“A lot of parents will do anything for their kids except let them be themselves”. – Banksy

There’s no such thing as ‘perfect parenting’. Being a parent is a full-time job and a difficult one at that. So, it’s only human if at times most parents unwillingly slip in and out of their roles of being the guiding force.

In fact, think of all your goof-ups as a learning experience for both you and your child. Acknowledge your shortcomings and start working on them. This way, you are setting an example for your child that it’s okay to make mistakes, provided you own up to it and make amends.

An element of stress in our lives is necessary to keep us motivated and enthusiastic, however too much stress can be harmful to your health. Some people use smoking or too much alcohol to help them manage their stress, this can increase their risk of heart disease.

 There are lots of ways of dealing with the everyday stressors of life.

Fruits and vegetables

All fruits and vegetables, due to their rich nutrient and fiber content, help to combat chronic inflammation, so make sure to include adequate amounts of these foods daily. Some types of fresh produce, however, are even more potent than others.

Some terrific anti-inflammatory fruits and vegetables to include in your meal plan include apples, berries, broccoli, mushrooms, papaya, pineapple, and spinach.

Green tea

This mild beverage is great for helping shrink your waistline as well as for decreasing inflammation. The flavonoids in this tea have natural anti-inflammatory properties. And the compound EGCG in green tea has been shown to help reduce body fat.

Monounsaturated fats

These heart-healthy fats help raise your healthy HDL cholesterol levels and reduce overall inflammation. Great sources include olive

The green fir trees are already high in offices, supermarkets, offices, restaurants, hospitals and schools, among others. Some are tiny, others are very huge and well decorated with lights and ornaments.

The radio stations are dishing out the traditional Christmas carols we have known since primary school.

 Television commercials are all being tailored into one direction, with the Harmattan winds opening its doors.  Even some of the smart hawkers on the streets have replaced the toilet rolls and chewing gums they sell with the sale of the Father Christmas hats, crowns, decorations and many others.

The message is clear! Christmas is in the air.

Although some traders at the market centres are lamenting the low tempo in patronage, the usual refrain every year; interestingly, it appears those at the big supermarkets and the malls are cashing in on the upcoming festivities.

Though the malls in Ghana are few, they are currently the action zones for

Everything you need to be stylish and chic through all the festivities!

Christmas season is almost here and with it comes the usual busy social calendar of office parties, galas, family gatherings, getaways and much more! We know how important it is for you to look your festive best to ensure you turn heads at all these social outings. No fear, Maybelline New York has you covered with the hottest tips for festive, chic makeup looks to keep you stylish and on trend for all the events this holiday season! As the world’s number one makeup brand, we also know just how to help you take all the latest trends from the catwalk to the sidewalk – or in this case, to the yuletide – this season, so let’s get started!

1. We’re starting our tip list with the basics – foundation! Much like a building, if you don’t have a strong foundation, your finished look is just not going to be strong. Test your foundation shade on your jaw line to ensure you have an accurate match and w

When we come to the end of the year, there are many things to think about. Apart from the holiday season, we should think about the mistakes we made, the failures we faced and the success we gained.

A new year is quickly approaching, and it’s time to start forgetting about the past year. It’s time to forgive yourself and your enemies. It’s time to set new goals. It’s time to change your life. You may say you don’t have time for thinking.

Find that time. This will help you live 2016 with no regrets but more happiness. I guarantee you that you’ll learn something useful from this article. If you follow some of the tips mentioned below, you will live 2016 with a great sense of accomplishment.

Irish fighter Conor McGregor has made a fortune from years of fighting in the Mixed Martial Art (MMA) and this weekend he is expected to earn more than $7million from his fight against Jose Aldo.

He has well lavished himself with his fortunes, spending on some of the best automobiles and mansions.

A sneak peek through the 27-year-old’s luxury mansion in Las Vegas reveals a six-bedroom home that sits on a 1.5 acre land and features spectacular panoramic views of Las Vegas.

The mansion boasts of everything needed to make the UFC featherweight titlist comfortable including a large swimming pool, state-of-the-art kitchen, and a luxury dining area where McGregor can enjoy his meals with stunning views of Las Vegas.

My “how I quit my job to travel” story is different. I’m from a developing country with a “powerless passport” — as a Philippine citizen I can only visit 60 countries visa-free — and I was brought up to believe that world travel is a luxury meant only for the privileged, the rich or the retired. Yet, in my early 20s, I’ve visited more than 15 countries in two years, all while building a profitable and stable online business that funds my lifestyle and enables me to work less than three hours a day.

It all started two years ago in a dingy cafe in Makati, Philippines. I was 21 years old, and was working for a big investment bank with little to no time for socialising.

Susan Boyle is a Scottish singer who gripped the world’s attention when she appeared as a contestant on the TV programme Britain's Got Talent in April 2009.

Boyle captivated the world because of the stark contrast between her powerful mezzo-soprano voice and her plain almost bland appearance on stage. Her looks, dressing, gait and size were the very opposite of what the entertainment world had come to love and expect.

The juxtaposition of the audience's first impression of her, with the standing ovation she received during and after her performance, led to an international media and internet blitz.

It’s not unusual for executives enter a new job with deep-seated feelings of being an impostor. Our research studying thousands of leaders rising into bigger jobs revealed 69% feel underprepared for roles they assume.

Forty-five percent had minimal understanding of the challenges they would face, and 76% said their organizations were not helpful in getting them ready. Fearing exposure as a fraud, many leaders overcompensate with extreme attempts at flawlessness.

There are three common, but mistaken, beliefs they share:

ReachOut World Mission will on the 12th Of December 2015  hold the 2nd edition of Love Fair, an open air fun event which focuses on sharing with the less privilege and sensitising the general public to the mutual benefits derived from engaging in charity campaigns.

Young professionals often spend more time at the office than at home. As a result, there are a lot of single men and women who don't have the time to meet new people. Naturally, they seek their potential partners within their surrounding environment — the office.

Do you want to better remember new names and faces? Go, hit the sack. According to researchers, people are better at remembering faces and names if they get 8 hours of sound sleep after seeing those faces and names for the first time.

Many different kinds of memories are improved with sleep.

While a couple of studies have looked at how naps might affect our ability to learn new faces and names, no previous studies have looked at the impact of a full night of sleep in between learning and being tested.

Who doesn't desire a well-painted kissable pout? It's the thought of applying the wrong shade that many of us dread.

The thought of getting the right colour and the right pout is no ordinary task, unless you follow these easy but important steps for the perfect pout.

The UK’s Cambridge Distillery has created what it claims is the “world’s most expensive gin”.
Launching exclusively in Selfridges’ London outpost this week, the Watenshi gin comes in a hand blown glass bottle and costs an eye-watering £2000 to buy.

Odysseus said, "The great ones have great strategies for success". You might be high on will power and motivation, but that alone cannot shrink your waist.

What you need is a bagful of wisdom, some clever and well thought out strategies and you are good to go. Today, we have for you the top 10, most invaluable habits for successful weight loss. Read on...

Never eat straight from a multi-serve packet or container. We suggest you pour out the amount you intend to eat, and stop when it's over. Try and fight against the subliminal message of 'no one can eat just one'. Also, keep snacks out of sight as out of sight is out of mind.

David and Victoria Beckham headed up the fashion pack as they arrived hand-in-hand to the British Fashion Awards.

The power couple appeared to coordinate their outfits with David working a black suit and bow tie while Victoria posed in a black tuxedo with satin detailing for one of the biggest nights on the fashion calendar.

Statistics often sounds like a dry subject, but many judgments and decisions in everyday life would be improved by an application of statistical principles. Take the following scenario: a football scout hears of a player who has powered his team to a good win-loss record. His coaches think he’s one of the most talented players they’ve seen. But the scout is unimpressed by the one practice game he sees him in; he tells his manager it’s not worth trying to recruit the player.

Most sports fans would think that was a pretty foolish call, right? Athletic performance is much too variable to base an important judgment on such a small sample. It’s not necessary to take a statistics course to get the correct answer to this problem.

But consider this problem: an employer gets an application from a junior executive with an excellent college record and strong references from his current employer. The employer int

Judges have crowned a new winner of Zimbabwe’s 4th annual Mister Ugly contest, upsetting supporters of the crowd favourite and prompting violence at the event.

Leading textile manufacturer Vlisco on Friday teamed up with Tigo Ghana to organise a fashion and beauty workshop dubbed ‘Your Personal Brand @ Tigo’, bringing together experts from the fashion and beauty industry to educate consumers and staff on how to be chic and stylish while still looking professional for the corporate environment.

The story of Seth Yeboah Ocran

When one sits back and looks at the several luxurious and flashy cars that form the fleet of YOKS-Rent a Car, a subsidiary of YOKS Investments Limited, one would presume that the Founder/Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Seth Kwao Yeboah Ocran, was born with a silver spoon in his mouth and could be reaping from a huge family legacy that was left for him by his parents.