According to an Indiana University study, about 38% of the interviewees reported their parents were very often ready to intervene. Parents themselves often admitted that they helped their kids – in fact, the 2013 Pew Research Survey[1] found that 73% had helped their adult children by financing them. The problems encountered down the line by these kids is that they face a rather brutal adult world that they are totally ill-equipped to deal with, including: poor grades, hard decisions, managing personal finances, failure at sports and at school....

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Whether you’re a profitable blogger or an online retailer, the success of your website relies heavily on your ability to keep up with changing online marketing trends as well as shifts in consumer needs, wants, and demands. If you’re looking to get a leg up on the New Year by setting your goals and making a plan for success before the clock strikes midnight on January 1st, you could probably stand to benefit from some helpful tips on how to boost your site’s success....

Sure, these types of holiday festivities are enjoyable at times but what happens when the fun stops being so fun and becomes potentially damaging to your health? At times, the pressures of partying around Halloween can be hard to combat. But abstaining from over-consumption of alcohol is not only a healthy choice, it’s an example of preventative care: your mind and body will thank you for staying sober! These five ideas will assist you in staying sober this October 31st, in some enjoyable, unique ways....

So what can you do to protect yourself? 1. Secure your materials As with anything valuable, you must secure proprietary information where it is stored and handled. When your valuable are virtual goods like training materials, one of the most important things to consider is comprehensive network security. Failing to implement security is an invite to hackers and thieves to help themselves to your confidential data. It can be difficult to convince personnel that these steps are as important....

The good news is that you don’t have to go through a traditional publisher and create a full-length novel that gets sold in bookstores to be published. Aside from self-publishing a print book, there are various ways of getting yourself published online that will give you similar personal satisfaction as traditional authorship (minus holding the pages in your hands.) 1. Write guest posts Guest posting is writing for another website, often for free, and it’s a great way to get your name out there....

In life, you need to process things authentically but not get stuck in them. That means it’s okay to feel what you feel as long as you don’t stay there forever. That’s the goal of emotional regulation, but many people get stuck. They stay there in negative or difficult emotions. They can start to fall into a depression Depression can feel like you have the weight of the world on your shoulders....

In some ways it’s kind of like all those friendly sounding companies and services out there : “Just let us charge your credit card automatically our tiny little fee each month and you’ll be happier, sexier, taller and even more attractive! Just click here and forget all about it.” If road to the poorhouse is paved with automatic debits, the road to a living hell of knowing you can get things done but you’re not is paved with attention robbers....

It’s a horrible feeling. You’ve spent ages setting it up up to look slick and stylish, your logo and branding is tight and your content is compelling and exciting. But nobody comes to read it. Well, it doesn’t have to be like that. Here are five tested strategies that you can implement on your blog that will bring in big traffic on the very first day. Start a successful blog (the right way) One of the first mistakes that new bloggers make is to set up a blog any old way and assume that it doesn’t really matter what platform it is on or what host is providing the service....

Speaking and listening in a balanced way are imperative in our world. The noise of useless words that many of us are throwing away in an attempt to get a grip on someone else’s attention, creates a thick fog that makes it really difficult to actually understand each other. Ironically, the more we talk, the less we’re able to communicate. Read on about these 6 benefits of speaking less and listening more and improve the way you communicate with the world....

1. Being a Sore Loser Sometimes you don’t get what you want, in or out of the workplace. But in the workplace, it’s especially important that you keep your cool. Don’t expect sympathy if you blow up after getting passed over for that big job promotion. You’re in a professional environment, so act professionally even if you’re disappointed by something that happens. No one bats 1000. When you go back to the dugout don’t arrive with a sour attitude that will turn off your teammates unless you’re seeking a dim future for your career....

The following recipes will help you choose the right snacks that will fill you up while also helping you keep your blood sugar levels under control. 1. Trail Mix While you can buy trail mix in your local store, it is often bland and, not to mention, expensive. You can spice things up if you make your very own trail mix right at home. To make things even better, you will save money along the way....

Watch the video to learn entirely new ways of removing pips from pomegranates, cutting mangos without the mush, and making literal strawberries. 6 Fruits You’re Eating Wrong | BuzzFeedBlue Featured photo credit: Dried Oranges in an Old Jar by Viktor Hanacek via picjumbo.com

Germany is present at the core of Europe. It has breathtakingly beautiful attractions and distinctive sights for tourists. People around the globe go to Germany so that they can enjoy their architectural wonders and fantastic places filled with natural beauty. If you are planning to visit some European countries this year in the vacations, then several best deal on hotels are available to make a great vacation. 1. The Berlin Wall The historic city of Berlin was divided by the Berlin Wall from 1961 to 1989....

It’s easy to do what you’re used to doing and stay within the confines of least resistance, but if you want to make progress in your life, you need to break free from what holds you back. Here are 6 reasons why your comfort zone may be holding you back in life and what you can do to change that. 1. Without Risks, You Won’t Discover Your True Self Living in your comfort zone is all about doing what is safe and easy: you know the outcome....

1. Coffee wakes up your brain All coffee drinkers know that coffee wakes them up, but it actually “wakes up” your brain. As you struggle to get ready for the day, coffee blocks the stimuli which lead to sleepy feelings, and activates your brain.[3] This way, your brain will function better, so you will be more productive, and you will be able to think faster and make better decisions. Another interesting fact is many famous thinkers were coffee addicts: Benjamin Franklin is one of them, and Teddy Roosevelt is another....

1. A single sentence paragraph can draw readers’ attention. Look. See what I did there? You’re paying attention, aren’t you? A single sentence indicates that this information is important, and worth remembering. So if you’re trying to get your readers to listen up and pay attention, make that sentence into its own one-line paragraph. 2. Don’t be afraid of the word “I” when writing. Using the word “I” when writing helps you be personal and genuine with your readers....

Polaroid Cube The Polaroid Cube is an HD action camera that fits in the palm of your hand. But don’t let its small, 35cc frame deceive you. The Cube takes pictures or records video using a 124° wide-angle lens in 1440p HD, making your action shots and clips come to life on screen. It’s also shockproof and splash resistant, so you can use it while really getting in the action. This is perfect for an athlete to record just how awesome their activities really are....

Those looking to start the new year with a healthy kick are in luck. There are many subscription boxes available online that come with a variety of items aimed at building a happier and healthier you. With each one focusing on a different area of health and wellness, there’s something for everyone hidden in each of these boxes. Healthy Surprise Healthy Surprise offers subscription boxes related to snack foods, as well as personal care items....