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To Magical Outdoor Adventures: Reminders for Lone Travelers
Man traveling alone for magical outdoor adventures | Photo by Roberto Shumski There's magic in solo traveling. It's the journey to unfamiliar places, strangers you meet on the way, and uncharted paths you take—that's what makes traveling alone interesting. Going on...
Treating Everyone With Kindness Despite Their Appearance
Photo by Emile Guillemot on Unsplash It doesn't cost anything to embrace the act of treating everyone with kindness, especially those who are different in appearance. We are all born with distinct appearances. This aspect of who we are, aside from our personality,...
Benefits of Reading Fiction: Why Young Adults Read Fantasy?
Photo by Freepik As a child, you’ve likely encountered an incident where you were scolded for daydreaming. While doing a task, you may often find yourself drifting into a world beyond reality… and boom! You’re cautioned to focus and drift back to what’s at hand. It...
Inside a Child’s Mind: The Fantabulous Inner World
Photo by Kindel Media Do you know how much of a wonder the world inside a child's mind is? The fantastic cycles within it? The boundless imagination? The endless fabulousness? It's where everything is turned into a loop and pulled inside out, where reality and fantasy...
Attachment Theory: Make Readers Care About Characters
a photo of a girl reading in her fort | Image by freepik We’ve tackled making readers invested in a story through characters, discussing how crafting captivating roles gets them hooked. However, throughout this conversation, another factor has also been highlighted to...
Looking into Our Inner Demons: Evoking Imagination
Photo by Martino Pietropoli on Unsplash We don't always need to precisely battle our inner demons to overcome them. In fact, sometimes, we also have to lose ourselves in looking into our inner demons with a burning flare of imagination. What you think is your enemy...
Why Do We Love Cute Things: How Cuteness Hijacks Our Brains
Photo by Braydon Anderson Have you ever wondered, "Why do we love cute things?" If so, that makes two of us because I've also been curious about that topic. Hi guys! My name is Chris Cochrane author of "The Dinglehopper Blueberry Belly-Button Snooter," and I'm here...
How to Create Fantasy Creatures to Impress Readers
Image by freepik What makes readers stay? This can be several things. From the storyline to how the characters evoke a sense of attachment, authors consider multiple elements in crafting a perfect story. For fantasy novel writers, there are more intricate details to...
Tips on Protecting Your Kids from the Sun Outdoors
Photo by Tatiana Syrikova Picture this: a sunny day at the park, laughter echoing as kids run around, but wait—did you remember the sunscreen? Protecting your kids from the sun outdoors isn’t just a good idea; it’s essential for their health and well-being. With the...
Importance of a Father Figure: A Pillar in the Child’s Life
Photo by Szilvia Basso on Unsplash The importance of a father figure in successfully guiding a child through life's complexities is unsurpassed. Fathers play a crucial role in the lives of their children. Just as children need the attention and love of their mothers,...