lack....

Consider this: Albert Einstein was a master violinist. His mother, also a talented musician, made sure musical expression was a part of the daily home life of her children growing up. Einstein himself began playing the violin when he was just 6-years-old. By the age of 13, he was playing Mozart’s sonatas. Einstein is quoted saying, “Life without playing music is inconceivable to me. I live my daydreams in music....

The lesson we can learn from Robin Williams is that severe depression is an equal opportunity mental illness. It cuts through all levels of society, and wealth, intelligence, talent, power and fame cannot inoculate everyone from the effects of severe depression. Although fame and fortune are nice perks, it can not take away mental illness and distorted perceptions of self and the world. Neither can the reassurance of close family and friends, although they certainly can help....

The ironic part about this is that we can’t turn them off; we don’t leave our values at work, or keep them only at home. Our values come with us wherever we go, and in whatever we do, for our values determine our behavior. Considering they are always part of your psyche and your inner power, how much do you get out of your values on a daily basis? What is your usual ROV, your Return on Values?...

Sammy is part of a family of “little friends” that aims to make parenting easier. These little friends are all connected devices that an help you do things like get pregnant, give birth, look after your baby and raise your child. Even though Sammy is aimed at parents and parents-to-be, it can be used by anyone who wants to protect a single item or wants to know when something is moved....

Until now. Samsung aims to change the way people use smartwatches by being the first company to release a device that actually allows people to make calls from their wrist. The specs of the device are as follows: 2.0-inch 360 x 480 Super AMOLED display Dual core 1.0 GHz processor 4GB storage 300mAh battery WiFi, 3G connectivity For those who are wondering, this smartwatch will be running on Tizen. The release of Samsung Gear S is set for October, just in time for those who are hoping to get their hands on the gadget before the holiday season....

Avoid your money go down to the drain, and you can save the environment too. Tip for Saving on Water Bills – [Sound Money Tips]

Before learning how to count in Spanish or say ‘I love you’ in French, one has to learn how to say ‘hello’. Even if you’re just passing through for a stopover at the airport, learning the basic phrase can instantly build connections with people around you. The infographic covers 21 different ways to say the greeting, from popular countries around the world. For those who want to know how to write the phrase instead of saying it, the infographic also shows the correct spelling....

They put together two examples for completing a project. One puts work first over a seven day period, the other makes schedules of ‘play’, concerts and the like, while working in between. This is how those guys who rocked final exams in high school also managed to make it to all the parties. 1st day: Go over notes. 2nd day: Go over notes. 3rd day: Go over notes. 4th day: Write 1st page....

Scientists found that people who worry a lot do so because they experience “high levels of spontaneous activity” in the part of the brain that manages threat perception. Fear allows you to react to a potential threat in good time. Being too happy all the time means that you don’t think about potential problems. It’s hard to anticipate something you’re not thinking about. Thus, the ultra-cheerful are at a disadvantage when they need to overcome adversity....